
ELIZABETH BOUGEROL
Elizabeth's New Show
BIO
Elizabeth Bougerol is a jazz singer and songwriter known for her emotive vocal style and the personal sensibility she brings to the timeless tradition of early-20th-century jazz. With a voice that effortlessly communicates nuance, power, and humour, Elizabeth has made a name for herself as an artist with a passion for connecting deeply with the music and her audience. Drawing inspiration from icons as diverse as Louis Armstrong, Peggy Lee, Ray Charles, and Bessie Smith, her performances are marked by a deep respect for the genre’s roots while infusing them with her own distinct voice and arrangements.
Her passion for sharing the untold stories of songs and artists has positioned her as a key figure in the movement of women redefining the classic-jazz singer. Her ability to blend vintage sounds with and a modern edge sensibility has set her apart as one of the genre's most innovative voices. Her natural gift for audience connection is what WBGO’s Nate Chinen calls “the secret sauce.” Additionally, her creation of projects like Banned Jazz, which debuted at Carnegie Hall in April 2024, and Appetites, her new solo project, which launched in 2024 with sold-out performances at Joe’s Pub and Birdland, further showcase her versatility and commitment to pushing the boundaries of early jazz and blues.
In addition to her solo career, Elizabeth is the co-founder and creative force behind The Hot Sardines, the powerhouse early-jazz revival band that has earned critical acclaim worldwide. With her at the helm (and mic), the band has garnered praise from outlets like The New York Times, which called their performances "potent and assured," and The Times of London, which described them as "simply phenomenal." The band has released six albums, including their Universal Classics/Decca debut, and has accumulated tens of millions of streams, taking them on international tours and performing at festivals like the Montreal Jazz Festival, Newport Jazz Festival, and the Blue Note Jazz Festival in Japan, as well as creating a symphony show (in collaboration with The Boston Pops), which has now traveled to 21 other orchestras.
Born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, and the granddaughter of Canadian trumpeter Bobby Gimby, OC, Elizabeth Bougerol is equally at home singing in English and her native French. Whether performing solo with her own band or with The Hot Sardines, she is creating a rich legacy as both a solo artist and a bandleader. She lives in New York City.
MUSIC
SHOWS
SHOWS WITH THE HOT SARDINES
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NEWS
The Veil on Hulu features Elizabeth's and THS' interpretation of Sidney Bechet's "Petite Fleur." Listen
The Globe and Mail interviews Elizabeth about Carnegie Hall and her new solo project. Read
Elizabeth's show Appetites, a night of early jazz and blues dedicated to the smorgasbord of life, debuts at Joe's Pub Sept '24, featuring The Dulcetones. Info/Tickets
Elizabeth and Evan are creating a show for Carnegie Hall about jazz at the fall of the Weimar Republic, featuring Alan Cumming. Read
Why instability was a gift: Elizabeth talks about her path as an artist on The Simple Sophisticate podcast. Listen.
The remake of Papillon, starring Rami Malek and Charlie Hunnam, features "Bei Mir Bist du Schoen" off The Hot Sardines and "Running Wild" off French Fries + Champagne (Decca/Universal Music Classics). Watch
The Diversity Movement features an essay by Elizabeth about hearing Ella Fitzgerald sing for the first time, and the one thing Ella has that most other (female) performers don't. Read
TueNight's Tue/Do List features some of Elizabeth's favorite things. Read
Elizabeth and Evan are guests on the Main Street Hustle podcast, where entrepreneurs tell it like it is. Listen
Scott Simon speaks with Elizabeth on NPR's Weekend Edition about the effect her original song "Here You Are Again" has on audiences. Listen
The Bluegrass Situation interviews Elizabeth about the job she'd have if she wasn't a musician and music you might be surprised to find on her Spotify. Read
Verve's Jazz Loves Disney compilation features Elizabeth's French version of "I Wanna Be Like You" with the Sardines alongside Stacey Kent, Melody Gardot and Gregory Porter. Listen
On the Straight, No Chaser podcast, Elizabeth and Evan recount going to their very first open mic in Queens. Listen
Elizabeth writes about the magic of one Philadelphia dive bar and its liquor-drinking music for two one five. Read
Will Friedwald features THS in this Vanity Fair piece about bands spreading the joy of hot jazz. Read
Hear me talk about forming the Sardines on the Neon Jazz podcast. Bonus: thanks to a sinus/throat infection, I sound like a donkey riding a scooter on cobblestones. Listen
Elizabeth compiled her 21 essential Ella Fitzgerald recordings in a Spotify playlist for her 100th birthday. Listen
photos (c) Benjamin Mobley; Shervin Lainez
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MANAGEMENT
Nick Schwartz-Hall
nschwartzhall@gmail.com
(646) 765-9551
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Jack Randall/The Kurland Agency
jack@thekurlandagency.com
(617) 254-0007
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