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Caroline Lynn

"Lynn is scholarly in a completely relaxed way and often powerfully expressive" John Clare, Metropolitan Magazine, Sydney Morning Herald 03

With a voice described as 'vibrant and beautiful' (SMH), Caroline Lynn's background in jazz and improvised musics, classical voice, Indian vocal techniques, folk and medieval music colour her interpretaion of both traditional and contemporary material. Her extensive performance career has spanned the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Shanghai.

Caroline was born and raised on the UK/London jazz and festival scene of the early 90's, immersed in the buzz of a multicultural city and its music. She studied jazz at the Guildhall but was always drawn to the experimental free scene and multicultural music. She worked closely with anglo-french pianist Tristan Harris who also walked the line between jazz and free, guitarist Lazar der Gregorian, a capella folk group Incantata and Paul Malsom in Trium which was the vehicle for their original compositions and explorations into more global soundscapes.

Moving around a bit before arriving in NZ where she is now based, she first emigrated to Australia. Her move to Sydney facilitated her specialisation in aspects of world music tradition, and she continued to develop her concept, taking studies in medieval music (Sydney University) and Indian raga with sarod player Ashok Roy and vocalist Ketke Dongre. Her work found fruit in an invitation to the Jazz India Vocal Institute in Mumbai, where she studied raga and Indian vocal techniques with guru Dhanshree Pandit Rai - also performing for the Australian High Commissioner’s inaugural reception and gigs around Mumbai and New Delhi.

Returning from India, Caroline's album of mainly original contemporary world music The Shaman's Kiss was released. It was shortlisted for Best Vocal Album in the 2003 Australian Jazz Awards. Gaining strong national press reviews it has established Caroline’s individual style and voice.

“This album oozes the tingling excitement of a new love affair, or a holiday where each day is charged with new sights and adventures. Track by track Caroline Lynn unveils a fresh perspective on her broad musical world, which like so much of the best contemporary music blends jazz and folk influences.” John Shand, ABC Limelight Magazine, July 03

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In 2001 Caroline began a collaboration with Australian pianist Mark Isaacs on a collection of traditional Spanish and Sephardic songs. Described as ‘utterly beguiling’ by the Sydney Morning Herald, their portrayal of these haunting melodies was presented at The Basement for multicultural arts festival Carnivale, and at a unique concert at The Great Synagogue, Sydney with early music specialists Kim Cunio and Heather Lee.

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Primary Instrument

Vocals

Location

Auckland

Willing to teach

Intermediate to advanced

Credentials/Background

Caroline currently teaches jazz voice for the University of Auckland. Her teaching credits include New Zealand School of Music, Wellington, New Zealand Jazz Foundation, The Sydney Conservatorium, The University of Western Sydney, The Australian Institute of Music, The Musicians Institute, London A holistic teacher, the basis of Caroline's voicework is centred in the Alexander Technique, and the Linklater tradition. Caroline studied technique with Nicole Tibbels, Guildhall School of Music, London, Sue Falk - Sydney, and Indian raga and vocal techniques with Guru Dhanashree Pandit Rai - Mumbai. Private rates on application.

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Caroline Lynn

Newmarket Music
2002

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