I met Elly in London through that small, golden thread that is the Australian jazz network — and she’s been a huge part of my vocal journey ever since.
As a vocalist, she’s everything a musician searches for: deeply expressive, technically grounded, and endlessly versatile. Elly isn’t just an intimidatingly good vocalist; she’s a composer, lyricist, and arranger who can craft pop with as much honesty and nuance as she brings to a ballad or a standard.
There are a lot of singers out there, but Elly has a depth to her sound — and her approach — that comes from hours of dedication, thoughtfulness, and genuine love for the craft. She has a rare clarity when it comes to vocal technique: equal parts grounded and generous.
And beyond all…
Elly Hoyt is a Tasmanian-born vocalist, composer, and educator whose artistry bridges jazz tradition with contemporary expression. Her voice—soulful, commanding, and emotionally resonant—has graced stages from the Sydney Opera House to New York’s 55 Bar, captivating audiences worldwide.
Elly’s debut self-titled album garnered the Australian Jazz Bell Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album in 2011, marking her as a significant presence in the Australian jazz scene. She furthered her studies at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, supported by…
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Elly Hoyt
Artist | Session Vocalist | Composer | Lyricist | Vocal Pedagogy | Educator
Tasmania, Australia
