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Hire Lola Florial for Jazz-Pop Vocals in San Francisco or New York City
Lola Florial is a San Francisco-based jazz-pop singer and songwriter with a vintage-soul sound who also spends time in New York City. She welcomes inquiries for weddings, corporate events, private events, hospitality settings, and other live performances.
- • Hear the voice first through current recordings and live-performance video
- • Hear originals, jazz standards, and soul, blues, pop and R&B covers
- • Choose a band, band with optional horns, or vocals with backing tracks
- • Include the event date, location, event type, and preferred format in the inquiry
Updated September 5, 2026
How to evaluate Lola's voice before inquiring
Supporting proof
- • Use the Music page to assess recorded tone and songwriting, then use Videos to assess a live performance. Listening to both is more useful than treating the phrase "jazz singer" as a complete description of the voice.
- • Listen once for the overall mood, then again for phrasing, dynamics, and how clearly the vocal sits in the arrangement. On video, notice how the performance carries without studio production and whether that presence suits conversation, a featured set, or a formal program moment. Note one example from each page in your inquiry to create a concrete starting point for the event discussion.
- • A filmed open-mic performance of Lola's original song "Low" was shared on r/sanfrancisco. The electronic press kit links to the original post and current live clips.
- • Billie Holiday, Sade, Amy Winehouse, Chet Baker, Norah Jones, and Ella Fitzgerald trace the jazz and vintage-soul lineage audible in Lola's music.
- • Lola's original music centers on love, longing, and learning to trust the quiet. Her debut EP, "If You Have to Ask," was released July 24, 2026 and is available to stream.
- • She sang with the Penn Jazz Ensemble before moving to San Francisco, working as an Engineering Program Manager at Apple, and beginning to perform at open mics.
- • The Lola Florial homepage connects her sound, videos, and artist story so planners can hear the music and understand the artistic direction before inquiring.
- • The electronic press kit includes full live clips, press photos, performance history and a downloadable one-sheet for your planning team.
Checklist
- Add the event basics
Date: ____. Exact venue or city: ____. Event type: ____. Performance window or program moment: ____.
- Describe the vocal role
Choose background atmosphere, a featured vocal set, or a singer within a larger program, then describe the role the voice should play.
- Choose a preferred format
Select band, band with optional horns, or vocals with backing tracks. Include a preferred 30-, 45-, 60- or 90-minute set, or ask about multiple sets.
- Listen before writing
Review one recording and one live clip. Add a sentence about the tone, phrasing, original song, or stage presence that feels relevant to the event.
- Name the musical questions
List any questions about jazz, soul, or pop material, original songs, a requested mood, specific songs, lineup, performance length, or breaks.
- Name the practical questions
Ask about availability, travel, equipment, staging, venue responsibilities, price, payment timing, and any terms needed before a decision.
- Send the complete brief
Email management@lolaflorial.com with the subject Booking Request. A useful opening note is: “Hello, I’m planning [event type] on [date] at [venue or city] for [guest count]. I’m interested in a [band, band with horns, or backing tracks] format for [background atmosphere or a featured set]. I listened to [recording or clip] and liked [specific quality]. What lineup and event details should we confirm next?”
What you can expect
- Hear the voice before making a booking decision: Music holds current recordings, while Videos shows Lola performing live.
- The official inquiry address is management@lolaflorial.com. A complete first message includes the date, location, event type, and preferred band or backing-track format.
- Lola is based in San Francisco and spends time in New York City, giving inquiries a natural connection to both markets.
- Her usual band includes keys, guitar, bass and drums, with optional trumpet, saxophone and/or trombone. Vocals with backing tracks provide another available format to discuss.
- The artist story is specific and traceable through Penn engineering, the Penn Jazz Ensemble, Apple program management, open mics, original songwriting, and the live response to "Low."
What should you verify before hiring Lola as a jazz singer?
What kinds of event inquiries does the site accept?
Weddings, corporate events, private events, wineries, lounges, restaurants, and other live-music settings are all within the published inquiry scope. Include the specific occasion and performance role so the request is clear.
Can I book Lola with a band or with backing tracks?
Yes. Lola typically performs with keys, guitar, bass and drums, with an optional horn section that can include trumpet, saxophone and/or trombone. She can also use backing tracks. Name your preferred format and confirm availability and the event lineup in the reply.
Where is Lola based, and will she travel?
Lola is based in San Francisco and spends time in New York City, and the site accepts inquiries tied to both markets. For any other location, include the exact city and ask whether travel is possible.
Is Lola strictly a traditional jazz singer?
Her sound is jazz-pop with vintage-soul influences. Her live repertoire includes original songs, jazz standards and covers of soul, blues, pop and R&B songs. A full song list is available on request; mention any specific song or style that matters for your event.
Can I hear her voice before deciding to reach out?
Yes. The music section contains current recordings, and the video section contains live footage. Compare both: a recording reveals production and songwriting, while a live clip gives a different view of phrasing and presentation.
What does it cost to hire Lola as a jazz singer?
Pricing and packages are not listed publicly. Ask with the date, location, event type, and preferred format, then evaluate the specific fee, payment timing, and inclusions that are proposed.
How long can Lola perform?
She offers 30-, 45-, 60- and 90-minute performances. Multiple-set packages are available on request. Include the performance window in your inquiry and confirm breaks and program timing.
Sources and further reading
- Jazz Singers for Hire Near Me (Updated July 2026) (gigsalad.com)
- Jazz Singers For Hire | Jazz & Swing Bands with Vocals (bandsforhire.net)
- Top 20 Jazz Singers for Hire in New York City, NY (thebash.com)
- Book a Jazz Singer in California - 0% Fees (entertainersworldwide.com)
- 105 Best Jazz Singers for Hire in Los Angeles, CA (gigsalad.com)
- Jazz Singers for Hire | Weddings & Events (gigheaven.com)
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