Yvonne Sanchez, Jazz Singer with Flair

In just three years, Yvonne Sanchez has become the unchallenged diva of the Prague jazz scene. And why not? With charm, wit, a voice that wails and caresses and an impeccable musical instinct, she breathes sensual vitality into old and new standards. Equally at home in bebop, bossa nova and the blues, Yvonne combines the stylish elegance of Ella Fitzgerald, the phrasing of Mel Torme and the spice of Rita Moreno to create something rare: true originality. Her repertoire swings from Thelonious Monk and Billy Strayhorn all the way to Antonio Carlos Jobim, and she makes each of the tunes sound as if they had been composed just for her. Her arrangements of, for example, Ellington's "Lover Man" or Monk's "Well, You Needn't" are fresh and exciting. Consistently sold-out club dates and stormy ovations attest to her charisma and talent. As does the fact that Prague's top musicians are eager to back her up. If you want to hear for yourself, check out a few bars of Yvonne doing Lover Man (752K low quality). For more, and higher sound quality, try this excerpt from the same piece (1.5MB).

To discuss bookings contact Yvonne by email.