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Jeanie Barton
Born in Nottingham, England, she started her musical career as a principle with the National Youth Music Theatre and continued her education at the University of Warwick.
Having studied jazz harmony at Morley College in London and bebop improvisation with BBC award winner Anita Wardell, Jeanie gigs regularly to sustained acclaim with her quartet and in other ensembles. She is proud to work with some of the best musicians on the British jazz scene today performing standards alongside her compositions around the UK and beyond. She also fronts the function band "Jazz and Cocktails" and is compere for the Laurie Morgan Trio.
She now resides Crouch End, North London.
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Take Five With Jeanie Barton
by AAJ Staff
Meet Jeanie Barton: I am a singer/songwriter born in Nottingham, in the UK.
After moving to London I studied jazz harmony at Morley College and bebop improvisation with BBC jazz award winner Anita Wardell. Jazz became my career after being taken under the wing of legendary bebop drummer Laurie Morgan and his band, for whom I sing and compere. I gig regularly with my quartet as well as guesting in other ensembles at some great venues including the ...
read moreJeanie Barton's "The Magical Mirror" Album out Now!
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Michael Ricci
Jeanie's most recent release The Magical Mirror album includes 10 of her original compositions; a collection of observations of family, friends, lovers and nemeses, reflecting different musical styles and eras - it is nostalgic yet fresh.
New vocal jazz; bebop vocalese, ballads and Latin numbers.
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 ...
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“Jeanie Barton’s vocals are a touch of class, with a sound that is both stylish and personal, and characterised by a refreshingly English delivery.” John O’Neill, former Jazz critic of The Sunday Times.
“What a pleasure it is to hear this talented and professional quartet. Jeanie Barton renders syncopated standards beautifully, aided by sensitive, sure footed accompaniment. A real relish, this group will grace anywhere they perform.” Laurie Morgan, former AMD of the National Theatre and Founder of Club Eleven.
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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson