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Lorraine Foster

THE CONSUMATE PERFORMER, SWINGS AND SINGS WITH VOCALS THAT ARE STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART Toronto born Lorraine Foster’s first love has always been Jazz and her first influence, Ella Fitzgerald. In her late teens, Lorraine succumbed to her passion and became a vocalist with the Art Hallman Orchestra, which allowed her the freedom to craft her own style of vocal purity and armed with a formidable repertoire, Lorraine started touring nationally as a soloist. For several years, her home base was Montreal where Lorraine took time to have a family. She continued to headline at all the top venues and was a staple at the legendary Biddles, as well as a favorite for frequent radio and television appearances

Lorraine Foster: Eyeing Cross-Border Prospects

by Fradley Garner
January 30, 2008

Lorraine Foster, a veteran vocalist with a growing reputation as Canada's first lady of jazz, would like to sing south of the border. Ella Fitzgerald was Foster's first vocal idol and spark for a career choice in her late teens. Decades later, another icon has inspired concerts and a CD: Rosemary Clooney.

Compositions By Musicians

By Lorraine Foster

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2003