Katharine Collett Sopranoentertainer
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“We had a wonderful afternoon with you last week and the feedback we have received is all very positive. In fact we have been asked when you are coming again!”
“You have a beautiful voice. It also made a difference that you were dressed for the occasion. We had a job to get everyone to go home afterwards.”
Katharine has always been inspired by classic jazz singers like Ella Fitzgerald though to more soulful voices like Etta James and Aretha Franklin.
Katharine puts her own unique spin on a beautiful set list filled with jazz standards as sung by Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra, to name but two!
Her easy-listening style and timeless repertoire adds a touch of class to afternoon tea or evening restaurant entertainment. Her vintage style will also set a visual effect for any venue.
Horsham North Heath WI
• Dec. 12, 2017“ Thank-you for coming to entertain and sing for us at our Christmas meeting. What a great performer you are with your singing and story telling which brought everything to life. “
Petra Sussex
• May 21, 2016“Katharine’s lovely voice had the congregation spell-bound and added an extra dimension to the occasion. Thank you so much.”
FAQs
What kind of events do you usually serve?
I sing at all kinds of events, including private events such as weddings, christenings, anniversaries and birthdays and public and community events like fundraising events and tea parties.. Many of my bookings are for vintage themed events and I can dress to fit in with the theme, such as a Great Gatsby wedding, 1940s wartime event or 1950s Rock 'n' Roll party. I also sing at private and corporate events such as Christmas parties. Wedding ceremony , wedding drinks reception, wedding breakfast , Corporate and private party entertainment After dinner entertainment
Who are your previous clients?
Five and four star hotels, National organisations e.g. NADFAS and Womens institute Private clients
How long do you play for?
1-2 hours
Do you have your own PA and lighting?
Yes I have two different PA systems: , medium and large which caters for small venues like care homes to large venues for weddings. They are all high quality PA systems with a Shure SM58 microphone or Shure vintage microphone. My medium PA system doesn't require electricity. I don't have my own lighting.
Do you have Public Liability Insurance and PAT tested equipment?
Yes I have full Public Liability Insurance for £10,000,000 through the Incorporated Society of Musicians
How much space do you require?
Not much at all! Approx 3ft x 4 ft and a small table.
My favourite tune is not on your list. Will you be able to play it?
Yes, as long as I have some notice I can learn the song for you. There may be a small cost associated if I need to buy a backing track or music and pianist time if the track is not available.
How many breaks do you take? How long are they?
It depends on what you would like, If you choose to have 2x45 minute sets then the break will be around 30 minutes There are no breaks in the 45 minute set.
Set List/Services
‘20s
Ain’t Misbehavin’ - Fats Waller
Blue skies - Berlin
Bye By Blackbird - Julie London
Embraceable You - George & Ira Gershwin
How Long Has This Been Going On - Gershwin
Gee, Baby, Ain't I Good to You” - nat King Cole
It Had to Be You - Jones & Kahn
I’ve got a crush on you _ Gershwin
Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall in Love) - Cole Porter
someone to watch over me _ Gershwin
’30s
All of Me - Billie Holiday
As Time Goes By - Herman Hupfeld
"Body and Soul - Ella Fitzgerald
Cheek To Cheek - Ella Fitzgerald
I Get a Kick out of You - Cole Porter
I Got Rhythm - George Gershwin
I’ll Be Seeing You - Anne Shelton
It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)
Lest fall in love - Frank Sinatra
My Funny Valentine - Chet Baker
Over The Rainbow - July Garland
Summertime - Gershwin
The Way You Look Tonight - Billy Holliday
They can’t take that away from me - Gershwin
These Foolish Things - Billie Holiday
We’ll Meet Again - Vera Lynn
’40s
Amado Mio - Anita Kert Ellis
Beyond The Sea - Bobby Darin
Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered - Rodgers and Hart
"Don't Get Around Much Anymore” - Duke Ellington
Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree - The Andrews Sisters
Every Time We Say Goodbye - Cole Porter
It’s A Lovely Day Tomorrow – Vera Lynn
La Vie En Rose - Edit Piaf
Lili Marlene - Vera Lynn
Rum & Coca Cola - The Andrews Sisters
Some Enchanted Evening - Rodgers and Hammerstein
"That Ole Devil Called Love" - Billy Holliday
The White Cliffs Of Dover – Vera Lynn
Wish Me Luck – Gracie Fields
WW2
A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square - Vera Lynn
Bless ’em All / We’re Gonna Hang Up Our Washing / Kiss Me Goodnight Sergeant Major medley - Vera Lynn
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy - The Andrews Sisters
Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree - The Andrews Sisters
Everytime We Say Goodbye
I’ll Be With You In Apple Blossom Time – Anne Shelton
It’s A lovely Day Tomorrow - Vera Lynn
It’s A Long Way To Tipperary
Lili Marlene - Vera Lynn
Rum & Coca Cola - The Andrews Sisters
The White Cliffs Of Dover – Vera Lynn
We’ll Meet Again – Vera Lynn
When The Lights Go On Again – Vera Lynn
Wish Me Luck – Gracie Fields
’50s
Autumn Leaves - Edith Piaf
Blue Moon - Ella Fitzgerald
Cry Me a River - July London
Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend - Marylin Monroe
Every Time We Say Goodbye – Ella Fitzgerald
Fever - Peggy Lee
Fly Me To The Moon - Bart Howard
I Get A Kick Out of You - Frank Sinatra
I Love Paris in the Springtime - Ella Fitzgerald
I’ve Got You Under My Skin - Frank Sinatra
I Wanna Be Loved By You - Marylin Monroe
Love Me or Leave Me - Nina Simone
Love Me Tender - Elvis Presley
Lullaby of Birdland
Misty - Errol Garner - Knight Gladys
My Baby Just Cares for Me - Nina Simone
Que Sera’Sera’ - Doris Day
Sway - Dean Martin
Under My Skin - Frank Sinatra
Whatever Lola Wants - Sarah Vaughan
’60s
At Last - Etta James
Both sides now - Frank Sinatra
Corcovado - Sarah Vaughan
Every time we say goodbye _Ella Fitzgerald
Feelin’ Good - Nina Simone
First time ever I saw your face - Roberts Flack
Here there and everywhere- The Beatles
L.O.V. E. - Natalie Cole
Let’s Face The Music and Dance - Nat King Cole
Moon River - Andy Williams
Moondance _ Van Morrison
Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin
Route 66 - The Rolling Stones
Scarborough Fair - Simon & Garfunkel
Spooky - Dusty Springfield
Sunny Bobby Hebb
The Girl from Ipanema
Come Away With Me - Norah Jones
Don’t Know Why - Norah Jones
Hey Eugene - Pink Martin
Lets never stop falling in love - Pink Martini
Lilly - Pink Martini
CHRISTMAS
Frosty, The Snowman - Ella Fitzgerald
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Frank Sinatra
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
Let it Snow! - Dean Martin
Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer
Santa Baby - Eartha Kitt
Santa Clause Is Comeing To Town
Winter Wonderland
White Christmas
JAMES BOND’S
Diamonds Are Forever - Shirley Bassey
For Your Eyes Only - Sheena Easton
From Russia With Love - Matt Monro
Nobody Does It Better - Carly Simon
Skyfall - Adele
We Have All The Time In The World - Louis Armstrong
Writing’s on the Wall - Sam Smith
You Only Live Twice - Nancy Sinatra