Shirley Sparks is a Finnish vocalist who has a wealth of experience in music and entertainment industry.
Her previous repertoire as a high soprano included a wide range of opera and classical music from early to contemporary and numerous stage roles however eventually she realized her passion for American Classic Jazz and Traditional Popular music and since 2015 has specialized in this particular genre. She has performed with jazz musicians and bands in Finland and the UK.
Shirley Sparks has graduated as Bachelor of Arts and Culture/vocals pedagogue at the Helsinki Metropolia Polytechnic and Master of Arts in Music, History and Culture at the Oxford Brookes University. Along her singing career she has worked as a voice artist and composed music for short films and theatre. Shirley's performing experience of 30 years includes also
working as an actress in short films and theatre.
Shirley Sparks designs concerts that combine high-quality music, sophisticated visual aspects and notable music-historical values.
Her previous repertoire as a high soprano included a wide range of opera and classical music from early to contemporary and numerous stage roles however eventually she realized her passion for American Classic Jazz and Traditional Popular music and since 2015 has specialized in this particular genre. She has performed with jazz musicians and bands in Finland and the UK.
Shirley Sparks has graduated as Bachelor of Arts and Culture/vocals pedagogue at the Helsinki Metropolia Polytechnic and Master of Arts in Music, History and Culture at the Oxford Brookes University. Along her singing career she has worked as a voice artist and composed music for short films and theatre. Shirley's performing experience of 30 years includes also
working as an actress in short films and theatre.
Shirley Sparks designs concerts that combine high-quality music, sophisticated visual aspects and notable music-historical values.
The elegant Classic Jazz performances of Shirley Sparks consist of the finest jazz standards, swing, movie and musical tunes,
as well as Broadway songs - all inspired by the Golden Era of Hollywood.
In addition to her wide basic repertoire she has several themed sets such as Christmas Dreaming, Doris Day - It's Magic, Chaplin - Eternally, The Songs and Life of Peggy Lee, 1920's The Great Gatsby, 1950's Movies and Musicals and Valentine's Day -The Glory of Love.
Shirley's Hollywood glamour style shows are a delightful entertainment and perfect for international cocktail parties, gala dinners, themed events, receptions, corporate events, private parties, birthdays and pre-Christmas parties.
Shirley Sparks works with the top-professional pianists and musicians, and has also her own combo Golden Hollywood Band.
as well as Broadway songs - all inspired by the Golden Era of Hollywood.
In addition to her wide basic repertoire she has several themed sets such as Christmas Dreaming, Doris Day - It's Magic, Chaplin - Eternally, The Songs and Life of Peggy Lee, 1920's The Great Gatsby, 1950's Movies and Musicals and Valentine's Day -The Glory of Love.
Shirley's Hollywood glamour style shows are a delightful entertainment and perfect for international cocktail parties, gala dinners, themed events, receptions, corporate events, private parties, birthdays and pre-Christmas parties.
Shirley Sparks works with the top-professional pianists and musicians, and has also her own combo Golden Hollywood Band.
In addition to concerts and private parties, Shirley Sparks has performed at the following public venues
Savoy Hotel Strand, London
The Oriole, London
Tampere Hall, Tampere
Sellosali, Espoo
Astoria Klubi, Helsinki
Baltic Jazz Festival, Dalsbrok
Villilä Studiot, Nakkila
Park Hotel, Turku
Vaakahuoneen Paviljonki, Turku
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki
Solo Sokos Hotel Turun Seurahuone, Turku
Yyterin virkistyshotelli, Pori
Restaurant Pörssi, Helsinki
Restaurant Kappeli, Helsinki
Restaurant Elite, Helsinki
Espoo Cathedral
Keski-Pori Church
Albergan Kartano, Espoo
Studio Hilkka, Pori
Hakasalmen huvila, Helsinki
Korjaamo Cultural Factory, Helsinki
Kyrö Distillery, Isokyrö
Suomalainen Klubi/Svenska Klubben, Pori
The Church of St Lawrence, Vantaa
Jazzgallery, Steak & Whisky House Galle, Pori
Espan lava, Helsinki
Gallery Vanha Savu, Merikarvia
Petras "Jazz" Cafe, Pori
Hyrsylän Mutka, Nummi-Pusula
Ylihärmä Church, Ylihärmä
Mazzuuni Jazz Cafe, Teijo
Sahakoski Cottage, Pori
Ulvila Church, Ulvila
Finnish Nature Centre Haltia, Espoo
Mukkula Mansion, Lahti
Bokvillan mansion, Helsinki
