Alison Jiear (born 6 May 1965) is a popular cabaret artist and musical theatre performer on the London cabaret circuit. Jiear was trained at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Australia.
Her musical theatre credits include Shoes, On The Town, Hot Mikado, Jerry Springer: The Opera and Grease.
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HERE COME THE GIRLS. Alison celebrates some of her favourite female singers in her one-woman show on Seabourn's Ovation. Guest Entertainer October 2024 Piano / MD: Sergey Kostov Guitar: Riki Gonzales Bass: Shamuel Dias Drums: Vladimir Chebotaiev Sax: Anton Mashkala With thanks to the Tech Team Eric and Neil for filming. And some lovely audience members :-)
Alison's penultimate number in one of her one-woman shows on Seabourn's Ovation. Guest Entertainer October 2024 Piano / MD: Sergey Kostov Guitar: Riki Gonzales Bass: Shamuel Dias Drums: Vladimir Chebotaiev Sax: Anton Mashkala With thanks to the Tech Team Eric and Neil for filming. And some lovely audience members
Rehearsing for Friday Night is Music Night at Alexandra Palace Theatre June 27th 2024. Singing the title song from the musical Sister Act by Alan Menken and Glenn Slater. Alison is currently playing the role of Sister Mary Patrick in the show at The Dominion Theatre. This is the first time I've ever performed this song, so still playing with where it lands vocally. It's always a unique task to focus on the vocal when you're so moved by the beautiful sound of the orchestra behind you. Bravo Tom! Bravo Ben and strings. With the BBC Orchestra, Conductor Stephen Bell. Orchestration Tom Voysey. Piano Ben Dawson. For my sister Helen, with love x
FRIDAY NIGHT IS MUSIC NIGHT: SIR MICHAEL PARKINSON: OUR KIND OF MUSIC - Recorded - Saturday 14th April 2018 at The London Palladium. First aired in 2018, the special follows Sir Michael’s love affair with music. BBC Radio 2 is to air a tribute to Sir Michael Parkinson who passed away on Wednesday August 16th 2023, aged 88. SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME - one of Gershwin's finest. BBC Concert Orchestra - BBC Big Band - Conductor Mike Dixon Piano - Andrew Vinter Guitar - Adam Goldsmith Bass - Nick Walsh Drums - Tom Gordon Trumpets Pat White, Andy Greenwood, Jim Lynch, Simon Finch Trombones Gordon Campbell, Owen Dawson, OIli Martin, John Higginbotham Saxophones Howard McGill, Gemma Moore, Paul Booth, Martin Williams, Adrian Revell
FRIDAY NIGHT IS MUSIC NIGHT: SIR MICHAEL PARKINSON: OUR KIND OF MUSIC - Recorded - Saturday 14th April 2018 at The London Palladium. First aired in 2018, the special follows Sir Michael’s love affair with music. BBC Radio 2 is to air a tribute to Sir Michael Parkinson who passed away on Wednesday August 16th 2023, aged 88. “The Way You Look Tonight” – Jerome Kern and Dorothy Fields, originally performed by Fred Astaire in the 1936 film Swing Time. BBC Concert Orchestra & BBC Big Band - Conductor Mike Dixon Piano -Andrew Vinter Guitar - Adam Goldsmith Bass - Nick Walsh Drums - Tom Gordon Trumpets Pat White, Andy Greenwood, Jim Lynch, Simon Finch Trombones Gordon Campbell, Owen Dawson, OIli Martin, John Higginbotham Saxophones Howard McGill, Gemma Moore, Paul Booth, Martin Williams, Adrian Revell
FRIDAY NIGHT IS MUSIC NIGHT: SIR MICHAEL PARKINSON: OUR KIND OF MUSIC - Recorded - Saturday 14th April 2018 at The London Palladium. First aired in 2018, the special follows Sir Michael’s love affair with music. BBC Radio 2 is to air a tribute to Sir Michael Parkinson who passed away on Wednesday August 16th 2023, aged 88. MIDNIGHT SUN - originally an instrumental composed by Lionel Hampton and Sonny Burke in 1947, subsequently, Johnny Mercer wrote the lyrics to this beautiful song. Stunningly orchestrated by Guy Barker. BBC Concert Orchestra - BBC Big Band - Conductor Mike Dixon Piano -Andrew Vinter Guitar - Adam Goldsmith Bass - Nick Walsh Drums - Tom Gordon Trumpets Pat White, Andy Greenwood, Jim Lynch, Simon Finch Trombones Gordon Campbell, Owen Dawson, OIli Martin, John Higginbotham Saxophones Howard McGill, Gemma Moore, Paul Booth, Martin Williams, Adrian Revell
Naomi Eyers and Alison Jiear - together for one night only at the 606 club. Book Now!!!
SKYFALL Alison Jiear & The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at The Royal Albert Hall on April 4th 2023 Conductor Gareth Hudson Photo credit Danny Kaan - Insta. @danny_with_a_camera
GOLDFINGER Alison Jiear & The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor Gareth Hudson April 4th 2023 Photo credit Danny Kaan - Insta. @danny_with_a_camera
All photos by Rebecca le Brun at Studio M Recorded at home on Valentine's Day 2023.
In loving memory of Burt Bacharach and the many beautiful songs he has gifted to generations of music lovers. I was blessed to record A HOUSE IS NOT A HOME with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Richard Balcombe as part of "The Music of Burt Bacharach" album I recorded with Graham Bickley, Mary Carewe and Sarah Lark. Long may his music live on. BURT BACHARACH MAY 12, 1928 - FEB 9, 2023
Performed at the Bridgewater Hall, March 2021 No infringement of copyright intentional. Filmed by a fan and shared with Alison x
Orchestration by Tom Voysey Performed at the Bridgewater Hall, March 2021 No infringement of copyright intentional. Filmed by a fan and shared with Alison x
So much fun making this birthday video for my gorgeous fella for this 50th. The infamous Bobby Shew was so kind to make this video for me for Ad's birthday. What a gent! Happy birthday honey. Ali x
Clive Dunstall - MD/Arr Colin Green - Guitar Nick Pugh - Bass Jeff Lardner - Drums
Let the Sun Light Shine/Feel the Love" feat. Alison Jiear from MY GAY WEDDING - THE MUSICAL Our Gay Wedding: The Musical was one of the first legal same-sex weddings in the United Kingdom, performed on the day that marriage equality was legalised, 29th March 2014. It was recorded and then aired on Channel 4 two days later. 8 years and three days later, I am still so proud to have been asked by the composers/grooms Benjamin Till and Nathan Taylor to perform at their wedding. It was such an emotional day.
With Clive Dunstall (MD) on Piano
Taken from the album INSPIRATIONAL (2016) HOW GREAT THOU ART Producer - Steve Anderson Exec. Producer - Alison Jiear Orchestrator - Evan Jolly Orchestra - The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor - Cliff Masterson Choir - Annie Skates - Capital Voices (Kate Bott, Jackie Barron, Nicole Tibbels, Ann De Renais Cherith Kingsley-Smith, Claire Henry, Deryn Edwards, Teresa Shaw Philip Sheffield, Jeremy Budd, Stephen Hill, Lee Hickenbottom David Porter Thomas, Simon Grant, Andrew Playfoot, Mark Williams) Orchestra & Choir recorded at Angel Studios - Studio 1 Engineer - Matt Bartram Alison's Vocal recorded by Adam Vanryne at Mike Moran Music Mixed by Ren Swan PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY With heartfelt thanks to Rebecca le Brun (aka Becky Lee) who is my absolute "go-to" No.1 girl. Becky shot 80% of the images used in this video. Nedim Nazerali who shot the original album artwork - you captured the essence of the project so beautifully. Thank you both xx Thanks to Emma Edwards who came to Angel and captured some wonderful recordings of the day. xxx
GRAVITY by Sara Bareilles Alison Jiear - Live at The Crazy Coqs in London Filmed by Fane Productions at the Crazy Coqs on July 22nd 2021. PIANO / MD - Clive Dunstall GUITAR - Colin Green BASS - Nick Pugh DRUMS - Jeff Lardner
Filmed by Fane Productions at the Crazy Coqs on July 22nd 2021. THE WAY WE WERE / PEOPLE Alison Jiear - Live at The Crazy Coqs in London PIANO / MD - Clive Dunstall GUITAR - Colin Green BASS - Nick Pugh DRUMS - Jeff Lardner
Note from Ali "It was great to record one of my favourite songs from Godspell, and with the blessing of Stephen Schwartz, to make the track my own. It was great working out those changes with Stephen and to have his approval on our choices. For those who know IJFWD, you will clock a reference to it at the end of the song." My musicians / singers gave their time and talents to this project on the understanding that it was being used to raise money for charity. BLESS THE LORD Written by Stephen Schwartz & John-Michael Tebelak Produced by Alison Jiear Recorded / Mixed by Nick Pugh BACKING VOCALS Jacqui Hicks, Alison Jiear Andrew Playfoot, Patrick Smyth THE BOYS Piano - Kennedy Aitchison Guitars - James Pusey Bass - Nick Pugh Drums - Mike Smith Copyright for ALL audio and video associated with this track is owned by Alison Jiear and licensed for inclusion in the 50th Anniversary Online Concert 2020 produced by Ginger Quiff Media.
Featuring Clive Dunstall on piano, this is taken from a live gig in London. The song is featured on LOCKING DOWN by Adam Linsley, available on Spotify, Apple Music.
Recorded as a single in the late 80s with Big Fez records in London, The Fabulous Singlettes recorded “Doo Wah Diddy” with an extended arrangement of “You Don’t Own Me as the B side of the single. Doo Wah Diddy - The Fabulous Singlettes. Naomi Eyers ( lead vocal), Alison Jiear and Lisa Shipley.
Recorded as a single in the late 80s with Big Fez records in London, The Fabulous Singlettes recorded “Doo Wah Diddy” with an extended arrangement of “You Don’t Own Me as the B side of the single. You Don't Own Me - The Fabulous Singlettes. Naomi Eyers. Alison Jiear ( lead vocal), and Lisa Shipley.
With love and thanks to Nathan for joining me for a duet. Always a pleasure. You're a total legend!!!!!
In loving memory of Catherine Rosemary (Rosie) Linsley who died of breast cancer in 2008 aged 61. Composition - Adam Linsley : Lyrics - Alison Jiear In Adam's words, Rosie "was an amazing woman and inspired so many with her determination and strength of character. She had many hard knocks in life but never complained and never let things beat her." This track 'Rosie' started life as an instrumental for my new album - Locking Down. I played it to my good friend and all round legend Alison Jiear and she loved the tune & set about writing lyrics based on what I had shared about my dear Mum. The lyrics are beautiful and really capture her and my feelings perfectly. I loved it so much that it quickly found it's place on the album and I am blessed and grateful for that. Thank you dear Alison." The pleasure is mine Mr Linsley. x Alison Jiear - vocals (www.alisonjiear.com) Adam Linsley - Flugelhorn (www.linsley.co.uk) Rick Laughlin - Piano Don Richardson - Double Bass Mike Smith - Drums (www.mikesmithdrums.net) Vocal recording - Nick Pugh (www.sessioncorner.com) Mixing & Mastering - Jack Pennifold From the album LOCKING DOWN by Adam Linsley: available on iTunes, Apple Music and all streaming platforms.
An Evening with Michael Feinstein and the BBC Concert Orchestra What a pleasure it was to duet with Michael. Always a pleasure to be on the receiving end of his musicianship and generosity as an artist. Such a lovely man.
Alison with the BBC Concert Orchestra
Alison and the BBC Concert Orchestra
Live on Friday Night is Music Night Clive Dunstall - Piano Introduction by Michael Feinstein x
The Music of Sammy Cahn with the BBC Concert Orchestra. No infringement of copyright intended.
I CAN SING from 'Tales of Tinsel Town'. The things you find when you're spring cleaning your computer. The year 2000. The Talk of London. PIANO Clive Dunstall GUITAR Mark Johns BASS Fraser Snell DRUMS Tim Goodyer HARP Hugh Webb CELLO Kate Shortt
Inspired by one of my favourite Aussie Christian bands "For King and Country", (my bro and I LOVE this band), I recorded this video on a very cold morning up in Bedfordshire and a freezing cold evening on the Old Town high street. Merry Christmas to you all, on this, the strangest of years. 2020 ... I will be glad to see the back of you, but I've learned so much, I continue to be grateful. Alison xx
Sunday December 20th, 2020. After going back into Tier 4 in England yesterday, I reached out to David and said :" We need to do that song." David, of course, said "Yes." That's the kind of incredible human being is. David shared his latest composition with me several weeks ago. Today felt like the right day to record it.
Opening of Act 2 - LISTEN
A CENTENARY CELEBRATION OF ELLA FITZGERALD BOOK HERE https://sydneycabaretfest.com/events/alison-jiear/ “There’s hardly a bigger, better voice in all of London’s theatre land… She’s an unmissable marvel” THE STAGE Following sell-out shows in London, Laurence Olivier Award nominated vocalist Alison Jiear returns to her home country with her phenomenal jazz quartet to perform music made famous by the “First Lady of Song” with a show packed full of iconic standards such as A Tisket A Tasket, Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye, Lady be Good, Hernando’s Hideaway and That ‘Ol Black Magic. One of the greatest voices in cabaret you’ll ever hear, Alison is a class act, and will move you to tears.
Alison will be returning to Australia in 2019 to present her 90 min Ella Fitzgerald Celebration at Chequers - Seymour Centre on July 12th and 13th. Alison is exclusive to The Sydney Cabaret Festival. BOOK HERE - https://sydneycabaretfest.com/events/alison-jiear/
I Just Wanna F**king Dance - Nick & Santi's Wedding Celebration Video with contributions from their loving friends and family. Big thanks and much love to Manny Patel who did the original video 15 years ago.
This is only the second time I've performed this incredible song, but whether I'm singing it to myself at home, or performing it in public, it always floors me. We all have someone who gets under our skin and takes forever to leave. Thankfully music promotes healing. :-)
In rehearsal at the Anvil Theatre, Basingstoke for our Ella Fitzgerald Centenary Concert, Sunday 22nd October 2017. With thanks to my incredible Big Band and Raymond Gubbay Ltd for producing the show.
Celebrate the 100th birthday of the late, great Ella Fitzgerald. Laurence Olivier Award nominated vocalist Alison Jiear and her jazz quartet perform music made famous by the “First Lady of Song” with a show packed full of iconic standards such as A Tisket a Tasket, Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye, Lady be Good, Hernando’s Hideaway and That ‘Ol Black Magic. “A bring-down-the-house voice” New York Times “A gentler exposition of nuanced vocal work” Whats On Stage
Alison Jiear Live at St James Studio October 16th 2016
SIMPLY ALISON JIEAR Live at St James Studio, London October 16th 2016 Piano: Clive Dunstall. Bass: Don Richardson
First video I made was blocked because it contained music I didn't own copyright to. Hope this works ok. Music not as good tho :-(
Thank you to LFC for sharing this footage with me. It was such an honour to perform at The Players Awards.
Alison has become synonymous with the LFC anthem You'll Never Walk Alone since performing the song on BGT2015, with Simon Cowell remarking she had "probably one of the best voices we've ever had on the show". Alison is even more thrilled to be performing YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE at the 2016 LFCTV Players Awards on Thurs May 12th at the Exhibition Centre, Liverpool. You'll Never Walk Alone is the first track on Alison's new album INSPIRATIONAL with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Available on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/inspirational/id1077128802 or www.alisonjiear.com
May 2015. Please visit official BGT page on youtube for original video. No infringement of copyright intended.
Alison's new album INSPIRATIONAL is available now on iTunes. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/inspirational/id1077128802 The CD will be available through Alison's website from February 22nd. With a 30 year career behind her, Alison took a massive leap of faith in 2015 by appearing on Britain's Got Talent. At her most most vulnerable and clearly the most frightening risk of her career, but she bared her soul to facilitate the making of her dream album, in memory of her late father, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in 2012. "Thanks to everyone who KICKSTARTED my album and helped me to reach my goal. You have my heartfelt thanks and appreciation. Alison" Photography: Nedim Nazerali, Becky at Talbot Lee Photography Video: Emma Edwards
An album teaser featuring two songs from Alison's upcoming album, INSPIRATIONAL, due for release January 2016. Featuring a glorious duet with the star of Broadway's The Color Purple, Miss Cynthia Erivo. Filmed at Angel Studios in London, featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, classical choir and the finest gospel singers... produced by Steve Anderson, with numerous arrangers and the best musicians
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