Beverley Beirne - Jazz Singer, I sing around the country and sometimes abroad, where any lovely people will have me with some very fine musicians and fabulous people who come to see me!  

SOPHIE BANCROFT
www.sophiebancroft.co.uk
Heralding from one of Britain’s top jazz families, with brothers Tom and Phil Bancroft, Sophie’s early part of her career saw her performing jazz vocals around Britain and Europe at major jazz festivals and clubs, and on regular broadcasts for the BBC.  She has gone on to have a highly successful career as a singer-songwriter with a unique blend of jazz and folk influences. Her most recent CD ‘Songs’ was included in The Herald’s top 50 albums.
“Nothing short of completely captivating.” 
FATEA online magazine
Sophie regularly performs with her partner, bassist Tom Lyne, in their duo Bancroft & Lyne: 
“Brave, bright and engaging throughout and much easier to tour than a big band, 
with no lack of presence." 
Jazz Journal
She also regularly performs to much acclaim with her great friends, colleagues and multi-award winning vocalists Liane Carroll and Sara Colman as Trio CCB. 
“The love in the room was tangible, the talent (singing, song-writing and  musicianship!) top drawer and the sense of fun and playfulness infectious. But behind it all lay two qualities which elevate the great from the good: fearlessness and honesty. ”
Reviewsphere
Collaborations with electronic band Spylab led to her songs being used on US hit TV show ‘Six Feet Under’ whilst her acoustic songs have been recorded by various award-winning artistes. 
A renowned and highly sought after vocal teacher, Sophie has taught at the University of Strathclyde, The Royal Conservatoire, Newcastle University, City of Edinburgh Music School, University of The Highland and Islands and St Mary’s Music School, Edinburgh. She is currently teaching on the music degree programme at Aberdeen University alongside her busy private teaching and workshop tuition schedule. She also leads a local community choir – The Pathhead Choir.
Sophie is now writing spoken word, poetry and prose that she delivers in performance alongside her songs. She was recently awarded a Masters of Arts with Distinction in Creative Writing.
“What a lovely observation and connection!” / “Thanks Sophie this touches the inner most part of me. Makes me realise how hungry I am for soul food.” / “Wow! Wonderful and powerful.” 
“Reading this has given me hope.”
Spoken Word and Poetry feedback
www.sophiebancroft.co.uk

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I am a vocalist mainly specialising in jazz/swing and easy listening tunes

 I work with various musicians as a duo, trio or quartet and we are available for any occasion where fine classy music is required. 

I have performed at Keswick Jazz Festival, Fife Jazz Festival, Fife Jazz Club and many other venues.

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