Event

Soul'd Out Presents

LILLA'S SOULFUL CHRISTMAS with Devin Phillips

Sat December 21, 2024
(Doors: 7:00 pm) SHOW: 8:00 pm PST

Jack London Revue
529 SW 4th Ave.
Portland, OR

Ages 21 and up

$20.00 - $180.00 Buy Tickets

A Jazz and Soul Holiday Celebration!

A one of a kind Holiday Performance, on Lilla’s Birthday and the Winter Solstice! Warmth, joy, togetherness and a whole lot of love will be in the air! Come celebrate!

Lilla

Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Lilla is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, bandleader and producer. Her music has charted on Billboard in the US and in the top 10 in the UK.

She brings a new spin and vibrant combination of soul, blues, jazz, funk and storytelling. Lilla’s most recent self-produced EP, Soul Love, fuses rich songwriting, Lilla deep grooves, tasty horn lines and soulful vocals.

Lilla has performed and worked with artists such as Annie Lenox, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Trombone Shorty, Esperanza Spaulding and more. At the age of six, she taught herself to play the piano by ear. Her music has taken her all over the world, from Kingston, Jamaica to Beijing, China. Lilla strives to create music that uplifts, empowers, reflects current social issues and connects through song.

Devin Phillips

Born and reared in New Orleans, the cradle of jazz, Devin Phillips’ intense affair with the saxophone began at the age of eight.

Performing, touring and recording with top jazz artists, such as Wynton Marsalis, Eddie Palmieri, The Headhunters, the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, musician Lenny Kravitz, and Los Hombres Caliente (with whom he recorded two award-winning albums) soon followed. His reputation as a sax man with intricate and rhythmically innovative sounds made him a popular feature at jazz festivals

Notes on Seating: Jack London provides two options. Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis in the central part of the venue and is only available for select shows. Seating in the General Admission section is limited, first come first served, and may be standing room only.

Lilla

With her dynamic band and soulful originals, few modern performers embody class, presence, energy, and talent like Lilla does. At the age of 6, Lilla taught herself to play the piano by ear, and soon after she fell in love with gospel music. In high school, she toured the East Coast with the internationally recognized choir, Royal Blues. At the age of 16, Lilla joined a socially conscious hip-hop band along with Esperanza Spalding where their original songs pushed the boundaries of hip- hop and jazz. After providing guest vocals for a number of hip-hop, R&B and jazz notables, Lilla felt the call to produce an album of her own. It's now an exciting time for the Portland, Oregon, native. Shortly after graduating from Berklee College of Music, the singer, bandleader, and multi-instrumentalist released her second self-produced album, The Awakening. Over the last year she has toured throughout the US, performing on festival main stages, as well as joining Allen Stone and Thievery Corporation as their tour opener. Lilla has recorded and performed with an impressive array of artists, including Annie Lennox, Trombone Shorty, Esperanza Spalding, Ciara, Damian & Stephen Marley, Talib Kweli, Willie Nelson, Mos Def, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Carole King, Kenny G, and more. Writing, producing and performing her two full-length albums are some of Lilla's most remarkable accomplishments. Despite the challenges of creating truly original music, the end products are those of uncompromising dedication to music with integrity. Her latest album was recorded all over the map, from Bob Marley's studio (Tuff Gong) in Jamaica, to Kfar Saba, Israel. The Awakening is her testament to the power of music and its ability to connect musicians, culture and people from around the globe. This down to earth, kindhearted young artist infuses her music with passion and soul. She generates an uplifting energy and she is active in her community. Through Lilla's music, education, environmental, and charity efforts, she is committed to make a positive impact in the world.