Micah Barnes - New York Stories cd Launch at Glenn Gould Studio

Canadian award winning jazz singer-songwriter Micah Barnes launches his long-awaited CD New York Stories, in concert with special guest Jackie Richardson on Sunday, May 3, 2015, at Glenn Gould Studio.

Barnes will be accompanied by Daniel Barnes, Russ Boswell, Michael Shand, performing a romantic collection of original songs inspired by New York City's rich musical history, as well as the artist's own personal experiences in the city that never sleeps. The title track has already hit #1 on iTunes Jazz chart and the recording is already being hailed as Barnes finest work to date and an instant classic. ...

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Canadian award winning jazz singer-songwriter Micah Barnes launches his long-awaited CD New York Stories, in concert with special guest Jackie Richardson on Sunday, May 3, 2015, at Glenn Gould Studio.

Barnes will be accompanied by Daniel Barnes, Russ Boswell, Michael Shand, performing a romantic collection of original songs inspired by New York City's rich musical history, as well as the artist's own personal experiences in the city that never sleeps. The title track has already hit #1 on iTunes Jazz chart and the recording is already being hailed as Barnes finest work to date and an instant classic.

Following the concert copies of New York Stories will be available for purchasing and autographing.

Micah Barnes was born into a family of musicians. His musical career began as teen in the cabarets and jazz clubs of Queen Street West alongside. He was a member of Canada's legendary a cappella group The Nylons, appearing on three recordings and launched a solo career in Los Angeles where he collaborated with Thunderpuss on the Number One Billboard and international club hit Welcome to My Head. While in the U.S. he developed Singers Playground workshops designed to support the next generation of up and coming artists. In 2014, Barnes was named best Jazz Act of 2014 at the Toronto Indie Music Awards and he also launched Stand By Me: The Music of the Brill Building, featuring Micah and his musical friends, performing some of the most memorable pop songs of the 60s.

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