To celebrate the sixth anniversary of Donne, Women in Music, versatile pianist Caroline Cooper and her Pulse Quartet take to the Elgar Room stage, showcasing a mix of modern jazz and funk arrangements (including songs by Herbie Hancock) plus instrumental originals.
Caroline is a highly accomplished classically-trained pianist who has diversified into jazz. Distinguished as a performer at several editions of London's prestigious EFG London Jazz Festival she is regularly featured in London's vibrant jazz scene, and has performed at renowned venues including Pizza Express, Spice of Life and the Bull's Head, as well as festivals across the continent.
Her musical versatility extends across diverse genres, seamlessly transitioning from her own modern jazz trio to dynamic funk ensembles and classic big bands.
Beyond her performances, Caroline is deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of musicians exemplified by her involvement in teaching at London's Girl Plays Jazz in 2022. Currently in the process of shaping her debut album, Caroline is diligently refining her distinctive sound with plans to enter the recording studio in late 2024. Her unwavering passion for music and dedication to artistic excellence define her as a prominent figure in the contemporary jazz scene.
This concert is part of the Donne Foundation at the Royal Albert Hall concert series. Donne, Women in Music is a charitable foundation dedicated to achieving gender equality in the music industry. In March 2023, the Royal Albert Hall and the Donne Foundation announced a new partnership supporting the advancement of gender equality in the music industry.
Late Night Jazz: Intervention (1/30/25-1/30/25)
Classical Coffee Mornings: Hope Cramsie (2/2/25-2/2/25)
Song Queen - A Pidgin Opera (2/3/25-2/3/25)
Late Night Jazz: Lois Levin (Relaxed Event) (2/6/25-2/6/25)
Classical Coffee Mornings: Jamaal Kashim (2/9/25-2/9/25)
Patrick Hamilton (2/10/25-2/10/25)
Antonio Forcione and Giorgio Serci (2/14/25-2/14/25)
Classical Coffee Mornings: Iridescence Ensemble (2/16/25-2/16/25)
Chloe Flower (2/17/25-2/17/25)
Steinway Piano Series: Alberto Giurioli (2/18/25-2/18/25)
Late Night Jazz: Gülseven Medar Quartet (2/20/25-2/20/25)
Classical Coffee Mornings: Asterios Piano Trio (2/23/25-2/23/25)
Classical Coffee Mornings: Emilia Gahan and Isaac Skey (3/2/25-3/2/25)
Classical Coffee Mornings: EMPOWER (3/16/25-3/16/25)
Classical Coffee Relaxed with EMPOWER (3/16/25-3/16/25)
Royal Albert Hall is at Kensington Gore, London.
Cerys Hafana (1/28/25-1/28/25)
Late Night Jazz: Ego Ella May (1/27/25-1/27/25)
Classical Coffee Mornings: Amy Gillen and Frasier Hickland (1/26/25-1/26/25)
Late Night Jazz: Alina Bzhezhinska & HipHarpCollective (1/23/25-1/23/25)
The Nutcracker (12/29/24-12/31/24)
London Community Gospel Choir at Christmas (12/20/24-12/20/24)
Guy Barker’s Big Band Christmas (12/19/24-12/19/24)
Sandi Claus is Coming to Town (12/18/24-12/18/24)
Trevor Nelson’s Soul Christmas (12/16/24-12/16/24)
Carols at the Royal Albert Hall (12/14/24-9/24/24)