Jon Colgrave
Jazz Big Band singer songwriter performer vocalist from Sheffield UK
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Heartbreak Hotel Heartbreak Hotel
Self penned track which is the title track to Jon's promotional album. Another world class vocal by Jon.
Come Rain Or Come Shine Come Rain Or Come Shine
A classic Jazz standard with an amazing vocal.
The Days Of Wine And Roses The Days Of Wine And Roses
Jon peforms a world class vocal on this classic song. This shoscases Jon Colgrave in his prime.
Night And Day Night And Day
An amazing slow swing rendition and an amazing vocal by Jon Colgrave on this classic Cole Porter song.
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Jon Colgrave is a Jazz singer/songwriter from Sheffield U.K. He has been performing nationally and internationally for over 15 years and has established a loyal fan base. He performs his own songs which include 'He Stole Your Heart', 'Love For One Night', 'I Shouldn't Love You' and 'A Memory along with Jazz and Big Band standards such as 'For Once In My Life', 'The Best Is Yet To Come', 'The More I See You' and 'Misty'. His voice is highly regarded especially live where he is in his element. He is currently recording an album of Jazz standards along with original material for a digital online release and to be sold onto his fan base and promoters.Have you performed in front of an audience?I have played live in the UK and Internationally. Performing to people is what it's all about really. You can be as creative as you like but it's peoples response you want. I love to see an audience enjoying my performance. It's a great buzz especially the ovations etc. It means a great deal and makes it all worth while. A singer or entertainer needs an audience or what's the point.
Your musical influences
I was brought up listening to all the great singers. My family played Jazz and Big Band music all the time. I was heavilly influenced by Tony Bennett because My mother adored him, also Sinatra, Bassey, Ella, Sarah Vaughan and Billie Holliday were played hell of alot. All the great singers of the past influenced my voice combined with a contemporary edge. I love the high range modulations of singers, I tried to develop that into my voice, I just didn't want to be a crooner. Anyone who could sing in that way had my families approval. My mother also played Elvis so I'm very familiar with his works too. As I grew up I started to listen to pop music and because I appreciated great singers I became a huge Whitney Houston Fan. To me she's the greatest of my generation but music wise it's Jazz all the way. There is no music that matches up. The melodic structures and live horns give it that velvet feel, put it together with a great voice and you've got magic.
Sheffield,
United Kingdom
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667872
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Comments (2)
Nice clean voice. a benchmark that I aspire to. would love to see you live sometime
John,
I dig your phrasing, and natural tone, fine work Sir.
Kind Regards,
David Floodstrand
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