An absorbing performance. Letting her jazz chops shine through Seale delivers with grace, style and a joy of singing these wonderful songs that is infectious.”
Nick Lea Jazz Views
‘Suspended’ is a revelation in the artistry of song composition: punchy lines and punchy rhythm patterns.”
Sammy Stein
“Engaging.”
The Stage
“Seale is superb.”
Edinburgh Evening News
“A delight to listen to.”
Evening Standard
“Immense power and gentleness.” Lincoln Chronicle
“Brings her own blend of pizzazz and musicality - Not to be missed.” Claire Martin OBE
A burnished, passionate sound both old and new Davey Ray Moor, CousteauX
A career that spans over 25 years, singer, actor, songwriter Natasha Seale has amassed an impressive list of credits including as a leading lady in London’s West End (‘Les Miserables’, ‘Aspects of Love’, ‘Mamma Mia’) and as ‘Despina’ in Glyndebourne’s Hip H’Opera ‘School4Lovers’.
“A jazz lady at heart” - Bebop Spoken Here and possessing a timeless vocal quality, Natasha’s recent project ‘Universal Ellington’, a compelling weave of narrative with song paying homage to the great collaborator, pianist and bandleader, played sold out shows at Pizza Express Jazz club, Soho, 606 Club & Crazy Coqs.
EP Ellington Seale’d: Natasha Seale Live At Crazy Coqs is now available on most streaming platforms and can be purchased at her live shows.
This follows the success of ‘A Life in Song’ which saw Natasha fronting an all-star band in celebration of the life and music of the iconic vocalist Rosemary Clooney. Natasha is currently working on ‘Two Pigeons and A Pizza Box’ a warm, wry, and deeply personal reflection on the journey through motherhood.
On debut album A Bigger Sky, a collection of nine self-penned tunes:
“Timeless torch songs,” “luxurious jazz-pop” - The Musician
“A musically accomplished body of work” Nigel Beaham Powell (BASCA, PRS)
“Absolutely fantastic music! Natasha sings beween the notes - what a voice!” Chris Leon of FreshOnTheNet
Archive
Fishery Wharf Cafe with Alan Barnes, Richard Busiakiewicz, Bill Pamplin, Geoff Haves, Stuart Barker
Camp Bestival - vocalist with Live DJ outfit Big Fish Little Fish (Bollywood Tent & Big Top)
Martini’s with Rob Rickenberg, Sam Montero
Guildford Jazz High Clandon Vineyard with Gareth Williams, Alan Barnes, Marianne Windham
Crazy Coqs with Mike Gorman, Clark Tracey, Rob Rickenberg
The Picturedrome with Jazz Colossus Big Band
606 Club - with Carl Hudson, Rob Rickenberg, Jon Kitching
Holy Trinity Church, Hastings - with Phil Capone
Bletchley Park - with Graham Harvey
The Bear Club -with Clive Dunstall, rob rickenberg, David Ingamells
The Stables MK - with Liam Dunachie, Matt Home, Rob Rickenberg
Norden Farm Arts - with Alex Bryson, Matt Home, Rob Rickenberg
Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho with Gabriel Latchin, Matt Home, Rob Rickenberg
Olney Jazz Club - with Liam Dunachie, Clark Tracey, Rob Rickenberg
Queens Theatre - Hornchurch with Sam Montero & Rob Rickenberg
Riverhouse Barn Arts - Quartet with Rob Barron, Dave Ingamells, Rob Rickenberg
Mill Hill Jazz Club - Quartet with Jen Carr, Robert Rickenberg & Jonothan Lee
SwanseaJazzLand - Dave Cottle Trio
Queens Theatre, Hornchurch - Five Star Swing Quintet
Ampthill Festival 2019 - Duo with Sam Montero
Annie’s Jazz - Quartet with Jen Carr, Robert Rickenberg & Jonothan Lee
The Stables, MK - Quartet with Jen Carr, Robert Rickenberg & Jonothan Lee
MK11 StoryVille Jazz Club - MK House band Quintet
Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015 - Duo with Sam Montero
Quartet with Andew Woodhead, Clive Dunstall, Jen Carr (VIP band)
IF International Festival, MK - Quartet with Jen Carr, Robert Rickenberg
Bletchly Park - Duos with Richard Clarke/Ed Arm/Andy Faulkner
Jazz at The Cannon, MK - with House band
Da Scalzo, Belgravia - Trio with Marco Marconi
The Pheasantry - with Barbara Drennan Quartet
Bush Hall - Quartet with Steve Sanders on keys
Residencies & appearances
Bar 31, Woburn Sands - Duo with Richard Clarke
Ollie Vees - Duo with Guillem Mitchel/ Trio: Jen Carr, Robert Rickenberg
Cafe Rouge MK - Terry Marshall Trio
Rushmere Country Park - Trio with Clive Dunstall
Bletchly Park - Duo with John Maul/ Ed Arm/Richard Clarke/ Andy Faulkner
Woburn Abbey Orangery - Duo with Martin Tucker
Bristol Orangery - Quintet with Five Star Swing
London’s Royal National Theatre, Concert Pitch with Mike Hatchard, Simon Deacon
Cafe Boheme, Soho - Duo’s with guitatrist’s Ramsey & Robin
the Green House, Leighton Buzzard - Trio with Marco Marconi & Jen Carr
The Wharf Grill, Leighton Buzzard - Trio with Marco Marconi
The Queens Head - Duo with Martin Tucker
The Three Locks - Duo with Martin Tucker
The Cherry Tree, Newcastle - with Stuart Collingwood Trio
The Spice of Life - guest spot with house band & Simon Deacon keys
Octave, Covent Garden - with House Band
Tantric Jazz, Bristol
Backcountry Brewery, Colorado - with Summit Counry Consort
Kirklands, Liverpool - Morwenna Quintet
Isle of Mann Jazz Festival - Morwenna Quintet
Pissario’s, Hastings - Duo with Michael Short & Philip Mitov
Porters Winebar, Hastings - Duo with Mike Hatchard, Rob Dyer, Michael Short
Acting Credits
School 4 Lovers – A Hip H’Opera, Glyndebourne & European Tour: Finnish National Opera/ Glyndebourne Co-production (Despina)
Les Misérables, the film – Abbey Road/ Pinewood Studios
Les Misérables, - 25th Anniversary Concert, O2, London
Les Misérables -The Palace Theatre, London (Fantine)
Classical Brits – The Royal Albert Hall with Alfie Boe
The Royal Variety Show – The London Palladium with Alfie Boe
Project C: On Principle - Time Out Critic’s Choice Festival, BAC (Julia)
Fings Ain’t What they Used T’be - Kings’s head (Lil)
The Winter’s Tale - The Courtyard Theatre, London (Hermione)
Once Upon A Time At The Adelphi- Liverpool Playhouse (Alice)
The Bat - The New Vic, (Shiraz)
Red Ribbon Requiem - ‘The Phil’ with The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (Soloist)
Mamma Mia! - International Arena Tour (Donna)
Jerwood Opera Foundation, Snape Maltings - actor, singer
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“Such great stage presence, relaxed, joyful and informative, breathing new life into familiar favourites steeped in the Jazz tradition & timeless originals".
“Truly captivating story telling”
“There was not a moment I didn’t enjoy and I only like hard bop!” Valerie O’ Doherty, Mill Hill Jazz Club
“Her background in West End shows shines through and the narrative is informative and revealing. This is an entertaining and upbeat show!” Ann Taylor, Annie’s Jazz