7 results for tag: Jazz Singer

Belle Plaine

Regina singer-songwriter Belle Plaine (Melanie Berglund) was raised on the Canadian prairies near Fosston, SK – population 45. The ingenuity, lonesome yearning, and collaborative work ethic of country life have infiltrated her songwriting, her sound, and her methods. A reverence for artists who defy categorization has led ... Read More

Melissa Lauren

Toronto jazz singer Melissa Lauren has made a smooth transition from veteran swing crooness to contemporary songwriter. Her music is very much a product of her early musical training and her adult musical encounters. It’s a pleasing mix of old school jazz, doo wop, and blues with indie-pop inflections and sounds. Melissa ... Read More

Katie Thiroux

Following her prodigious beginnings on the bass at age eight and studies under renowned vocalist Tierney Sutton at 12, Katie Thiroux was mentored by legendary bassist John Clayton and awarded a full scholarship to the prestigious Berklee College of Music. Her 2015 debut release as a band leader, Introducing Katie Thiroux, ... Read More

Barbra Lica

JUNO nominated vocalist and songwriter Barbra Lica is on her way up. With a CBC ranking for being one of the Top 5 Jazz Singers in Canada and a second place finish in the 2013 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, Barbra has headlined the Montreal International Jazz Festival and Vancouver International Jazz ... Read More

The Willows

While they were pursuing bachelor's degrees in dance from Ryerson in Toronto, the members of the Willows discovered their vocal prowess by accident in a music class. Ever since then, Krista Deady, Andrea Gregorio, and Laura Pedersen have been making a name for themselves as a dynamic close harmony vocal trio, wowing audiences ... Read More

Broadway In Love 3

SOLD OUT - TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 at 2:00! Saskatoon Summer Players and the Saskatoon Jazz Society are once again teaming up to present Broadway in Love 3 in honour of Valentine’s Day. Calling on the talents of many local performers, Broadway in Love 3 is a cabaret style performance featuring ... Read More

Coco Love Alcorn

Coco Love Alcorn has always followed her spirit, but never so literally as with her latest album, Wonderland. While the songs spring from her personal journey, Coco remains true to her nature and offers a universal interpretation that invites all listeners to jump in and sing along. Sponsored by CFCR. Read More