Alice Zawadzki sits in

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All this week, London-based singer, violinist and composer Alice Zawadzki is sitting in for Soweto Kinch, sharing some of the jazz music that she admires and is inspired by. Widely celebrated for her original and musically expansive compositions, Alice draws on poetry, folk, and improvisational music from a range of traditions. She has worked with small and large ensembles both nationally and internationally, and with fellow jazz talents including Fred Thomas, Misha Mullov-Abbado, Kit Downes, and Shabaka. From Monday to Thursday this week, Alice welcomes acclaimed fellow London-based singer, Heidi Vogel, as her Flowers guest. Heidi initially started out touring with Cirque du Soleil before becoming a frequent face in the London and LA jazz scenes, becoming extensively involved with The Cinematic Orchestra. Her music blends jazz, soul and Brazilian influences, with credits including opening for Erykah Badu, and performing at Montreux Jazz festival, as well as performing at The Royal Albert Hall and The Sydney Opera House. Heidi will be celebrating some of the artists that have influenced her, for Flowers. To begin her week, Heidi gives Flowers to one of the most revered jazz vocalists around today. Also in the programme there’s music from Tereza Catarov, Bheki Mseleku and Omar Sosa. To listen on most smart speakers, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Round Midnight".