Meet Helen Welch
Helen Welch performing with the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra
Join us on Mother’s Day for a special jazz brunch, “Mom’s the Word,” at the Music Box Supper Club, featuring international vocalist Helen Welch!
Join Helen and the swinging 16-piece Cleveland Jazz Orchestra as they perform a repertoire of timeless classics, including "I'm a Woman," "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend," "Why Did I Choose You?", and many more. This concert is a heartwarming tribute to mothers everywhere, honoring the significant role they play in our lives.
With her unique blend of wit, charm, and vocal sophistication, Helen Welch has captivated audiences around the world. Her partnership with the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra promises an electrifying big band experience that will leave you energized and inspired.
Before the show, get to learn a little more about Helen…
Biography
Take the swing of Ella, sprinkle in the warm alto tones of Karen Carpenter, then add some soul and cheeky British humor and POW... you have world-renowned, critically-acclaimed vocalist, entertainer, producer and bandleader Helen Welch. Helen’s beautifully-arranged and entertaining shows have intimately engaged audiences and packed houses around the globe. Broadway World boasts, “Helen’s sophisticated vocals and humor leave the audiences breezily enchanted.”
Helen Welch
A native of England, Helen began her career on television’s Romper Room. Since her early success, she has headlined with world-class organizations such as the BBC Big Band, Glenn Miller Europe, Opus One and others at some of the UK’s most prestigious venues including: The Ritz, The Savoy, Blenheim Palace, The Grosvenor House Great Room, Claridges and many theatres in London’s West End. Additionally, she held starring roles in a variety of popular musicals including: Hello Dolly, Barnum, Carousel, 42nd Street, Calamity Jane and Oliver Twist.
After a very successful run in the UK, Helen relocated to the United States to guest star in the Broadway musical Smokey Joe’s Cafe. Her immediate success landed her as a fronting vocalist for The Cleveland Orchestra, The Breckenridge Summer Orchestra, The Grant Park Symphony Orchestra (Chicago), The Florida Symphony and the Columbus Jazz Orchestra. Since that time, Helen has been producing her own shows for Cleveland’s Playhouse Square, The Akron Civic Theatre, The Chautauqua Institution and many other theatres and performing arts centers. In 2016, her musical release “Spellbound” was an entry for the Traditional Pop Category of the Grammy Awards.
“The Holiday spirit was provided by charming Cleveland singer Helen Welch who made an already smokin’ CJO sound even better.”
Don't miss this special Mother's Day celebration! Get your tickets now for "Mom's the Word" featuring Helen Welch and the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra at the Music Box on Sunday, May 11th.