Fleur Seule - Standards and Sweet Things (2019)

Manhattan's hottest jazz band, Fleur Seule, presents their fifth album, "Standards and Sweet Things." Reviving classic chanson, bossa nova, jazz standards, and more, this young group of old souls brings new life and fresh sounds to some of your favorite tunes, with some playful renditions and intimate moments to let you travel back in time. Led by “The Glamour Girl of Jazz,” Allyson Briggs, this band has been keeping the classics alive in New York City, with sold out crowds at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola and a 5 year residency as the house band of Tavern on the Green.

Joined by some of New York City’s finest musicians, Fleur Seule is thrilled to share their international variety and timeless elegance.. Bandleader and Songbird, Allyson Briggs, is joined by Andy Warren (Arranger, Musical Director, Trumpet), Jason Yeager (Piano), Michael O’Brien (Bass), Paul Francis (Drums), Richard E. Miller (Guitar), Ivan Llanes (Percussion), and Martina DaSilva, Vanessa Perea, and Marg Davis (Background Vocals).

From The Rainbow Room to The Copacabana, Fleur Seule has brought fresh life to Old New York. Described by Michael Feinstein as, “One of the most incredible talents out there today,” Allyson Briggs has kept the live music scene booming in Manhattan. With a 5 year residency as the house band of Tavern on the Green, and multiple engagements for the public to listen and dance to their timeless music, Fleur Seule has created a culture of elegance and fun, with whimsical trips back in time. Whether it’s a night in Old Havana sung in Spanish and Portuguese, or a USO themed big band night with Andrews Sisters hits, Fleur Seule brings authenticity to every song, making their audiences feel as if they truly are part of a bygone era.