Clarissa

"Clarissa was utterly charming and did a superb event setting the tone across the course of the evening." –– PRIVATE DRAMA for GOLDMAN SACHS Clarissa is a one of the UK's best-loved session singers, deeply rooted in jazz, soul, pop, and RnB. With an impressive range, tight dynamic control, and a sultry tone, she pours her heart, soul, and energy into every performance, whether rocking a stadium or smouldering away in a jazz club. When she isn’t touring the world with global sensations such as the Crystal Fighters, or singing alongside amazing artists such as Laura Mvula, The Herbaliser, and Lulu James (of Gorgon City) at worldwide events and festivals including Glastonbury, you can find her recording for films, TV, and major labels such as Sony Music. Clarissa's band comprises a young, energetic bunch of exciting and insanely talented session musicians from around the country, who themselves play with the likes of Simply Red, Craig David, Blue, and many others. All have trained at the UK’s most prestigious conservatoires and are full-time professional musicians, with professional attitudes and manners. The group are close friends who have been playing together for years, and this is clearly visible from their unrivalled on-stage chemistry and friendliness. The band normally plays as a 4-piece of vocals, keys, bass, and drums, and all members sing backing vocals with tight, harmonic vocal arrangements. However, this can easily be pared down to a duo or ramped up to a full 7-piece party band with horns to pack out dance floors and get the party into full swing. The band regularly play at upscale London venues such as Quaglino’s, the Sky Garden, and 100 Wardour Street, and are well-respected on London's music scene. As a 4-piece, the band are perfect for smaller spaces and events, upscale bars, cocktail clubs, evening soirees, and background music. Add in a guitarist and a saxophonist for hard-hitting party anthems and a spectacular show perfect for weddings, birthday parties, and bigger celebrations. The band play a diverse mix of covers, focusing mainly on feel-good, sassy takes of eclectic pop with plenty of fun ‘90s and early noughties throw-backs, alongside much-loved soul and R&B classics. The repertoire is fully adaptable to any event and the band can easily play anything that a client asks for.