Introducing Elly Hoyt
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Tasmanian-born, Elly Hoyt consistently captures audiences with her soulful and seductive voice. Currently residing in Melbourne, The 24-year-old jazz singer has just released her debut self-titled album.
Elly paved her way into the Australian jazz scene when she won the prestigious Generation in Jazz vocal scholarship in 2008 which was judged by James Morrison. Elly was also a finalist in the ABC 612 Jazz Singers competition, judged by Vince Jones in 2007, and has been the youngest vocalist in Australian history to sing for the cricket board when she performed the national anthem at the Australia v New Zealand and Australia v England matches in her mid-teens.
Throughout her music career, Elly has worked with some of Australia’s top jazz musicians, such as James Morrison, Tim Firth, Phil Stack, Matt McMahon, John Morrison, Steve Newcomb, Mat Jodrell, Chris McNulty, Jim Pugh, John Hoffman, James Muller, Sam Anning, Tony Gould, David Jones, Mark Fitzgibbon to name a few.
Elly has achieved a Bachelor of Music - majoring in jazz voice - from the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University. Recently returning from China where she performed at the Shanghai World Expo, Elly launched her debut album in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Tasmania in December 2010.
In late 2010, Elly launched her debut self-titled album featuring sensational original works and sophisticated arrangements of standard jazz tunes, backed by a Stella cast of seasoned professionals, including: Phil Stack, Tim Firth, Matt McMahon, James Sherlock and John Hoffman. The album won an Australian Jazz Bell Award in 2011 in the category of Best Australian Jazz Vocal Album.
Elly is available to perform at any functionwith any size band – accompanied by piano or guitar, adding bass, saxophone, drums, and more. She performs at concerts, festivals, restaurants, 5-star hotels and weddings.
"From the moment I first heard Elly sing, I knew she had that classic, indefinable thing that makes one a jazz singer. It's not just a sound, or a choice of notes but a way of approaching a song that lets the listener know - this is the real thing” - James Morrison
JAZZFly me to the moon Fever Like someone in love Skylark Lover man Softly as in a morning sunrise My funny Valentine Sunny side of the street Route 66 Just squeeze me What a difference a day made Hallelujah I love him so I’m beginning to see the light No more blues Song for my father All the way It could happen to you Nice work if you can get it Someone to watch over me Honey suckle rose All of me Nature Boy Foggy day Lullaby of birdland They can’t take that away from me S wonderful God bless the child Stompin at the savoy Gee baby ain’t I good to you Our love is here to stay ORIGINALSEll’s Blues Endless Seams All I know On the other side Beautiful to me |
POP/CLASSICSAin’t no mountain high enough American Pie Billie Jean Blame it on the boogie Blister in the sun Brown eyed girl Dancing in the street Four seasons in one day Natural woman Ain’t no sunshine Fields of gold Over the rainbow Wade in the water Bridge over troubled water I wish I knew how it would feel to be free River Both Sides Now Sunny Other side of town Mercy Get this party started Hotel California Hound dog I wish I’m a believer Isn’t she lovely La Bamba Light my fire Long train running Love shack Mascara Moon dance Mustang sally My generation Red house Respect Satisfaction September Smells like teen spirit Sultans of swing Superstition Sweet child of mine Sweet home Alabama That’s what I like about you Time of your life We will rock you You are the sunshine of my life You really got me going |
“From the moment I first heard Elly sing, I knew she had that classic, indefinable thing that makes one a jazz singer. It's not just a sound, or a choice of notes but a way of approaching a song that lets the listener know - this is the real thing".
James Morrison
“She is a brilliant young musician who is already singing like someone beyond her years... I feel that Elly has a very sensitive spirit-an artistic sensitivity that not everyone has. It’s rare.”
John Hoffman
“Elly Hoyt has a standard issue Australian accent, except when she sings. Then she sounds as if she belongs in a jazz bar in Manhattan...”
Stephen Matchett: - The Australian
“Elly is a young emerging artist blessed with many musical gifts. She has a magnificent voice with extensive range and is highly creative in the art of composition. She is a passionate and determined young woman who seeks new challenges and experiences...”
Lynette Irwin - Artistic Director Melbourne Women’s International Jazz Festival
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