WJO Safe at Home Concerts
Manitoba Divas of Jazz
- stream release date March 15, 8:00-8:30 pm
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Free Streamed Big Band Concerts
Note: Preservation Hall is opening its kitchen to provide a meal to accompany the premiere broadcast of this concert. Order at preservation-hall-eatery-wine-bar.com for pickup between 5:30 and 7:30 on March 15.
Divas of Jazz 2
- March 15 - 28
Featuring Erin Propp, Charlotte Martin, Nadia Douglas and Sol James
There were too many great vocalists to fit into one program, so we created a second concert! This program will feature Erin Propp, Charlotte Martin, Nadia Douglas and Sol James, on some more great standards, all arranged by our own WJO musicians. Songs include Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing, Too Late Now, One For My Baby and Too Close For Comfort. Thanks to Safe at Home Manitoba and the Assiniboine Credit Union for making this program possible. The 30-minute concert can be accessed through: winnipegjazzorchestra.com from March 15 (8:00pm) until March 29.
You Are the Sunshine of My Life Stevie Wonder; arr. Richard Gillis
Too Close For Comfort Bock, Weiss & Holofcener; arr. Richard Gillis
Too Late Now Lerner & Lane; arr. Richard Gillis
Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing Stevie Wonder; arr. Richard Gillis
Sunday Kind of Love Bell, Leonard & Rhodes; arr. Rick Boughton
It Had to Be You Isham Jones; arr. Richard Gillis
One For My Baby Harold Arlen; arr. Richard Gillis
Alright OK You Win M. Watts & S. Wyche; arr. Rick Boughton
Director – Richard Gillis
Saxes – Greg Gatien, Jonathan Stevens, Lauren Teterenko, Tristan Martinuson, Anna Blackmore
Trombones – Jeremy Duggleby, Francois Godere, Karen Carlson, D'Arcy McLean
Trumpets – Jeff Johnson, Darren Ritchie, Jeni Taylor, Rick Boughton
Piano – Will Bonness; Bass – Gilles Fournier; Drums – Rob Siwik;
Vocals - Sol James, Nadia Douglas, Erin Propp, and Charlotte Martin
Arrangers – Richard Gillis, Rick Boughton
Sound engineer – Larry Roy; assisted by Joel Grene & Mark Chaplin
Recorded at the Park Theatre
Sol James is a force to be reckoned with, with a voice to match. At home in multiple styles including jazz, soul, country and folk, Sol has used the past decade+ to perform, tour, support other artists, and release recordings of her own original music, cementing her reputation as a sought after professional vocalist and performer. Her stage presence is vivacious, sincere, and charmingly funny, with a strong and agile voice that can either shake the paint off the walls, or soothe you to your soul. An accomplished musician, she has completed two degrees: The University of Manitoba Jazz Studies program in 2008, and the Canadian Mennonite University Music Therapy Program in 2020.
Erin Propp is a singer whose voice rings true with nuance and power, with rare clarity and precision. It is a tool of exacting expression, expertly honed. It reaches in to resonate; calling the listener inside, sounding the overtones of our shared experience. Erin’s debut album Courage, My Love (2012), written and produced with long-time collaborator Larry Roy, was met with praise and acclaim. The recording won Best Jazz Album of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards (2013), and a Juno nomination in the category of Vocal Jazz Album of the Year (2014). Erin can do it all, from charming intimate jazz club sets, to moving concert hall performances, and key arts organizations have taken note. Erin has performed with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra, and has opened for Gretchen Parlato at the Winnipeg International Jazz Festival. Erin is an in-demand vocal instructor, and a seasoned songwriter. Her music has been arranged for choir and is performed internationally. A respected singer across Canada, Erin has lent her voice to many studio sessions and albums, and has sung alongside luminaries such as Steve Bell, Michael Buble, Jimmy Greene, Jon Gordon, Murray Pulver and Mike Janzen. http://erinpropp.com/
Nadia Douglas' vocal career has come about almost by chance. For years an actress in television and motion pictures, since childhood she nurtured the desire to sing for an audience, face-to-face. That opportunity came when an open mic performance of “When will I be loved?” won raves from patrons and press alike – prompting her to pursue her long-cherished dream. Whether she is backed by a full big band, in intimate performance with trio, or accompanied by piano alone, Nadia Douglas' reason for singing is always the same; to rekindle the fascination, the enchantment, the excitement, and the magic, that the most memorable songs of a lifetime hold, for all of us. https://www.nadiadouglas.ca/
Charlotte Martin has captivated audiences with her expressive vocal styling’s and dynamic stage presence across Canada, the US and Europe. Her compelling voice and extraordinary talent have gained her rave reviews and acclaim. Blessed with a beautiful powerful voice and impressive range, Charlotte quickly generated attention and admiration in her hometown of Toronto; where her outstanding talents were showcased with Toronto’s best R & B bands. In 1976 she released her first single, and arrangement of “Dancing in the Streets” that climbed the top 40 charts on Canadian Radio. She has performed on radio jingles, television commercials and the music videos “Sound of Light” and “Prairie Soul”. She has performed with Gino Vanelli, and as a vocal coach for Courtney Love. When Charlotte moved to Winnipeg, she started worked with the well-respected Ron Paley’s Big Band, and performances at the Jazz Winnipeg Festival, Jazz on the Rooftop at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, and numerous events and functions. She has performed and recorded with Walle Larsson and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. In 2001 she was a lead in the musical “Godspell”. She created and performs her concert show “Simply the Best- The Tina Turner Experience”. She is a featured vocalist on Groove FM’s “Groove Lounge” CD’s volumes one and two, the proceeds of which go to the Hunger for Hope campaign. A compassionate and giving individual, Charlotte has shared her vocal magic at hospitals, churches, with seniors in nursing homes, and the Variety Club Telethon. She donates her time as a vocal clinician at schools, colleges and contributes her talents to charitable causes. She does perform on a regular basis and as a vocal instructor.
The recordings will be available for two weeks.
Taped at the PARK THEATRE.
- March 15 - 28
Featuring Erin Propp, Charlotte Martin, Nadia Douglas and Sol James
There were too many great vocalists to fit into one program, so we created a second concert! This program will feature Erin Propp, Charlotte Martin, Nadia Douglas and Sol James, on some more great standards, all arranged by our own WJO musicians. Songs include Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing, Too Late Now, One For My Baby and Too Close For Comfort. Thanks to Safe at Home Manitoba and the Assiniboine Credit Union for making this program possible. The 30-minute concert can be accessed through: winnipegjazzorchestra.com from March 15 (8:00pm) until March 29.
You Are the Sunshine of My Life Stevie Wonder; arr. Richard Gillis
Too Close For Comfort Bock, Weiss & Holofcener; arr. Richard Gillis
Too Late Now Lerner & Lane; arr. Richard Gillis
Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing Stevie Wonder; arr. Richard Gillis
Sunday Kind of Love Bell, Leonard & Rhodes; arr. Rick Boughton
It Had to Be You Isham Jones; arr. Richard Gillis
One For My Baby Harold Arlen; arr. Richard Gillis
Alright OK You Win M. Watts & S. Wyche; arr. Rick Boughton
Director – Richard Gillis
Saxes – Greg Gatien, Jonathan Stevens, Lauren Teterenko, Tristan Martinuson, Anna Blackmore
Trombones – Jeremy Duggleby, Francois Godere, Karen Carlson, D'Arcy McLean
Trumpets – Jeff Johnson, Darren Ritchie, Jeni Taylor, Rick Boughton
Piano – Will Bonness; Bass – Gilles Fournier; Drums – Rob Siwik;
Vocals - Sol James, Nadia Douglas, Erin Propp, and Charlotte Martin
Arrangers – Richard Gillis, Rick Boughton
Sound engineer – Larry Roy; assisted by Joel Grene & Mark Chaplin
Recorded at the Park Theatre
Sol James is a force to be reckoned with, with a voice to match. At home in multiple styles including jazz, soul, country and folk, Sol has used the past decade+ to perform, tour, support other artists, and release recordings of her own original music, cementing her reputation as a sought after professional vocalist and performer. Her stage presence is vivacious, sincere, and charmingly funny, with a strong and agile voice that can either shake the paint off the walls, or soothe you to your soul. An accomplished musician, she has completed two degrees: The University of Manitoba Jazz Studies program in 2008, and the Canadian Mennonite University Music Therapy Program in 2020.
Erin Propp is a singer whose voice rings true with nuance and power, with rare clarity and precision. It is a tool of exacting expression, expertly honed. It reaches in to resonate; calling the listener inside, sounding the overtones of our shared experience. Erin’s debut album Courage, My Love (2012), written and produced with long-time collaborator Larry Roy, was met with praise and acclaim. The recording won Best Jazz Album of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards (2013), and a Juno nomination in the category of Vocal Jazz Album of the Year (2014). Erin can do it all, from charming intimate jazz club sets, to moving concert hall performances, and key arts organizations have taken note. Erin has performed with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra, and has opened for Gretchen Parlato at the Winnipeg International Jazz Festival. Erin is an in-demand vocal instructor, and a seasoned songwriter. Her music has been arranged for choir and is performed internationally. A respected singer across Canada, Erin has lent her voice to many studio sessions and albums, and has sung alongside luminaries such as Steve Bell, Michael Buble, Jimmy Greene, Jon Gordon, Murray Pulver and Mike Janzen. http://erinpropp.com/
Nadia Douglas' vocal career has come about almost by chance. For years an actress in television and motion pictures, since childhood she nurtured the desire to sing for an audience, face-to-face. That opportunity came when an open mic performance of “When will I be loved?” won raves from patrons and press alike – prompting her to pursue her long-cherished dream. Whether she is backed by a full big band, in intimate performance with trio, or accompanied by piano alone, Nadia Douglas' reason for singing is always the same; to rekindle the fascination, the enchantment, the excitement, and the magic, that the most memorable songs of a lifetime hold, for all of us. https://www.nadiadouglas.ca/
Charlotte Martin has captivated audiences with her expressive vocal styling’s and dynamic stage presence across Canada, the US and Europe. Her compelling voice and extraordinary talent have gained her rave reviews and acclaim. Blessed with a beautiful powerful voice and impressive range, Charlotte quickly generated attention and admiration in her hometown of Toronto; where her outstanding talents were showcased with Toronto’s best R & B bands. In 1976 she released her first single, and arrangement of “Dancing in the Streets” that climbed the top 40 charts on Canadian Radio. She has performed on radio jingles, television commercials and the music videos “Sound of Light” and “Prairie Soul”. She has performed with Gino Vanelli, and as a vocal coach for Courtney Love. When Charlotte moved to Winnipeg, she started worked with the well-respected Ron Paley’s Big Band, and performances at the Jazz Winnipeg Festival, Jazz on the Rooftop at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, and numerous events and functions. She has performed and recorded with Walle Larsson and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. In 2001 she was a lead in the musical “Godspell”. She created and performs her concert show “Simply the Best- The Tina Turner Experience”. She is a featured vocalist on Groove FM’s “Groove Lounge” CD’s volumes one and two, the proceeds of which go to the Hunger for Hope campaign. A compassionate and giving individual, Charlotte has shared her vocal magic at hospitals, churches, with seniors in nursing homes, and the Variety Club Telethon. She donates her time as a vocal clinician at schools, colleges and contributes her talents to charitable causes. She does perform on a regular basis and as a vocal instructor.
The recordings will be available for two weeks.
Taped at the PARK THEATRE.
