Sarah Mitchell

Sarah Mitchell knew at a very young age that she wanted to be a singer. She was known at school as the girl that sang, whether it be at mass, school plays, or in music concerts. At the age of 15 Sarah started recording with local Leeds musicians and soon after she won a place at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, graduating in 2003 with a BA Honors Degree in Performing Arts (Music).

After graduating Sarah travelled the world for seven months as a Singer and Dancer on board the P&O ship MV Aurora. After returning to dry land Sarah toured the UK with the touring show 'Mad about the Musicals'. Once the tour ended she decided to form her own Jazz band called the ‘Sarah Mitchell Quartet.’ In April 2007 the band recorded an album of Jazz Standards at Hall Place studios in Leeds and sent the album to Candid Records. Just two days later Sarah received the call that was to change her life.

In September 2007 Sarah signed a 3 album recording deal with Candid Records. Since then Sarah has performed alongside Jamie Cullum and recently supported James Blunt at the 2009 Dubai Jazz Festival. Her debut album is to be released on 30th April 2009 at Pizza Express in London by Candid Records.

 

Cherie Gears

Cherie is recognised for performing in a range of styles from jazz and soul to reggae. Originally from Teeside, Cherie formed The Cherie Gears Jazz Quintet when she was 16. The quintet performed at the Royal Albert Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Birmingham NEC and London’s Jazz Cafe. She has appeared on Songs of Praise and The South Bank Show and was privileged to perform for Rowan Atkinson's 50th Birthday Party in January 2005 in front of a star studded audience.

In 2004 Cherie moved to Leeds to undertake a BA Jazz studies degree at Leeds College of Music. As a song writer Cherie composes in a variety of genres and released her debut single with originals band Lazybaby in November 2008. Cherie has been performing up and down the country with jazz and pop ensembles for the past 4 years and her dream is to tour with her own original jazz album.

 

Kate Peters

Kate is a versatile musician, writing and recording her own material. In addition to being an experienced vocalist, she plays the violin and is an accomplished pianist. Kate teaches both piano and singing and is also a talented arranger and recently wrote the score for a new musical adaptation of Pinnocchio starring Liam Mower. Since completing her degree in Performing Arts, at Leeds College of Music, Kate has gone on to work with a variety of different bands and artists and is currently performing jazz throughout the UK alongside musicians such as Snake Davis.

Kate works extensively as a session singer and recording artist. Her vocals have been used on television including Heartbeat, Emmerdale, The Royal and numerous radio adverts in the USA. She has recorded tracks with Shed Seven's Fraser Smith, backing vocals on albums for 'D'nile', 'Serf' and 'Rick Witter and the Dukes'. Kate is part of the electronic dance act 'MUNKIE' who have just completed their 3rd album 'Dark Corners'. She has also recorded for both Hed Kandi and Judge Jules and is the voice behind the track 'Heavenly' (Alex M.O.R.P.H and Woody van Eyden). Kate is due to perform with 'Wally' on their reunion gig in April and is currently working with the Pink Floyd tribute band "Off The Wall".