Growing up in Northern Alberta Canada with a great-grandfather who played the banjo and fiddle, Tammy was already singing at the tender age of three. But by the time she approached her 20s music had taken a back seat. Then tragedy struck with the sudden death of her mother. The trauma of her mother’s passing made Tammy reconnect with music and in June 2000 she released her debut album. Dedicated to her mum, ‘Legacy’ was internationally received and led to appearances on national and international TV and radio, as well as gigs at the Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver Jazz Festivals and venues all over Europe.
Now based in the UK, Tammy has been heard on Radio stations across the country, including Jamie Cullum’s show on BBC Radio 2, Jenni Murray’s Woman’s Hour on BBC Radio 4 and Robert Elms BBC Radio London to name but a few. In 2010 she was nominated for London Jazz Vocalist of the Year.
London highlights include meeting Her Majesty the Queen, performing on the main stage in Trafalgar Square for Canada Day, supporting the Canadian Tenors at the Union Chapel, performing with Randy Bachman at Pizza Express Jazz Club, Bobby McFerrin at Royal Festival Hall and Jamie Cullum at the Jazz Cafe.
Her most recent album, Where I Need to Be, was released to a sold-out crowd at the legendary Ronnie Scotts jazz club, features collaborations with Grammy Award winner Terry Britten (Tina Turner), Tim Fraser (Lulu), and Tom Cawley (Peter Gabriel). The second track on the album, ‘Everyone but Me’ was covered by Erin Boheme (album produced by Michael Bublé) and was released in America. American Idol finalist Scott MacIntyre recorded a version of her song ‘Safe in my Arms’ which was also released in America.
"Isn't she great! Now there's a vocalist" – Michael Bublé
"Not many people reduce me to tears, but Tammy's song about her mother was the most touching I've ever heard and her voice is beautiful'
- Jenni Murray BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour
"An engaging performer with a Peggy Lee- like sense of cool'
- Clive Davis, the Times
“She’s the real deal” -Time Out London
"Master of the ballad"- Julian Joseph BBC Radio 3
“Tammy Weis has a deliciously haunting voice…one of my favorite vocalists. This is how it’s supposed to be done”
- John Beaudin 103.1 FM
Tammy Weis is a true Singer-Songwriter. Technically brilliant vocals delivering her poignant lyrics straight to my soul. Her live performance of "Found Your Way to Me" at Jazz FM actually moved me to tears. Remember her name!
– Nigel Williams Jazz FM
