Victoria Newton - The Song Is You - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Beautiful phrasing, faultless pitching and great swing throughout - Jazzwise 'Savour the peppers, sip the dark rum and feel life's distractions melt away' - Musician Magazine. InchSheer class...one of the best vocal albums I have heard in quite some timeInch - Euro Club de Jazz InchA jazz singer a cut above the crowdInch - The Guardian InchDeeply into the music, a real jazz singerInch - Jazz UK InchA very impressive debut CDInch - The Observer This effervescent Australian vocalist has delighted international audiences with her unique combination of energy, spontaneity and musicianship. Her rich, sensual voice and powerful stage presence are summed up by Steve Ruby (owner of London's 606 club) when he describes her as having 'a fabulous strong clear voice with a great sense of time and an even greater sense of fun!' Victoria began her musical career in Perth, Western Australia where she studied classical music and jazz. After majoring in clarinet performance at the University of Western Australia, she went on to study jazz vocals at the Conservatorium, becoming vocalist with the Western Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra where she had the opportunity to support international artists such as Ray Charles, Dionne Warwick, Ray Brown and James Moody. Shortly after arriving in London in the early 90's she performed with Ronny Jordan and supported Terence Blanchard with her own band at the Jazz Cafe. Other appearances were to follow at Pizza on the Park, The 606 Club, Pizza Express Dean St, Ingolstadt Jazz Festival in Germany, the Soho and Ealing Jazz festivals amongst others. Victoria has also had a successful career in dance/pop music with the group 'Strike' which includes 5 top 40 hits and the critically acclaimed album 'I Saw the Future'; most notably being the UK no. 4 smash hit 'U Sure Do' which achieved global success and took the group to various destinations all over th