2012 Brenda Carol Renaissance Jazz Fair
The Brenda Carol Renaissance Jazz Fair did not take place so far. But 2012 may be a good year after all.
The fair will be held at a venue to be announced. The event is by Pre-ordered Ticket only. All Ages Family Event. Please Email: darwynrecords@yahoo.com for more information and to pre-order tickets.
2011 Brenda Carol Renaissance Jazz Fair
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2011
The 2011 Brenda Carol Renaissance Jazz Fair will take place SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2011. The fair is held at Remarks Bar & Grill, 1026 Coxwell Avenue, Toronto, ON. CANADA Cost: $20.00 at the door. The event is by Pre-ordered Ticket only. All Ages Family Event. Please Email: darwynrecords@yahoo.com for more information and to pre-order tickets.
Up-and-coming young jazz artists featured include singers/songwriters: LARRA SKYE, BIG RUDE JAKE, BRENDA CAROL, PAT MURRAY, JACKY BOUCHARD,
BILL MACLEAN & pianist BRIAN STEVENS in B2, pianist STEPHEN GARDNER, saxman ROB CHRISTIAN, with bassist JON MEYER and Amhed Mitchel - drums.
The series is presented by noted jazz artist Brenda Carol and Long & McQuade’s JON LONG.
ABOUT THE 2011 FEATURED ARTISTS:
Big Rude Jake http://www.bigrudejake.com
Suzanne Mallet (Photo by Greg King 2010 BCRJF)
Suzanne Mallet is a singer/songwriter who has been performing at festivals, church, school, community and private events all of her life. Her lower vocal range has been applauded by listeners of all genres of music ranging from heavy rock and folk to New Age and soft jazz. She is a key member of Toronto Artists for a Better World and has received recognition for her community work as an artist who supports goodwill and humanitarian events.
Jacky Bouchard is singing all the time - ask her family! She began in theatre, was enticed into opera and dabbled in musicals. Ultimately jazz beckoned. Jacky found encouragement in her first jazz teacher, Brenda Carol as well as with Howard Rees and Rita di Ghent. Jamming has also been a great joy, notably Lisa Particelli’s Girls’ Night Out and Anthony Abbitangeli’s Desoto’s Jam. Performances at the Annex Live have rounded out the picture to date.
The Resistance - Bryant Diddier - bass, Rob Christian - sax, Mitchel - drums
www.robchristianjaz.ca
Bill MacLean
Bill MacLean is a Toronto vocalist who is new to the American Songbook repertoire, coming as he has from years as a folk singer. He credits his late mother for inspiring him to sing in the style of such greats as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Andy Willilams, and Michael Bublé. He discovered these performers... and this music... after inheriting his mother’s CD collection. “It’s almost as if she’s looking over my shoulder saying,’You need to try this!’” MacLean says.
Brian Stevens
Brian Stevens has performed throughout Canada, New England and the Caribbean. As musical director, he has over 100 productions to his credit. He has worked with theatre Festivals throughout Atlantic Canada and has also been heard in concert on CBC Radio’s, “All the Best”. Brian’s musical passions include liturgical music, jazz, composition and baroque improvisation.
B2 is the name of Toronto’s newest jazz duo, consisting of Bill MacLean on vocals, and Brian Stevens on piano. B2, has been performing house concerts and club dates in the Toronto area for just over a year, and are looking forward to recording in the new year.\
Brenda Carol
Currently Brenda Carol is working on her third jazz album which includes some original songs, and a solo folk jazz CD in which she plays guitar in addition to singing. She looks forward to further collaborations with stimulating musicians, to exploring songs from a variety of sources, and to future performances. With her beautiful voice, creative explorations, and joyful desire to continue stretching the boundaries of jazz, Brenda Carol promises to be a major force in modern music for many years to come.
About the jazz fair
To be announced soon.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2011
2011 BRENDA CAROL RENAISSANCE JAZZ FAIR:
The 2011 Brenda Carol Renaissance Jazz Fair will be taking place Saturday, February 5, 2011. The fair will be held at Remarks Bar & Grill 1026 Coxwell Avenue, Toronto, ON. Cost: $20.00/Adults Children attend free. Please email: darwynrecords@yahoo.com to pre-order tickets or for more info Call: 416-467-7959. The event is by pre-ordered tickets only and please ask to have your name put on the guest list.
This is a small grass roots festival that features young up-and-coming artists. All proceeds go to local charities here in Beaches/East York and the many artists who perform in this fine festival. Our generous sponsor Jon Long of Long & McQuade, Brenda Carol Vocal Lessons and Gardner Piano & Guitar Lessons make this all possible for this our FIFTH year. Thanks also to all the media for your support.
2011 FEATURED PLAYERS:
Backing Musicians:
Stephen Gardner - keyboard
Rob Christian - tenor saxophone/flute/keyboard
Jon Meyer - bass
Amhed Mitchel - drums
MAIN FEATURED PERFORMERS INCLUDE:
Brenda Carol - vocal/percussion/guitar/songwriter
Suzanne Mallet - vocal/harp / tba - guitar)
Larra Skye - vocal/guitar/songwriter
Jacky Bouchard - vocal
B2 (Bill MacLean - vocal/ Brian Stevens - keyboard)
Pat Murray - vocal/songwriter
Big Rude Jake - vocal/guitar/songwriter
The Resistance - Bryant Diddier - bass, Rob Christian - vocals/sax,
Amhed Mitchel - drums
MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED.
Please listen, attend, appreciate and purchase as much independent music as you can, always!
In The Past:
Past artists at the Brenda Carol Renaissance Jazz Fairs have included: Carin Redman, HALEY SMALL, Blues Element, Lisa Particelli, Shannon Butcher, Kyle McGregor, The Masies, Kate Schutt, Carlo Berardinucci, Sophia Perlman, Brownman, Max Sennitt, Tom Ionescu, Jen Sagar , Larra Skye, Christine Bougie, Tyanna Nikitta, Nicole Rampersaud, Sarah Jerrom, Ilana Waldston, Cindy Doire, Margot Roi, Layah Jane, Ori Dagan, Geordie Haley & Brandon Valdivia, Arnold Faber, Melissa Pisarzowski, Tina Nodwell, Alexis Cole, Vanessa Hanson (Ptarmigan) and more... I am indebted to these incredible artists for sharing their talent of music with everyone.
Up-and-coming young jazz artists featured include singers: JANICE HAWKE, SUZANNE MALLET, HALEY SMALL, JEN SAGAR, MELISSA LAUREN with guitarist NATHAN HILTZ, bassist GEORGE KOLLER, pianist STEPHEN GARDNER, saxman ROB CHRISTIAN, trumpeter BROWNMAN, guitarist MARK SEPIC, percussionist RICK SHADRACH LAZAR and BRENDA CAROL. The series is presented by noted jazz artist Brenda Carol and Long & McQuade’s JON LONG.
BC Renaissance Jazz Fair Master Class
Our Sponsors & Media Support
Long & McQuade
Long & McQuade Event Page
Yorkville Sound
Audix Microphones
Bill MacLean of The Beach Metro Community News
Eye Weekly
Now Toronto
Toronto.com
LiveWithCulture.ca (great article on Larra Skye)
All About Jazz.com
Gary 17 of To-nite Magazine
CIUT 89.5 Take 5 with Andy Frank
CHRY 105.5 Some Experiences In Jazz with Rob Fogle
91.1 Jazz FM
CBC Radio 2
Makeup by Victoria Dixon
Hair by Daniel Nguyen
Videographer Chris Jemmett
Kerry Doole - Tandem Magazine
Louise Peacock - Indietalent.ca
Norm Nelson of The East York/Riverdale Mirror
The Wholenote Magazine
Thanks, Dr. Hands - VOX CURA
Glen Sutherland/ Rhonda Martin - hearforlife.ca
Roger Humbert - The Live Music Report
Greg King - Photographer
Mike Colyer - Photographer
Jon Long of Long & McQuade is a very proud sponsor , of the 2011 BCRJF, for without Jon's support we just wouldn't be playing.
Featured Artist Big Rude Jake
"Quicksand" Big Rude Jake's
latest independent jazz recording.
Featured Artist Larra Skye
"The World Disappears" available nationwide, Larra became their #1 bestselling independent jazz artist.
Featured Artist Brenda Carol
"Brenda Carol" (self-titled) CD. "A
wonderfully integrated group of musicians, blending magically together and covering an expansive scope - from a blues, country and dixie sound - all the way up to the subleties, harmonies and excitement jazz has to offer". - Joanne Brackeen (jazz pianist/educator)
"Now in it's fifth year, this jazz fair, will warm the hearts of local music lovers". Kerry Doole, Tandem Magazine.
"Another great example of grass-roots music festival events that, take place all year round in this fine town, where one can discover some truly remarkable talent up close." - Andy Frank of Take 5, CIUT 89.5 FM and Francasting.
Feature CD's from Nathan Hiltz ,
a great trio album "now & then" and a debut CD as leader.
CUSTOM JEWELRY
by designer LOUISA LABARBERA
Something for everyone from fun and funky to the divinely decadent. Check out Louisa and her work on MySpace:
www.myspace.com/LouisaLaBarbera
Louisa will be at Remarks exhibiting some of her latest designs as part of the 2011 BCRJF.
