Stringsongs With Laura Crema and Bill Coon
“One of Canada’s great treasures (Bill Coon)”–CBC Radio
“All great jazz singers have at least three qualities in common. The first is that unique timbre that sets their voice apart. The second is the material they choose to sing, and the third is the fresh ideas and insights they bring to those songs. Laura Crema has all three in spades.” CBC Radio.
Juno nominated guitarists/composer Bill Coon co-creates a book of new songs with acclaimed Vancouver vocalist and performer Laura Crema. This group’s intention is to create a unique juxtaposition of beautiful sounds while nurturing playful interplay between its members. Laura and Bill have been co-creating a book of new songs that speaks of their love of creating mood and feeling through melody and lyrics. They will also be performing arrangements of songs from the jazz, blues, folk, and Brazilian songbooks.
With Jon Bentley on sax, Paul Rushka on bass, Liam MacDonald percussion. Join this wonderful band for a night of great grooves and new sounds.
