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Brenda Carol
Jazz / Progressive / Rock

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Toronto, Ontario
Canada

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Member Since5/11/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.brendacarol.com
Band MembersBrenda Carol - vox/percussion
Stephen Gardner - piano/keyboards/backing vox
Bill McBirnie - flute
Igor Romanyk - violin
Nathan Hiltz - guitar
Lorne Lofsy - guitar
Ted Quinlan - guitar
Rob Christian
Michael Gresko - bass/backing vox
Steve Wallace - bass
Dave Langguth - drums
Wilson Laurentian - drums
Daniel Barnes - drum
Chris Burrell - drums
Emile d'Eon - guitar
Jack Zorawski - bass
Armando Borg - percussion
Orin Isaacs - bass
Gino Del Sole - guitar
various con't...
InfluencesProgressive & Rock Influences:
Early Genesis, YES, Peter Gabriel, Tony Levin, Heart, ELP, King Crimson, Gentle Giant, Magma, Steely Dan, Jethro Tull, Grateful Dead, Renaissance, Hawkwind, Phish, The Strawbs, Todd Rundgren, Joni Mitchell, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Simon and Garfunkle, etc...

Jazz Influences:
Ella Fitzgerald, Betty Carter, Oscar Peterson, Jon Hendricks, Carmen McRae, Annie Ross, Meredith d'Ambrosio, Kurt Elling, Chris Connor, Peggy Lee, Sarah Vaughan, Bill Henderson, Bill Evans, Mark Murphy, Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra, Glenn Gould, Tony Bennett, Al Jarreau, Suzanna McCorkle, Andre Previn, Joanne Brackeen, George and Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter, John Coltrane, Chick Corea, Flora Purim, Keith Jarrett, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Lorne Lofsky, Bobby McFerrin, Max Roach...

Favourite female singers:
Judy Garland, Doris Day

Favourite male singers:
Jon Anderson, Bill Henderson, Jon Hendricks

Favourite bass players:
Steve Wallace, Chris Squire, Eddie Gomez, Tony Levin

Biggest influences in Jazz:
Max Roach and Jon Hendricks

Favourite Lyricist:
Pete Sinfield

Island Pick if I could only have 1: Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock, Jack DeJohnette "TOKYO '96" ECM 1666

Sounds Like

Contemporary Progressive Jazz Rock

"Jazz musicians who also have roots in progressive rock, especially the music of Yes, seem a very unlikely prospect, but with vocalist Brenda Carol, pianist Stephen Gardner, and their group ClaireVoyance, this is what we have, and it works beautifully. Make no mistake, this is a "real" jazz group, using acoustic instruments,... and not playing fusion or any of that watered-down "cool" stuff." - Bill Martin, associate professor of philosophy, DePaul University, Chicago author of Music of Yes and Listening to the future

"Carol has a well-rounded set of pipes.... [her] feathery croon wraps the lyrics in a warm caress. Carol's contributions on ["Lucky Seven"] respectfully recall shades of Joni Mitchell." - Derek Taylor, Cadence Magazine

"Brenda Carol is one of the finest jazz vocalists singing today." - Lee Prosser, Jazz Review

"This bright new singer is a welcome addition to the Canadian jazz scene and carries on the tradition of such luminaries as Chris Connor and June Christy. The young lady is a pure jazz singer in every sense of the word." - Richard Bourcier, Jazz Review

"[Brenda Carol] refreshingly makes the lyrics of a tune become like seeds flowering into a new life, vision, vitality and dimension. Whether wistful or joyous, she relays the many moods of each song directly, powerfully, yet beautifully." - Joanne Brackeen, jazz pianist/educator

"[Brenda Carol] - a very talented jazz singer" - Scott Yanow, author of The Jazz Singers - The Ultimate Guide

Record LabelDARWYN RECORDS
Type of LabelIndie


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Aug 6 2009 8:00P
Private Function Toronto, Ontario
Oct 21 2009 8:00P
Sanderson Centre For The Performing Arts Brantford, Ontario
Oct 23 2009 8:00P
Private Function Toronto, Ontario
Feb 6 2010 8:00P
The Children’s Peace Theatre Toronto, Ontario

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Brenda Carol grew up singing. Her formal vocal training began at
age 17, when she decided to study privately. Joining a band in
high school and forming her first band in 1987 she performed
and wrote original, folk, rock and progressive rock music while
graduating from York University. Her independent, self-titled,
debut, jazz CD was received with international critical acclaim.
Carol's live release in 2000 'Live At HotHouse Cafe' with her
band ClaireVoyance gardered "CD of the Week" at Jazz Review
in the U.S.. Performing "Something's Coming -An Evening
Of YES Music" live at HotHouse Cafe 2005, the band has
uploaded some of the audio samples at brendacarol.com.
Brenda Carol is listed in the World Who’s Who in Jazz,
Cabaret, Music and Entertainment, Volume 1, “Showbiz,
Pioneers & Best Singers, Musicians, and Entertainers
from 1606 to the present”, [published by the Federation
of American Musicians, Singers and Performing Artists
(FAMSPA)]
. As an educator and performer she
continues her musical journey performing with her band
ClaireVoyance as part of the Brantford Downtown Jazz
series October 21, 2009 at the Sanderson Centre,
88 Dalhousie Street, Brantford, ON Canada. More
Info at brendacarol.com

Brenda Carol is currently a private vocal instructor in Toronto,
ON Canada.

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Mountain Mirrors





Jul 10 2009 5:43 PM

Just posted a live, stripped-down version of "I Don't Belong" on Youtube. Hope you don't mind my posting a link on your page.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UR_kTz4s_zw

Cheers,
Jeff
Stephen Cox





Jul 5 2009 9:10 PM

Music & Comedy by The Lake
Featuring Stephen Cox & Melting Pot
Live @ Sunnyside Pavilion Cafe
Every 2nd Wednesday Next Show July 8th - 8pm
ROBERT





Jul 4 2009 4:33 PM

Thank You for Your Friendship...PEACE..Robert..
Edi





Jul 2 2009 11:35 PM

So glad you have those two Mel Collins-es in the band. The younger one, who I know from BCRJF '08, and the more choreographic one. Do you also happen to know an elder drummer, Ron Rully? He's been married for about 40 years to the greatest Romanian jazz singer ever, Aura Urziceanu (we had Anca Parghel too, about my age, but RIP now).

They live in Alliston. She performed at the first New Year's Eve party I attended in Toronto, '01-'02. The bassist had slipped on ice and broken his leg so Ron, in frustration, would drum in glasses and bottles at the table. I think even their son, Elijah Rully is into (jazz) music.
Tarkus®





Jul 1 2009 8:02 PM

So, are ya proud of me?

After endlessly putting-it-off, this morning I got both ears squirted with the gel to make custom musician's plugs. Mine should be here in a couple of weeks.

I know, I know... shoulda done it a long time ago. Better late than never - right?

Hope you and S are well - ttyl! :)
Armenian Jazz Band





Jun 22 2009 1:15 PM

Hi!

I created a new hit "You Will Not Be Alone"
Check it out!
You'll enjoy it for sure!!!

iTunes
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?i=310451801&id=310451778&s=143441

or

Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/You-Will-Not-Be-Alone/dp/B0025TPJY6/ref=sr_f3_1?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1239651021&sr=103-1

Love & Peace,
Armen Martirosian
A Fula’s Call





Jun 22 2009 9:50 AM

nice tracks here. jarama!
Cheryl Hodge





Jun 18 2009 6:32 PM

It is; thanks, Brenda... and thanks for all your help! I sent off the cheque yesterday.

Cheers, Cheryl
Crystal Lake





Jun 18 2009 1:26 PM

Hello!
Thanks for adding us , greetings from Poland.
Welcome to our profile!

Crystal Lake (prog rock band from Poland)


chris





Jun 12 2009 10:20 PM

A giant Thank You to you and Stephen for your set at you know where...
I hope you get to use that song for ever. It is a fun song. Suzanne had a real blast. Hey, so did I. You guys were great!
Edi





Jun 8 2009 10:22 AM

So in that song you and Susan dispute Bruford or tell each other to not look into each other's mailboxes (where what else than Bill-s arrive?)? :) Anyway, it must have been a real surprise for Chris on his 50th. Good to see you and Stephen again last night. Took a look at what I missed this year, in the BCRJF blog and was intrigued by a guitarist's name: Tom Ionescu.
HELIA





May 15 2009 11:04 PM

Hello Brenda,

Just popping in to say Hello and see what's going on.
Wishing all is OK with you!!
Take care my friend, God bless you and your loved ones.
Have yourself a wonderfully calm / relaxing LONG Weekend.

Stay well, safe and always happy!!
PS. Talk to you real soon.
Glenn





May 12 2009 10:51 PM

Thank you Brenda! I'm very pleased to be one of your MySpace friends!
Cross and Keeling





Apr 15 2009 5:47 PM

...with thanks.
Vb, C&K
Achim Schreiner Official MySpace





Apr 8 2009 3:11 PM

Happy Easter, my dear friend! Sending you loads of good vibes.<br />xoxo, Achim
Ron Batdorf SR





Mar 24 2009 8:15 PM

So nice to have you as a friend...hope to hear from you soon
HELIA





Mar 20 2009 9:58 AM

Good Morning Carol,

How are you doing my friend?
Just thought I would stop by and wish you a.......

~H A P P Y ~ S P R I N G~!!

ENJOY, HAVE AN AWESOME DAY!!
HELIA





Mar 7 2009 2:27 AM

Dearest Brenda,

Just popping in to say a long overdue hello
and see how are you doing?
Wishing everything is alright in your neck of the woods.
I also want to take a moment to tell you how much
I respect your Music and Value your Friendship!!
Take care my friend and may God bless you and yours.
Have yourself an excellent evening
and a calm/relaxing weekend ahead.

Stay well, warm and always happy!
With Respect and Admiration.
Rick Stone





Feb 20 2009 1:52 AM

Thanks for your kind words and your friendship.

Musically Yours,
~ Rick Stone
www.rickstone.com
Blues Element





Feb 3 2009 1:52 PM

Hey Brenda, we had a great time at the festival - thanks for including us!
And despite the January-ness of the event I did manage to mostly fight off that cold until after!
Monica Chapman





Jan 27 2009 1:34 PM

Hi Brenda,

A pleasure to be new friends. I love your work. Would love to hear you "live" sometime and meet you. I'm working hard toward my big "Valentine" show at Manhattans Jazz Club,www. manhattans. com and will be singing with Mark Kieswetter and Abbey Leon Sholtzberg,two wonderful musicians! My dream is being realized,and hope to be given a shot in Toronto venues in the near future!I am also working on recording my debut jazz c.d. in the Spring with some stellar musicians.

Keep in touch,
Much love,
Monica.
www. myspace. com/monicachapman.
Carl Eichman





Dec 31 2008 10:35 PM

Happy Holidays & all the best in 2009.
-Carl
Dave Langguth





Dec 31 2008 5:39 PM

Hi Brenda ,hope you had a nice Christmas, and have a great 2009 ! See next year !
HELIA





Dec 31 2008 1:30 PM

Good Morning Brenda,

Just popping in to see if all is well with you.
For sure lets get together in the New Year.
Wishing you and your loved ones a very
Healthy, Prosperous and Peaceful 2009!!
Gary Revel





Dec 31 2008 12:57 PM

Brenda:
Happy Birthday also HAPPY NEW YEAR to you and thank you for being my new friend here on Myspace.

Gary Revel
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