Swing, classic jazz, crooners, American Songbook, Bossa, sophisticated music, Latin, sultry tones, vintage lounge & pop, nightclub jazz
As a youngster, Sue participated in quite some talentshows, bringing home many prices. She formed her first band at age 15, attended conservatory education and musical training in the Netherlands as well as the USA. Late 90s, Sue could be seen in Sue Moreno and the Flaming Stars, and after setting out in 2005 as a solo performer she pursued a jazz-inspired path with her CD debut ‘Dream You’. Followed by albums like ‘Bye Bye Blues’, and ‘City by Night’, she collaborated with various musicians including legendary pianist Don Randi, Dave Roe, Chris Montez, Wanda Jackson and composer Michael Jarrett, who also wrote for Elvis. She also toured Europe for two years with Elvis Presley’s band members.
Traveling the world with her music include performances at various Dutch jazz clubs and well-known festivals and theaters around the world: Residential shows at the Half Note Jazz Club in Greece, but also Portugal, Spain, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, USA, Chile, England, Ireland, France.
‘As a child, I was raised on music. All kinds of music! There was always music in our house and my daddy taught me so much about all the different styles, from Dixieland to Mariachi and from Rock ‘n Roll to Country and Swing. He is responsible for my love for music, he also taught me the first grips on guitar. Throughout my professional career, he used to make suggestions on styles and songs. I am influenced by Peggy Lee, Dean Martin, Ann-Margret, Julie London, Ella Fitzgerald, Perry Como, Wynonna, Leonard Cohen and most of all my hero Elvis. I also love the instrumental jazz of Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, 40s swing orchestras and the Hollywood orchestras like Martin Denny and Les Baxter. I love melodic music that comes from the heart.‘
-xox Sue Moreno
