A note from an old friend led to an album loaded with hometown connections for jazz musician Brenda Earle Stokes. The Sarnia-born pianist, singer and teacher, who had been based in New York City for 18 years, has released Solo Sessions Volume 1, an 11-track recording of solo piano and vocals recorded in a single …
Brenda Earle Stokes: between the piano and the voice Canada-born, NYC-based jazz pianist and vocalist brings contemporary influences from k.d. lang to Michael McDonald to bear on the traditional format By Jazz Journal The piano-vocalist duo format has been a mainstay of jazz for generations, providing ample opportunity to showcase both singer and pianist, …
Canadian-born, U.S.-based pianist and vocalist Brenda Earle Stokes has been making a name for herself in the New York jazz scene, but she has fallen in love with Australia – and the feeling is mutual. Her crisp, Oscar-Peterson-influenced piano playing and her unique vocal style have been winning the audience’s hearts – and now she’s coming back …
As a singer, being able to accompany yourself while writing, practicing and gigging is a huge plus because you don’t have to rely on the band. It has opened a lot of doors for singer-songwriter Brenda Earle Stokes. Brenda has been a closeted singer for four years. She didn’t identify herself with piano at first. But …
