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"Val Wiseman as a genuine jazz singer has few
peers - warmth, swing, blues sympathy, impeccable intonation
and sincerity of delivery rarely encountered in such
generous detail."
Ken Rattenbury
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The Jazz Rag
Val Wiseman’s remarkable career began in the midlands
and owes much to early influences in music and drama and the
opportunity of working with some of Britain’s legendary
bands. Alex Welsh, Humphrey Lyttelton, Monty Sunshine and
Kenny Baker were quick to notice her potential and featured
her on their tours and broadcasts. Her growing reputation
led to a starring role in a new Billie Holiday tribute,
Lady Sings The Blues with a team of top British players.
The show and album won critical acclaim, with television and
concert appearances worldwide and for Val, an army of new
fans.
Her first solo album Just For A Thrill was
released in 2003 to enthusiastic reviews and in 2008 Val’s
work was rewarded when she was voted best British vocalist
in the British Jazz Awards.
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“Certainly one of the finest, if not the finest, jazz
vocalists currently active in the UK”
Amazon Review Oct 2008
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“This British singer is in a class of her own
- great feeling and vocal accomplishment.”
Music Review, Freiburg, Germany |
Val still tours with Lady Sings The Blues, and also stars in
a variety of musical shows: her tribute to favourite singers
Divas Of Swing, the Duke Ellington songbook
Sophisticated Lady with Martin Litton’s Ellingtonians,
Jazz Goes To The Movies, a joyous review of film songs with Digby Fairweather’s Half Dozen, plus Gershwin tribute
S’Wonderful and Swinging Down Memory Lane with
John Petters Productions. Val also presents lively,
illustrated talks: The Joys of Jazz Singing and
The Brontë Legacy.
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“The Joys of Jazz Singing” was a delightful journey in
words and music -
a wonderful hour went by all too quickly.”
Sinatra Music Society Oct. 2009 |
Returning to her interest in drama and love for musical
theatre, Val has written and produced an album of songs
dedicated to the world’s most famous literary family, the
Brontës. Keeping The Flame Alive, with music by
distinguished pianist and composer Brian Dee, is now being
presented as a dramatic musical show. The reviews are
positive!
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“Her captivating stage presence and multi layered
interpretations were pure joy.”
Buxton Festival Review June
2009
“The singing was superb - dramatic and presented with a
beautiful flourish…
she oozes presence.” Dewsbury Brontë Festival Review Sept
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VAL WISEMAN PRESENTATIONS
info@valwiseman.com
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