Louise Dodds is a professional jazz singer. Working with her trio they regularly perform throughout the UK at many prestigious events and venues. They are currently first call for all vocal jazz events at the Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland.
The 29 year old jazz singer from Edinburgh has come a long way since her early days. Her debut album was met with extensive BBC radio airplay as well as multiple appearances at London’s Pizza in the Park.
Louise's biggest influences - then and now - are, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Anita O’Day, Mark Murphy and Annie Ross.
Just a few of the deserving appraisals for Louise's Voice
Listen to her mp3’s to find out why !
" A singer with a flair for ambitious takes on jazz tunes"
The Herald
"Sings all the old standards with passion and feeling"
The Leither
"Far and away the best female vocalist of the evening was Louise Dodds.
" she sang. ..with simple, tight arrangements and a lot of flair. Her voice had a gutsy yet gentle quality that briefly quietened the crowd. "
The Evening News
"Absolutely gorgeous"
Sally Fairfax, BBC Radio Leeds on 'How Long Has This Been Going On?'
Click here to listen to their tracks.
How Long
(Has This Been Going On)
A Day In The Life of a Fool
Doodlin
Monks Dream
Night and Day
Johanna Graham Trio | Ipso Facto Trio | Tri Tones | Aurora Dias Trio
Jodie Richards Trio | Fascination Band | 20/20 Trio
Juma Steel Band | Louise Dodd's Trio | Sue Barron Quartet
Things continue to progress for Louise. Not only has her music received airplay, but media interest has also grown with a live interview on the BBC. In addition her career as a whole has taken on new dimensions. “A recent development has been the large amount of requests I have had to work as a session singer for other companies and producers,” she explains. “ I am also spending a lot of time writing my own compositions.”
