Louise Parker

Louise came to singing only six years ago, discovering her previously hidden talent for both vocals and entertaining after studying for a National Diploma in Performing Arts. Last year she added performances at Glastonbury Festival’s Jazz Lounge, the Hayne Barton Jazz Festival and the prestigious Pizza Express Dean Street jazz venue in London to her portfolio as well as a great Club Night in Teignmouth.
At Glastonbury she performed alongside jazz names like Dennis Rollins, Acoustic Ladyland and Electric Doctor M. At the Pizza Express venue she was backed by the Craig Milverton Trio, including Craig Milverton (on piano), Nicola Muresu (on bass) and John Blease (on drums). London Evening Standard critic, Jack Massarik said of her performance at Pizza Express, “There’s no substitute for good time and tone, and Lulu displayed both. Tender or wild, her voice never lost its warmth and her phrasing had an in-built propulsion rarely heard from others.” She continues to go from strength to strength, developing a unique style which ranges from poignant ballads to full gutsy blues and gospel, which have audiences begging for more.
Jazz classics are treated to her easy rhythmical style and inspirational scatting, with Louise playing with the band rather than in front of it. Influences include Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and her father’s extensive blue-note jazz collection. Louise currently performs with her band at Jazz venues across the Westcountry.
www.louiseparker.co.uk