Born in Toronto; lives in Ottawa.
Creates her own original compositions, which seamlessly fuse jazz and her unique style of "soul pop”.
Began her career in 2004 after garnering a 2nd place win at the Thelonious Monk Jazz Vocals Competition.
Has three albums Fight or Flight, The Good Girl, and her latest Nina, which was recorded in France and is a tribute to one of jazz's greatest vocalists and pianists, Nina Simone.
Nominated for a Juno and a Gemini Award in 2007 and won a Juno award in 2010 for Nina.
Has been invited to open for music legends Tony Bennett, Maceo Parker and George Benson along with Chris Botti, Derek Trucks and Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings.
Has studied and recorded with Janis Siegel of Manhattan Transfer and co-wrote and performed on saxophonist Jane Bunnett’s 2009 Juno Award winning release, Embracing Voices.
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