Rachel Lightbody

Rachel Lightbody is a Jazz and Voice Tutor known for her eclectic style and genre-hopping approach to music. She collaborates extensively with artists across diverse genres including Mezcla, The Elusive Tree, and Alyn Cosker. Notable achievements include nominations as Best Vocalist in the 2018–2021 Jazz Awards, featured performances in sold-out shows of Joni Mitchell’s Court and Spark and Carole King’s Tapestry at Celtic Connections, and backing vocals for Siobhan Miller and Kris Drever.

Her professional activities include session work with artists such as Kris Drever (2020), Alyn Cosker (2018), and her own vocal trio Little Acres. She maintains a busy schedule with projects like Mirror Man with Angus Munro (2019) and collaborations with Fat-Suit and Tom McGuire & the Brassholes.

• Awards: Multiple Jazz Award nominations
• Key Performances: BBC Radio Scotland features, Celtic Connections headline shows
• Career Highlights: Session vocalist for 15+ artists, cross-genre collaborations