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Dreaming Life

Launching in March 2022, Dreaming Life is the latest fruits of Laura Zakian’s established collaboration with critically acclaimed composer and percussionist Martin Pyne. Immerse yourself in an evocative musical soundscape which weaves classic jazz, Americana and contemporary influences with Laura’s wry, insightful and deeply personal lyrics.

Martin Pyne – Composer/Percussion
Laura Zakian – Lyrics and Vocals
Steve Lodder – Piano
Andy Hammill – Bass
Nic France – Drums
Paul Bartholomew – Baritone sax

Minor Moments


Laura collaborated with prolific and eclectic composer and percussionist Martin Pyne on a new EP, entitled ‘Minor Moments’, penning the words to some of Martin’s airy and haunting melodies written specially for the project. Read reviews of the album here.


Martin Pyne – Composer/Percussion
Laura Zakian – Lyrics and Vocals
Steve Lodder – Piano
Simon Thorpe – Double Bass
Nic France – Drums/ percussion
Paul Bartholomew – Baritone sax

Songs for Modern Lovers


This is Laura’s ‘mixtape’ of songs of personal significance, a mixture of contemporary classic love songs, alongside new versions of standards featured on Frank Sinatra’s Songs For Swinging Lovers. Read reviews of the album here.


Laura Zakian – Vocals
Steve Lodder – Piano
Simon Thorpe – Double bass
Nic France – Drums/ percussion
John Parricelli – Guitar
Ben Davis – Cello
Paul Bartholomew – Baritone sax
Mark Lockheart – Tenor sax
Joe Auckland – Trumpet

About Love


“Interesting and unusual contemporary material… A-list performances and masterly arrangements.” 

Read more reviews of this album here.

Laura Zakian – Vocals
Jim Watson – Piano
Jeremy Brown – Double Bass
Matt Home – Drums
Paul Bartholomew – Baritone Saxophone
Mark Bassey – Trombone
John Parricelli – Guitar
Nic France Drums – (Two Grey Rooms) Percussion
Helder Pack – Percussion

Just one of those things

Laura’s long awaited follow-up to the critically acclaimed debut album Nobody Else But Me. Laura swings effortlessly, combines a lightness of touch with deep a reservoir of power and control and always draws the listener in. Read reviews of the album here.


Laura Zakian – Vocals
Jim Watson – Piano
Simon Thorpe – Bass
Matt Home – Drums
Mark Bassey – Trombone
Mark Lockheart – Tenor and Soprano Saxophone

Nobody Else But Me


This is Laura Zakian’s debut album. It has a laid back, breezy swing, with slinky and seductive delivery. Read reviews of this album here.


Laura Zakian – Vocals
Steve Melling – Piano
Richard Jeffries – Bass
Russell Morgan – Drums
Mark Bassey – Trombone