Available to book from £250 (GBP). For an accurate quote please make an enquiry.
Nancy The Jazz Singer is a professional solo vocalist specialising in timeless jazz, swing and vintage classics. Performing with high-quality backing tracks, Nancy creates the atmosphere of a live jazz club without the cost of a full band, making her an ideal choice for restaurants, hotels, private parties, corporate events, weddings, drinks receptions and special occasions.
Her repertoire spans the Great American Songbook alongside beloved classics made famous by artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Julie London and many more. Whether you're looking for sophisticated background music or a captivating feature performance, Nancy tailors every set to suit the mood of your event.
Having performed at a wide range of prestigious venues in both the UK and overseas, including Finolhu Maldives, Hotel du Vin Brighton, Bar Valentino Brighton, Stanwell House in Lymington, White Horses in Rottingdean and Buxted Park Hotel, as well as many other hotels, restaurants and private events. Her experience enables her to deliver polished, professional performances for audiences of all sizes
Inspired by the glamour of the 1950s jazz era, Nancy performs in beautifully styled vintage gowns with classic hair and makeup, creating an authentic, sophisticated atmosphere that is as visually captivating as it is musical.
= free travel (up to 5 miles)
- All By Myself - Ella Fitzgerald
- All of Me - Billie Holiday
- At Last - Etta James
- Black Coffee - Peggy Lee
- California Dreaming - Diana Krall
- Can't Help falling in Love - Elvis
- Cheek to Cheek - Ella Fitzgerald
- Come Away With Me - Norah Jones
- Crazy - Patsy Cline
- Cry Me a River - Diana Krall
- Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood - Nina Simone
- Dream a Little Dream of Me - Doris Day
- Emotions - Brenda Lee
- Fly Me to the Moon - Julie London
- Georgia on my Mind - Ella Fitzgerald
- I got Rhythm - Ella Fitzgerald
- I just Want to Make Love to You - Etta James
- I Put a Spell on You - Nina Simone
- I've Got a Crush on You - Linda Rondstadt
- I've got You Under My Skin - Ella Fitzgerald
- In The Morning - Norah Jones
- It's Only a Paper Moon - Ella Fitzgerald
- L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole
- Let's Face The Music and Dance - Ella Fitzgerald
- Misty - Ella Fitzgerald
- Moon River - Frank Sinatra
- My Baby Just Cares For Me - Nina Simone
- My Funny Valentine - Ella Fitzgerald
- Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps - Doris Day
- Round Midnight - Ella Fitzgerald
- S'Wonderful - Ella Fitzgerald
- Someone to Watch Over Me - Ella Fitzgerald
- Stairway to The Stars - Ella Fitzgerald
- Stormy Weather - Ella Fitzgerald
- Summertime - Ella Fitzgerald
- Tenderly - Ella Fitzgerald
- The Lady is a Tramp - Ella Fitzgerald
- The Look of Love - Dusty Springfield
- The Very Thought of You - Ella Fitzgerald
- Too Darn Hot - Ella Fitzgerald
- Why Don't You Do Right - Amy Irving
- Worrisome Heart - Melody Gardot
Jazz Takes on Modern Classics:
- Call Me - Blondie
- Heart of Glass - Blondie
- Life on Mars - David bowie
- Mad World - Tears For Fears
- Womaniser - Britney Spears
- Young and Beautiful - Lana Del Rey
Christmas:
- Blue Christmas - Elvis
- Frosty the Snowman - Ella Fitzgerald
- Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Ella Fitzgerald
- I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm - Ella Fitzgerald
- Santa Baby - Eartha Kitt
- Silent Night - Michael Bublee
- The Christmas Song - Nat King Cole
- Winter Wonderland - Ella Fitzgerald
Because I am a stand alone performer I don't require much space, about 3 metres each way. I do require a plug socket close by and (if performing outside) to be under shade.
Directions, load in times and location, if parking is available.
I provide all my own music equipment (unless performing abroad, in which case I would need the PA to be provided.) If you feel lighting is required then this can be arranged at a small extra cost.
Yes, I am happy to provide music in-between sets to keep things running smoothly.
Yes all my equipment is fully PAT tested and I do have PLI which is renewed every year.I am able to send these off to venues, should they need me to.
I got the amazing opportunity to sing at a hotel in The Maldives for 3 months. I would sing on an island in the middle of the pool as the sun was setting. It was a brilliant adventure that I'll never forget!
I have to say I don't really have a favourite, it can sometimes be the least expected shows that turn out to be the best!
From musicals, to performing at venues such as The Royal Albert Hall, Birmingham Symphony Hall, Chichester Festival Theatre, international hotels and Concorde 2, it's fair to say I have dedicated my life to music.
My journey began at a young age; as a child I was classically trained, which led to my involvement in musicals and production shows. I later studied contemporary music styles at The British Institute of Modern Music.
It was there that my passion for Jazz flourished. I realised how performing old classics can capture a heart, and how the likes of Nina Simone and Ella Fitzgerald can get anyone out of their seat and swinging.
Ella Fitzgerald and Nina Simone are iconic in my opinion and have changed the way I think about music forever. I definitely try and channel them into my performances.
I normally aim to arrive 1 hour before performance time to set up and sound check in good time. Set times can vary depending on the event, this can be completely customised! But my most popular performance time is 2 x 50 minutes with a 20 minute break in the middle
Absolutely, I do need a power source close by, and a shaded area.
I encourage clients to customise their perfect set list from my repertoire, I do take requests for an extra fee of £10 per song. However requests can't always be guaranteed especially if the event is less than a month away.
When I speak to listeners after a show the most common thing they tell me is that 'they are transported to a memory' sometimes it brings tears to eyes and sometimes listeners are dancing and singing along.
Yes, I perform to high quality backing tracks. I supply all my own equipment and don't take up much room, so if you're looking for a cheaper alternative to a full swing band, without compromising on quality, then solo performers are great route to go down.
- Finolhu (Maldives)
- Hotel Du Vin (Brighton)
- Buxted Park Hotel
- Stanwell House (Lymington)
- Bar Valentino (Brighton)
- White Horses (Rottingdean)
- The Coal Shed (Brighton)
- The Hove Club
- Finolhu (Maldives)
- Hotel Du Vin (Brighton)
- Buxted Park Hotel
- Stanwell House (Lymington)
- Bar Valentino (Brighton)
- White Horses (Rottingdean)
- The Coal Shed (Brighton)
- The Hove Club
Wedding
Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Wedding Proposal
Concert
Recording Session
Charity Event
Theatre Show
Christmas Party
New Year's Eve
Jazz
Blues
Cabaret
Postmodern Jukebox Jazz
Swing
Female vocalist
Will travel internationally
Public liability insurance
PA / sound system included
PAT tested
Uses backing tracks