Dorset girl Jazz Morley possesses a voice with such natural soulfulness beyond her 22 years of age that it possibly comes as no surprise to learn that her first public performance was the first year infants nativity play!
Fast forward to the present day and we find a rich, warm, emotive voice capable of the tiniest whisper of love to the full vent of a woman scorned. Featuring on Best of MySpace and a short-listing to the finals of the Shure Songwriting Award 2010, judged by Paloma Faith, has opened up song-writing opportunities with several Top 40 credited artists as well as studio and live performances for BBC Introducing. Further BBC Introducing support came in February 2011 when Jazz took part in the BBC Introducing Musicians’ Masterclass taking place at Abbey Road Studios. BBC3 invited Jazz to contribute to on-line content of the extraordinarily moving documentary ‘Our War’ marking the ten-year anniversary of the war in Afghanistan.
Festival invites have also found their way to Jazz with City Showcase, The Great Escape, Isle of Wight, Penn, Guilfest, Outside:Inside, Summer Westival and Greenbelt festivals all finding their way into Jazz’s diary. Music Week have recognised this growing industry popularity by inviting Jazz to perform at July’s ‘Breakout’ - their monthly showcase night for best new label signings and emerging talent. But despite this attention, Jazz eschews the beckoning bright city lights and fast cars.
