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Sophia Perlman Quartet in Fernie Sept. 24
Since completing her studies at Humber College in Toronto, Sophia Perlman has become a fixture of the Ontario jazz and blues scene.
Her musicality, old-soul voice and skill as an improviser have made her a first-call featured singer with some of the top ensembles and musicians in the country. In addition to performing and touring with her own quartet, she is found performing regularly with numerous artists and ensembles, including Adrean Farrugia, The Toronto Jazz Orchestra, The Darcy Hepner Jazz Orchestra, The Toronto Rhythm Initiative, The Vipers, and Chuck Jackson’s Big Bad Blues Band.
Early choral training, and a knack for picking out harmony nurtured a deep love for singing with others, and Sophia can often be found collaborating with other vocalists – including Terra Hazelton, Julie Michels, Alex Samaras and Tyler Yarema.
From 2008-2013, she worked with the Canadian Children’s Opera Company’s OPERAtion KIDS outreach program, and during her tenure worked with close to 2000 elementary aged students in Toronto creating music and opera, as well as instructing two of their choruses for children as young as three.
Her most recent recording Sophia Perlman & Adrean Farrugia: Alive at Musideum was released in 2012. She is also heard on numerous other recordings – fronting two albums by The Vipers, and as a featured guest on Adrean Farrugia’s Ricochet (JUNO Award nominee, Contemporary Jazz), Brandi Disterheft’s Debut (JUNO Award winner, Traditional Jazz), as well as recordings by The Toronto Jazz Orchestra, The Darcy Hepner Jazz Orchestra, Jesse Barksdale, Mike Fields, Chuck Jackson and many others.
Sophia has been delighting audiences with her musical talents since she was four-years-old. Her hard work, experience, and musical maturity have made her one of Canada’s most promising young vocalists. Her charisma and ability to improvise are what maker her an incredible bandleader and a joy to watch. Do not miss her when she comes to Fernie on Tuesday, Sept. 24.
“Perlman’s approach is all at once soulful, gut-wrenching, funky and provocative,” wrote Lesley Mitchell-Clarke, The Magazine.
Showtime is 8 p.m. at The Arts Station, 601-1st Avenue in Fernie.
Tickets available at Carosella, Freshies, The Arts Station, and Online (sophiaperlman.eventbrite.com).
The Arts Station
