ClaireSimone

ABOUT

A superb vocalist with over 18 years experience, both in live performance and studio work. Claire’s ability and versatility seems almost unlimited; she has a voice that covers a wide spectrum of styles and genres. As well as solo appearances in venues all over the UK, she has also performed in many bands including two ‘Big Bands’ performing the classic standards. As the lead singer of ‘Addictions to Groove’, Claire played many live festivals including the Brecon Jazz Festival. She has also been backing singer for a major touring band.

Claire is available for session work and is an accomplished lyricist. She has plenty of experience working with new material, providing lyrics or melodies, and often both. Over the years she has written for many musicians and has a talent for creating the right feel in her writing. Claire is also accomplished in harmonies and providing backing vocals, and her professionalism is always commented on positively by those she has worked with.

Screen name:: ClaireSimone
Member since:: Sep 10 2010; Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:: Very Committed
Years playing music:: 20
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: 2-3 times per week
Available to gig:: 2-3 nights a week
Most available:: Nights

Influences

“When I was 8 years old, I knew at that moment I wanted to be a singer, after that many more great singers influenced my passion including:

Helen Terry, Denise Pearson, Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, Tina Turner, Etta James, Nina Simone, Shara Nelson, Janis Joplin, Candy Stattan, Jocelyn Brown, Karen Carpenter, Stevie Wonder, Peggy Lee, Billie Holiday, Julie London, Mary J, Sam Brown, Annie Lennox, George Michael, Ruby Turner, Stevie Nicks, Karen Dalton, Jill Scott, Jools Holland, Neneh Cherry, Alison Moyet, 4 hero, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Chaka, June Christy, Roberta Flack, Jazz Warriors, Steve Turre, Mr Scruff, Incognito I could go on forever! Pretty much anyone who’s got heart and soul!”