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About Lydia

Lydia is a graduate of Guildhall school of Music and Drama and has graced stages from Ronnie Scotts Jazz club to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

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Tonbridge

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Lydia's is a classic jazz voice, reminiscent of the greats, with warmth and maturity beyond her modest years influenced by a lifetime of listening to Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Peggy Lee, and the great vocalists of the jazz era. Having completed a Masters in Jazz Performance from the world renowned Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Lydia has since been working closely with several UK bands; her most noteable collaborations include with Down For The Count, with whom she has performed at Ronnie Scotts Jazz club, 100 Club, Cadogan Hall, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, and Leeds Castle, where they supported the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Her command of the large stages is deftly translated into the intimacy of a jazz club, as she is able to deliver compelling stories through song with her mastery of those evocative jazz vocal colours. She is lucky enough to be a member of London Vocal Project, with whom she gigs regularly alongside their own recordings projects.

Lydia's Reviews

'Lydia Bell... whose sultry vocal acrobatics and innate inner rhythm all adds up to a sparkling, versatile performance'

Lydia has the classic sound of the great singers of the 1940s and she sings our repertoire with great style and class! We love to have her perform with us and love the musical partnership that we have.

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Lydia's Song list

Jazz Standards:

After you've Gone

Ain't Misbehavin'

Alexander's Ragtime Band

Almost like being in love

Alright, OK, you win

Blue Skies

Body and Soul

Bye Bye Blackbird

Cheek to Cheek

Come Fly with Me

Cry me a River

Do You Know What it Means to Miss New Orleans

Dream a little Dream

Everybody Loves my Baby

Fly Me to the Moon

Get Happy

Have you met miss Jones

Honeysuckle Rose

How High The moon

I could write a book

I didn't know what time it was

I Get a Kick out of You

I Got Rhythm

I Thought About You

I'm beginning to see the light

I'm glad there is you

In love in vain

It could happen to you

It Don't Mean a Thing if it Ain't Got that Swing

It Had to Be You

It's De-lovely

I've Got You Under My Skin

Jitterbug Waltz

Just Friends

Just in Time

Just one of Those Things

Just you, just me

King of The Swingers

Lady be Good

Let's Call the Whole Thing Off

Let's Do it (Let's Fall in Love)

Let's Face the Music and Dance

Like someone in love

L-O-V-E

Love For sale

Love is here to stay

Love me or leave me

Lover Come Back to Me

Lullaby of Birdland

Mack The Knife

Misty

Mood Indigo

Moonlight in Vermont

My Baby Just Cares for Me

My Heart Stood Still

My Romance

Nature Boy

Never will I marry

Night and Day

Night in Tunisia

One Note Samba

Orange Coloured Sky

Pennies From Heaven

Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps

Prelude to A Kiss

Puttin on the Ritz

Save your love for me

Spring Can Really Hang you Up the Most

Stella By Starlight

Stompin' at the Savoy

Sunny Side of The Street

Tea For Two

Tenderly

That Old Black Magic

That old feeling

That's All

The Lady is a Tramp

The Masquerade is Over

The Song is You

There's a Lull in my life

These Foolish Things

They Can't Take that Away From Me

Too Marvellous for Words

What a Little Moonlight Can Do

Where or When

Why Don't you Do Right

With a Song in my Heart

Wrap your troubles in dreams

You Are Too Beautiful

You Make Me Feel so Young

You must believe in Spring

You're The top

Lydia's Prices

Last updated: 2025

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£125
Up to 1 hour	£250
Up to 2 hours	£375
Up to 3 hours	£500

Wedding ceremony

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£250

Drinks reception

Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception

£350

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner

- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.

£450

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

My warm vocal tone and familiarity with the swing tradition. Audiences love my connection to the lyrics and delivery of songs in a confident, charming manner.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

I have performed at venues and festivals all over the country, including The Savoy Hotel, other high end Hotels in London, as well as Jazz clubs around London, also large festival stages such as Twinwood Festival, Sutton Coldfield Summer Festival Retro Festival and so on.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

I am influenced mostly by classic jazz singers such as Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, and the smooth tones of Nat King Cole and other jazz legends.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

I performed on the main stage at Twinwood Festival 2018.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I aim to be flexible with my performance times. Most events tend to change and evolve leading up to the event, and don't always run on time on the day. I am experienced in this and aim to help wherever possible. I stipulate the latest time that I am able to stay at an event.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Of course. This is a popular request and I am happy to tailor this to your exact wishes for your event. This is a free service, and If you'd like a DJ service via my PA after the final set until the venue closes, I provide this for an additional £100.

How much time do you need to set up?

As a solo singer, I need very little time to set up (30 minutes minimum before I am due to sing). If I am coming with a larger ensemble, I will require more time. If there is a drum kit, I should aim to set up 1-1.5 hours before the set, at the latest.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

I work very hard to pick the best songs for each individual event. I aim to judge the atmosphere of the event accordingly, as I have done this so often. I am very happy to discuss requests before the gig to find something that works for you.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes! I have a PA system, backing tracks and everything needed for a small ensemble including lights.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

If a song isn't included in my song list there may still be a chance I already know it. If there is a special song you'd like me to learn I am happy to do this for you. There is a fee of £30 for this service to take into account rehearsal times etc.

Musicianship

Genres:

1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, Jazz, Dixieland, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Swing, Vintage

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Instruments:

Singer

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Event types:

Wedding, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Arranger, Transcription, Instrumental teaching, Singing teaching, Theory teaching

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