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Brenda Carol

"Brenda Carol is one of the finest jazz vocalists singing today." - Lee Prosser, Jazz Review

About Me

Brenda Carol has been professionally singing for over twenty years. As a graduate of York University, Brenda has studied and performed with such Canadian Jazz talents as Steve Wallace, Lorne Lofsky, Stephen Crowe, Bill McBirnie and Stephen Gardner. Carol is a founding member and lead vocalist of the Toronto-based group, ClaireVoyance, who have appeared at several regional, national and international music festivals. In 1998, Brenda Carol released her debut self-titled CD to critical acclaim. Most recently, she has released “Brenda Carol and ClaireVoyance - Live At HotHouse Cafe”, garnering “CD of the Week” at Jazz Review.com in the US.

As an educator and clinician, Brenda has worked with groups at the DuMaurier Downtown Toronto Jazz Festival, the Toronto District School Board, and private ensembles. She is currently a private Vocal instructor in Toronto, ON Canada and Bonita Springs, Florida U.S.A..

Brenda is active in the Toronto and Florida music scene, playing at local jazz clubs, studio session work, and radio and television appearances. Brenda is on the regular play list at JAZZ.FM91 and CBC you can request her songs at these jazz station.

My Jazz Story

I love jazz because it can be open... I was first exposed to jazz in high school... I met [Max Roach]... The best show I ever attended was Max Roach Quartet in Chicago... The first jazz record I bought was Giant Steps... My advice to new listeners, listen more... And love the music you do.