This show took place on April 27, 2012. See what’s coming up at The Jazz Room.
Emerging sensation, Jaclyn Guillou, is in demand from the jazz district of Manhattan, to stages across Canada and Europe. As a lyricist, Jaclyn’s vocal phrasing is truly compelling and carefree:
“Guillou puts a contemporary jazz spin on music steeped in tradition and thus makes old school become new cool, the sign of a true artist. The special singers that move from vocalist to artist are rare.” – criticaljazz.com
Jaclyn’s many influences include Joni Mitchell, who inspired this touching take of California from her album To The City. The title track is a compelling 5:4 ballad that somehow magically feels like a waltz!
Her music is personal, polished and playful, setting the mood for a candid swing that permeates this release.
“Guillou’s originals have the brassy, mellow glow of jazz standards as if they were plucked straight out of the vault and given a gently modern spin.” – Slocan Valley Current
Her voice is raw and emotional and it lingers long after the last note.
A tribute to her reputation across Canada, Jaclyn is performing with an absolute tour de force of the Toronto jazz scene:
- Jaclyn Guillou – vocals
- Adrean Farrugia – piano
- Michael Davidson – vibraphone
- Jim Vivian – bass
- Ethan Ardelli – drums
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