Jazz Morley

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Dorset girl Jazz Morley possesses a voice with such natural soulfulness beyond her 23 years of age that it possibly comes as no surprise to learn that her first public performance was the first year infants nativity play!

Fast forward to the present day and we find a rich, warm, emotive voice capable of the tiniest whisper of love to the full vent of a woman scorned.

BBC Introducing support came in February 2011 when Jazz took part in the BBC Introducing Musicians’ Masterclass taking place at Abbey Road Studios.

BBC3 invited Jazz to contribute to on-line content of the extraordinarily moving documentary ‘Our War’ marking the ten-year anniversary of the war in Afghanistan. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00gg32p

Festival invites have also found their way to Jazz with City Showcase, The Great Escape, Isle of Wight, Penn, Guilfest, Outside:Inside, Summer Westival and Greenbelt festivals all finding their way into Jazz’s diary.

Music Week recognised this growing industry popularity by inviting Jazz to perform at ‘Breakout’ - their monthly showcase night for best new label signings and emerging talent.

In January 2012, Jazz thought she was going to watch Alfie Boe sound checking ahead of his gig at the B.I.C. in Bournemouth... and after a chat over a cuppa with the great man, ended up singing on stage with him in front of a sold out audience of 3,600 people. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gX83ZAE2ATw

But despite this attention, Jazz eschews the beckoning bright city lights and fast cars.

She’s a girl you’re more likely to find padding about bare foot on the beach, walking through puddles in wellies or driving Barry (her battered but beloved van) to the next gig.

Here are some nice things other people have written about Jazz:
"Haunting vocals, oozing with the pain of heartache and beautifully humble production make Jazz’s records an enthralling listen. A storming live presence leaves no excuse to miss the experience of seeing her live." Music Week, December 2010

“With references to Dusty via Duffy, this budding singer is well worth keeping an ear on” Phil Jackson, BBC Introducing:The South