The Battersea Jazz Jam Session Featuring Gabrielle Stravelli
Battersea Barge will play host to the official jam session of the 2026 Battersea Jazz Festival. This evening will feature a first set by a top class house band of internationally-acclaimed musicians, led by American singer Gabrielle Stravelli.
Battersea Barge will play host to the official jam session of the 2026 Battersea Jazz Festival on Monday 8th June. This evening will feature a first set by a top class house band of internationally-acclaimed musicians, led by American singer Gabrielle Stravelli and bassist Pat O’Leary. The performance will be followed by an opportunity for other luminaries of the London jazz scene to play together as the night turns into a swinging jam session.
American singer Gabrielle Stravelli, one of the world's foremost interpreters of the American Songbook, combines a tremendous swing feel with a gift for lyric interpretation, leading to a career defined by highly individual choices and a genuine connection with audiences. Known for her swinging rhythmic feel, elegant and intelligent interpretation of ballads, and dazzling stage presence, she sings regularly at major jazz venues and festivals globally.
2026 Battersea Jazz Festival: 3-13 June