I like all kinds of music, but the music that influences my life other than Jazz is; Hip-Hop, Reggae, Rare Groove, Dub, Garage, Drum & Bass, Soca, Afro and Broken beat and traditional African music. I love all the old Reggae singers like Debra Glasgow, I used to want to be one, until I found my love for Jazz music, so; I like to amalgamate my musical influences with my personal sound.
The vocalists I admire the most other than the ones I've named are: Luther Vandross, Maxwell, D'Angelo, Eska, Jill Scott, Julie Dexter and John Legend.
Sounds Like
Singers don't like to be compared to other singers!lol! I sound like Fae Simon, but I have been told I sound like Erykah Badu, but obviously I would disagree - you decide!;)
I have always wanted to sing and perform on stage. In my pursuit, I was initially operatically trained at the age of 14years. I then joined the Weekend Arts College in Hampstead, where I studied Jazz vocals, Jazz, Ballet, Tap and Contemporary dance.
At WAC all the students are encouraged to perform, so I got my first live performance experience there. I was also asked to assist teaching vocals and drama for the younger students. Since then I have continued to teach vocals privately.
Since finishing my degree in performing arts, my focus was on finding my own sound. I was at a loss until I heard artists like Lauryn Hill and Erykah Badu, as my Jazz influences like: Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughn have such dated sounds. The former artists showed me how to contemporise Jazz music and gave me a pathway of sound to follow and personalise.
I am currently completing my debut album called: ‘Mellowdrama’ and have recently completed the e.p. As a young Jazz artist from Britain, I know it’s going to be hard to survive in this Pop world, but I am determined to be the best I can be and spread positive messages to all who want to listen.
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Hey
Just a wee message to let you know that in the run up to the September UK tour I have put three live tracks from a show in Seattle in May up for free download on my myspace player.
Feel free to click over there and grab them.
It feels good to be coming home.
J
Yes fae nice to hear from you b, i've been in 'dam since thursday n got back last night. it was jokes. im definately gonna come round on the asap cos i've got a beat for you to work on and i aint seen you in a bit. i aint the best cook tho (if at all)! major love and blessings xx
Thanks for the tunes!! I've been blowing up the nieghbourhood with them. I love sistar!! big tune. I would like to do a tune with you A mighty collaboration!!! BOOOYAH!!!!
Young Fae your are an undiscovered jewel in the music crown and it was my pleasure to do that review and witness what i saw!!coz your real like ron seal hun.the struggle will be worth it and i'll do what i can when i can...promise mwa x
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HII MISS SIMON!!! would u be part of my mobb/creww lol dont have 2 do much just make a mob (takes 3mins) den jst add me TOGEVER WE WILL RULE ALL MYSPACE MOBSTER!! :D fnx mwa x
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Hi Sweetie, Hope you've been doing well. I always wish the best for you, and value our Friendship! Sorry I haven't been around much lately. I've been doing a little bit extra at the Radio Station that I DJ for. With the success of my Book "Romance For Women", I've been asked to do a Feature on the Morning Show called "LOVE TIPS w/ Al Cole"! One of those "LOVE TIPS" is on my Website PLAYER Now!!! So Please CHECK IT OUT! I'd really like your Feedback on This One! It's a Radio Clip in Support of Women & Romance that very few Media people are Broadcasting these days. Leave me a Comment & let me know what you think! I hope you have a Beautiful Week, Honey. You're part of the Inspiration that makes Friendship such a Wonderful & Creative thing!! Blessings Always! Talk to you soon, Al
Yesterday fullstop was just off da hook. Had so much fun girl. Seriously suffering now but it was worth it. Will be see ya on thursday. Sang on gurl! xxx
The gig at Avondale yesterday was awesome. The photos come out really good. As yet, I had no time to upload them, since I had a busy day. Will post them asap.
Hi Honey, So...we meet again!!! lol So happy to visit your Awesome Page, and say a Sweet Hello! I hope you're feeling well & enjoying the Beauty of Life!! I'm thrilled about the Wonderful Response my New Book "Romance For Women" has been getting! So many MySpace Friends have already Bought it! And, of course, it's still available on my MySpace BLOG entitled "See My Book Cover"! I guess ROMANTIC POETRY is still IN with my Fabulous "Al Cole-holics"! lol Let me hear from you soon! And as Always, All My Blessings & Romantic Wishes to You, Sweetheart!
