Christine Tobin won Best Vocalist in the BBC Jazz Awards 2008 - at the culmination of her successful 15 date UK spring tour for the release of her critically-acclaimed new release "Secret Life of a Girl" ?a jewel of the London jazz scene, streets ahead of the pack? She should be on a global stage, rubbing shoulders with fellow troubadours like Cave, Mitchell and Cohen.? **** John L Walters The Guardian, May 08
?a jewel of the London jazz scene, streets ahead of the pack? She should be on a global stage, rubbing shoulders with fellow troubadours like Cave, Mitchell and Cohen.? **** John L Walters The Guardian, May 08
Since moving to the UK from Dublin in the late 80s, singer-songwriter Christine Tobin has gained a reputation as one of the most innovative and versatile artists on the jazz scene. She is a musical free spirit, breaking down genres to create her own unique style that is romantic, radical, streetwise and eclectic. Her sound is rich and deeply expressive and she is praised internationally both for the poetry of her compositions and her golden voice.