Lauren Elizabeth Carter Singer - providing jazz sets, opera, or crossover/musical theatre

Please reach out to me with your specifics to discuss

We need to know where to load in, information about parking is appreciated. For equipment specifics please reach out as it varies so much per my different acts.

I can bring amp, mic, etc just need a plug - but can work with venues that have everything there.

Yes, we're happy to provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between sets. We're happy to choose the music ourselves or let the client choose the music.

One of the best gigs I've had was at the world premiere of 'A Wedding' directed by Robert Altman at Lyric Opera of Chicago! As for a more private scenario, loved singing at the Sunset Marquis Bungalows for a private party and in London on Bond Street's De Beers for their Christmas event, including getting decked out in diamonds.

I love weddings, cocktail parties, Christmas parties, really everything is a pleasure to me!

De Beers Bond Street London Christmas Event
Sunset Marquis Bungalow, West Hollywood, private cocktail parties, two separate occasions
City of West Hollywood 'Artful Distancing' event during CoVid
Jazz at multiple holiday parties - corporate and private homes
Various and extensive Group Muse house concerts with two acts - the LA Opera Babes and solo
Many weddings since I was a teen

I started gigging in high school for weddings, and have always gigged along with the other aspects of my career!

Ella Fitzgerald is one of my major jazz influences, along with Bebel Gilberto, and recently Laufey. I also love Diana Krall!

In the opera world I am very inspired by Renee Fleming and Maria Callas.

Greatest song of all time - in the classical world is 'O mio babbino caro' and in the jazz realm: Corcovado (Quiet Nights and Quiet Stars) or Can't Take That Away From Me

Lauren is a Los Angeles based freelance professional jazz singer, choral singer, and classical soprano. She is currently the Section Leader of Sopranos at St. Cross Episcopal Church in Hermosa Beach, and previously sang as a soloist and staff soprano with The Long Beach Camerata Singers, conducted by Grammy-winning Dr. James Bass, from 2019 - 2023, and recently performed a Rossini solo with the Good Shepherd of Los Alamitos Festival Choir and Orange County Symphony Orchestra in December, 2023. She performed with the operatic duo, The LA Opera Babes from 2020 - 2023 performing in the Athena Foundation Concert Series in 2023, the City of West Hollywood Artist Initiative, and at multiple private events and venues around Los Angeles. She also performs jazz at many well known venues around Los Angeles. Lauren’s credits also include Buffy in the world premiere of ‘A Wedding,’ at Lyric Opera of Chicago, directed by Robert Altman, and featuring an ensemble cast of premiere American opera stars

Most typical would be to arrive an hour before whether I perform with musicians on amps or just acoustic piano and voice, or myself and tracks. This covers loading in and basic sound check. Depending on the degree of setup and length of event, this could vary and will be custom tailored to each client.

Yes!

I am always open to take on requested material, but I can provide a huge set list of repertoire for clients to peruse.

Sultry, etheral, professional, passionate!