Repertoire - Will Todd's Passion Music and Jazz Missa Brevis
Choirs - Beare Green & Newdigate, Bookham, Buckland & Betchworth, Holmbury St. Mary, Horsley and Mickleham
Supported by Southern Pro Musica
Performers
Will Todd - Piano
Jazz ensamble:
Gareth Huw Davies - Bass
Jim Fleeman - Drums
Jack Pinter Alto/Soprano - Saxaphone
Graeme Flowers - Trumpet
Tom Dunnett - Trombone
Chris Kimber - Timpani
Shaneeka Simon - Soloist
Shaneeka Simon is a singer-songwriter with a dulcet, honeyed voice and captivating charisma, reminiscent of vocal legends and greats such as Mavis Staples and Gladys Knight.
Her journey as a singer began in church gospel choirs at a very young age, under her Grandmother’s leadership and guidance in the city of London.
Her love for singing blossomed there, leading her to become a regular 1st call session singer on major studio recordings on London’s session scene.
Shaneeka’s credits include albums, projects and performances with esteemed artists including Will Todd, James Morrison, Casey Abrams, Sting, Ricardo Arjona, Englebert Humperdinck and Will Young, to name a few.
Shaneeka featured on a duet with Grammy Nominee Eric Bibb’s 2021 Album via the Mascot Label Music Group. Most recently she released her debut single ‘Underground Railroad’ with Eric Bibb also.
With her highly anticipated debut full-length album, Shaneeka is positioned to attract an untapped yet hungry fanbase for her special voice, which embodies the great rich tradition of Soul, Blues & Jazz music for the modern era of music lovers around the globe.
Her album is co-written and produced by British Producer & Musician Glen Scott, whose body of work includes Shawn Mendes, Backstreet Boys, Craig David, Eric Bibb, James Blunt, Beverly Knight, Ron Sexsmith and Cat Stevens to name a few.
Shaneeka continues her journey across the globe, performing music and crafting her own story to inspire others. 2025 will be a year of meaningful storytelling and connection.