photo by Jemall Earle
“Avery Raquel is one of the most exciting and dynamic young vocalists I’ve had the chance to work with. Her command of the stage and crowd is nothing short of remarkable, her original material always leaves the crowd wanting more, and she is the consummate professional. This rising star is most DEFINITELY one that I’ll be watching.”
~ Sean Jones – Soul In The City, Toronto
Canadian singer/songwriter, Billboard charting artist Avery Raquel has been entertaining professionally for many years. At 21, Avery has released 4 solo albums to critical acclaim and airplay across North America, her latest debuting on the Canadian iTunes Top 200 RnB/Soul album chart at #5. Performing a mix of Soul/RnB/Funk, with a flavour of her Jazz, and Blues experiences, Avery continues to wow audiences with her powerful vocals at festivals, main stage theatres, & clubs around the country.
As a performer, Avery has taken the stage across North America, including at some famed New York City clubs like Birdland, Metropolitan Room and Don’t Tell Mama Cabaret, as well as top Canadian venues like Koerner Hall, Roy Thomson Hall, The St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, The Jazz Bistro, Lula Lounge, and Hugh’s Room. She has performed at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute on the Newport Jazz Festival stage, as well as at the Toronto Jazz Festival, Burlington Sound of Music Festival, Oakville Jazz Festival, Brantford International Jazz Festival, Riverfest, TD Niagara Jazz Festival, and South Coast Jazz Festival, as well as other prominent music festivals in Ontario including Beatlesfest in London.
Personnel:
Avery Raquel – vocals
Joel Visentin – keys
Isaiah Gibbons – drums
Nick Tateishi – guitar
Matt McCormack – bass
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This performance is sponsored by DIVA INTERNATIONAL, makers of the Diva Cup, for the” Women in Jazz Series”
