SOPHISTICATED LADY the Duke Ellington Songbook
With Martin Litton’s Ellingtonians
An inspired presentation with arrangements by celebrated pianist Martin Litton, re-creating the wonderful music of Duke Ellington and featuring many of his timeless classics.
"It was a lovely concert of Duke’s music – played with a lot of affection and a great deal of skill – the applause at the end of every number was never less than wildly enthusiastic." Spice of Life 2007 - Duke Ellington Society Magazine

KEEPING THE FLAME ALIVE
Presented with the Brontë Legacy musicians or in solo performance.
This is pure musical theatre bringing to life through narrative and song the lives and passions of the Brontës. 
Lyrics by Val Wiseman and music by distinguished pianist and composer Brian Dee.
“Her captivating stage presence and multi layered interpretations were pure joy – a wonderful, fresh and entertaining tribute to the rich heritage of the Brontës, brought to us by some of the most accomplished musicians you are likely to find.” Buxton Festival Review 2009

DIVAS OF SWING
Presented with her musicians or as guest vocalist.
Val Wiseman’s tribute to the singers who have inspired her throughout her career, featuring
songs performed by Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee, Anita O’Day and Sarah Vaughan.
“Jamie Cullum and the latest divas notwithstanding, start spreading the word – Val Wiseman  is still here!”
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PETE KELLY’S BLUES AND ALL THAT JAZZ
Presented with her musicians or as guest vocalist
An informal and anecdotal review of some of Val’s favourite films with special feature on the atmospheric 1950s film directed by Jack Webb who also played the title role and co-starred Peggy Lee and Ella Fitzgerald.

SOLO GUEST APPEARANCES
Val is a popular guest, presenting her stylish programme of standards and jazz classics with resident musicians in venues across the UK.

TALKS
The Joys Of Jazz Singing: a lively and informal autobiographical journey illustrated with recordings of favourite singers.
Singer Val Wiseman’s presentation “The Joys Of Jazz Singing”, was a delightful journey in words and music through her career – a wonderful hour went by all too quickly.” Sinatra Music Society October 2009

The Brontë Legacy: celebrating the lives and passions of the Brontës with music and narrative.
"Just a short note of appreciation for the sheer professionalism and talent you exhibited on Saturday. The number of plaudits from the members as they left was extraordinary - they, in short, thoroughly enjoyed your performance and I am sure would have sat there for another hour!"
Middlesex Federation of Womens Institutes. February 2010
 

OTHER SHOWS:
LADY SINGS THE BLUES
	“Lady Sings The Blues is a tribute to the memory of Billie Holiday in the best possible way – presenting the songs she sang, in the style of her period. It is not a play. Neither is it a documentary, nor a slavish recreation of Billie’s original recordings, but an evening with seven of Europe’s finest musicians and a most remarkable jazz singer.”  Dave Gelly – The Observer Contact: Big Bear Music on 0121 454 7020 admin@bigbearmusic.com
JAZZ GOES TO THE MOVIES
Digby Fairweather’s Half Dozen and Val Wiseman A highly entertaining revue of favourite film tunes in a joyous and dynamic mix of jazz and romantic ballads orchestrated and presented by award winning bandleader and broadcaster Digby Fairweather. Contact: Paul Ripley Music on 01905 778177 paulripley@talktalk.net .

S’WONDERFUL
	John Petters and his Broadway Melodists Capturing the spirit of the jazz age, Broadway musicals and featuring the timeless songs and music of the sensational George and Ira Gershwin.   Contact: John Petters on 01406 365731        tjpost@traditional-jazz.com        www.traditional-jazz.com

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