Lydia Bell Vintage and Jazz Vocalist

Lydia's is a classic jazz voice, reminiscent of the greats, influenced by a lifetime of listening to Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Peggy Lee, and the great vocalists of the jazz era. It is this style and elegance that she brings to her performances, and her versatile vocals lend themselves to contemporary jazz styles, vintage performing and Motown and soul projects. Her own vintage band is ready to swing you into the new '20s! ​ Having completed a Masters in Jazz Performance from the world renowned Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2018, Lydia has since been singing in jazz clubs around the country, as well as running an annual charity Big Band Swing Dance event in her home town of Colchester, The Swing Spectacular. Since 2017 she has been working closely with several UK bands; her most noteable collaborations are with the Hot Shoes Swing Band, Down For The Count, and Essex-based Sweeting Swing Band as well as brand new Swing Orchestra Soaphouse Social Club. With these bands she has performed all over the UK and Europe, and headlined the UK's top vintage festivals, Notable performances include Twinwood Festival, Retro Festival, The Swing Spectacular, Sutton Coldfield Concerts in the Park, and Jazz Clubs around London and the South East.