Live Jazz Vocalist for Luxury Hotels & Private Members’ Clubs
Berkshire · Oxfordshire · Wiltshire · The South of England
Kitty has been performing at Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort in Wiltshire since 2023, where her jazz afternoon teas sell out across the year. She is also a regular at The Roseate Reading, a five-star boutique hotel, for New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and afternoon tea events, and at Audley Villages — luxury private residence communities across the South of England — for member evenings and seasonal occasions. She performs across fine dining restaurants and private event spaces throughout Berkshire, Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties, bringing the same level of care to a hotel lounge set as to a 200-person gala dinner.
The repertoire draws on four decades of the Great American Songbook: jazz standards, swing and romantic ballads from the 1920s to the 1960s. Solo with backing tracks, as a duo with piano, as a trio with piano and double bass, or as a quartet with piano, double bass and percussion — each format suits a different setting, and Kitty is happy to advise on what works best for your venue and occasion.
“Live music changes the feel of a room. The right vocalist turns a good event into something unforgettable.”
How Kitty Works With Your Venue
Jazz Afternoon Teas
A proven format at Bowood Hotel, where Kitty’s afternoon teas run across the year and sell out consistently. An elegant addition to any hotel afternoon tea programme, drawing guests who want something a step above the usual.
Lounge & Cocktail Bar Sets
For most bookings, solo with professional backing tracks is the default and the most popular choice. The arrangements are crisp, full and recognisable — professionally produced versions of the songs your guests already know — and work beautifully to accompany cocktails, dining or a drinks reception. It is an elegant and versatile option. For venues that specifically want a fully live sound, Kitty also performs as a duo, trio or quartet. Sets run for two to three hours and are shaped around the pace and mood of the evening.
Private Dining & Clubs
From private dining rooms to members’ evening events, Kitty performs live jazz and swing standards to accompany dining, drinks and conversation. Each booking includes a call to discuss the running order and set the right tone for the occasion.
Formats & Configurations
Kitty performs in four configurations depending on the size of your venue, the feel you are aiming for and your budget.
Most bookings are solo with professional backing tracks, and it is easy to understand why. The arrangements are professionally produced versions of the songs your guests already know and love — full-sounding, crisp and polished, with all the warmth of the original recordings behind a live voice. It works beautifully to accompany dining, cocktails or a drinks reception, and it is a beautifully elegant option. For venues or occasions that specifically call for a fully live ensemble, Kitty also performs as a duo with piano, trio with piano and double bass, or quartet with piano, double bass and percussion. The live configurations have a more intimate, stripped-back quality that suits certain lounge settings and private dining rooms very well; the quartet brings more presence for larger spaces, with percussion kept to brushes wherever the music is accompanying conversation. The right choice depends on your space, your budget and the atmosphere you are trying to create.
All equipment is provided, PAT tested and covered by Public Liability Insurance through the Musicians’ Union. Kitty is experienced working in live hospitality settings and understands the practical requirements of performing in occupied dining rooms, bars and event spaces.
Venues & Experience
Kitty performs regularly at luxury hotels and fine dining venues across Berkshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and beyond.
Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort, Wiltshire · The Roseate Reading · Crowne Plaza, Reading ·
Fine dining restaurants across Berkshire & Oxfordshire · Private event spaces across the South of England
“A delightful evening spent listening to Kitty. She was very entertaining and professional. We have had great feedback from everyone who was there. We will certainly be booking her again.”
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Kitty is available for recurring bookings and residency-style arrangements, and is open to discussions about regular programming — whether that’s a monthly afternoon tea, a quarterly members evening, or a seasonal series. Get in touch to discuss what would work for your venue.
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Yes. Private dining rooms, launch evenings, corporate dinners, member events and birthday celebrations are all formats Kitty performs in regularly. Each booking includes a consultation call to discuss the running order, set lengths and any specific requirements.
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Most bookings are solo with professional backing tracks, and it is the most popular option for good reason. The arrangements are crisp, full and recognisable — the songs your guests know, with all the warmth of a full band sound behind a live voice. It is elegant, polished and fills a room well without being overpowering. For venues that specifically want a fully live ensemble, Kitty performs as a duo with piano, trio with piano and double bass, or quartet with piano, double bass and light percussion. The live formats have a more intimate quality; the quartet suits larger spaces where more presence is needed. Kitty is happy to talk through the options once she knows more about your venue and what you have in mind.
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Yes. All PA and sound equipment is provided, PAT tested and covered by Public Liability Insurance through the Musicians’ Union. Kitty is experienced performing in occupied hospitality spaces and works discreetly within the setting of your venue.
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Get in touch via the enquiry form with your venue, date and the format you have in mind. Each booking is quoted individually based on the configuration, duration and requirements. There is a minimum booking fee.
Enquire About Your Venue or Event
Whether you are a venue events manager looking to add live music to your programme, or a private planner booking entertainment for a special occasion, get in touch to discuss availability and format.