sue richardson

Sue is a jazz vocalist and trumpet player based in Sussex, UK. Her debut album launched in 2004 received great reviews and Sue is becoming in demand on the UK jazz circuit both for her sassy trumpet and sweet singing. Her second CD, Emergence was released in November '07. In 2006 Sue was a finalist in the Jazz Services Promoters Award.

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biography

Sue Richardson is an unusual combination of jazz vocalist and trumpet player, one of just a few female singer/trumpet players worldwide. Her swinging trumpet contrasts wonderfully with her smooth vocals. She began performing from an early age, touring with bigbands by the age of 16. Sue has spent many years touring the world, gigging in 33 countries , in hotels, jazz clubs and on cruise ships. Sue has performed for an amazing variety of events around the world from The Last Night Of The Proms to a rap CD for the top South Korean night club Pharaohs. You can even hear her recorded version of The Girl From Ipanema being played in Rio in the famous bar where the song was written.

Sue has gigged at venues including the Purcell Room, 606 Jazz Club, Birmingham Jazz Festival, Wakefield Jazz, Medway Jazz and the Stables. In 2002 Sue was chosen as a finalist at the Marion Montgomery Jazz Diva Awards. In 2006 Sue was a nominated for a Jazz Services award for up and coming performers.

Sue’s debut album, Out of a Song, released in May 2004. Her second CD, Emergence, was launched in November '07. "..the ideal showcase for her versatility as a sweet-toned vocalist, dynamic trumpet player and classy arranger" - Jazzwise. The CD includes a track entitled Eclipse, named after her custom-made, gold trumpet which has the added feminine touch of flowers adorning it! Sue is delighted to be an Eclipse endorsee.

praise for Emergence

"A shimmering set of atmospheric originals. This delightful second offering from Sue is a highly original and well thought out set."
Ian Shaw

"An elegant and thoughtful album - the final track 'Eclipse' is a gorgeous gem and as good as anything I've heard in a very long time."
Eastbourne Jazz Club

"Beautifully produced and recorded, and featuring a terrific supporting cast, Emergence gathers up the multifarious strands of Richardson’s musical persona into an impressive package."
Jazzwise