A warm, engaging and soulful performer, London-based jazz vocalist Shireen Francis has and continues to develop her own unique blend of jazz with flavours of Gospel, Blues, Calypso and Reggae. Performing with some of the country’s top jazz musicians, the combination of Shireen’s stunning, expressive voice coupled with her natural musicianship has delighted audiences all around the world.
'Quite simply Shireen is one of the best British Jazz vocalists of this generation'
Tony Currie, BBC Radio
'A brilliant vocalist whose beguiling performance left me wanting more'
Jazzwise magazine
'Reminiscent of a young Cleo Laine… particularly striking'
Brian Blain, Jazz UK
'Fabulous. A great mix of material …Shireen breathes new life into old favourites by treating them in a new and refreshing way'
Beverley Chadwick, Royal Festival Hall
"At last a follow up to Janette Mason's sparkling debut as leader. Alien Left Hand ....was well worth the wait…” Production **** Performance**** -- BBC Music Magazine
“…an album fizzing with fresh ideas and delights, an exhilarating musical journey .. with brilliantly original writing and inspired playing…” -- Helen Mayhew
"Every track from the rhythmic ‘NY Cab Ride’ and restless ‘4 Wheel Drive’ to the brooding ‘Mae’s Song’ has a terrific hook but it’s the way Mason switches tempo and moods that makes ALH great fun. " -- Diva Magazine
Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Shi - reen, happy birthday to you. Will call in a day or two for chinwag.. Love and good wishes, Donna x
Hi Shireen,I loved the music and your voice is soooooo! cool and you are a star...lots of big wishes for the new year and hope i can make a gig one day...Freddie x
