Elaine Crighton

Vocalist Elaine Crighton has been cultivating a name for herself on the Scottish Jazz scene these last few years. From her origins in the North East of Scotland she has now performed widely across the country putting an indelible stamp on modern jazz, vocalising and bringing out the best that The Great American Songbook has to offer. While studying on a 3 year Jazz Programme at St Andrews University Elaine was the recipient of the Linda Trahan award for Outstanding Performance in 2016. In 2018/2019 Elaine has charmed audiences at Leith Jazz and Blues Festival Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival Aberdeen Jazz Festival Whighams Jazz Club Moray Jazz Club Garioch Jazz Club Inkwell Arts Centre (Leeds) The Black Swan (Pickering) Edinburgh Fringe Festival and regular slots in Aberdeenshire and beyond Elaine’s repertoire is vast and varied. Elaine can be booked as a Duo, Trio, Quartet, Quintet or Sextet. Accustomed to playing restaurant gigs, pubs, and small venues, the band have the ability to sensitively read the audience and vary the intensity and material accordingly. Also playing in larger jazz clubs, for parties and music festivals gives them the chance to cut loose with some original arrangements of well known tunes.