Darcy Cooke Jazz Singer from Washington, DC

Darcy Cooke is a classically trained jazz vocalist who has been performing nearly all her life. Her strong, clear voice exudes warmth and a depth of emotion that draws in and thrills her audiences. With an impressive range of styles and a fresh approach to repertoire, she easily moves from sultry ballads and soulful blues to classic jazz standards and high energy Broadway and pop. With a love of jazz and a background in theater, Darcy is a master of song interpretation and an engaging storyteller who effortlessly guides and charms audiences through an evening of pure entertainment! Wherever she performs, she brings class, elegance, fun, and energy! As a regular in DC area jazz bars, piano lounges, music venues, and private events, she has enjoyed performing at venues such as Mr. Henry's, Crazy Aunt Helen's, BlackRock, JoJo's, The Carlyle Club, Margery's, Blues Alley, and more! Darcy's debut album, "Careless Love", was released June 1, 2022 and is available on all major streaming platforms. From intimate settings to big bashes, the music choices and band sizes can be tailored to make your event a true success! As a consummate professional, Darcy treats every gig with the utmost care and integrity. Her goal is to ensure that your event represents exactly what you have envisioned and will work with you to make this happen! Depending on the size and style of the event, she can perform as a duo with piano only or can add in additional instruments (bass, drums, horns, etc). With an expansive repertoire ranging from jazz standards and blues, to show tunes, cabaret and pop, Darcy has flexibility to get just the right tailor-made sound and size for your special event. Darcy Cooke is also part of the variety band, The Pop Chicks (also on the Bash and on this profile). This band sings the great female pop songs from the 60’s to today! Fronted by 3 powerhouse singers: Linda Andersen, Darcy Cooke, and Kathy Farmer, these women have combined their love of a great party, pop music, and enduring friendship to create The Pop Chicks! This act has brought audiences to their feet! They sing as many of the fun, fab, female pop tunes from the 60's, 70's, 80's (and a bit of now) as they can squeeze into a performance! It's all about group participation: dancing & singing along are a MUST!