Raised between Paris and Yorkshire, she studied philosophy and English while training with renowned vocal coaches such as Sara Lazarus and Michele Hendricks. She quickly found her voice on the Paris and London scenes, performing at clubs like Sunset-Sunside, Duc des Lombards and Ronnie Scott’s Upstairs, and appearing at major festivals including Jazz à Crest, Jazz sur Seine and the British Jazz Festival.

 

Her debut album Never Leave Me (2015) revealed her love for both timeless standards and hidden gems, while Deep Blue Love (2020, Dot Time Records) showcased her talent as a composer alongside long-time collaborators Olivier Hutman, Darryl Hall, Ronald Baker and Talib Kibwe.

 

Her new project, Secret Place — recorded with some of the most exciting names of the French jazz scene and featuring special guests Antonio Hart and Hugo Lippi — will be released in 2025.With her sharp phrasing and strong stage presence,

 

Sarah Thorpe has forged a distinctive voice in today’s jazz, inspired by legends such as Carmen McRae, Nancy Wilson and Aretha Franklin, while carving her own path between tradition and modernity.