Verona Chard

Cy Coleman’s City of Angels

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:52:02 +0000

Verona has been invited by the Central School of Speech and Drama to work with final year students on Cy Coleman’s jazz score – City of Angels. Set in Hollywood in the late 1940s, it weaves together two stories: the ‘real life’ world of a writer trying to turn his book into a screenplay and the [...]

Jazz & Curry Night

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:10:35 +0000

In aid of the Mayor of Ealing’s Charity Fund, Verona will be appearing with Chris Neill on piano. The evening is on Thursday 16th February and starts at 7:00pm. Tickets are only £20.00 and include a set meal with a fantastic night of jazz! Hope to see you there! Download the flyer with full details here.

Sheltered Housing Petition Update

admin — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:05:24 +0000

Dear Friends, A massive ‘Thank You’ to everyone who signed the ‘Imminent threat to Sheltered Housing’ petition it was extremely encouraging that over 450 friends and well wishers took the time out to do it. It really lifted the spirits of the A2 Dominion residents too. Ealing Council have withdrawn funding so the Scheme Manager’s job will [...]

The Ultimate Jazz Night!

admin — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:17:21 +0000

Khukuri are sponsoring an evening of fantastic live music at the Potala Palace Lounge Bar (hidden above Monty’s Restaurant in Ealing). Come join us for a great evening and pick up a free Khukuri beer with a copy of this flyer. Contact info@khukuribeer.com or visit www.khukuribeer.com. More details here.

Congratulations Claire Martin OBE!

admin — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:08:00 +0000

For more information, visit Claire’s website.

Women in Jazz Oracles

admin — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:44:26 +0000

Inspired by Verona’s programme on UK Jazz Radio WiJO make their debut at the Ealing Jazz Festival on 28 July 2011

Red, White Jazz and Blues

admin — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:44:02 +0000

Verona performing songs from the British and American Songbook featuring Digby Fairweather – trumpet and Alec Dankworth – bass with John Horler – piano, Charlotte Glasson – sax and Winston Clifford – drums

Verona Chard Quartet

admin — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:43:42 +0000

Modern jazz, funk, standards featuring Alex Stanford – piano, Dave Jenkins – bass and Felix Weldon – drums

High Tea & High C’s – but not Highbrow!

admin — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:43:01 +0000

Duo, trio, quartet or larger band All these will be accompanying tea and cake for a fun packed show of standards, swing and audience participation

CD of the Month on UK Jazz Radio

admin — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 13:01:00 +0000

Fever has been announced as CD of the Month for November 2010 on UK Jazz Radio.

High Resolution Images (for Press use only)

admin — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:20:22 +0000

Women in Jazz

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:55:39 +0000

Verona presents a fortnightly programme on UK Jazz Radio called Women in Jazz. The show celebrates lady instrumentalists and singers and those behind the scenes championing the wonderful world of jazz. Watch this space for news of the new Women in Jazz Oracles Orchestra…

Sandy Brown Jazz reviews Fever

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:51:47 +0000

We first mentioned Verona Chard a few months ago when we discovered her captivating interpretation of the Peggy Lee number Fever. There must have been some consensus as Verona is about to release her first album with Fever as the title track. Verona grew up in the West Country and then went to the Royal [...]

Thank you for your purchase!

admin — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 09:42:07 +0000

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Purchase “Fever” by Verona Chard

admin — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 08:47:40 +0000

Purchase “Fever” by Verona Chard by clicking on the CD above. You will be redirected to PayPal where you can securely complete your purchase. Alternatively, you can buy Fever direct from iTunes, Amazon, Play.com or you can send a cheque for £11.99 (including p&p) made payable to “Vamp Jazz Records” to the following address: Vamp Jazz Records,33 [...]

Fever reviewed

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:01:03 +0000

Verona Chard – Fever CD Reviews from July 2010 ‘Verona Chard…her new album FEVER is a delight from opening act to epilogue! A thing of beauty – a sequence of very diverse songs. You’ll find a fantastic variety of material and Verona paying tribute to Humphrey Lyttelton with her visionary recreation of Humph’s menacing tone poem [...]

UK Jazz Radio chooses Fever for it’s No.1

admin — Sun, 02 May 2010 16:30:22 +0000

Verona Chard’ s Fever album announced as CD of the Month for November 2010! “One of the best versions of Fever I’ve ever heard…. wonderful voice and great instrumentalists” – Brian Soundy – UK Jazz Radio – May 2010 Verona’s debut album, FEVER is a magical mix of passionate sultry jazz and inspired vocal acrobatics, showcasing her [...]

April 2010 Press Release

admin — Sun, 02 May 2010 16:26:04 +0000

Venues and Promoters please download for overprinting as required. “…one of the best versions of Fever I’ve ever heard….great voice and looking forward to hearing more” – Brian Soundy – UK Jazz Radio – May 2010

Fever Album Sampler

admin — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:14:11 +0000

On 21st July 2010, Verona’s Fever album was released to critical acclaim.

Fever album cover images (for Press use only)

admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:17:20 +0000

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