Alex Samaras and John Alcorn Sing! at Jazz Bistro

Come hear two of Toronto’s top male vocalists singing together for the first time. This evening will feature John and Alex singing duets as well as their own favourite jazz tunes. This is a night you don’t want to miss!

ALEX SAMARAS is quickly becoming one of Canada’s leading vocalists in the jazz and new music scene. Alex studied vocal performance in the jazz program at the University of Toronto and at the Banff Center’s Creative Music Program. He also spent time working in New York City with contemporary arts icon Meredith Monk and her vocal ensemble performing in concert versions of Monks work and in multi-disciplinary performances. Alex has blended his love for Jazz and Music Theatre in works that have garnered rave reviews and with stand the passing of time like “The Sondheim Jazz Project....

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Come hear two of Toronto’s top male vocalists singing together for the first time. This evening will feature John and Alex singing duets as well as their own favourite jazz tunes. This is a night you don’t want to miss!

ALEX SAMARAS is quickly becoming one of Canada’s leading vocalists in the jazz and new music scene. Alex studied vocal performance in the jazz program at the University of Toronto and at the Banff Center’s Creative Music Program. He also spent time working in New York City with contemporary arts icon Meredith Monk and her vocal ensemble performing in concert versions of Monks work and in multi-disciplinary performances. Alex has blended his love for Jazz and Music Theatre in works that have garnered rave reviews and with stand the passing of time like “The Sondheim Jazz Project.

Award-winning vocalist JOHN ALCORN has been a musical mainstay on the Toronto scene since the mid-1990s, working in a wide spectrum of musical formats that run the range from small group settings to larger string and big band ensembles. Known for his heartfelt approach to lyrics and a sublime sense of swing, Alcorn has delivered his classy distinctive renditions of jazz standards and Great American Songbook classics from hundreds of the most prestigious bandstands and concert stages across Canada.

Alex Samaras – vocals
John Alcorn – vocals
David Restivo – piano
Steve Wallace – bass

Music Starts at 7pm
Music Charge $15.00

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