Lydia Persaud

When:
June 10, 2016 @ 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
2016-06-10T20:30:00-09:00
2016-06-10T23:30:00-09:00
Cost:
$15

Lydia Persaud

“Mature, sophisticated and authoritative presence.”Rik Emmett

“A voice the public loves.”  –Lee Fields

We are excited that the wonderful Singer – Lydia Persaud –  is returning for her third visit to the Jazz  Room with her fantastic quartet comprised of Toronto’s Chris Pruden, Julian Anderson Bowes and Eric West. She combines the rich sounds of Soul, Jazz and R&B. Drawing influences from such artists as Stevie Wonder, Gretchen Parlato and Jill Scott to name a few. Lydia’s voice is describes as having, a fabulous rich tone, wonderful soul inflections and a passionate stage presence” (Duke Ellington Society). Winner of the Oscar Peterson Award in 2013, Lydia accepted the award as the first female recipient from Humber College. Lydia’s debut EP “Lost and Found” featuring guest artist Rich Brown, has received Toronto support from JazzFM.91

Rufus Wainwright’s “Poses”