It makes me so very happy to sing these songs.
The melodies are truly beautiful and the lyrics full of meaning.
They stir many emotions in me, I hope you feel that too.
The classics should never be forgotten.
-Shirley-
The melodies are truly beautiful and the lyrics full of meaning.
They stir many emotions in me, I hope you feel that too.
The classics should never be forgotten.
-Shirley-
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Shirley Sparks is a Finnish vocalist specializing in
Classic American Pop and Jazz. She performs the finest Great American Songbook repertoire from this Golden Era of music. Miss Sparks will bring a touch of luxury and exquisite Hollywood glamour to any occasion, filling the room with warmth and high-class nostalgia creating an unforgettable experience for the listener. Her interpretations are rich in nuances, deeply emotional, expressive, and very unique. |
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"Just beautiful! Your voice is so rich and fits wonderfully to vintage jazz"
"Such a nice atmosphere, felt like being in an old English or American movie"
"An evening of 1920s jazz at the Old Smokery Gallery. An exquisite Shirley
Sparks Swing Band and a full house. Thank you!"
COMING NEXT!
"Softly, with Feeling - Songs and Life of Peggy Lee"
the concert, originally scheduled to be performed at Sellosali, Espoo in May
will be digitally recorded in June 2021
Shirley Sparks & Antti Sarpila Swing Band
"Softly, with Feeling - Songs and Life of Peggy Lee"
May 26th 2021 at 19.00, Musiikkiteatteri Kapsäkki, Helsinki
Shirley Sparks & Antti Sarpila Swing Band
"Garden of Songs - Laulujen puutarha"
Classic Jazz and Evergreens
July 5th 2021. Galleria Liisa Ekqvist, Noormarkku
Shirley Sparks, vocals & Antti Sarpila, piano
"Chaplin, Eternally"
Oct 23rd 2021 at 19.00, Astoria Klubi, Helsinki
Shirley Sparks, vocals
Janne Hovi, piano
Mikko-Ville Luolajan-Mikkola, jazz violin
"Christmas Classic Jazz"
December 16th 2021, Studio Hilkka, Pori
Shirley Sparks, vocals & Antti Sarpila, piano
the concert, originally scheduled to be performed at Sellosali, Espoo in May
will be digitally recorded in June 2021
Shirley Sparks & Antti Sarpila Swing Band
"Softly, with Feeling - Songs and Life of Peggy Lee"
May 26th 2021 at 19.00, Musiikkiteatteri Kapsäkki, Helsinki
Shirley Sparks & Antti Sarpila Swing Band
"Garden of Songs - Laulujen puutarha"
Classic Jazz and Evergreens
July 5th 2021. Galleria Liisa Ekqvist, Noormarkku
Shirley Sparks, vocals & Antti Sarpila, piano
"Chaplin, Eternally"
Oct 23rd 2021 at 19.00, Astoria Klubi, Helsinki
Shirley Sparks, vocals
Janne Hovi, piano
Mikko-Ville Luolajan-Mikkola, jazz violin
"Christmas Classic Jazz"
December 16th 2021, Studio Hilkka, Pori
Shirley Sparks, vocals & Antti Sarpila, piano
PREVIOUS SHOWS
PREVIOUS SHOWS
Softly, with Feeling - Peggy Lee Centennial Concert at Tampere Hall, September 2nd 2020,
with Antti Sarpila Swing Band
with Antti Sarpila Swing Band
Softly, with Feeling - Peggy Lee 100 Tribute Concert at Vaakahuoneen Paviljonki, Turku, August 26th 2020,
with maestro Antti Sarpila on the piano.
with maestro Antti Sarpila on the piano.
Celebrating 100 years of Finnish Independence at the Lancaster Ballroom, Savoy hotel, in London.
Gala dinner organized by The Finnish-British Chamber of Commerce. Shirley Sparks & Jonathan Gee Trio.
Gala dinner organized by The Finnish-British Chamber of Commerce. Shirley Sparks & Jonathan Gee Trio.
1920s themed show The American Dream with Antti Sarpila.
Hakasalmen huvila, Helsinki
Hakasalmen huvila, Helsinki
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