17^th February 2012

with Special Guests

Mica Paris and Mike Aremu

February 2012 sees the release of Double MOBO Award Winning Saxophonist YolanDa Brown’s eagerly anticipated debut album, entitled "April Showers, May Flowers".

Brown’s nationwide album tour with her full live band is scheduled to include two milestone nights performing at the HMV Apollo, where she will also be accompanied by The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra.

Yamaha artist YolanDa Brown is one of the most exciting, in-demand live performers on the world stage today, whose concerts always sell out.

Yolanda Brown returns to the HMV Apollo having previously supported The Temptations there during their UK tour a few years ago. She has also toured with, to critical acclaim, Errol Brown, Courtney Pine, David Sanborn, Kenny G and Diana Krall. YolanDa has worked in collaboration with artists such as Mica Paris and Soweto Kinch, she has also performed as a part of Jools Holland’s Rhythm & Blues Orchestra.

Her music remains true to the jazz coda whilst continuing to embrace and incorporate other musical influences as equals.

The HMV Apollo concerts will provide an opportunity for all to join YolanDa Brown at what will be the live inauguration of this exciting development to her musical journey, featuring new music from her debut album, “April Showers, May Flowers”, embedded as never before, in a unique orchestral setting.

YolanDa Brown performs two special HMV Apollo dates with full 10 piece live band, backing vocalists and accompaniment from The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.