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Brenda Carol
Jazz / Progressive / Rock

"Performer and Educator"

Toronto, Ontario
Canada

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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Member Since5/11/2006
Band Websitebrendacarol.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

Record LabelDARWYN RECORDS
Type of LabelIndie





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Jun 22 2008 8:00P
HotHouse Cafe Toronto, Ontario
Jun 23 2008 8:00P
HotHouse Cafe Toronto, Ontario
Jun 24 2008 8:00P
HotHouse Cafe Toronto, Ontario
Jun 25 2008 8:00P
HotHouse Cafe Toronto, Ontario

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   About Brenda Carol
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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:

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Jun 26 2008 8:22 PM

THE BAND SOUNDED GREAT LAST NIGHT !
Martins





Jun 24 2008 12:18 PM

Thanks for the add
XOXOXO
Terence





Jun 22 2008 5:21 PM

Brenda:

Thanks for the add. Take care and God Bless.

T
Johnny Fandango





Jun 22 2008 8:20 AM

Hello Brenda and thanks to add me !

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 !
Christiane Dehmer





Jun 20 2008 3:05 AM

Hi Carol,
thanks for friendship :-)
Keep singing and grooving with your nice voice and Your vital, fine music...

Warm Greetings from Germany,
Christiane
Margot Roi





Jun 16 2008 6:38 PM

thanks Carol it was Greg King!
Harold Kay





Jun 15 2008 3:18 AM

Thanks for adding us Brenda !

It was a real pleasure to listen to your personal "Something coming"...

Have a great week end.

Kisses from France !
Manéo





May 20 2008 9:02 PM

Thank you,
with love and kindness!!
♪ Erhan Basol ♪





Apr 24 2008 3:58 PM

Thanks,
Have a great day !!
Da Ole Man





Apr 24 2008 12:17 PM

I Think Being Talented and Beautiful Can Be Stressful Sometimes. I Don’t Wish To Be An Addition. I Have Loved Flowers All My Life and Find The Similarities Remarkable. Flowers Bask In The “Sun” and You In The “Limelight”. From My Heart I Thank You For Sharing. I Truly Appreciate This Wonder, A Talented and Beautiful Woman.
Mindwaves





Apr 15 2008 11:14 AM

Hi Brenda, thanks for adding us! Great voice and nice music!
Free Keys


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Apr 12 2008 7:13 AM

hi...thanks for the add:D...cheers
Antilabé





Apr 4 2008 2:34 AM

Hi Brenda,
thanks for the friendship, wonderful voice and cool sound! Greetings from Italy
Antilabe'
Jostel Hason





Apr 1 2008 3:29 AM

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
Edi





Mar 29 2008 9:18 PM

Didn't get a chance to see Stephen tonight. Met Chris J. & Co. but only outside, only after the show. He said Stephen was there, though.
Edi





Mar 21 2008 12:53 PM

WOO-HOO, Yes Tour 2008 dates announced http://www.yesworld.com/ywtour.html

and maybe also some of us get to join them onstage http://www.yesworld.com/ywtour-pressrelease.html
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Mar 21 2008 5:58 AM

Greetings Brenda,

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
David





Mar 17 2008 12:35 PM

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.

Come visit my page anytime!

xoxoxoxo

Dave
Edi





Mar 12 2008 4:31 PM

Holy molly, Crim beast awakes, man:

From the DGM Live web site:

Wednesday 6th August, Park West, Chicago
Thursday 7th August, Park West, Chicago
Friday 8th August Park West, Chicago
Monday 11th August, Keswick Theater, Philadelphia
Tuesday 12th August, Keswick Theater, Philadelphia
Thursday 14th August, Nokia Theater, New York
Friday 15th August, Nokia Theater, New York
Saturday 16th August, Nokia Theater, New York
Edi





Mar 11 2008 6:39 PM

Looks like he's ok for now, though.

http://www.jonanderson.com/news.html