You have a unique approach to it all and you don t play it safe. Bravo! Oliver Gannon

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1 Susannah Adams JAZZ VOCALIST You have a unique approach to it all and you don t play it safe. Bravo! Oliver Gannon You sound beautiful...i m proud of you. John Clayton My dear, you have an incredible sound and depth. It just knocked me out. Sheila Jordan "Known for her dynamic improvisation, Adams takes you on an exciting ride of cool jazz." Coastal Jazz and Blues Society "Adams performances are a rare treat to behold." Victoria Jazz Society Your sound is very sweet and delicate, but you hit all the hard stuff with swingin verve. A good mix. David Lennam, CBC 1

2 Full Bio Vocalist Susannah Adams is widely recognised as a dynamic and versatile musician who is consistent in developing her capacity within the jazz genre. She has worked with some of Canada s finest musicians, including Miles Black, Oliver Gannon, Daniel Lapp, Joby Baker, David Restivo and Phil Dwyer. Adams is fast becoming one of Vancouver Island s most celebrated vocalists. Her flair for adventurous stylings has earned her great acclaim. Dr. Patrick Boyle, Associate Professor of Jazz Studies at the University of Victoria states, She is a consummate professional, constantly honing her craft. More than most singers, Susannah spends a great deal of time cultivating her original voice as an improviser. Since the release of her highly anticipated debut album As The Morning Light (May 18) Adams has adorned the front covers of several publications, including the Times Colonist newspaper (May 18) and Monday Magazine monthly entertainment publication (Feb 18). Adams is regularly featured on local and national radio, including CBC s Hot Air and Saturday Night Jazz. After establishing her career in 2014, opening the Victoria JazzFest s 30 th anniversary celebration, Adams has made significant advances in her chosen field. Continuing on this trend she has been invited to perform in ever more prominent venues for increasingly wider audiences. A regular at Hermann s (Victoria) and Frankie s (Vancouver) jazz clubs, 2018 saw Adams grace the stage at Rifflandia Festival, Islands Folk Festival and Hornby Island Festival. She also held a three night residency at Victoria Jazz Festival. Notable audiences have included the lieutenant governor of BC and the mayor of Victoria. Born and raised in London, England, Adams now resides by the ocean in Victoria, British Columbia, with her husband and two children. She believes the world is a stage and is often found singing to the ducks as she tends to their urban farm. 2

3 Condensed Bio A bold innovator, Susannah Adams is unafraid to explore the depth of jazz in order to find her true sound - a sound which is at once warm and lush, yet harkens back to the era of cool jazz. Known for her daring vocal stretches and bold improvisations, A classic approach with a contemporary twist, Adams' style is as unique as her stage presence. Utterly compelling to behold, this fiery performer has an enchanting and candid approach leaving one mesmerised by the music and the moment. Having just released her highly acclaimed debut album As the Morning Light, Susannah Adams is making her mark as an original lyricist, composer and arranger. Recorded in a live session, Adams debut album warmly portrays the spontaneity of her live performances. This recording has been received well by audiences internationally and is featured on CBC s Hot Air and Saturday Night Jazz. Born and raised in London, England, Adams now resides by the ocean in Victoria, British Columbia, with her husband and two children. She believes the world is a stage and is often found singing to the ducks as she tends to their urban farm. Short Bio Living on the edge of her comfort zone is where jazz vocalist Susannah Adams prefers to reside. With a fiery, tenacious spirit and a gripping musicality to match, the evolution of Adams dynamic vocals has proved a great asset to the jazz scene over the past several years. Swinging with ease, Susannah Adams vocals are enchanting and sweet, yet daringly hip. Adams is definitely one to watch. (Victoria Jazz Society). 3

4 Booking Information: Contact: Susannah Adams Web: Tel: Post: PO BOX 39016, RPO James Bay, Victoria, BC, V8V 4X8 4

5 Debut Album As The Morning Light Released 26th May 2018 Susannah Adams - vocals Miles Black - piano Oliver Gannon - guitar Miguelito Valdes - trumpet Joby Baker - hammond organ Joey Smith - double bass Kelby MacNayr - drums Track Listing 1. My Kinda Groove (Jordu) 2. Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise 3. Look For The Silver Lining 4. As The Morning Light 5. Save Your Love For Me 6. Dat Dere 7. Tumbling Into Your Beauty 8. You d Be So Nice 9. What Lies Between The Lines 10.The Shortest Distance 11.Calypso Be With this debut album Adams brings her signature free and spontaneous live sound into the studio. Named after one of her own compositions, As The Morning Light establishes Adams as an original lyricist, composer and arranger as well as interpreter of jazz standards. Inspired by the innovative sounds of Chet Baker, Sheila Jordan and Art Blakey, Adams demonstrates her trademark versatility by slipping seamlessly from daring be-bop scat solos (Calypso Be) into smooth bossa beats (You d Be So Nice). All this, topped with a refreshing dose of humour (Dat Dere). 5

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