Clipping from the Hammersmith and Fulham News (Sept 2008)
The video below shows some 'behind the scenes' shots of me and my band in the studio recording my debut album - yet to be released! As you can see in the first scene, I'm 8 and a half months pregnant with my beautiful daughter Liya! The Band: Jo Caleb (guitar), Ivo Neame (piano), Larry Bartley (bass), Troy Miller (drums) and Femi Temowo (Mr. Producer!!). After the 5min mark there's a clip of me singing 'Thou Swell'.
Elisa spent many of her early years in Barbados. When she came to London, she began listening to Jazz and fell in love with vocalists such as Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday.
Music had primarily always been for enjoyment, though she dabbed a bit in singing. During college, she sang in a gospel group, joined the college choir, sang backing vocals and spent much of her time at college listening to musicians.
She began working with the Jo Caleb trio in 2000, booking them into various venues and clubs primarily as a manager and agent. Her exposure to the Jazz Scene, however, was about to take a new turn in summer 2005 when prompted to perform jazz professionally rather than merely enjoying it as a listener.
Since Elisa's love for singing turned professional in the summer of 2005, she has performed in Paris, Moscow, numerous venues across London and has performed with such artists as Tony Kofi, Seb Rochford, Jo Caleb, Gary Husband, Mike Outram, Troy Miller, Mike Mondesir, Mike Gorman and Mornington Lockett.
Now Elisa owns and manages the Jazz Talent Music Agency, performs and also hosts a high-profile jam session in West London.
What The Press say about The Jazz Talent Jam:
"London's best jazz jam" - Timeout
"Not a night for 'Real Book' beginners" - Jazzwise Magazine
"Chance to sit with the stars" - Evening Standard
"Expect fireworks" - Timeout
*** - Evening Standard
Visit www.jazztalent.co.uk/store.html for further details.
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