Lara Solnicki, Whose Shadow

Lara Solnicki

Lara Solnicki came to my attention when she was co-hosting a seminar of sorts at Musideum here in Toronto. Lara was classically trained, yet extremely versatile. Possessed with an incredible range, gloriously controlled pitch and an uncanny ability to make each and every song her own. A poetess, she weaves the lyrics into a story that transports you away with her evocative voice.

I was particularly excited about the release of her sophomore Jazz CD, Whose Shadow.

Randy Lyght, A Return to Romance

Thunder Bay native, and Jazz Crooner, Randy Lyght

BROADSWAY EPK VIDEO

Jim Clayton ''Songs My Daughter Knows''

I love Jazz, so I was quite excited when Jim Clayton's CD arrived on my desk. The Sarnia native is an exceptional pianist and composer. Jim's band, The Clayton/Scott Group won ''Group of the Year'' in 2005 and 2006 at the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards and a Canadian Urban Music ''Best Jazz Recording'' Award in 2004. So, obviously, Jim is no hack!

Mezzetta

Mezzetta 681 St Clair West

I met Darko through a mutual friend, the amazing Jazz drummer Dan Bodanis. Darko was kind enough to write about his impression of Mezzetta for The Jazz Brat Reviews. I live walking distance from the restaurant, and go frequently, so I can verify EVERYTHING Darko says! 

Musideum

Matt Dusk, Adrean Farrugia and Brad Goode at Musideum

Hugh's Room

 

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