Esther begins 2026 with real momentum, following a standout January performance alongside Ian Shaw at PizzaExpress Dean Street, and is delighted to return to The Verdict for this special appearance.

Her repertoire for this event draws from the albums and projects she has written, produced, and developed over the past several years. Deeply rooted in storytelling and musical exploration, Esther’s work moves fluidly between original material, reimagined standards, and new interpretations that reflect her ongoing creative journey. At tonight’s gig, she will also present music from a recent and particularly personal project in which she has written lyrics to compositions by the legendary Wayne Shorter, bringing her distinctive voice and poetic sensibility to these iconic works.

Esther is joined by one of her favourite musical collaborators, pianist Mark Edwards, with whom she shared a long-running residency in Brighton some years ago. Their musical relationship is marked by deep trust, subtle…