Uncategorized – Sheila Waterfield

February 2025 – Bridgehouse Theatre

admin — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:20:58 +0000

A lovely evening at Bridgehouse Theatre with Tim Amann (piano) and Thomas Marsh (bass). Big thanks to the wonderful host and compere, Tom Elliott for his invitation and hospitality – [...]

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January 2025 – Recording Session

admin — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:59:43 +0000

Adding the last element to one of my compositions – ‘Nothing Without Love’ – written in 2016 and re-arranged for Big Band. The song, taken from my album ‘Every Sunrise’ which I released in 2022 has been given a brand new feel by the amazing arranger, composer and band leader, Myles Hancock of ‘Jazz Colossus’. I was delighted to have Sam Montero play on the track and so wonderfully! My huge thanks to Sam, Myles and Steve for a really successful session. The song is available to stream on Spotify – please do give it a listen!

Pictured here – Myles Hancock, Sam Montero and Steve Bland. Photo credit – Myles Hancock.

September 2024 – New Release

admin — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:47:56 +0000

Huge thanks to Richard Jones, (piano), Steve Nutter (bass) and David Anderson (drums & percussion), for a brilliant recording session. I’m absolutely delighted with their rendition of this great song which appeared on Michael Jackson’s 1979 album ‘Off The Wall’. The song, written by Stevie Wonder and Susaye Greene has long been a favourite of mine. An extra special thank you to Steve who engineered the whole day at his recording studio in Leicestershire. The track is available on Spotify and all major streaming platforms – please give it a listen!

August 2024 – String Recording Session

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:56:12 +0000

A very enjoyable recording session spent with the hugely talented Shulah Oliver and Rebecca Rose at 300 Acre Studios. I approached Shulah to write a string arrangement of one of my favourite songs and she did not disappoint! My thanks to Shulah and Rebecca for their beautiful performances and Nathan Morris (Engineer) for a great recording session.

July 2024 – Birmingham Jazz Festival

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:30:44 +0000

I had a very enjoyable few days performing at four venues in the Birmingham region as part of the 40th Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival. Huge congratulations to Festival Director, Jim Simpson for receiving an Honourary Doctorate in music in recognition of his many years’ work on the festival and in music around Birmingham – a fantastic achievement, well done Jim, hugely deserved!

Pictured here with the lovely Sarah Yang (Festival Coordinator) and friends.

July 2024 – Apollo Big Band

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:10:39 +0000

Fabulous to be back at Sutton Hall, Stockcross with the wonderful Apollo Big Band!

June 2024 – D-Day 80th Anniversary

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:02:20 +0000

It was a great honour and privilege to perform at such a special and poignant event – the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. My thanks to Sharmanaires Big Band for the [...]

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June 2024 – New Release

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:54:30 +0000

It was so lovely to work with Geoff Tooley on an acoustic version of ‘Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying’ – (Gerry & The Pacemakers). The song has long been a favourite of mine and one I always planned to record. My thanks to Geoff for playing so beautifully and to Nathan Morris for the mix.

June 2024 – The Blue Piano

admin — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:43:48 +0000

A lovely gig on a warm Summer’s evening at this wonderful venue. It was a pleasure to sing in the lovely gardens of such an iconic venue with the most amazing musicians – Tim Amann (piano), Trevor Lines (bass), Keith York (drums), and Sam Rogers (sax). A huge thank you to Geri Nardi for the invitation and for being such a wonderful host.

May 2024 – Birmingham Big Band

admin — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:39:57 +0000

I was invited to sing with the fabulous Birmingham Big Band this month at one of their regular lunch time concerts. Our lovely audience was hugely appreciative of our set which included songs from artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Anita O’Day, Helen O’Connell, Sarah Vaughan and many more – a brilliant afternoon!