Lucy Wijnands Vocal Masterclass
Lucy Wijnands Vocal Masterclass
Sat 22 November 2025
Stage time / 2:00pm
Doors / 1:30pm
Celebrating the Jazz Clubs
Location
Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Club,140 Newington Butts, Kennington, London
SE11 4RN
Inspiring session with New York–based vocalist Lucy Wijnands, winner of the Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition and a captivating storyteller. Lucy has held a residency with the Birdland Big Band, appeared at Jazz at Lincoln Center, and is a regular at Mezzrow.
What you’ll explore
Telling the song’s story: lyric interpretation, subtext, and emotional arc – how to make standards feel newly minted.
Phrasing & time feel: swing, rubato, and space.
Improvisation for vocalists: tasteful embellishment, call-and-response, and melodic variation without losing the tune.
Sound & technique: breath, resonance, articulation – tools for warmth and clarity across tempos.
Repertoire & arranging: choosing keys, shaping forms, and crafting a short set that flows.
Onstage craft: presence, patter, and audience connection – confidently owning the room.
What you’ll explore
Telling the song’s story: lyric interpretation, subtext, and emotional arc – how to make standards feel newly minted.
Phrasing & time feel: swing, rubato, and space.
Improvisation for vocalists: tasteful embellishment, call-and-response, and melodic variation without losing the tune.
Sound & technique: breath, resonance, articulation – tools for warmth and clarity across tempos.
Repertoire & arranging: choosing keys, shaping forms, and crafting a short set that flows.
Onstage craft: presence, patter, and audience connection – confidently owning the room.