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Aimee-Jo Benoit
Jazz Vocalist with a unique sound and songbook.
About Me
Renowned for her distinctive vocal style, articulate diction, and expressive phrasing,
Calgary vocalist Aimee-Jo Benoit is recognized for her unwavering commitment to featuring
the works of Canadian songwriters in her repertoire. Her performances guide the audience
along the path of her emotional roots with the music of Daniel Lanois, Joni Mitchell as well
as Leslie Feist, Michael Feuerstack and others. Benoit takes a classic approach to standards
as well as interpreting well- known contemporary songs into a new sound, paying homage
to the long standing Jazz tradition of creating a new canon.
Continually honing her craft, Aimee-Jo has studied privately with Tamara Beatty, Leon
Leontaridis, Cheryl Fisher, Vivian Martin & workshopped with Jay Clayton. Her discography
includes four studio albums with Woodpigeon from 2008-2012, has lent her vocal talent
to recordings by Summerlad and Aaron Booth in 2005 and 2008 respectively, as well as
Hermitess' 2020 release, The Tower.”
Independently released in June 2020, her debut album BORJONER, a improvisation led
collaboration with TRIO VELOCITY, marked a significant milestone in her musical journey.
On April 12, 2024 her sophomore album HORNS OF HOPE will be released on boutique
label Chronograph Records
In addition to being a performer, Aimee-Jo has earned a Master of Arts degree in the
academic study of religion, with a particular emphasis on examining the correlation
between improvisation in religious contexts and its application to the study of religion in
academic research. Committed to her local jazz community she volunteers as Secretary of
the Board for Buckingjam Music Foundation, as well as maintaining a blog under
MOTHER/MUSIC/HOOD. Through this platform, she shares her personal experiences of
motherhood, striving to construct a supportive community for fellow creatives navigating
the complexities of balancing artistic pursuits with motherhood. She hopes that her
vulnerability will help to empower women to realize their own second acts in the realm of
creativity.
Playlist
My Jazz Story
I love jazz because...it makes me feel whole. I was first exposed to jazz...in my late teens by a movie soundtrack called Stealing Beauty. I met Sheila Jordan... and I am still aflutter. The best show I ever attended was...Sheila Jordan! The first jazz record I bought was...The Best of Chet Baker Sings My advice to new listeners...take your time to find your thing