Daniela Clynes

Who is Daniela Clynes?

Daniela Clynes is British vocalist and has worked extensively as a jazz and cabaret singer, leading various bands since completing the Guildhall School of Music post graduate jazz course, in the early 1990s. Her first quintet formed with saxophonist, Martin Hathaway led to a songwriting collaboration, with Daniela providing lyrics to Martins original compositions. She also formed a ten piece fusion group with trumpeter Noel Langley and pianist Peter Churchill called "Calumet", for performances at the Barbican Centre, London UK.

During these early years in her career, Daniela made appearances as guest soloist with the Michael Garrick Ensemble, Eclectic Voices, and the London Jazz Orchestra.

A cabaret-based band was formed with Noel Langley for dates at the Pizza on the Park, London, where Daniela has performed regularly to full houses since 1995. In Jan/Feb 1999 Daniela's first 'live' album was recorded at this venue, featuring the unique talents of pianist Liam Noble, bass player Geoff Gascoyne and drummer Clark Tracey.

An invitation to take part in a three week workshop with other performers from various stylistic backgrounds; led to Daniela originating the role of the 'American Wife' in the opera "Hotel", written by award winning playwright Caryl Churchill and composer Orlando Gough. This Second Stride production, directed by Ian Spink, toured England and Germany in 1996 and 1997.