Denmark Street Big Band

Sharon Lenihan’s Christmas jazz show comes to PizzaExpress Live Holborn, filled with swinging joy, festive sparkle, and an unmistakable retro glamour that transports audiences back to the golden era of the 1930s through the '60s. With her sizzling 8-piece outfit, The Denmark Street Big Band, she delivers a night of vintage classics — from Ella Fitzgerald to Julie London — freshly swung with sultry charm and sumptuous vocals.

Known for her warmth and charisma, Sharon Lenihan and The Denmark Street Big Band bring nostalgia, fun and vintage magic.

Welsh-born singer Sharon Lenihan is a regular guest vocalist with London’s Denmark Street Big Band, performing alongside some of the finest swing and jazz musicians in the UK. After spending seventeen years in Australia, she now calls London home.

A graduate of the London College of Contemporary Music with a Bachelor’s degree in Music and Performance, Sharon has also appeared with renowned ensembles including The Memphis Belle Swing Orchestra and Syncopation Big Band.

She has graced the stages of many of London’s most celebrated venues — from the intimate elegance of Crazy Coqs and the vibrant Toulouse Lautrec, to the historic Jazz Club Soho, The Pheasantry, and the legendary 100 Club.

Known for her smooth, sumptuous, and effortless vocals, Sharon brings a touch of vintage swing to every performance, captivating audiences with her magnetic stage presence and playful old-school glamour. Her natural connection with the crowd — often delivered with a knowing wink — creates performances that are as intimate as they are unforgettable.