About
Olivia Castle is a Jazz vocalist and session artist, currently based in East Anglia. She has performed to sold out audiences across the UK, and at many prestigious venues including The Royal Albert Hall and St Paul’s Cathedral. Despite the Great American Songbook holding a special place in her heart, Olivia enjoys performing music of a variety of genres.
She was praised as ‘a genuine talent’ by the late Sir Michael Parkinson and has been fortunate to work alongside many musical greats, including Daniel Barenboim, Gustavo Dudamel, Laurie Holloway MBE and Denis King.
“She’s a good singer, a genuine talent.” – Sir Michael Parkinson CBE
“The best vocalist I’ve played for, for a long time… She is a wonderful singer. A class act!” – Laurie Holloway MBE
“Her delightful voice combined with an extraordinary musicality is a joy to be around.”- Denis King
Listen
Siren Song
‘Siren Song’ is the debut album of Olivia Castle. It comprises of numerous Jazz standards, all recorded in unique arrangements, tailor-made for Olivia’s warm sound, and featuring the skilled piano accompaniment of the legendary Laurie Holloway (MBE).
Covid-19 – 50 Songs In Lockdown
During the early peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, Olivia took to recording a song a day to provide entertainment whilst the majority of people were confined to their homes. All 50 songs, filmed and posted each day, can be found on her Youtube page. With daily requests from the public, there are numerous genres and styles to enjoy.
Schedule
The Kings Head – Woodbridge
Date: 22/09/24
Time: 18:00 – 20:00
The Cretingham Bell – Cretingham
Date: 3/10/24
Time: 19:00 – 21:00
Sutherland House – Southwold
Date: 1/12/24
Time: 12:00 – 14:00
Sutherland House – Southwold
Date: 8/12/24
Time: 12:00 – 14:00
Sutherland House – Southwold
Date: 15/12/24
Time: 12:00 – 14:00
Press
- Teen Jazz Interview
An interview for Teenjazz.com. http://teenjazz.com/?s=olivia+castle#sthash.VHv6T2U1.dpbs - The Journal Article
This article is from the 8th April 2016 issue of The Journal. - Vanilla Magazine Article
This article is from the February/March 2016 issue of Vanilla Magazine.