Emilie-Claire just received a Gemini Nomination in the category: Best Performance or Host in a Variety Program or Series for her performance on the Canadian Songwriter's Hall of Fame Awards show. Watch the nominated performance below!
On March 1st, emilie-claire performed at the annual Canadian Songwriter's Hall Of Fame Awards. e-c sang one of Alex Kramer's inducted tunes "Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens". Click to watch....
WINNER - FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR - National Jazz Awards 2008
In other "Awards & Accolades News",
emilie-claire's most recent album was honoured with a nomination at the 2008 Juno Awards, for Vocal Jazz Album Of The Year.
A clip of ecb performing O Pato at the Cotton Club in Tokyo. Reg Schwager on guitar, Ethan Ardelli on drums, Kieran Overs on bass, Nancy Walker on piano, Kelly Jefferson on sax.
The stunning new release, The Very Thought Of You may be Emilie-Claire's most personal album to date. There is an up-close and intimate tone that starts with the gorgeous cover art, and continues throughout this entire recording. The arrangements are fresh and focused, and all her own. Joined by an all-star band (Reg Schwager, Nancy Walker, Kieran Overs, Mark Kelso) and some fabulous guest soloists (Kelly Jefferson, Kevin Turcotte, Bill McBirnie, Alan Hetherington) Emilie-Claire leads the group, including a large string ensemble, through gems from the American Songbook (Almost Like being In Love, What A Little Moonlight Can Do, Surrey With The Fringe on Top), beautiful bossa novas (So Many Stars, De Conversa Em Conversa), and even a few tunes en francais! (C'est Si Bon, Les Yeux Ouverts). This album is romantic, playful, lush, swinging......timeless.
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WINTER WONDERLAND (2006)
From timeless ballads, ("Christmas Time Is Here", "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?") complimented by lush strings, to bouncy swingin' standards, ("Let It Snow!", "Santa Baby") this delightful collection of winter songs is sure to be a staple in your CD collection for many holiday seasons to come. On Winter Wonderland, her 5th studio offering, Emilie-Claire continues to impress critics and peers with her abilities as an arranger and producer, highlighted by her delivery of stunning vocal performances. Emilie-Claire adds her personal touch as always, penning an original vocalese on the lesser known "Little Jack Frost" and presenting an excitingly original take on "I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm". This CD also includes the always popular "Baby, It's Cold Outside", a duet featuring the smoky voice of Marc Jordan.
NOMINEE - 2008 Gemini Awards - Best Performance or Host in a Variety Program or Series - Canadian Songwriter's Hall of Fame
WINNER - Female Vocalist of the Year - 2008 National Jazz Awards
Juno Nominee - Vocal Jazz Album of the Year - The Very Thought Of You (2008 Juno Awards)
Nominated for Jazz Vocalist of the Year (2007 National Jazz Awards)
Juno Nominee - Vocal Jazz Album of the Year - TRIBUTE (2002 Juno Awards)
Nominated for Jazz Vocalist of the Year (2005 National Jazz Awards)
Nominated for Vocalist of the Year (2006 National Jazz Awards)
My daughter Fanny was very happy and impressed to see you perform live last night (after having heard your CDs a zillion times in the house).
It's a great joy, as a musician, when your children also show interest in good music (but I guess I don't have to tell YOU this...).
Each one of your shows is different and Ste-Thérèse was my favorite (probably until the next one, I know...). I sensed tiredness in the group, but it made for a smooth and much more intense performance, which I appreciated a lot.
I will be both surprised and disappointed if "Haven't we met?" doesn't win a whole bunch of awards and prizes.
I wanted to let you know I started my own label, first release is...me...go figure... Please check it out, listen, leave a comment, get a copy... Let me know what you think
I hope that you've been doing well. I'm so exited to hear three of the new tracks and they're all so good. My fave of the three so far has to be "Haven't We Met?" I can't wait for the album to be released.
Great show in Terrebonne tonight. I was lucky to be sitting in the first row, right in the middle. It's always a pleasure to hear you. See you again in Quebec in February, and March, and...
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