Not bad for someone who is still just 19.

During the past 12 months she has sung with the BBC Big Band, Curtis Stigers, Jacqui Dankworth and Marti Pellow, and now she is back in Newark performing sultry swing jazz classics and her own modern, retro takes on life – including her hit single and album, ‘Whatever Happened to Romance”.

Victoria became known as the singing waitress while working at the infamous Naked Turtle restaurant in London’s East Sheen, where she was spotted by the organiser of George Clooney’s private party to launch the film Ocean’s Thirteen, and she was booked on her path to fame.

Victoria Hart has the looks of Marilyn Monroe, sings like Eva Cassidy and swings like Ella Fitzgerald, with a repertoire that covers songs by Cole Porter, Robert Palmer and Jimi Hendrix. In December she released her ‘Mood Swings’ EP to give her growing fan base the opportunity to enjoy numbers from her live concerts.

Newark Jazz Festival director, Paul Sparks said: “Victoria was great fun and a real presence. She captivated the packed audience from the start and her band was amazing. We watched her post-Newark success with delight.”

The sensational Victoria Hart Band is at Newark Baptist Concert Hall, Albert Street, Newark, Saturday May 17th 6pm. Tickets are £12 available on line from www.newarkjazz.co.uk and from Stray’s Book and Coffee Shop, Ann et Vin, The Music Shop, The Palace Theatre and Newark Tourist Office.