1 UTE LEMPER – ANGELS OVER BERLIN, PARIS AND THE WORLD
Brecht and Weill and a pot pourri of song from the Dietrich-like singer, a mesmerising talent when she puts the mannerisms to one side. The Shaw Theatre, Euston Road, NW1 (www.theshawtheatre.com 0870 0332600), Thur & Fri
2 AFRICAN SOUL REBELS
A triple bill headlined by the Malian pop star Salif Keita, plus the restless Afro-beat drumming of Tony Allen, and the West African rapper Didier Awadi. Brighton Dome Concert Hall, Church Street (www.brightondome.org 01273 709709), Fri
3 JULIE WILSON – I’M STILL HERE
Advertisement
The grand old lady of New York clubland comes to London. Jermyn Street Theatre, Jermyn Street, SW1 (www.americansongbookinlondon.com) 020-7287 2875), from Tues
4 COURTNEY PINE – TRANSITION IN TRADITION
The sax figurehead explores material inspired by Sidney Bechet. Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street (www. colchesterartscentre.com 01206 500900), Wed; Norwich Playhouse, St George’s Street (01603 598598), Thur; New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich (www.wolseytheatre.co.uk 01473 295900), Fri
5 CLARE TEAL
With her new album imminent, the bubbly singer- songwriter delivers a swing- orientated Valentine’s Day special. Ronnie Scott’s, Frith Street, W1 (www.ronniescotts.co.uk 020-7439 0747), Thur