Island Pick if I could only have 1: Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock, Jack DeJohnette "TOKYO '96" ECM 1666
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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
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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 hosting and performing
in her 12th Year at HotHouse Cafe Brenda Carol & ClaireVoyance Live
@ HotHouse Cafe June 22 - 25, 2008. As part of the TD Canada
Trust Jazz Festival in Toronto, ON Canada. More Info at brendacarol.com
Brenda Carol is currently a private vocal instructor in Toronto, ON Canada.
Purchase brenda carol cd's from these online stores:
darwynrecords.com l amazon.com l indiepool.com
As part of the 2008 Brenda Carol Renaissance Jazz Fair
I saw you on Harold Kay page and I thought that with your interest in prog music you'll be amused by the way I've turned Yes music into something mmmh... special ?
Anyway if my sense of humor tires you I would recommend you to listen to this http://www.myspace.com/jaumevilaseca (when jazz and prog are in harmony. I hope you'll like it.
Have a lovely week end and I send you some kisses from France !
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Hey it's your cyber friend/musician..... Jostel Hason.. remember me... NEW SONG UP...'mine to lose'... about love lost and the trials of addiction,click on, it's featured on my default, I think you will really dig it, comments please, and remember, NO ONE DOES MY THING, NO ONE........ did you add the guy with the double Scorps in the top friends box, well you better, then you can hear all I got to offer.... much love sexy, Jostel
Just dropped in to wish you a Wonderful G O O D * F R I D A Y and a very H A P P Y * E A S T E R Weekend!! Take care and God Bless. With Respect, Admiration and Lots of Love from Toronto, Canada
Hi Brenda! Thanks for the add! I love the Yes influences you listed! And I have to agree with you about Genesis as well. I like them better from the 70's also--when they were a 5-piece, then 4.
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