First Name

Grace

I am here for:

Gigs, Meet Players, Networking

Whom I want to meet:

Musicians, promoters,agents, jazz lovers

Employment Status

Job-Seeker

Occupation:

Vocalist

About Me:

I sing semi pro at the moment but I am hoping to do it full time for a while if the right offer lands in my lap.

If you enjoy my music and would like to buy it please visit my websites where you can purchase it using Paypal.

Half of the money from each sale goes to Cancer Research UK because I am a cancer survivor myself so I now want to use the talent I have to help get rid if this terrible disease.

You can also download individual tracks by visiting http://indiestore.7digital.com/graceblack

I also do concerts and various other fundraising events for Cancer Research UK at various times during the year so if you have any cds, dvds etc that you can donate please send me an email and I will let you know where to send them. www.graciebproductions@yahoo.com

Musical Background & Experience:

I discovered karaoke in my 30's and got hooked on singing.I wanted to try singing with live musicians and maybe earn some money from it but I thought that I was maybe a bit long on the tooth to be starting out. Then I went to a concert in my local theatre and was blown away by a jazz singer who said that she had just been singing for a short while and had started in her 40's so I thought it might not be too late for me after all.
I started going for vocal coaching and singing in local jazz clubs early in 2006 and just loved the connection with audiences.
In October 2006 my ambitions of singing semi pro were halted when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was an earth shattering blow but I was determined to fight it and after 7 months of treatment, including mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy I got the all clear and was even more determined to dedicate the biggest part of my life to doing something I love and at the same time make some money for the charity.

I am booked to sing at Fife Jazz Festival and Keswick Jazz Festival in 2009 and hopefully I will hear soon from a few more then spread my wings a wee bit further if I can find an agent or promoter who will book me on a tour

Website:

http://graceblackmusic.com

Website:

http://myspace.com/gracesblack

Why I love jazz:

it makes me feel good

Music:

i love any music with a good melody

Books:

Romantic fiction

Television:

Soaps, quizzes

Movies:

Anything slushy and funny