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Jazz chanteuse Jaclyn Guillou touring East Kootenay
A new singer is on the rise, and although you may have already seen her in concert, or on CBC television in her recent episode of Absolutely Vancouver, or heard about her through a friend of a friend, you will soon discover that this talented young lady is making a real dent in the Canadian jazz scene with her strong contribution of artistry and talent.
“I have tapped into new layers of my emotional capacity as a vocalist, and as I get more involved with doubling up for myself as a composer and lyricist, I can get to the source of why I sing. It’s an amazing soulful place to be,” said Jaclyn Guillou. “I know that technical ability is extremely important but being cautious to not forget who you are, where you come and why you do it are all crucial factors to being a truthful artist.”
Guillou is a west coast singer, born and raised in North Delta. She has been a performer since she was a young child and has worked all over the world in multiple facets of the entertainment industry as an actor, dancer and singer. She has been featured in jazz festivals across the country and spent numerous seasons performing with companies such as the Arts Club Theatre Company, one of Canada’s longest running theatre companies to ever exist.
During an upcoming tour that includes three stops in the East Kootenay (Invermere, Kimberley and Fernie), Guillou will be performing a mix of original music from her debut album ‘To The City,’ jazz standards and classic tunes. She mentions that she will preview some new songs from her upcoming album that is currently in progress, to be released next year on the Vancouver jazz record label Cellar Live.
Guillou will be performing with her quintet, which features one of Canada’s hidden treasures and star of the film ‘Bruno’s Blues’ – Bruno Hubert on piano. The group also includes fellow B.C. artists David Blake on guitar, James Meger on bass and Andrew Millar on drums.
EK show dates
October 11 – Strand’s Old House Restaurant in Invermere
October 18 – Jazz @ Centre 64 in Kimberley
October 19 – Fernie Arts Station in Fernie.
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