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Grace Black

Jazz and Easy Listening

About Me

I always had music in my life. Sang in the school choir and at family gatherings but didn't sing publicly till I discovered karaoke in my thirties and loved it but I wanted to get more of a connection with my audience and sing with real musicians so I thought I would give jazz a try since I have always loved the music.I started taking coaching from a lovely man called George King early in 2006 and he was very encouraging.My hopes of going out singing live were then interrupted in October 2006 when I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer but after chemotherapy, mastectomy & radiotherapy I am now in full remission and determined to use my small talent to make some money for Cancer Research UK so I have funded the recording of an album of great jazz standards and easy listening tunes called 'Someone to watch over me'

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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 8/13/2007
Band Website: graceblackmusic.com
Band Members: Vocals: Me.Keyboards for easy listening gigs: Walter Ireland.Piano for jazz gigs: Graeme Anderson.I have also done a concert in October 2006 with George King on piano and am doing another with him in February this year.I am completely freelance and hoping to sing with other musicians in the future
Influences: Ella Fitzgerald, Oleta Adams, Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble, Robbie Williams, Judy Garland,Kate Gieben
Sounds Like: Some people have told me I sound like Judy Garland and some say Carol Kidd. I think I just sound like myself and can only aspire to be as good as those 2 great ladies.
Record Label: Gracie B Productions
Type of Label: None

My Blog

New Jazz Club in Fife

A friend and I are trying to get a Jazz Club going in Fife. We are currently looking for venues that would let us meet for gigs relatively cheap, or preferably free if they can get enough ta...
Posted by Grace Black on Tue, 20 May 2008 01:04:00 PST

Charity concert

I did a concert for Cancer Research UK at Dunniker House Hotel in Kirkcaldy on Thursday 8th May. I am delighted to say that it was a sell out and raised £1074 for the charity. Even better news, the ho...
Posted by Grace Black on Sun, 18 May 2008 07:41:00 PST

Cancer Research UK Relay for Life

On Saturday 23rd August 2008 I am taking part in an event called Cancer Research Relay for Life at Dalgety Bay in Fife. I will be there as a performer and, more importantly, as part of a team rai...
Posted by Grace Black on Sun, 27 Apr 2008 06:32:00 PST

Soupygato show

Listen out for me on the Soupygato show on Friday March 21st. www.soupygato.com
Posted by Grace Black on Sun, 16 Mar 2008 08:29:00 PST

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Check out my website to hear more tracks   
Posted by Grace Black on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:46:00 PST

Let me sing for you

I am available for Concerts, Weddings, Parties & Corporate Functions email [email protected] 
Posted by Grace Black on Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:16:00 PST