Sydney Fay

My music is warm, vocal-centric, and heavily jazz-influenced. I generally perform solo with my archtop guitar, or with a trio (bass and drums) backing me, creating for an intimate performance experience. In some environments (or depending on what a client is looking for), I also perform with a trumpet or saxophone. I perform jazz standards, traditional pop covers, and my original jazz music; clients may also request specific cover songs for their event if desired. My performance style is conducive to events such as weddings, proposals, cocktail parties, bar/restaurant events, etc.

Although I largely perform solo, I am also available for hire with my trio (includes addition of bass & drums for a more lively/upbeat sound).

Sydney Fay is a rising force in the world of jazz-pop. Her songs combine the traditional, familiar elements of 1940s and '50s jazz with the soft-beating tendencies of the finger-picked acoustic guitar. Through her sound is reminiscent of greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Chet Baker, and Nancy Wilson, she also takes inspiration from contemporary giants like Norah Jones and Corinne Bailey Rae, creating a vibrant soundscape that warmly embraces any listener.

I was born and raised and am currently based in Brooklyn, NY. I've performed all around NYC at venues such as Pianos NYC, The Bitter End, Mercury Lounge, and Rockwood Music Hall, and I currently have a permanent residency at Mari Vanna, a Russian/Ukrainian restaurant in Flatiron, where I perform with a trio every Wednesday evening.

This past November, I released my second EP, entitled If I Told You. In the coming months, I have several singles and a full-length LP planned for release. Feel free to follow along my musical journey on Instagram (@sydneyfay_)!

I can provide all the equipment necessary for my performances, as long as there is easy access to an outlet that can be reached via extension cord. I have no specific lighting or staging requirements.