Results for "Vocalist"

Janice Jarrett

Born: February 7, 1948

Singer, Lyricist, Arranger, Writer, Band Leader & 
Arts Educator Working her way through multiple music degrees, Janice Jarrett sang blues, soul, rock, classical and new music, adding a few world musics along the way. In her own bands, it was jazz. Although rooted in the heart of the jazz singer’s deep and diverse legacy, early on Jarrett expanded her book with lesser known gems and range- challenging vocalizations. Coming up alongside some of the best in jazz, she kept finding original music, too often instrumental music, that moved and inspired her. Her thoughtful, respectful lyric writing came naturally out of her affinity and appreciation for these composers, and their work

Eliza Pope

Born: July 4

Don't let the album title fool you. There is absolutely nothing misguided or foolish about Call Me A Fool, the astonishingly assured debut album from 20-year-old Toronto jazz/pop songstress Eliza Pope. To be launched at local jazz hub The Jazz Bistro on May 19, it introduces us to a young artist of immense potential. The idea of even making a record arose spontaneously last summer, Pope recalls. "I had a gig with [ace bassist] Ross MacIntyre and [guitarist] Nathan Hiltz, and I was picking Ross' brain as to the next best step for an artist in my situation," Eliza recalls. "He suggested recording an album, and I loved the idea." Things moved quickly once renowned pianist/arranger Mark Kieswetter (Emilie- Claire Barlow, Harry Manx) came on board

Joyce Moreno

Born in Rio de Janeiro, the singer, composer, arranger and instrumentalist JOYCE MORENO has in her portfolio 400 recordings of songs she has authored, interpreted by the greatest names in Brazilian popular music: Elis Regina, Gal Costa, Maria Bethânia, Milton Nascimento, Ney Matogrosso, Edu Lobo, Emilio Santiago, Boca Livre, Nana Caymmi, Zizi Possi, Elizeth Cardoso, Simone, Leny Andrade, Mônica Salmaso, and many others. Beyond Brazil, Joyce’s work has been recorded by Annie Lennox, Wallace Roney, Omara Portuondo, Black Eyed Peas, David Sanchez, Jon Lucien, Claus Ogerman, Gerry Mulligan, Till Brönner, and Flora Purim, to name a few

Mary May

Born: August 9, 1958

I started singing on the club scene aged 17 but when I first heard jazz in my early 20's I became an avid fan and from then on, have only been interested in singing this type of music. I undertook summer schools and jazz workshops with incredible vocalists like Sheila Jordan and Mark Murphy, who has been my favorite singer throughout my life. Over the past few years I have sung at Jazz Clubs and Festivals across the UK and last year had a sell-out show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with my show 'Mary May sings Bilie Holiday' and this year I recorded my debut CD 'This is What You Are.' This year we return to the fringe with a new show 'Lady Jazz'.

Wendy Simon

Born: October 5

A Jazz singer is truly a unique combination of talents - the abilities to bend a melody, improvise on a harmony,and at the same time, keep a rhythmical sense that makes you want to pat your foot.  One such singer is Wendy Simon, originally a member of the recorded group, "52nd Street."  Their album on Inner City Records, "Scrapple To The Apple,"  earned them international recognition for their be-bop takes and advanced harmonic explorations.  ​Wendy Simon has re-invented herself in the modern Jazz world, creating and investigating newer sounds in Jazz, while still paying homage to the Jazz classics of yesterday.  Her adventurous, innovative and exciting approach is a sure crowd-pleaser.  Wendy Simon's musical background includes studies at Arcadia University, Chestnut Hill College and independent studies with musicians, Al Stauffer and Owen Brown, Jr.  Her search for musical excellence has given her an exciting new approach to stimulate Jazz audiences.   With a soon-to-be-released title, "Time Of Silver Rain," Wendy Simon stands poised to take her place among Jazz divas of the current Jazz scene - check her out!

Evalina Everidge

Evalina Everidge is a torch singer in the timeless old school tradition. Her sultry vocal stylings evoke a soft embrace and her smooth delivery swings! While the musical influences reflected in her sound range from Peggy Lee, Nancy Wilson, Blossom Dearie, and Sarah Vaughn, to Maria Maldaur and Bonnie Raitt, make no mistake, her vocal style is her own. Her love for jazz started from the crib when her uncle serenaded her on trumpet with jazz ballad lullabies! Throughout her childhood she performed songs at parties and family gatherings from the Great American Songbook and Blues and Big Band records that filled her home

Nina Mkhize

Born: February 13, 1980

She grew up in the Southern township of Umlazi in Durban. She was introduced to music by her mother who sang jazz, marabi, mbube and revolutionary songs around the house while growing up. Noticing her reaction and interest to her singing, her mother urged her to perform for family, friends and relatives at various gatherings. It is however when she started high school that she found courage to explore the art of performance as a full time career thus leading her to form a group SWV with friends imitating the American girl group of the same name. Together they sang music that stemmed from but was not limited to rnb, gospel and African music

Sarah Riedel

Born: October 3, 1982

Sarah Lina Anna Henrietta Riedel, born in Stockholm, is a Swedish singer, musician and composer focusing on jazz and show. Sarah Riedel is the daughter of Georg Riedel. She trained at the School of Music and Drama at Gothenburg University , where she earned bachelor's degree in 2009. She debuted as a five year on World's Best Astrid with the song "Little Cat" and has since appeared in a number of CDs, radio and television, as well as produced numerous concerts. In 2008, she received the Sten A. Olsson cultural scholarship. In February 2010, she was nominated for Swedish Radio prestigious award Jazzkatten newcomer of the year, and in April the same year, she released her first solo album, Memories of a Lost Lane

Sarah Cabral

Sarah Cabral was born in Londrina in South Region, Brazil. In her work is a connection with poetry, theater, folklore, and a mix of musical genres – modern jazz, avant-garde, traditional as well as popular Brazilian music. Cabral moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in 2003. Influenced by musical greats such as Lenine, João Bosco and Antonio Carlos Jobim, she formed a band named Macabae to focus on performing Brazilian popular music from the 1960’s and 70’s – mixed in with a contemporary repertoire. In 2005 she began collaborating with mentor Marcos Silva, with whom she continues to work. Other collaborations include performances and recordings with Carlos Oliveira, Ricardo Peixoto, Wayne Wallace, Scott Thompson, Alex Calatayud, Aaron Germain, Ian Faquini, Celso Alberti, Kevin Welch (Vagabundo Records), Eva Scow, Phil Thompson, Bob Crawford, Jeff Buens, Espacio, Bororo Felipe and Fabiano Chagas. Her most recent project is the self-titled Sarah Cabral EP, which Cabral also produced

Arrik Weathers

Born: April 22