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Canadian Vocalists<br />
Flora Ware<br />
Described as both a “little-known vocal<br />
treasure” and “one of the rising jazz talents”<br />
in BC, vocalist Flora Ware is ready to step into<br />
a bigger spotlight. On this night, Flora will be<br />
playing original songs from her latest CD Insight<br />
(2008), as well as jazz and soul standards with a<br />
modern twist.<br />
On the strength of her Insight release, Flora<br />
appeared in 2008 at two popular festivals in BC<br />
- the Kaslo Jazz Fest and Rare Earth Jazz & Blues<br />
Fest in Vernon. She also did a Western Canadian<br />
tour with songstress Monica Lee. The BC Interior<br />
Music Awards nominated her for Best Jazz Artist<br />
of the Year in 2008.<br />
Co-produced by Rick Kilburn and Peter Berring,<br />
Insight appeals to a wide audience with its<br />
groovy mix of standards and original music<br />
influenced by Latin jazz, and Soul/R&B.<br />
Flora is developing a reputation as a performer<br />
who puts her soul into singing and who does<br />
not fit neatly into any one genre; she is part jazz<br />
diva, part folk singer, part cabaret performer.<br />
Whether it’s swing standards, R&B, or opera, she<br />
isn’t afraid to push the boundaries, delivering a<br />
comedic or seductive twist to a song.<br />
In 2009, Paul Grant featured Flora on his CBC<br />
radio show “Hot Air”. She completed a spring<br />
tour of the Kootenays in March 2009, after<br />
being awarded a touring grant from the<br />
Columbia Basin Trust. She also performed<br />
regularly in 2009 throughout<br />
the BC interior. Her 2010<br />
tour will include stops in<br />
Alberta, the BC coast,<br />
and Vancouver Island.<br />
Flora first appeared at<br />
the <strong>Yardbird</strong> <strong>Suite</strong> in 2006<br />
with the Charlie Austin Trio.<br />
when...<br />
Flora Ware<br />
From Nelson, B.C./Calgary/Edmonton<br />
SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2010<br />
TICKETS - MEMBERS $14, GUESTS $18<br />
DOORS 8 PM - SHOW 9 PM<br />
Flora Ware - vocals, piano<br />
Rich Rabnett - guitar<br />
Simon Fisk - bass<br />
Sandro Dominelli - drums<br />
Artist website:<br />
www.floramusic.com<br />
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