Verona Chard

Verona on Polish X-Factor

admin — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 10:04:46 +0000

April 14 – X Factor – 20:00 – TVN Poland Polish superstar Tatiana Okupnik chooses Verona as her expert in the judges house for the second series of the show. For more information, click here. Verona was also interviewed in April’s issue of the Ealing Gazette about her experience on the X-Factor. Click here or on the image [...]

Musician’s Union

admin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:08:54 +0000

Verona is now a member of the Musicians’ Union Jazz Section Committee, for details of the MU’s work and membership benefits please click this link.

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

£906.00 was raised for the Mayor of Ealing, John Gallagher’s charities on 16 Feb and a good night had by all. Well done team and a big THANK YOU to Keith and Chris Neill – piano, the staff at Monty’s and everyone who contributed.

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 Ealing Council have withdrawn funding so the Scheme Manager’s job will [...]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

You can buy Fever direct from Amazon.co.uk or by sending a cheque for £9.99 (including p&p) made payable to “Vamp Jazz Records” to the following address: Vamp Jazz Records,33 Hanger Lane,London W5 3HJ.

Verona Chard – Reviews

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

‘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 Jail Break. Verona is a fine new jazz [...]

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

Fever album cover images (for Press use only)

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

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What the Press says about Verona Chard

admin — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:06:54 +0000

“Verona Chard sings with style and pizzazz with a band that adds vigour and invention”The Herald “The music was excellent, and Verona’s lovely voice worked especially well in the Jazz Bar where the sheer proximity of the musical instruments emphasises the excitement and energy of live jazz”Three Weeks – Edinburgh 2008 “I’m knocked out with Jail [...]

The Stage review of Sleeping Beauty

admin — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:39:52 +0000

Verona played the Wicked Witch in this year’s Sleeping Beauty pantomime in Luton.Click here to read the full review.

Choose Your Favourite Track Competition

admin — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:02:47 +0000

To celebrate the launch of Verona Chard’s new album “Fever“, we’re giving fans the opportunity to win a cash prize. Subscribe to Verona’s mailing list for automatic entry into the competition for the opportunity to win £250.00 CASH! Click here to enter…

Fever sessions @ Cowshed Studios

admin — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:59:37 +0000

Verona’s album, Fever…in love with Shakespeare features her fabulous band of Stellar players and arrangements of songs by Elton John, John Dankworth, Cole Porter, Rogers and Hart, Humphrey Lyttelton, Stephen Sondheim, Galt MacDermot, Cooley/Davenport, Leonard Bernstein and Ann Ronell. Alan Barnes – Saxophone/Clarinet Alan is a multi-award winning saxophonist / clarinet player and recipient of BBC Jazz [...]

Interview in Ealing Gazette

admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:43:39 +0000

Verona spoke with the Ealing Gazette about her music and everything in between.To read the interview, click here…

Ealing Gazette Interview

admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:56:59 +0000

Verona spoke to the Ealing Gazette about music, life and everything inbetween.

Verona Chard Promotional Flyer

admin — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:26:40 +0000

Venues and Promoters please download for overprinting as required.

Verona Chard Images

admin — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:33:04 +0000