Saturday November 21 - 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.)
Tickets: $25
Join Capital Vox as they sing original arrangements of songs written or originally performed by such greats as Dave Brubeck, Hoagy Carmichael, Bob Dorough, Bill Evans, George Gershwin, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Charlie Mingus & Joni Mitchell, Jimmy Page & Robert Plant, and others.
They will also present works featuring the poetry of Ottawa's own Tony Cosier, as well as Langston Hughes and Jack Kerouac, in addition to new music by Elise Letourneau.
Heralded as Canada's first community jazz choir, the members of Capital Vox are all excellent vocalists in their own right, several of whom perform in the city. Capital Vox is under the direction of Elise Letourneau, and comprises 24 voices plus the able accompaniment of guitarist Tim Bedner, bassist Mark Alcorn, and drummer Marilee Townsend. Additionally, Capital Vox is excited to welcome special guests vocalist Judette Budden, pianist Mark Ferguson, and saxophonist Rene Lavoie.
Capital Vox thrives in its third season, which to date has included opening this year’s Jazz Vespers series at All Saints’ Anglican/First United Church. The choir was formed to explore the works of classic jazz composers, as well as standards old and new, in a large group vocal setting. It also seeks to recast traditional music in a new, jazzy light; as well as present music by Canadian jazz composers. The choir membership seeks continual growth in vocal, improvisational, and musicianship skills; culminating in quality music-making and concert performances.
Tickets available at:
- NAC Box office
- Alcorn Music Studios, 903 Carling Avenue
- The Leading Note (370 Elgin Street, downtown)
- from choir members
NAC Fourth Stage
53 Elgin Street
Ottawa