Brenda Lewis, Jazz Vocalist

Rank #12 Toronto, ON, CA Jazz / R&B / Roots

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Members: Brenda Lewis - vocals. Main partners: Marg Stowe (guitar), Tony Quarrington (guitar), John Zadro (piano) but play w/ many more, from duo to full band.

Bio: Brenda's newest CD: "JAZZLIKE" is currently receiving airplay on CBC Radio across Canada! Brenda Lewis - vocals; Margaret Stowe - guitar. See some great reviews in the press section on this page.

BIO: For 20 years , versatile vocalist BRENDA LEWIS has been singing professionally - 15 of those as... See Full Bio

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“FROM REVIEW OF FEBRUARY 1, 2011: The album title understates the music. It isn’t just jazzlike, it’s jazz. Brenda mixes some classic tunes with a couple new songs from Canadian composers and ends up with a jumping jazz album that should satisfy anyone who’s been missing Rosemary Clooney. (FROM REVIEW OF FEBRUARY 1, 2011) Margaret Stowe provides virtually all the backing with her fine jazz guitar stylings. One track (“Falling in Love Again”) features guest guitar by Tony Quarrington, but other than that it’s Marg and Brenda alone. They work together like a finely tuned machine. The guitar sets the tempo, the voice provides the melody, then Ms. Stowe blows for a verse or two, and Brenda takes it home. This is torch singing of the highest standard." ”

— David Kidney, Green Man Reviews (Sleeping Hedgehog)

“FROM REVIEW OF MARCH 18, 2011: Brenda Lewis possesses one of those voices that never become tiresome. Her eclectic repertoire spans the Big Band era as well as the many differing segments of jazz. Each piece is given a personality and never becomes a tribute version to whoever made the composition a standard. Even her ‘Danny Boy’ paean to St. Patrick’s Day (and this humble scribe!) was presented without melodrama or pathos. No wonder her newest CD was scooped up by last night’s departing guests. ”

— Danny Gaisin, Ontario Arts Review

"She softly intoned a realm of yesterday's duets with greats that are now on The Big Gig in The Sky and I was inspired."

— GRANGE "LADY HAIG" RUTAN, AUTHOR: "DEATH OF A BEBOP WIFE"

"Her rich full-bodied voice is an elastic instrument, especially in songs that speak to the heart."

— ROBERT REID, THE WATERLOO RECORD (Senior ArtsReporter)

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Hey TORONTO! THIS SAT, 7pm: MargaretStowe & I @FLYINGBEAVER PUBARET! Tix just $10 in advance: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/362093

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Sat
Jun 8

Magnolia Cafe
Guelph, ON, CA | 8:00pm
Magnolia Cafe
Guelph, ON, CA
Sat Jun 08 8:00pm
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8-10pm: Concert with Brenda Lewis & Margaret Stowe (Vocals & Jazz Guitar). Phone to reserve tickets and table at: (519) 766-4663
Thu
Jul 18

The Bauer Lofts/Marketp…
Waterloo, ONTAR, CA | 5:00pm
The Bauer Lofts/Marketplac...
Waterloo, ONTAR, CA
Thu Jul 18 5:00pm
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5pm to 8pm: The Brenda Lewis Jazz Duo
Thu
Aug 15

Seven Shores
Waterloo, ONTAR, CA | 5:00pm
Seven Shores
Waterloo, ONTAR, CA
Thu Aug 15 5:00pm
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5pm to 8pm: The Brenda Lewis Jazz Duo

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