Carol Kidd

Winner of the Scottish Jazz Awards BEST ALBUM: "DREAMSVILLE" (Linn Records 2009)



This is my dedication to MICHAEL JACKSON - this says it all. he's with his angels now. "Goodnight, Sweet Prince" CAROL KIDD



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The pictures above were taken from my roof-top terrace; "thank you, God!" - I wake up to this every day!



.ABOUT CAROL KIDD MBE



Carol has been known in jazz circles since she was just 15. She started her recording career in 1984 and has, to date, recorded 18 albums. She has received many accolades from great artists including Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra. The greatest compliment was a personal request from Frank Sinatra to appear with him in 1990 at his Ibrox Stadium performance.

Her awards are many, including:

BRITISH JAZZ AWARDS WINNER - 4 times!

CANNES INTERNATIONAL JAZZ AWARDS - BEST ALBUM: "The Night We Called It a Day" (Linn Records)

Awarded the MBE for SERVICES TO JAZZ

WINNER - TARTAN CLEF MUSIC AWARD 2006

SCOTTISH JAZZ AWARDS 2009 - BEST ALBUM: "Dreamsville" (Linn Records)



In 1994, Carol was invited by the Chinese Government to perform in China as "The Ambassador of British Jazz" - and, as such, was the first European artist to perform there for 25 years.



Her signature song, WHEN I DREAM was a Billboard No 1 Hit in Japan and Korea after it was used as the theme song for a Korean motion picture "Shiri" - a movie which out-grossed "Titanic" - the other global blockbuster that year! In Korea, "When I Dream" was No 1 in the charts for 13 weeks and led to large-scale, sell-out concerts across South East Asia.

Carol is affectionately known as "The Diva" in this part of the world where she performs to capacity audiences. She has recently returned from successful concert appearances in Shanghai and Hong Kong.



QUOTES AND ENDORSEMENTS.

"A throat kissed by angels" - The Herald (Glasgow)

"To all dedicated disciples of Ella, Carmen, Billie, Sarah and Peggy, I am moved to suggest forthwith that another name should be added to that illustrious roll call: Carol Kidd" - Crescendo Jazz Magazine (UK)



"Carol Kidd is undoubtedly a performer who has heart and soul to interpret moods and sentiments expressed by her well-chosen songs with passion and sympathy" - Jazz LP Magazine



"Carol Kidd is the most wonderful singer of songs. a great interpreter and, above all, radiates warmth, heart and soul" - Hong Kong Times



"It's her diction, tone and feeling for lyrics that make her stand out as the best interpreter of the American Songbook alive today" - Singapore Straits Magazine



Carol's own song, "DO YOU BELIEVE" - co-written with her guitarist, Nigel Clark, was recorded live in Hong Kong and is included on her new "Dreamsville" album. Available now on Linn Records - go to www.linnrecords.com



DIARY NOTES FROM CAROL.



My thanks and admiration goes to a true Scotsman, actor David Hayman, for his inspiration and his massive contribution to humanity, particularly in Afghanistan, and through his charitable work with Spirit Aid. This is a man who is completely hands-on and takes the money to the "BELLY." Thanks, David. xxxCheck Out The Spirit Aid Website Here!



I've posted some pics of the studio session for my newest album; see them on Page 2 of the "Pics" section. Hope you enjoy!

Many of you have asked about the musicians on the new album. Time for an introduction: PAUL HARRISON on piano, ALYN COSKER on drums, MARIO CARIBE on bass, and NIGEL CLARK on guitar. The new album was produced by GRAEME DUFFIN (Wet, Wet, Wet) and the Executive Producer is. CAROL KIDD.



Well, what can I say? Saturday night - November 17th, 2006 - at the Tartan Clef Awards Ceremony. it was magical. I was awarded the "Your Life, Your Music" Award. Thanks to everyone who voted for me and a big, big thanks to Saga Radio for nominating me! THANK YOU, EVERYONE!



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Go to KATIEKIDD on my friends she knows more about me than anyone, and I'm sure she has some tails to tell!!!

CAROL REMINISCES.

I've been a jazz singer all my life, I was kicked out of the school choir at the age of eight because I just couldn't sing "straight" - I was improvising even at that age. I have been recording since 1984 and have 15 albums out there. I have been fortunate enough to win awards for doing something I love. For example:



I have had the privilege of having as my guests on my live shows some of the all-time jazz greats such as George Shearing, Larry Adler, Buck Clayton, Warren Vache, Wild Bill Davison, Benny Carter, Martin Taylor, Stephane Grappelli, Joe Temperley, Bobby Watson, Annie Ross and Georgie Fame. Wow! - what lot of fun we had.



FRANK SINATRA hit town (Glasgow) during its reign as European City of Culture 1990. I didn't know, but he'd sent his team in to hear me at a gig I'd done during the Glasgow Jazz Festival. Next thing I knew was my manager asking me, "Would you like to work with Frank Sinatra?" I thought it was a cruel joke but, no, it was for real! "Ol' Blue Eyes" had been on the lookout for someone who was "compatible" to work with. It was the most incredible experience of my life! I have worshiped F.S. all my life, and to do that in front of a Glasgow audience was something very, very special.



My signature song "When I Dream" which was used in the enormously successful Korean kickboxing movie called "Shiri" stood at No 1 for 13 weeks, holding back artists such as Robbie Williams and Britney Spears! To ellaborate on that story.

TERRY WAITE had been in captivity in Beirut for some four years, spent in a black hole with the threat of being executed every day. Then, a few weeks before his release, he was given a radio and he was able to listen to the BBC World Service and he heard my "When I Dream" and it brought back to him a recurring dream of his whole family coming to him as he waked along a beach. They hold out their hands and tell him they're there to take him home to safety. Terry told this story on "Desert Island Discs" I heard it and we had a 'phone conversation which led to me doing an album called "When I Dream" and I donated all my royalties to his charities: Amnesty International and YCare (devoted to care of children throughout the world). If that amazing man could live through four years of hell, I could go in to a studio and do something that I loved doing for a couple of hours. And that's what I did. That album raised tens of thousands of pounds for those charities, and I will always be thankful that I was able to get to know Terry and his amazing family.

Tragically, I lost my partner of 17 years in 2003 and I honestly wanted to die. One day my son sat me down to watch Don Henley's "Inside Job" and I couldn't believe what I was hearing; I swear DON HENLEY SAVED MY LIFE. Thanks for that, Don. The man sings and writes with soul and tenderness.

CURRENT PROJECTS.

So, now I'm working on my own songs with a great guitarist here iChris Anthony, who Dave Gilmour (Pink Floyd) holds in very high esteem! We have completed seven songs and loved every minute of putting them together.

BILLY CONNOLLY told me I was a "Leg-End" in my own lunchtime! My good friend, Terry Waite - one-time Beirut hostage - said I was "SCOTLAND'S OTHER NATIONAL TREASURE" - can't be bad!

I am now working on an album of my own songs, so watch this space.

And look out for the video of JAMES JINKY (JJ) GILMOUR on his MySpace site! I LUV THIS GUY! His love of words and song is an inspiration. Good luck in life, JJ - xxx



I lost my sister and my brother in the same year - 1998. WE DON'T STAND STILL LONG ENOUGH is their song.



Love ya,

Car.

xxxx



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DON HENLEY - I wish you Love, Peace and all you wish for you and yours. xxx



Just to let you know: my songs EYES WIDE OPEN and BLA, BLA, BLA are co-written with CHRIS ANTHONY. Thanks, Chris, for your inspiration. And to my grandson, NICKY KIDD, for the guitar on BLA, BLA, BLA - I luvs ya both.Songs copyright Carol Kidd and Christopher AnthonyTop photo: singer and jazz promoter, Todd Gordon with me after my concert on 12 November 2008 at the Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow.