Claire Simone spent 15 years performing as a solo artist, recording, and appearing as a featured artist and back-up singer/harmonist with many groups. She has also performed with a number of 'Big Bands' and performed at major musical events such as the Brecon Jazz Festival.

At this point in her musical career, Simone is focussed on developing and producing her own solo material, and is writing and recording with a number of musicians and producers - very exciting times ahead. Claire is always looking for new projects so if you are interested in working with Claire please contact her through this wesite.

In the development of Claire's vocal style, hearing the backing vocals sung by Helen Terry on 'I'm Only Trying To Help You' on Culture Club's 'Colour by Numbers ' album she says:

"When I was 8 years old, I knew at that moment I wanted to be a singer, after that many more great singers influenced my passion including:

Helen Terry, Denise Pearson, Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, Tina Turner, Etta James, Nina Simone, Shara Nelson, Janis Joplin, Candy Stattan, Jocelyn Brown, Karen Carpenter, Stevie Wonder, Peggy Lee, Billie Holiday, Julie London, Mary J, Sam Brown, Annie Lennox, George Michael, Ruby Turner, Stevie Nicks, Karen Dalton, Jill Scott, Jools Holland, Neneh Cherry, Alison Moyet, 4 hero, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Chaka, June Christy, Roberta Flack, Jazz Warriors, Steve Turre, Mr Scruff, Incognito I could go on forever! Pretty much anyone who's got heart and soul!"




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