Vocalist Sarah Partridge

Just in time for Valentine's Day, Acclaimed vocalist Sarah Partridge performs "I'll Take Romance," A Journey of Love through Songs from the Great American Songbook... and beyond.

Singing along to a karaoke machine on a dare is not the way most aspiring singers begin their careers; however, this is how jazz singer Sarah Partridge got her start. While enjoying a successful and busy career as an actress, Partridge went to the Improv in Los Angeles with friends, to enjoy a night out. A karaoke contest began and her chums urged her to participate, "just for fun." Partridge, a jazz enthusiast, reluctantly agreed and eventually found an "elevators only" version of Summertime. Her beautiful, rich voice captivated an L.A. booker, who assumed that she was a professional jazz singer. Before she could say "help" she found herself billed as the featured vocalist in a live jazz salute. This was not an easy accomplishment considering that she knew only ten songs all the way through. Yet, she was a smashing success and hasn't taken a backward step from that evening on.