Canadian Jazz Artists

Middle School Music

Coco Love Alcorn performs a combination of jazz, pop, R&B and folk. Her voice has been called extraordinary, beautiful and stunning. She has toured across Canada several times, playing at music festivals and other performances. Coco has had songs featured on “The Dead Zone” and “The L Word”.

Coco Love Alcorn

Coco was born Nova Scotia but grew up between Vancouver and Toronto. Coco has recorded six albums as well as two electronic albums. She also has her own clothing brand Simon + Coco, which she works on with her husband. Her latest album “Joyful” is a mix of jazz, soul and folk. music | Coco Love Alcorn

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Ian Sherwood is a Jazz, Pop and Rock songwriter who was born in Halifax, NS. He won Music Nova Scotia’s Musician of the Year award in both 2008 and 2010. Ian’s third CD, “And Now The Fun Begins” has earned him an East Coast Music Association Award nomination for Male Solo Recording of the Year.

Ian Sherwood

In 2007 Ian was nominated for two 2008 ECMA awards (Pop Album of the Year and CBC Galaxie Rising Star Album of the Year). His first album, “Ian Sherwood”, earned him nominations for Music Nova Scotia’s Pop/Rock Recording of the Year and Toronto Independent Music Awards Best out of Area. Ian Sherwood |music!

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Michael Bublé is a Canadian singer and actor who was born in British Colombia. He has won several awards, including three Grammy awards and several Juno awards. His first album “Michael Bublé” reached the top ten in both Canada and England.

Michael Bublé

Michael received worldwide attention with his 2007 album “Call Me Irresponsible.” It reached number one on the Canadian Albums Chart, the U.K. Albums Chart, the U.S. Billboard 200 albums chart, and several Australian and European charts. He has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide. Michael Buble - Cry Me A River 2009 [HQ] - YouTube

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David Miles is a Jazz and Pop singer from Fredericton, NB. In 2009, David was one of thirteen songwriters chosen in the Great Canadian Song Quest. Myles was chosen to represent New Brunswick and wrote a song about the Bay of Fundy’s Hopewell Rocks. He recorded a new song, "Don't Drive Through", for the contest.

David Myles

David has travelled across Canada, performing at many different events and festivals. In 2011, he received five nominations in the East Coast Music Awards and was nominated for a Music New Brunswick award. He has also played at the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival in Fredericton, NB several time. ]He has released two albums, Live at The Carleton and Into The Sun. David Myles - I Will Love You – YouTube

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Jill Barber is a Canadian Jazz singer who was raised in Toronto, ON. Jill won the Female Artist Recording of the Year award for her debut album Oh Heart at the 2005 Music Nova Scotia Awards. In 2008, Jill Barber released “Chances”, a Jazz album that featured a full orchestra. This album reached audiences across the world and earned her two Juno Award nominations including New Artist of the Year.

Jill Barber

Jill recorded a new album called “Mischievous Moon” which was released in 2011. This album debuted at #31 on the Canadian Albums Chart. She has been featured on several television shows and has had her music used in commercials for Dodge. Jill Barber - Never Quit Loving You – YouTube

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Jill’s brother Matthew is also a Canadian singer who performs Jazz and Pop music. The two siblings often play together and have gone on tour together several times. Matthew Barber & Jill Barber "All I Have To Do Is Dream" (Everly Brothers) - YouTube

Jill Barber and Matthew Barber