Rebecca Askew
"..her voice is magnificent" - Everything Theatre
Rebecca sings and teaches singing.
She also writes and arranges music, runs choral workshops, is a performer, double bass player and musical director. Jazz is her first love and her earliest "teachers" were Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Carmen McRae. Later she studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and continues to explore the rich and varied repertoire of the genre and develop her craft as a performer and improviser.
With many years of experience under her belt, she has performed in venues large and small, at home and abroad, including Shakespeare's Globe, the National Theatre and jazz clubs up and down the country.
As a composer and bandleader, she has toured her music to venues and festivals around the UK and abroad, including the Montreal Jazz Festival and the Linbury Theatre (Royal Opera House). She receives commissions for her work and has written and arranged many choral pieces. Find out about some of the projects she's led and taken part in here.
Her work as a professional musician has always been complemented by her practice as a vocal coach and workshop leader. Read about her varied teaching experience and testimonials here.
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Friday 15th May 7-10pm
John Harvey Tavern, Lewes- we'll be playing some swinging tunes to get the weekend going in this lively little pub in Lewes! Jazz quartet with Paul Richards (guitar), Nigel Thomas (bass) & Milo Fell (drums) free
Friday 5th June 6pm
The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage - singing in the award winning event The Whispering Dome, with Suntou Susso (kora), Simo Lagnawi (gimbri), Sam Stadlen (viola da gamba) & Jeremy Avis (voice) as part of Purbeck Arts Week
Saturday 13th June 6-9pm
The Depot, Lewes - double bass with Hope Street, "folk, jazz, blues, gospel fusion", free
Saturday 28th June 12.30-3.30pm
Trading Boundaries, Sheffield Park - come and enjoy a delicious lunch in a beautiful spot in the countryside with me and Paul Richards (guitar) and Terry Pack (bass)