Kelly Dickson has been described by Jamie Cullum as "A highly individual, mature voice with very subtle power that creeps up on you". Born in Northern Ireland and raised in Leeds in the north of England. Kelly knew from an early age that she would make a career in music and aged 16 was already active on the studio session scene. She then discovered a love for jazz and her Quintet started to perform regularly on the jazz circuit, this led to her relocating to London where she later graduated with a degree in Jazz Studies from Middlesex University.

Kelly travelled to New York in 2003 and recorded a debut jazz album ‘Vocal Point’ with Gene Perla, John Riley, Tim Harrison and renowned saxophonist George Garzone. Widely respected pianist Nikki Iles accompanied Kelly on two tracks later recorded in London. In 2005, after being spotted singing by Paul Weller’s drummer Steve White, she was asked to join Steve’s band the ‘Players’, an authentic funk / soul outfit consisting of three of Britain’s most prolific session musicians, Steve White, Damon Minchella and Mick Talbot. Kelly went on to tour with the Players playing many prestigious venues and festivals across Europe such as The Blue Note Milan and Glastonbury. She also collaborated in writing and recording the Players second album "From the Six Corners" (Sanctuary Records). The Players are now renamed ‘Trio Valore’ and Kelly occasionally sings a Players set with them from time to time on their live dates.

In January 2007, Kelly returned back to New York with Norwegian guitarist Werner Kristiansen and recorded a second jazz album; ‘Doodlin’’ again heavily featuring George Garzone and this time was joined by Pete Zimmer and Jeff Pedraz. In October 2006, Kelly and Werner also started working on an originals project and recorded ‘6 Ways’ a nu soul EP featuring Mick Talbot. Kelly and Werner are currently in the process of writing material for an album of original songs and her band has recently been booked to support John Legend at the Dubai Jazz Festival in February 09.
Kelly is a resident singer at London’s premiere Jazz Club Ronnie Scott’s and also performs frequently throughout the UK.

Kelly's songs (coming soon)