 Jasmin Bailey: VOX / PERCUSSION Singer sonwritter, composer teacher. Jasmin Bailey, fully, Stacy Jasmin Bailey Beckles, derived from the roots of soulful musicians that inspired her to evolve into an amazing vocalist and performer. Jasmin was born in Montreal on the 18th of August, but was also fortunate enough to have grown up mostly in the Caribbean, due to her parent’s background and love for the Islands. It wasn't until Jasmin got her first none music job that she quickly realized that music what definitely the only paying job she wanted to dedicate her life to. Her jazz influences came from her parents Maureen Bailey and Ralph Beckles who were also a musician in their own days. Her sister Shayne Bailey also a singer, is well known in her field of music. Jasmin Bailey is a professional singer, performing gospel, jazz, blues or whatever style of music the wind might blow her way. She has graced some of Toronto's best live musical venues, such as Lula Lounge, 1055, The Rose Water Supper Club, In The Mood, Alleycatz and continues to perform at various corporate functions. She's also very much sought after by songwriters in Toronto. In 2005 she was featured on at least 12 tracks on six different projects. She's been a guest vocalist on many independent c.d. projects over the last year. Her band is well received by fans and music lovers throughout Canada.
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 Richard Uglow: PIANO / HARMONICA / BASS PEDALS / GUITAR I was born in Toronto Ontario and I started playing with my organ in my mother's womb.
I started playing the piano when I was about seven. To me it was just another way for me to express myself. I got into the base pedals when I was about thirty five, playing a steady gig and got board. The chromatic harmonica is a harmonica with all the notes of a piano and that got into me when I was thirty nine. I played clasical guitar when I was a teenager and that just extended into jazz. I guess I've been called the musical octopus at our live shows. I think now, with that said you just have to come see us for yourself. scroll DOWN |
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 Mike McClelland: DRUMS / SAX Was born in London Ontario to be the dynamic drummer that he is.
He does not perform, he drums like a maniac in a straight jacket with no facial expressions. It's madness" How he remains so calm and collective during his solo pieces is beyond his fans and students. He is known as Professor Mike on stage and teaches part time to drummers and would be drummers. He's one of those drummers that just don't know how to sweat it. Mike's been in this talented drumming business expressing himself shyly but profoundly since he stopped using diapers. Mike intends to keep using his sticks, (STICKS!) Beating his drums and not shaving his beard, until he back in diapers again. The only way to describe Mike is like; "wow!" "an experience" (A MUST SEE LIVE.) scroll DOWN |
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 Johnny Blue: LYRICS His first memories of singing are as a 4 year old amid the laundry on the washing
that'slines behind the Scottish tenement where he lived. At the age of 9 the songwriting muse descended on young Johnny Blue. From the Renfrewshire folk scene through stints with pop-rock bands in Scotland and Canada, he has written songs in most musical genres. (The lyrics on the new jazz album by jasmine bailey were penned by Mr. Blue.) www.gaelheart.com songwriter in his own right. We would like to recognize Johnny as a brilliant lyricist in many styles but especially for his contribution to the eclectic styles of the jasmin bailey music. Johnny Blue, your art, is much appreciated. Thank you. IT |
