Born in Seattle, USA, and now based in the UK, Michele Osten was raised on a diet of all of the great crooners of the 50’s and 60’s, as well as soul, blues and R&B.

Her band, Mo’s Jazz Trio, comprises, David Roberts (keys), Dan Allsopp (Drums) and Michele on vocals. With influences ranging from Tracy Chapman to Nina Simone, Curtis Stiger, Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles, and Tony Bennet, they play traditional jazz and contemporary tunes (eg. Prince and Sting) performed with a jazzy twist.