​​The Finest Music
​in the Finest Places

​Shirley Sparks is a vocalist and a composer who has captivated audiences with her soulful and emotive performances of Classic Jazz and Great American Songbook standards, as well as her own songs that combine features of classical, jazz, musical and popular music.

With her expressive, nuanced voice and captivating stage presence, Shirley transports her audience to the enchanting era of classic melodies, offering timeless favorites with a touch of sophistication.

Comments from the audience

"Absolutely a wonderful concert!"
"Mis felicitaciones, todo  muy lindo y emocionante"
"The best Christmas concert I've ever attended" 
​"Just beautiful! Your voice is so rich and fits wonderfully to vintage music" 
"Such a nice atmosphere, felt like being in ​an old English or American movie"

​COMING NEXT

PUHTAAN MEREN PUOLESTA 

Christmas charity concert for Preserving the Oceans

Reposaari Church
December 16th 2023 at 6 PM

Shirley Sparks, vocals & Antti Sarpila, piano

Candlelight Christmas J​azz

Porin Raatihuone
December 18th 2023 at 6 PM

Shirley Sparks, vocals & Antti Sarpila, piano

CHAMBRÉ
valentine's day Soirée 

Combining fine dining and chamber classic jazz concert

In the historical city of Turku, in February 2023
The details will be announced later, stay tuned!
​
Shirley Sparks, vocals & Eliina Taal, jazz piano

"The Trees" by Jean Sibelius &
​"dreams of a butterfly" original songs by Shirley sparks

Les Dimances Musicaux
at the American Cathedral in Paris
​October 24th 2024 at 3 PM

Shirley Sparks, vocals & Janne Hovi, piano

​PREVIOUS SHOWS

Chamber Jazz Concert ​at a birthday party at Park Hotel, Turku, August 26th 2023,
​with Niklas Winter on the jazz guitar.

Dreams of a Butterfly concert at the Keski-Pori Church on July 10th 2023.
​Eliina Taal (jazz piano & compositions, Shirley (vocals & compositions) and Kalleheikki Kannisto (song lyrics).

Songs from the Queens of Jazz concert at Art Gallery Liisa Ekqvist on June 26th 2023,
with Antti Sarpila on the piano.

Dreams of a Butterfly premiere at Espoo Cathedral on May 21st 2023,
​with Eliina Taal on the piano.

Christmas Dreaming concert at Astoria Klubi, Helsinki on December 16th 2022.
Shirley Sparks' Golden Hollywood Band 
​Zhenia Gimer, piano - Hannu Rantanen, double bass - Thomas Törnroos, drums

Happy Holidays! Candlelight Classic Jazz at Alberga Manor Espoo on December 13th 2022.
Zhenia Gimer, piano.​

Private event at Astoria Klubi, Helsinki on December 8th 2022.
Shirley Sparks' Golden Hollywood Band 
​Zhenia Gimer, piano - Hannu Rantanen, double bass - Thomas Törnroos, drums

Private event at Villilä Studiot, Nakkila on July 11th 2022
Shirley Sparks All Stars Tomi Harrivaara, double bass - Zoltán Kárpáti, drums - Eliina Taal, piano

Baltic Jazz festival on July 9th and 10th 2022, Dalsbruk.
A Dazzling Jazz Soirée and Chaplin in the Park, with Antti Sarpila, piano

​Art Gallery Liisa Ekqvist, Noormarkku on June 27th 2022.
​Garden of Songs - music from the 1920s to 1950s, songs from Doris Day
and Charles Chaplin and some new Shirley's compositions, with Antti Sarpila, piano.

Chaplin, Eternally concert with Janne Hovi, piano and Mikko-Ville
​Luolajan-Mikkola, jazz violin. Astoria Klubi, Helsinki on April 9th 2022.

​Christmas Classic Jazz concert with maestro Antti Sarpila on the piano.
Studio Hilkka, Pori on December 16th 2021.

Softly, with Feeling - Peggy Lee Centennial concert at Tampere Hall,
September 2nd 2020, with Antti Sarpila Swing Band

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