Shirley Sparks is a Finnish vocalist specializing in Classic American Pop and Jazz. She performs the finest Great American Songbook repertoire from early 1900 to 1950s.
Shirley Sparks designs concerts that combine high-quality music, sophisticated visual aspects and significant music-historical values.
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.
Comments from the audience "Absolutely a wonderful concert, you were amazing!" "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" "An evening of 1920s jazz at the Old Smokery Gallery. An exquisite Shirley Sparks Swing Band and a full house!"
Let's Misbehave - a Dazzling Jazz Age Soirée July 9th at 20.00 Reservations by e-mail: baltic.jazz@kimitoon.fi. Tickets 90 €. The ticket prize includes a welcome cocktail. NB! Limited number of seats, only sold in advance. Age limit: 18 years.
Chaplin in the Park Entr'acte: "Eternally", a taste of songs composed by Charlie Chaplin July 10th at 13.00 Shirley Sparks, vocals Antti Sarpila, piano
Private party July 11th, Nakkila Shirley Sparks All Stars Shirley Sparks, vocals Eliina Mäkiranta, piano Tomi Harrivaara, bass Zoltán Kárpáti, drums
It's Magic Doris Day tribute concert November 9th at 6 PM Villa Hakasalmi, Helsinki Shirley Sparks, vocals Guillermo Klein, piano (Argentina)
PREVIOUS SHOWS
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. Galleria Liisa Ekqvist, Noormarkku on June 27th.
Chaplin, Eternallyconcert with Janne Hovi, piano and Mikko-Ville Luolajan-Mikkola, jazz violin. Astoria Klubi, Helsinki on April 9th.
Christmas Classic Jazzconcert 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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