![]() ![]() Barlow and co-producer Steve Webster recruited Amsterdam's world-renowned 70- piece Metropole Orkest and conductor Jules Buckley to bring some of these songs a gloriously rich orchestral sound.“ (Kerry Doole Toronto Star) All the songs were chosen to help tell the chronological story of a recent emotionally turbulent period in her life. ![]() Her interpretive gifts and pure vocals are displayed in fresh versions of tunes from a wide range of artists (Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon and Van Morrison to Coldplay, David Bowie and Queen, and Pat Metheny). She has also developed into an ace arranger, and both talents coalesce to stunning effect on Clear Day, the most ambitious offering yet in a prolific discography (it's her 11th album). “The Juno award-winning Emilie-Claire Barlow is now clearly established as one of Canada’s very best jazz vocalists. Her all francophone recording “Seule ce soir” won a Juno and Felix Award in 2013 representing an unprecedented achievement in Canadian bilingualism. Barlow also sings in Portuguese and Spanish. Barlow is also one of a very few women to be honoured as “Producer of the Year”.įluent in English and French, Ms. Her work as a band leader and producer has been recognized with a Juno Award nomination for “Producer of Year” for her recording “Clear Day” - notable for being only the 2nd Jazz recording nominated in this category. Barlow has lead bands featuring the finest musician’s in Canada. She has performed at the Montreal jazz Festival on 7 occasions including a 2015 performance on the Main Stage with 50,000 people attending. Her performing career spans over 24 years in venues ranging from Toronto’s storied Montreal Bistro, Tokyo’s Cotton Club and more recently concerts with symphony orchestras at Toronto’s Massey Hall and Montreal’s Maison Symphonique. Walk-in guests will have a music charge of $20 per person applied to their check on weeknights.A two time Juno Award winner and 6 time nominee, Barlow has released 12 self-produced albums on her own label, Empress Music Group. If availability permits, we do allow walk-in guests. ![]() Bar guests have access to the entire dinner menu as well as our wine & cocktail list. Reserved Bar Seats are $19 per guest and include music. Floor seats are reserved for Dinner and a Show Reservations (Music & Three Course Dinner Included) Important Notes and Reservation Information: Barlow was also nominated for the Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award at the 2016 Juno Awards. Seule ce soir also won Album of the Year – Jazz Interpretation at the 2013 ADISQ Awards. She has received seven nominations for Canada's Juno Awards with her album Seule ce soir winning for best Jazz Vocal Recording in 2013 and Clear Day winning the same award in 2016. Barlow's first album Sings, was released in 1998. She has released several albums on her label, Empress Music Group, and was named Female Vocalist of the Year at the 2008 National Jazz Awards. These two special shows will feature favorites from her extensive repertoire as well as new arrangements from her forthcoming 13th album "Spark Bird".Įmilie-Claire Barlow is a Canadian singer, arranger, record producer, and voice actress who performs in English, French, and Portuguese. She continues to endear herself to critics, peers and audiences worldwide with her relaxed, polished demeanor, her charming humor, and a voice of unforgettable beauty. Canada's incomparable vocal jazz jewel Emilie-Claire Barlow - leads her stellar band through innovative arrangements of American-Songbook treasures, rhythmic bossa novas and elegant ballads. ![]()
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