"Some Enchanted Evening" is a show tune from the 1949 musical Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific. Our evening’s programme will celebrate the music of Rodgers, Hart and Hammerstein, legendary songwriters who wrote a series of musicals dazzling Broadway, and offered the world timeless jazz standards, such as "My Funny Valentine," "Where Or When," "The Lady Is A Tramp," "Spring Is Here," "Falling In Love with Love," and "Bewitched.
"Some Enchanted Evening" is a show tune from the 1949 musical Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific. Our evening’s programme will celebrate the music of Rodgers, Hart and Hammerstein, legendary songwriters who wrote a series of musicals dazzling Broadway, and offered the world timeless jazz standards, such as "My Funny Valentine," "Where Or When," "The Lady Is A Tramp," "Spring Is Here," "Falling In Love with Love," and "Bewitched.
ABOUT RODGERS, HART & HAMMERSTEIN AND THE THEME “SOME ENCHANTED EVENING
ABOUT RODGERS, HART & HAMMERSTEIN AND THE THEME “SOME ENCHANTED EVENING
"Some Enchanted Evening" is a show tune from the 1949 musical Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific. Our evening’s programme will celebrate the music of Rodgers, Hart and Hammerstein, legendary songwriters who wrote a series of musicals dazzling Broadway, and offered the world timeless jazz standards, such as "My Funny Valentine," "Where Or When," "The Lady Is A Tramp," "Spring Is Here," "Falling In Love with Love," and "Bewitched.
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Vanessa Shavonne
Vanessa Shavonne is a rising jazz vocalist whose voice is at once distinctive and timeless—refined, emotive, and deeply rooted in the classic jazz tradition. Originally from Indonesia and now based in Singapore, she brings a fresh yet nostalgic sensibility to every performance, blending technical elegance with heartfelt expression.
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​In 2024, Vanessa made a significant entrance into the recording world with her debut album But Beautiful and her holiday release A Christmas Dream. That same year, she was also featured on Singapore’s “King of Swing” Jeremy Monteiro’s landmark 50th album, Live Upon Nassim Hill—a testament to her growing recognition in the region’s jazz community.
Vanessa’s musical journey began at the National University of Singapore (NUS), where she shone as a lead soloist in the NUS Jazz Band. Her poised stage presence and signature vocal style soon drew the attention of the country’s top jazz musicians. She has since performed with the Jazz Association Singapore Orchestra (JASSO) and the Jazz Association Singapore Youth Orchestra (JASSYO), establishing herself as a sought-after voice on the Singapore jazz scene.
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She has graced major stages including International Jazz Day 2023 at the Botanic Gardens Symphony Stage, Lion City Jazz Festival 2024, and the upcoming JASSO Pinnacle 2025. With each performance, Vanessa brings a quiet power—her voice effortlessly navigating swing, ballads, and bossa nova with nuance and soul.
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As she continues to evolve as an artist, Vanessa Shavonne remains committed to honouring jazz’s rich legacy while carving out her own place within it. Whether on stage or in the studio, her music invites listeners to slow down, lean in, and savour the beauty of song.