coool cover Aurora and thank you stopping by 'my place' Ha!! Coool ensemble too!! I just love your voice!!! Peace :))

Wow , just love your voice dear , so smooth , soothing and divine :)

“Cat in a Circus”, is an original melange of French, Irish and English acoustic arrangements, using everything from a guitar and cello, to Irish pipes and banjo.

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CREDITS:

'Madrid Madrid'
Nilda Fernandez

'Hot Dogs'
Willy Barrett

'Aha'
Willy Barrett

'Donna Donna / La Chanson de Prévert'
Sheldon Secunda / Serge Gainsbourg / poem ‘Notions’ John Devine

'Spida Spida'
Mary Holland

'Jument de Michao'
Trad Arr. Willy Barrett / John Devine 

'Santiano / The Star of County Down'
Trad Arr. Willy Barrett / John Devine / French lyrics Jacques Plante

'La Goutte D’eau'
Trad Arr Willy Barrett / French lyrics Simon Monceau

'Paris Swing / Milord'
Willy Barrett /Milord: lyrics by Georges Moustaki, music by Marguerite Monnot

'Hello Stranger / Plaisir D’amour'
Alvin Carter / Trad Arr. Willy Barrett
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Directed by God Father of Grunge Folk Wild Willy Barrett, this dynamic quartet brings a touch of “oo-la-la” to the UK as French chanteuse extraordinaire Aurora Colson takes centre stage, leaving the musicians to demonstrate their individual talents.

This Francophile adventure was originally inspired by Parisian singer Marie-Laure Hucher, who is regrettably unable to continue to tour in the UK due to her other commitments in France. As a result, the band is very happy to welcome on board French vocalist Aurora Colson. Originally from Nancy, county of Lorraine in the East of France, Aurora has a foot on both sides of the Channel, for she has been living and singing in London for more than 11 years.

Captivating audiences both English and French alike with her compelling and expressive vocals, she effortlessly tackles a wide range of styles:
From Gypsy jazz to traditional Celtic, with an occasional hint of Piaf thrown into the mix, her natural “pazzaz” and charmingly French personality shine through.

Aurora has a fond love for Jazz and «chansons rétro» and is planning on bringing an even more “Retro French Touch” to the formation: 
"I was always interested in music while I was growing up - singing all the time, playing a little keyboard as a pre-teen, grabbing opportunities to play my Dad’s drum kit when I was a teenager. I also discovered the old songs by Charles Trénet, Yves Montand, Édith Piaf and others that my grandparents were playing on their radios – I just loved these."

If you are looking for a band within a very specific genre, then... forget us! But if you are looking for a truly original show, full of humour and surprises, where violin, banjo, Uilleann pipes and percussion intertwine with powerful vocals, or where cello, guitar and flute compliment the mesmerizing voice of our singer, then we are the ones you were waiting for!

Wild Willy Barrett’s French Connection has been touring the UK this autumn, with a new handful of concerts already programmed for February and June 2015.

Website: http://www.wildwillybarrett.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wwbfrenchconnection

WILD WILLY BARRETT'S FRENCH CONNECTION - Cat In A Circus (album taster)

Buonasera

Mon Amant De Saint Jean (Delyle - Bruel)

Vocals: Aurora Colson
Piano: Tom Wilson
http://www.aurorecolson.com


Life On Mars - Aurora Colson & Tom Wilson

Leonard Cohen - So Long, Marianne

Pink Martini - Splendor In The Grass (2009)

12.Pink Martini - Piensa En Mi

The Profit Song

Edna Vazquez is a fearless singer, songwriter and guitarist whose haunting and powerful voice and musical talent transcend the boundaries of language to engage and uplift her audience. 

Born in Jalisco, Mexico, and now based in Portland, Oregon, Edna has been touring full time with the globe-trotting "little orchestra" Pink Martini as a special guest singer for the last two years, her featured moments on stage inevitably bringing a roaring standing ovation at every tour stop. 

Now, to help give this incredible talent an even wider exposure, Pink Martini bandleader Thomas Lauderdale has produced a special five-song ep featuring Edna's soul-stirring singing accompanied by Pink Martini. Edna's original song "Sola Soy" is the highlight of the album, alongside memorable classic repertoire in Spanish, such as the title track and "Quizás, quizás, quizás."

Bésame Mucho

Sola soy

DON'T CRY FOR ME ARGENTINA-EVITA

Kiss Me Goodbye (1988 Version) - Petula Clark

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Secret Love is the first single of Aurora's upcoming jazz covers album, "Côté Jazz". This uptempo swing version is far removed from the original performed by Doris day in the 1953 film 'Calamity Jane'.
(Music by Sammy Fain and lyrics by Paul Francis Webster)

Visit Aurora's website: http://www.aurorecolson.com/
Follow Aurora on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/auroracolson

Secret Love - Aurora Colson - CÔTÉ JAZZ

Aurora Colson, born an only child of drummer Daniel Colson and his wife Jacqueline, developed her passion for music whilst growing up in Neuves-Maisons, a small industrial town in the North East of France.

"I was always interested in music while I was growing up - singing all the time, playing a little keyboard as a pre-teen, grabbing opportunities to play my Dad’s drum kit when I was a teenager."
"I also discovered the old songs by Charles Trenet, Maurice Chevalier, Édith Piaf and others that my grandparents were playing on their radios – I just loved these." 

Whilst pursuing her primary studies in “Art Appliqués” and graphic design, Aurora taught herself to play some guitar in her early 20’s to accompany herself while singing and writing songs. Later came a keyboard and an Apple computer with Reason and Cubase - and started more serious songwriting.

A creative collaboration with Italian keyboard-player/producer Fed Conti resulted in the release of a collection of singles and two albums of electronic dance music under the name "La Boutique".
Several La Boutique’s tracks have been synchronized with television commercials, as well as featured in videogames. Their new LP, "Métamorphose" has just been released in June 2014. 

'Live' performance was as important next step, so from 2005 onwards, Aurora identified several opportunities to sing with bands.

In 2008, Aurora formed a duo with pianist Kate Batchelor, playing a mix of pop standards and French songs. "Although I sang in English at first, later I included French songs, which the audiences loved."

In 2010, Aurora established a musical/creative partnership with the guitarist and producer Mike Collins; the two have released a series of singles as well as three EPs, mainly covers of well-known French songs, Pop tunes and Jazz standards, all available on iTunes store.

In 2011, Aurora started performing a selection of Jazz and American popular standards with a New York pianist, Al Clogston. 
“I am finding myself more and more attracted to “all time classics” by great American composers such as Cole Porter and Irving Berlin; their songs are like beautiful pearls, perfectly rounded, amazingly written; timeless, and incredibly romantic!…”Depending on the venue and occasion, they can expand as a trio or a quartet, adding drums and saxophone to their formation.

Aurora's latest venture is a jump back to her roots; under the name of "Aurora Chanson", she performs as a solo artist an extensive repertoire of famous and not so famous French songs - from "Les Feuilles Mortes" (Autumn Leaves) to "La Mer" (Beyond The Sea) - Aurora takes you on a journey through Gay Paris, from the cobbled streets of Montmartre to the Parisien cafés with their old-fashioned charm and romance. 
 
Whilst exploring the gems of the Great American Songbook, enjoying live performance, and re-visiting her beloved retro French repertoire, Aurora is also keeping a hand on songwriting, constantly working on new songs for La Boutique, but also currently writing her first solo album. 
 
Never one to sit still, Aurora is always open to discussing new opportunities and ventures.

"En avant la musique!"

Secret Love - Aurora Colson - CÔTÉ JAZZ

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