"Lizzie Scott is a most alluring vocalist with a swinging soul
that breathes jazz at every note" Stamford Grand Hotel, Australia. - * *
*Lizzie was born in Australia & was introduced to Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday & Louis Armstrong while watching her Father restore vintage cars in his back-yard garage. *
*Shes spent her entire life performing; beginning dancing at age 3 & her singing debut in a cathedral at age 11 where the Priest declared, "She has a gift from God!" She studied opera at Adelaide Conservatorium of Music & performing arts at The Drama Centre at Flinders University gaining a first class B.A. with Honours.
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*In a move to Sydney, Lizzie was offered a role in Cameron Mackintoshs stage production of Elvis the Musical & subsequently sung with Sydneys top jazz & swing bands including a 3 year residency at the famous Marble Bar in the Hilton Hotel.
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*Quickly after moving to London in 2000, Lizzie became one of the most sought after jazz/swing singers; touring the UK & Europe with the most outstanding bands; Piccadilly Dance Orchestra, big band Jivin Miss Daisy, the Do-Rites & the Boisdales Blue Rhythm Band; recording various CDs & performing at venues like Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, the Dorchester, the Savoy Hotel, Boisdales Jazz Club & the 100 Club. She has been guest vocalist with many acts including the Cotton Club Orchestra & the Pasadena Roof Orchestra at festivals in Switzerland & Germany.
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*Shes currently promoting Fine & Mellow cd with legendary sax player Lew Hooper.
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*"Lizzie Scott has the kind of style jazz musicians love - direct and nicely phrased, with no showy tricks. And you only have to hear her sing to know how well she understands the art of the ballad Dave Gelly, MBE, jazz critic of The Observer
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*Contact Lizzie Scott * www.lizziescott.com/jazz *
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