Tina May
Tina May (born March 30, 1961 in Gloucester ) is a British jazz singer .
Life
Tina May grew up in Frampton-on-Severn , where she attended Stroud High Grammar School . She was married to drummer Clark Tracey , who also appeared on some of her albums that she recorded for 33 Records . Her accompanying musicians included u. a. Tony Coe , Alec Dankworth , Mick Hutton , Karen Sharp and Nikki Iles . She also worked as a guest vocalist in 1994 with Michael Hashim ( Transatlantic Airs ) and in 2000 for the album Ellington's Sacred Music with the Stan Tracey Jazz Orchestra and the Durham Cathedral Choir .
The authors Richard Cook and Brian Morton call Tina May one of the most important British jazz singers; they particularly highlight their 2004 album More than You Know with Coe and Iles .
Discographic notes
- Never Let Me Go (33 Records, 1991)
- Fun (33 Records, 1993)
- One Fine Day (33 Records, 1999)
- Live in Paris (33 Records, 1999)
- I'll Take Romance (Linn Records, 2002)
- A Wing and a Prayer (33 Records, 2005)
- Divas (Hep, 2013)
Web links
- Official website (English)
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- Richard Cook , Brian Morton : The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings . 8th edition. Penguin, London 2006, ISBN 0-14-102327-9 .
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | May, Tina |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British jazz singer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 30, 1961 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Gloucester |