"My love of jazz has been a longstanding affair; since a young age I have admired the greats: Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Anita O'Day, and have taken inspiration from them. I have grown particularly fond of a number of contemporary singers, including Alice Russell and Jacqui Dankworth."
aboutOften likened to Ella Fitzgerald, Clara takes inspiration from the greats as well as contemporary vocalists including Liane Carroll and Clare Teal. Known for her clear and expressive tone, she performs with emotion and a touch of drama, bringing the music of the American Songbook to life.
Clara studied music at Bath Spa University specialising in jazz voice, and over the past ten years has performed in many venues in Bath including Green Park Brasserie, Moles, The Holburne Museum and Bath Abbey. She regularly appears as a guest vocalist in the popular 20th Century Foxes Cabaret events at Chapel Arts. As well as singing with her jazz band, featuring local musicians including Jon Green, Duncan Kingston, Dan Reid, Ben Vlemincx, Daan Temmink, Martin Jenkins, Pasquale Votino and Dale Hambridge, Clara is a classical soloist, performing with Cantamus Chamber Choir and Freshford Singers. For bookings please contact Clara via the Contact page. Clara is available for weddings, private functions, corporate events and session work. Download a sample jazz set list. Videos below: Alto soloist in Vivaldi's Gloria with St Laurence Community Chorus 2015, Wiltshire Music Centre GBH Big Band Christmas Concert 2016, Wiltshire Music Centre. |
gigsUpcoming Gigs:
Sunday 16 December, 7.30pm - GBH Big Band 'Another Merry Jazzy Christmas' Featured soloist Recent Gigs: Sat 8 April 2017 - Freshford Singers, Holy Trinity Church, Combe Down Vivaldi & Mozart, alto soloist Sat 6 May 2017 - CitySound Voices 5th Anniversary Concert, St Stephen's Church, Bath With trio Sat 1 July - Wiltshire Air Ambulance fundraising gala, Melksham Friday 14 July - The George, Woolley, Bradford on Avon With pianist Dave King Sat 2 September 2017 - Wedding Holburne Museum, Bath Thu 7 December 2017 - Christmas gig Lowden Garden Centre, Melksham Sun 21 January 2018 - Bradford Roots Music Festival Wiltshire Music Centre, with Kevin Poplett, Dave King & Ralf Dorrell Tue 20 March 2018 - Sebastien's Bistro, Bradford on Avon With Graham Dent & Ralf Dorrell |
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