Welcome!
Ela Southgate
– jazz and bossa nova singer –
“Ela Southgate is a quiet storm – she has a laid back style and an unassuming voice that demands to be listened to. Whether singing swing, bossa nova or ballads, Ela will delight you with her ability to express joy, sadness and every shade in between.” – John Harris, Kineo Jazz
Gigs upcoming
Saturday 26th September 6-8pm
Vamos at the South Stoke Barn
Ela Southgate trio at
The Rock, Kemptown
Matt and I will be playing again at The Rock in Kemptown. We’re gong to have Dan Cartwright on saxophone making up our trio. He’s really great, you’re in for a treat! Also this pub is so nice, it has such a great friendly atmosphere.
7 Rock Street, Kemptown, BN2 1NF
Sunday 11th October 12.30 to 3.30pm
Ela Southgate trio at
Trading Boundaries
Free, but booking advised
Our home from home again, Matt and I are going to be playing at Trading Boundaries. I must mention how lovely the surroundings are, you can go for a walk in the garden just outside (demonstrated by Matt in the picture there!)
We’ll be a trio this time with Terry Pack joining us on bass. What a treat!
We play two one hour sets, first starts at 12.30pm, then the second at 2.30pm.
Really tasty sunday roasts…
https://www.tradingboundaries.com/cafe-bar/
Sheffield Green, Fletching TN22 3RB
Thursday 12th November 8.30-10.30pm. Free
Ela Southgate trio
Deep Dive Bar
There is a fantastic new bar in Kemptown called the Deep Dive bar, it’s got a real record player in there and a brilliantly jazz and blues heavy vinyl collection, plus they’re hosting lots of live jazz and blues. Do have a look at the listings on their website. They also have a real piano in the bar, so I’m going to treat myself to having a go! I’ve got fantastic partners in mischief, Dan Sheppard on bass and Matt Wall on guitar. Hope to see you there!
November 24th, 25th & 26th
Burt Bacharach: His life story in music and theatre
Written and directed by Mike Carey
About Ela
Ela has a passion for authentic music from the great jazz era, singing exclusively jazz and bossa nova. She takes inspiration from the greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Chet Baker, Joao Gilberto to name a few – trying to find in her voice the things she admires in theirs – depth, emotion, tone, subtlety, nuance, pitch accuracy while still being rhythmically ‘in the pocket’ and the other important feature – fun, that’s a must!
Ela has been a full time musician for more than 10 years, singing with a wide variety of talented jazz musicians in duos, trios and larger ensembles such as her ‘Ela with Strings’ concert 9 piece jazz band with strings. She can also accompany herself on guitar so can be heard playing solo too.
Contact Ela
For bookings and enquiries please email –
elasouthgate@gmail.com
I also have a mailing list for info about upcoming gigs, drop me an email if you’d like to go on this email list.
Things they said!
“….and a thousand thanks to all of you for your wonderful contribution to the day. …Suffice to say everyone has been talking about how much they enjoyed your music.” – Fat Boy Slim aka Norman Cook
‘I could listen to you all day’ – Martin Taylor MBE
“I was deeply struck when I first heard them, as they seemed to play as a single person, their ensemble being so good. They have been extremely popular with both audiences and venues, so I am always confident that their performance will go down well” – Toby Sims, Opera Mayhem, London
Videos
Performances of note
Love Supreme festival with her harmony quintet ‘Three Little Birds’
Brighton Fringe Sell out with a nine piece band ‘Ela With Strings’
Duets for Jazz Lovers live stream for Ropetackle arts centre with Matthew Wall on guitar
Bossanova special with Julian Nicolas and Imogen Ryall at Ropetackle arts
The Brighton Verdict Jazz club with her trio with Matthew Wall and Tim Wade on trombone
Jazz at the Vic in Arundel with Big House jazz trio
Kineo Jazz Series with her bossa special and Three Little Birds
Feature in Sussex Jazz Magazine, May 2021 –
Ela comes from an artistic family with a professional jazz pianist father. She gained a first class degree in Music and Fine Art at Brighton…..
Contact Ela
For bookings and enquiries please email –
elasouthgate@gmail.com
Social media links
You can also book Ela through the booking platform Encore Musicians –