Jazz Vocals From Shireen Francis at Chandos Arms Jazz

“Quite simply, one of the best British jazz vocalists of this generation” BBC Radio

A warm, engaging and soulful performer, Shireen Francis has developed her own unique blend of jazz with flavours of gospel, blues, calypso and reggae. Performing with some of the country’s top jazz musicians, the combination of Shireen’s stunning expressive voice coupled with her innate musicianship has delighted audiences all around the world.

Born in London of Jamaican and Goan heritage, Shireen initially learned her craft in Afro-Caribbean music. However, inspired by artists such as Marlena Shaw, Dianne Reeves and Carmen Lundy, she soon moved into jazz singing and writing her own material....

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“Quite simply, one of the best British jazz vocalists of this generation” BBC Radio

A warm, engaging and soulful performer, Shireen Francis has developed her own unique blend of jazz with flavours of gospel, blues, calypso and reggae. Performing with some of the country’s top jazz musicians, the combination of Shireen’s stunning expressive voice coupled with her innate musicianship has delighted audiences all around the world.

Born in London of Jamaican and Goan heritage, Shireen initially learned her craft in Afro-Caribbean music. However, inspired by artists such as Marlena Shaw, Dianne Reeves and Carmen Lundy, she soon moved into jazz singing and writing her own material.

During her 25-year career, Shireen has performed at top international venues and festivals, including Ronnie Scott’s, Royal Festival Hall, Royal Albert Hall, 606 Club and Pizza Express Dean Street. She has performed with acclaimed artists such as John Etheridge, Jim Mullen, Benny Green, Humphrey Lyttleton, Mark Murphy, Anita Wardell and Billy Ocean.

Shireen is also an inspirational and intuitive teacher who runs her own courses and workshops. With many years of jazz performance and teaching experience behind her, she guides and nurtures her students in the art of “singing in the moment”, enabling creativity and enhancing performance.

“A beautiful artist with real depth and heart” Jazz UK

“I recently had the pleasure of playing a gig with Shireen Francis & loved the way she sang & interacted with the audience. She’s a great singer & a great communicator.” Roger Beaujolais, vibes

“A brilliant vocalist…An extraordinary performance.” Jazzwise Magazine

“An appointment with great music. Shireen Francis, accompanied by Gunther Kurmayr at the piano, was mesmerizing — wonderful notes served in crystal flutes by a virtuoso vocalist.” Roberto De Nart, Belluno Festival, Italy

“Shireen we love you!” Elle Macpherson

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