Nel Begley
vocalist - composer - educator
About Me
Nel is a London-based jazz singer and songwriter, recognized for her captivating performances that have taken her across the UK and around the world.
A scholarship graduate of both Leeds Conservatoire and The Guildhall School of Music and Drama, she has contributed her talents to a variety of projects, including her work as a vocalist and composer for "Rafe's Dilemma," as well as performances with The London Vocal Project and The After Hours.
In addition to her performing career, Nel is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of musicians through teaching on courses run by Global Music Foundation, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and NYJC.
Her enchanting performances have delighted audiences at renowned venues and festivals, including the Manchester Jazz Festival, The Vortex, Pizza Express, Ronnie Scott's, Leeds Jazz Festival, London Jazz Festival, and Jamboree Barcelona.
Nel’s music has received significant endorsements from Arts Council England and the Northern Line Scheme, underscoring her influence in the vibrant music scene.
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Small Flame out 24th Jan 2025
UK Jazz News Parents in Jazz interview:
Nel Begley is a British vocalist, composer and teacher. She has performed across the UK and Europe with ensembles Rafe’s Dilemma, London Vocal Project and The After Hours, highlights include Pizza Express, EFG London Jazz Festival, Manchester Jazz Festival, an Arts Council funded tour and a Northern Line scheme tour. Nel’s passions are teaching Jazz (NYJC, Guildhall, GMF workshops) , circle singing and leading choirs. After completing her bachelors at Leeds Conservatoire she went on to study at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama as a scholarship student, then junior fellow, at which point she started up the Guildhall Women in Jazz Society.