EPK — Violette | Electronic press kit

Bio

Violette

Hailing from Île de Ré, an island off the west coast of France, singing-pianist Violette moved to NYC in 2009 after studying at Berklee College of Music in Boston. The French native quickly embraced the NYC hustle, releasing six albums as an indie singer-songwriter while leading La Vie En Rose Band & Talent agency, providing entertainment for 150+ events yearly.

As a performer, she has graced stages worldwide from NYC (Highline Ballroom, BB Kings, Rockwood Music Hall, City Winery) to Paris, Tokyo, Montreal, and more.

Her album “Falling Strong”, produced by Brian Bacchus (Gregory Porter, Abbey Lincoln) and featuring Louis Cato (bandleader of the Late Show Band), showcases the artist’s eclectic range of musical influences from pop to rock and R&B. During the pandemic, her song “Christmas Harmony”, co-written with her husband, American film director Bradley Hasse, was featured by Playmobil and racked up millions of views on YouTube.

Violette is currently working on an all-French album. The first single and music video, Aujourd’hui, promises a sophisticated cocktail of varied pop/rock that celebrates both tradition and modernity.

Genre: Pop, jazz, chanson, soul
Languages: French & English
Formats: Solo piano/voice to full band

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Audio

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Reviews

Sample reviews

“Violette brings together warm songs of incredible complexity and life with swirling piano melodies and somewhat bluesy, pop song creations… The album is so good it should be ‘falling’ up the charts!”
Matthew Forss, Inside World Music

“No last name, but a lot of heart here by singer/songstress Violette… She’s reminiscent of the stylists of the 70s with an upbeat and thoughtful approach to music.”
Jazz Weekly

“With pipes that could easily land her on the charts, the songstress builds breezy melodies and romantic yet playful landscapes in multiple languages with grace and beauty.”
Inforty

Videos

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Achievements

Stages, awards & licensing

Clubs

Paris

Club Nubia
Le Sunside
Le Baiser Salé
La Scène Bastille

New York

The City Winery
Highline Ballroom
B.B. King Blues Club
Cafe Wha?
Club Bonafide
Lucille’s
The Iridium Jazz Club
Rockwood Music Hall
Drom
The Knitting Factory
The Beer Garden

Boston

Scullers
Les Zygomates
The Beehive
Berklee Performance Center
Cafe 939

Montreal

House of Jazz
Upstairs Jazz

Asia

The Boathouse, Phuket, Thailand
JZ Brat, Tokyo
Saitama Arts Center, Japan
Girls Talk, Mito, Japan

Festivals

France

Jazz au Phare
Crest Jazz Vocal
Jazz à Vannes
Violons Croisés
Jazz à Sète

USA

Blue Note Jazz Festival, New York
Make Music Cambridge
Boston Jazz Festival
Marblehead Jazz Festival

Awards

ISSA Song of the Year
Billboard World Song Contest
Les Vignes d’Or
Boston Music Awards

Licensing & film

“Vague à l’âme” featured by cosmetic brand Bébé Poshé
Songs placed in TV shows including The Real World and Mrs. Eastwood & Company (Bunim/Murray Productions)
Film: the band and “Fille à Papa” appear in Son of Monarchs, directed by Alexis Gambis (2020)

Discography