Back to All Events

Melissa Lauren Group

Melissa Lauren Group
March 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 5:30PM

Melissa Lauren - Vocals
Eric St Laurent - Guitar
Tyler Emond - Bass
Dave McDougall - Drums

NO RESERVATIONS

$10 COVER CHARGE

With a boundless, soaring voice and musical vision to match, Toronto-based songwriter Melissa Lauren is that rarest of performers, one as comfortable in jazz as in pop, as well as the space where the two genres converge. Whether covering a classic or elevating an original, Lauren never fails to locate a song’s emotional core. Her dazzling third album, My Voice — produced by ace multi-instrumentalist Tyler Emond (Tyler Shaw, Alessia Cara, Matt Dusk) — finds Lauren exploring the ways in which we communicate with each other, or don’t, via 11 songs perfectly reflecting the times. The third single released, a heart-wrenching version of Jan Arden's "Insensitive", was featured on CBC Radio's 'Under the Covers.' The album builds on Lauren’s extensive career both as a solo artist and collaborator with a diverse range of performers, from the Toronto All-Star Big Band while still a teenager to Montreal electronic producer Hibernate. The through-line is Lauren’s electrifying voice and engaging performance style, which has thrilled audiences across North America and around the world.

Previous
Previous
March 13

Alex Manoukas Sextet

Next
Next
March 14

CLASSIC REX JAZZ JAM hosted by CHRIS Banks