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"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
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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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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.
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?
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!!
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