Jazz singer songwriter Jeanie Barton was born in Nottingham, England. Having studied jazz harmony at Morley College in London and bebop improvisation with BBC Jazz award winner Anita Wardell, Jeanie gigs regularly around the UK to increasing acclaim with her quartet and other ensembles.
She has supported Georgie Fame, sung backing vocals for Luddy Samms (The Drifters), fronted Al Wynette’s band at the 606 Club and is singer and compere for bebop legend Laurie Morgan's band. Credit’s include performances at The Jazz Cafe, Ronnie Scott’s and The National Theatre, as well as a cruise on the Seine in Paris. She is proud to work with some of the best musicians on the British Jazz scene today.
To date Jeanie has released two records; an EP of popular standards called "Jazz and Cocktails" and her self penned album "The Magical Mirror" the title track of which is about her late father.
“It’s GREAT!! It’s catchy as Hell!!!”
Shane MacGowan of The Pogues
“Jeanie’s vocals are a touch of class with a sound that is both stylish and personal and characterized by a refreshingly English delivery…”
John O’Neill, former jazz critic of The Sunday Times
“Her style is definitely jazz but mixed with a touch of Latin and some old-style bebop vocalese, it's just the perfect blend to relax after work, comfy in your sofa and with a glass of your favourite wine...”
Séverine Erhart at We7.com
“Absolutely spot-on”
LondonJazz
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