Clare Teal was born on 14 May 1973 and is an English singer and broadcaster who has become famous not only for her singing, but for having signed the biggest recording contract by a British jazz singer.
17 Facts About Clare Teal
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Clare Teal developed an interest in jazz from an early age, through her father's collection of 78rpm records, becoming "obsessed" with big band singers like Ella Fitzgerald and big bands like Joe Loss.
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Clare Teal took music lessons, first on the electronic organ, then more formally on clarinet, before studying music at Wolverhampton University.
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Clare Teal's break came when she was asked to stand in for Stacey Kent at a weekend festival in Llandrindod Wells.
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Clare Teal's popularity soared, with appearances on radio and television bringing her to the attention of a wider public, and in 2004 she released her first album for Sony Jazz in what was the biggest recording deal by any British jazz singer.
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Clare Teal has toured throughout the UK and the world, with her pianist, trio, mini big band, or Hollywood Orchestra.
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Clare Teal has worked with the Halle Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra, RTE Concert Orchestra, and the John Wilson Orchestra as well as other top big bands.
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From 2006 to 2013 Clare Teal presented the BBC Radio 2 show, Big Band Special.
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Clare Teal has appeared as a presenter on Friday Night is Music Night.
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Clare Teal writes a weekly blog for The Yorkshire Post.
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Clare Teal's final show for BBC Radio 2 was broadcast on Sunday 3 January 2021.
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Clare Teal's final show for Jazz FM was broadcast on Sunday 21 July 2024.
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Clare Teal collaborated with Van Morrison on the single "Carrying a Torch" from his album Duets: Reworking the Catalogue.
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Clare Teal was the opening act for Liza Minnelli at Kenwood House and the Royal Festival Hall.
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Clare Teal performed at the Glastonbury Festival and the Marlborough Jazz Festival.
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On 2nd August 2024, Clare Teal appeared as a special guest as part of BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall.
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Clare Teal sang two songs with them accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra.