Welcome to the world of Clare Teal, distinguished British vocalist and acclaimed broadcaster, renowned for her contributions to jazz, specialising in the genres of swing and big band.
Signed to Candid Records in 2001, Clare’s big break came when broadcasting legend Sir Michael Parkinson discovered her around 2002. A deal with Sony Records followed, resulting in her Top 20 major-label debut, .
As well as an award-winning performer and recording artist Clare is a historian of music, with an encyclopaedic knowledge of jazz, swing and big band traditions. Her love of these genres shines through all her work; on stage, in the studio, or as a beloved radio host for 16 years at BBC Radio 2. Clare hosted her own live weekly Swing and Big Band show, as well as “Big Band Special” and “Friday Night is Music Night”.
CLARE TEAL - Try a Little Tenderness Just got an email that “You have a comment” -- from “A Fan”: "Hi Mark -- Have thoroughly enjoyed reading your posts and watching your curated videos -- such variety and excellent commentary -- it's like a PhD course! I found you from a Google search for a singer heard on Siriusly Sinatra: Try a Little Tenderness by a woman (I think a one syllable first name and surname). Was driving so didn't write it down -- foolish to trust memory. Maybe you can help?? -- THANKS!" ---- Thank you -- happy to help: I'm pretty sure you were hearing Clare Teal. Siriusly Sinatra's programmer extraordinaire 'Jersey Lou' Simon introduced us to this fine English singer about a year ago; I've celebrated her greatness here (several pages ago?). Is her lovely version of 'Try a Little Tenderness' (2011) at RU-vid? Yes! Isn't Clare Teal a joy to hear? She now has a Wiki entry (below). Thanks again for triggering tender thoughts of her this day. Wikipedia Clare Teal (born 14 May 1973) is an English singer and broadcaster who has become famous not only for her singing, but also for having signed the biggest recording contract by a British jazz singer.[1][2][3] Teal's break came when she was asked to stand in for Stacey Kent at a weekend festival ….This led (after some determined self-promotion, in which she drew upon her advertising skills) to a three-album contract with the jazz label Candid Records. Her popularity soared, with appearances on radio and television bringing her to the attention of a wider public, and in 2004 she released her first album for Sony Jazz in what was the biggest recording deal by any British jazz singer.[2][3] Don't Talk topped the jazz charts and entered the UK Top 20 UK Albums Chart.[3][5] While the majority of her recordings are cover versions of standards, her albums feature original songs and contemporary cover versions, notably a cover of "California Dreaming" by The Mamas & the Papas. Teal has toured throughout the UK and the world, with her pianist, trio, mini big band, or Hollywood Orchestra. She has worked with the Hallé Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra, RTÉ Concert Orchestra, and the John Wilson Orchestra as well as other top big bands. In August 2017, she produced and presented her third concert for The Proms. Swing No End [6] featured two big bands and many special guests. It was broadcast on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 3, and televised on BBC Four. Teal collaborated with Van Morrison on the single "Carrying a Torch" from his album Duets: Reworking the Catalogue. She was the opening act for Liza Minnelli at Kenwood House and the Royal Festival Hall. She performed at the Glastonbury Festival and the Marlborough Jazz Festival. Thanks for sharing Clare Teal. Celebrated elsewhere this day [search] " Great Melody, Great Lyric, Great Rendition, Songwriting Workshop, Harmony Central "
CLARE TEAL - All the Things You Are / WE'LL GATHER LILACS Playing right now on channel 71, a refreshing 'new' version of ALL THE THINGS YOU ARE. The graphic streaming on my computer shows the album cover for Clare Teal's 2008 CD “Get Happy.” Wondering, naturally, if that is Clare accompanying herself (superbly) on piano? Yes, a “new favorite” version by an artist I'd not heard of till a moment ago. Thanks, 'Jersey Lou' Simon for being the extraordinary programmer saying, in effect: “Bet you haven't heard THIS version of your family's 'favorite song'.” Is it at RU-vid? Alas no. (Not that I can find.) Recalling Frank's lovely version of an old English song, WE'LL GATHER LILACS (on the Great Songs/Great Britain album) lead us to this: Clare's vocal with solo piano accompaniment. Google to learn that she is from the north of England (a short Wiki entry bio). Clare Teal (born 14 May 1973, Kildwick, Yorkshire) is an English singer and broadcaster who has become famous not only for her singing, but also for having signed the biggest recording contract by a British jazz singer . . . Awards and honours[edit] British Jazz Vocalist of the Year, 2005, 2007,2015 and 2017 BBC Jazz Vocalist of the Year, 2006[3] Arts & Entertainment Personality of the Year, 2004, 2011 Gold Badge, British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, 2011 Thanks for sharing, Clare Teal. Celebrated this (election) night at Sinatra Family - Forum - "Siriusly Sinatra" - MY FAVORITE VERSION, YOURS TOO? sinatrafamily.com/forum/showthread.php/50781-All-The-Things-You-Are-most-every-jazz-musician-s-favorite-song?p=1297687#post1297687
Love Clare Teal, seen her live in Leeds and York. This song was the highlight of her Leeds show which was exclusively British composed tunes and I was spellbound.
