AUGUST 2010
IN THE PRESS
Friday, August 20th 2010.
* Yvette and Mary Margaret O’Hara are the featured artists on CIUT’s “Take 5” radio show. Hear the interview and 5 tunes recorded live in CIUT’s new Hart House studio. Mary & Yvette are accompanied by Rich Brown on bass and loops. See pictures from the studio here >>
* Yvette is interviewed on CKLN by Tien Providence on his show, “The Jazz Zone” 10 AM.
* Rare Mary Margaret O'Hara Club Gig by Errol Nazareth’s feature in JAM! Music read here >>
* Look for Errol Nazareth’s feature in The Toronto Sun newspaper that spotlights Yvette’s “Women In Jazz Series” with dates that include her Lula Lounge appearance with internationally acclaimed singer, actress and artist, Mary Margaret O’Hara.
Saturday, August 21th 2010.
* Jazzy Belles by Errol Nazareth read here >>
Monday, August 23rd 2010.
* Toronto.com Events read here >>
MARKHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE IN GLOBE & MAIL
August 22, 2010. Markham Jazz Festival: A little fest with big ideas - Yvette was thrilled to secure a date at the Markham Jazz Festival on August 22nd!. Bring the family for this Sunday afternoon concert at The Varley stage. Read the feature in Globe and Mail >>
LULA LOUNGE PERFORMANCE
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010. CBC’s Metro Morning show highlights Yvette’s CD, Ima, and makes mention of her appearance with Mary Margaret O’Hara, Kevin Breit, Hugh Marsh and Rich Brown that happens later that night at Lula Lounge. 8 AM
SEPTEMBER 2010
VOCAL JAZZ WORKSHOP WITH SHEILA JORDAN!
September 12th, 2010. That’s right, Yvette hosts a full day intensive workshop with legendary jazz vocalist, Sheila Jordan.
Learn from the most passionate teacher of traditional vocal jazz on the planet about everything from repertoire choices to lyric delivery, preparing lead sheets, leading a band, stage presence and more. This dynamo diva shows no signs of slowing after almost 7 decades of performing. Yvette says, “spending a day soaking up Sheila Jordan’s infectious love for the music will leave you feeling inspired for months, and years to come. She’s The Zen Master of teaching jazz vocals.”
Participants: $120 full day / $60 half day
Auditors: $50 full day / $30 half day
Contact: yvettetollar (at) hotmail.com to reserve a spot or for more information.
NEW SHOW ADDED
September 14th, 2010. The last installment of Yvette’s “Women In Jazz Series” will have fans of vocal jazz and bebop lovers hoping to grab a front row seat at this intimate concert. Jazz legend, Sheila Jordan joins JUNO Nominee, Yvette, as they grace the stage at Hugh’s Room for an unforgettable night that celebrates traditional jazz.
OCTOBER 2010
HEAR YVETTE AT 'TEN FEET TALL'
Sunday, October 10th, 2010. Yvette hits this east end hotspot once again for their late Sunday afternoon series. Great food and a warm vibe make this venue a special place to play.
NOVEMBER 2010
NEW SHOW ADDED
Friday, November 12th, 2010. As part of the Fridays to Sing About! series, Yvette performs at the Old Mill with Rich Brown and special guest, David Braid.
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EARLY 2010
MARCH 2010
ONTARIO ARTS COUNCIL GRANT
Yvette received a composition grant from the Ontario Arts Council's Popular Music Program. The OAC's generous support will assist in the creation of new material for Yvette's next CD.
MAY 2010
NEW WEBSITE LAUNCH!
Yesim Tosuner of Backyard Design has created an exciting new space for friends, fans and presenters alike to find out the latest on Yvette's activities and whereabouts. Check back often for up to date News and Live Show listings!
Special thanks goes out to the Canada Council for The Arts who supported the project.
NEW SHOW ADDED
May 12, 2010 Yvette plays the 8th Annual Lulaworld Festival along with her very special guest Jasna Jovicevic from Belgrade, Serbia. This concert is funded in part by The Canada Council for The Arts.
JULY 2010
NEW SHOW ADDED
July 2nd, 2010 - 5 PM The Downtown Toronto Jazz Festival has invited Yvette to headline on their Primus stage at Nathan Philips Square. Find your way down to City Hall for this free Friday afternoon concert!
BANFF COMPOSING RESIDENCY
Yvette is thrilled to be spending 3 weeks this summer at the beautiful Banff Centre. Her composing residency at the Leighton Artists' Colony will bring her Chalmers Arts Fellowship to a close. This incredible year long journey will have seen Yvette studying Hungarian Folk songs in Toronto and Hungary, translating a dozen of Hungarian poet, Jozsef Tollar's works into english and the creation of a new collection of songs to accompany the poems. Yvette says, "It has been one of the most important and fulfilling projects of my life thus far and I want to offer my most sincere thanks to the Chalmers family for their amazing generosity and their continued love of and support for the arts."
