CAROLINA

"...a consummate vocalist who must rank as one of the best in Australasia. Caroline has a flawless vocal range and brings to each song a freshness of approach so different from most singers." Angela Crawford, Wanganui Jazz Club live review, July 07 ::: : : : : : : : ; ;: : ; :: ; : : ; : : ::::::::::::::::: : : back

Carolina Moon, aka Caroline Lynn, was born in the UK and first began singing on the UK/London jazz and festival scene of the early 90's. Her warm, musical vocal delivery and articulate jazz style is in increasing demand, together with her facility in a range of jazz styles and languages, which she weaves into her eclectic programs.

Spending several years in Australia where she met Manins, Carolina is now based in Auckland. She has performed extensively in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, India and Shanghai.

London trained (Guildhall School of Music) in Jazz and Performance, Carolina’s passion for improvisation – traditional, decorative and contemporary styles – first formed on the London jazz scene, permeates her work. She appeared extensively in the UK with her own groups, and was a soloist with the Guildhall Big Band touring Scotland and major London venues (Barbican Centre, Festival Hall, Bass Clef).

Moving to Sydney in 1995 facilitated Carolina’s exploration of multicultural music and improvisation. Her fluency in both jazz and world music genres earned her an invitation to the Jazz India Vocal Institute, Mumbai where she studied North Indian Classical vocal techniques. She performed for VIPs at the Australian High Commission in New Delhi and several major hotels across India.

‘The Shaman’s Kiss’ CD, released on her return, was shortlisted for Best Vocal Album in the 2003 Australian Jazz Awards and has established her as a gifted artist and composer who displays a fluency in multi-improvised contexts.

In Australia, Carolina worked with leading artists across the genres including Mat McMahon, Sean Wayland, Roger Manins, Rick Robertson, Mike Nock, Andrea Keller, Mark Isaacs, Brendon Clarke, Toby Hall, Kim Cunio Heather Lee. In 2002 she featured in residence at top jazz club CJW, Shanghai.

Carolina and Roger settled in New Zealand in 2004. East of the Sun was released in 2007 to media acknowledgment and Carolina is currently working across the country with artists including Nigel Gavin, Ya’ir Katz, Chris O’Connor, Andy Atwill, Dixon Nacey, Owen Kneebone, Brian Smith, Anita van Djik, Paul Dyne, Greg Crayford, and Roger Sellers

Performances include Christchurch International Jazz & Blues Fest 08, Titirangi Fest 08., Montana Jazz Festival,Tauranga 07,06,05, Auckland University Jazz Festival 07, Auckland Jazz Festival 05, ‘In Performance’ at Auckland Art Gallery, Music in Parks, Melbourne International Women’s Jazz Festival 03, Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, (SIMA), The Basement,Carnivale Multicultural Arts Festival 02,01,00 Jazzgroove, CJW, Shanghai and venues across India.