Southern Gothic Beatnik
jazz
If Dracula owned a jazz club, The Secret Sounds would be the house band.
Inspired by classic vocal jazz from the 1950s, vintage gothic horror, and Southern folklore, Britt Powell and Brennen Reece have curated a mix of standards and original compositions that will transport you to a nostalgic era that never was, where Jack Kerouac and Julie London recline in Eames loungers drinking artisan cocktails, and Mario Bava directs a film scripted by Flannery O’Connor.
Listen
We released our first single and B-side on June 1, 2023.
“Ghosts” is a moody torch song about coming to terms with lost love, while “Take Your Heart Out” is a Vaudeville-inspired number about heartbreak, depression, and second chances.
Watch
Our official music video for “Ghosts” was filmed in Tallessee, Alabama, with additional footage from Savannah, Georgia and the surrounding areas.
Questions?
What are your live shows like?
The Secret Sounds typically perform as a jazz duo in the tradition of Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass, or Julie London and Barney Kessel. Our set list consists of jazz and blues standards with a few jazzed-up classic country and traditional songs. We are gradually adding more original material to our set as we write them and work out the arrangements.
We approach performance in the jazz tradition, improvising arrangements around a loose framework. We never play a song the same way twice.
What kinds of events do you play?
We are open to playing any event or venue, but we’re particularly interested in gigs that want to offer the audience something different from the usual singer-songwriter or cover band.
We can customize the experience to suit your needs, whether you want a four-piece jazz combo for your wedding, a duo for your brunch, raunchy blues for your dive bar, or experimental improvisations to accompany your performance art.
How can I book The Secret Sounds at my venue or event?
Send us a message using the contact form, or email us at thesecretsoundsjazz@gmail.com