2010 Featured Artists:
Up-and-coming young jazz artists featured will include Singers: JANICE HAWKE, EMILY ELIZABETH STEINWALL & JACK STEINWALL (drums), HOLLY DEVEAUX, SUZANNE MALLET, JEN SAGER, pianist/singer/songwriter JULIE LONG STEINWALL, with guitarist NATHAN HILTZ, bassist , saxman ROB CHRISTIAN, trumpeter BROWNMAN, BRENDA CAROL, And the superb singer/songwriter/guitarist feature KATE SCHUTT, and more. The series is presented by noted jazz artist Brenda Carol and Long & McQuade’s JON LONG. We hope that Louisa Labarbera will also show off some her latest as well as an art installation by East York painter Judy Grist.
Past artists at the Brenda Carol Renaissance Jazz Fairs have included: Carin Redman & Pat Murray, Sienna Dahlen, Blues Element, Lisa Particelli, Shannon Butcher, Kyle McGregor, The Masies, Kate Schutt, Carlo Berardinucci, Sophia Perlman, Brownman, Max Sennitt, Tom Ionescu, Jen Sagar , Larra Sky, 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...
About the jazz fair
This is a small grass roots festival that features young up-and-coming artists. All proceeds (Door) go to the Peace Theatre, 305 Dawes Road, Toronto, and the many artists who perform in this fine festival. Our generous sponsor Jon Long of Long & McQuade and Brenda Carol Vocal Lessons and Gardner Piano & Guitar Lessons make this all possible. Thanks also to to the media support throughout this our fourth year. Please listen, attend, appreciate and purchase as much independent music as you can, always!
Back By Popular Demand
The following artists are ALWAYS requested at the fair for the obvious reason -
"They Totally Rock"! This year is no exception. Fronting the bandstand in order of appearance, singers: Brenda Carol, Nathan Hiltz (guitar), Ross MacIntyre (bass), Rob Christian (sax/flute), Emily Steinwall Long & Jack Steinwall (drums), Holly Daveau, Janice Hawke, Suzanne Jemmett, Jen Sager, Brownman (trumpet), Max Sennitt (drums), Sam Dickinson (guitar),
As is always the fashion, many audience members of the festival are jazz musicians themselves so a jam is bound to ensue! This video footage is of Rob Christian soloing with Nathan Hiltz on guitar and Ross MacIntyre on bass, "Giant Steps".
Rob Christian at the Brenda Carol Renaissance Jazz Fair from chris jemmett on Vimeo.
BC Renaissance Jazz Fair Master Class
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SINGING FOR YOUR SUPPER: A FREE JAZZ/PROG MASTER CLASS
WILL BE PRESENTED BY ACCLAIMED VOCALIST BRENDA CAROL
ON FEBRUARY 6, 2010
Jon Long of Long & McQuade and Brenda Carol Vocal Lessons are pleased to present a jazz/Prog master class with internationally acclaimed singer Brenda Carol. Ms. Carol will be highlighting the fine art of jazz and Prog rock singing, revealing her approaches to performance and recording featuring Audix microphones. She will be accompanied by Stephen Gardner on keyboard. Participants are encouraged to bring repertoire to sing among peers.
Brenda Carol is one of the finest jazz singers of recent times. Her master class will give young singers, students, jazz fans, rock, Prog and music lovers a rare opportunity to gain valuable information from an important vocalist.
This informative, educational and entertaining master class will be held at Long & McQuade, 925 Bloor Street in Toronto on Saturday, February 6, 2010 from 1 – 2:30 p.m. in the clinic room upstairs.
For more information call (416) 467-7959 or Email: darwynrecords@yahoo.com
Admission is Free and all ages. For more information visit:brendacarol.com.
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Our Sponsors & Media Support
Long & McQuade
Yorkville Sound
Audix Microphones
Bill McLean of The Beach Metro Community News
Eye Weekly
Now Toronto
Toronto.com
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
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Jon Long of Long & McQuade is a very proud sponsor , of the 2010 BCRJF, for without Jon's support we just wouldn't be playing.
Featured artist Janice Hawke ,
has lent her voice as an actress, voiceover actor and singer in Toronto for over ten years. She is the voice of C.M.T. and can be seen and heard in a variety of radio and television commercials. Janice was so sizzling hot she set off the fire alarm during her set!
Portraits of the 2009 jazz fair artists photo gallery at The Live Music Report. Photos by Mike Colyer.
"Now in it's fourth year, this jazz fair, will warm the hearts of local music lovers". Kerry Doole, Tandem Magazine.
Video of 2009 BCRFJ, thanks to Chris Jemmett and Suzanne for filming and uploading some great video of the jazz fair.
"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 from Nathan Hiltz ,
a great debut CD with Nathan
as leader along with Bernie Senensky on B3, and Sly Juhas
on drums..
