“She just has that knack of writing a wonderous lyric and also has the ability to convey the songs meaning to the listener in such a way as to tease your every emotion.” - Maverick (UK)
Lorraine started the early days of her career singing in the folk clubs of South Wales while still at school and playing in her first band, Mooncoin, with multi-instrumental Mike Lease and Uillean piper/flute player Theo Schuurmmans, before moving to Scotland which was to become her home for many years. While living in Edinburgh she met and toured with Malin Head (a Scots/Irish trad band) and introduced a few of her songs to the band as well as playing guitar and accompanying tunes on her mandola/bouzouki.
It was during a Malin Head tour of Norway and Sweden that Lorraine met and formed a musical friendship with musicians Niall O'Callanain (bouzouki) and John Whelan (guitar) who encouraged her to record her songs. With their support (and a Prince's Trust loan) she developed an albums worth of songs and went over to Dublin to record her debut album Inspiration which she released on her independant artist label. She became a solo artist, driving up and down the country playing in folk clubs and festivals in Scotland, England and North Wales.
She then signed to a Scottish label (KRL/Klub records) and released her second album, Crazy Guessing Games. The album was recorded in CaVa Studios, Glasgow. After a lengthy process Lorraine managed to free herself from her contract and, following a number of gigs, festivals and tours throughout Scotland and Europe, this time with her own band, she wrote the songs for her third album, This Big Feeling. Lorraine recorded the album in Dundalk, Ireland, with Niall O'Callanain (bouzouki), band members Kate Bevan-Baker (cello) and Pete Garnet (accordion) and guest musicians Jimmy Faulkner (legendary guitarist) and Mario M'goma (dgembe, percussion); while Scottish singer Christine Kydd graced the album with her voice on a couple of tracks. Lorraine released This Big Feeling on her own label.
In 2002 - 2006 Lorraine toured Australia, New Zealand and Europe with Planet Woman, a cultural collaboration which brought together five female musicians from both sides of the globe, sharing Celtic and Maori traditions. They recorded an EP in 2004 entitled "From Celtic Roots to Oceanic Soul" and released the album "Reeling In The Pacific" in 2006. From 2007 onwards the collaboration continued in a different format under the name of Pacific Curls.
In between the Planet Woman tours Lorraine spent most of her time in the US while still travelling back to Scotland to work both solo and with fellow muscian Gill Hunter (piano/accordion). Lorraine eventually decided to leave Scotland and move to London, continuing to tour and write songs for her following albums: “A Light Over There” and “Send My Soul” , both co-produced by her long-time partner Debbie Dickinson.
Please see the individual track info links in the CD store which list all the wonderful musicians who have graced these albums.
While in London, Lorraine and Debbie both supported the Human Rights Organisation RAW (Reach All Women In War); Debbie stage managing and organising several high profile events including the 2013 award ceremony presented to Malala Yousafzai at London's Festival Hall ( click here to view the highlights of this event on their YouTube channel), while Lorraine supported them by writing and performing the song she wrote to commemorate Anna Politkovskaya (Anna's Song) and to honour the incredibly brave recipients of the award in Anna's name.
Lorraine also supported Pick With Austin, a non-profit based in the US and operating in the memory of teen musician Alan Carter Villaruz-Curley. The organisation brings awareness of youth and teen depression and suicide and runs programs for teens, parents and educators. They pass on Alan's “gift of music” to teens who have been identified as at-risk of depression by gifting guitars and other musical instruments to help them find their way forward. Lorraine's song The Cavalry (from “This Big Feeling”) features on their first compilation CD which was made to bring awareness to and help fund the highly relevant work that Pick With Austin does - all through the dedication of volunteers. The album can be purchased through their store.
Produced by Debbie Dickinson and Lorraine Jordan. Mixed and mastered by John Ravenhall. Recorded in London, Houston, Brighton and Scotland.
All songs written and arranged by Lorraine Jordan ©
Booklet and song lyrics included with physical CD only
Produced by: Debbie Dickinson and Lorraine Jordan. Mixed by Paul Izzard and Debbie Dickinson. Recorded in Overtones Studios, London.
All songs written by Lorraine Jordan © (except track 2 - see info)
Booklet and song lyrics included with physical CD only
Produced by Lorraine Jordan and Derek Turner. Mixed by Niall O’Callanain and Derek Turner. Recorded in Tumbleweed Studios, Dundalk, Ireland.
All songs written and arranged by Lorraine Jordan © (except 5 &12 - traditional)
Booklet and song lyrics included with physical CD only
Produced by: Niall O’Callanain and Lorraine Jordan. Engineers: Alan Connaughton and Ken Harley. Recorded at STARK Studios, Dublin, Ireland.
All songs written and arranged by Lorraine Jordan ©
Booklet and song lyrics included with physical CD only
Cultural Collaboration: From Celtic Roots to Oceanic Soul
From 2002 - 2006 Lorraine toured Australia and Europe with Planet Woman, a cultural collaboration which brought together five female musicians from both sides of the globe, sharing Celtic and Maori traditions. They recorded an EP in 2004 entitled "From Celtic Roots to Oceanic Soul", and
Cultural Collaboration: From Celtic Roots to Oceanic Soul
From 2002 - 2006 Lorraine toured Australia and Europe with Planet Woman, a cultural collaboration which brought together five female musicians from both sides of the globe, sharing Celtic and Maori traditions. They recorded an EP in 2004 entitled "From Celtic Roots to Oceanic Soul", and released the album "Reeling In The Pacific" in 2006.
Produced by: Niall O’Callanain and Lorraine Jordan - 1994
Engineer: Kevin Key. Recorded, mixed and mastered at CAVA studios, Glasgow, Scotland
All songs written and arranged by Lorraine Jordan ©
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