Alijaa (Theodore Howarth) is a British nu soul singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, skilled at creating a distinctive sound through harmonies created with his voice, keys and cello. Alijaa is co-founder of the nu-jazz band Vertaal, with only one album under its belt (Paradigm Shifting) highly acclaimed by London critics. Named "one to watch" by Jazz Refreshed, BBC Introducing and Amazing Radio, they were also supported by BBC Radio, Jazz FM and Worldwide FM. Vertaal have performed several times at Ronnie Scott's Club and at the Jazz Café, as well as featuring, as special guests, artists of the caliber of Reuben James, Mark Guiliana, Richard Spaven and PBug. Furthermore Alijaa has also produced and played on other artists' records, such as 40 Watt Sun, Deborah Jordan, Jack in Water and Parthenope. Alijaa’s debut album, co produced with J. Raise, Jr, is out now on Island Records Italy