Chronicles
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Louis Soliano
20, 28 November and 26, 27 December 2019
An accomplished percussionist and vocalist with over 55 years of professional experience, Louis Soliano has performed with numerous jazz luminaries both regionally and internationally, and has garnered both respect and admiration by talents within the jazz community. Coming from a famed family of musicians, he embarked on a musical career in the late ’50s which saw him tour the Far East, Europe and America, working with numerous international celebrities.
Carol Gomez
21 November and 5, 19, 28 December 2019
Having grown up within a family of musicians, Carol Gomez developed a natural ability to express each song in her own unique style. Being a sensitive musician, she is devoted and passionate towards her music. Her discipline and dedication shows in the expression of the music she renders. Carol sings a wide range of genres and styles such as Pop and Top40s, Jazz, Blues, Folk, Country music, and her forte include songs from Pink Martini, Rockabilly music, and Vintage music.
Dawn Ho
22, 23, 30 November 2019
Jazz and bossa nova singer Dawn Ho's vocal timbre makes her a natural in doing jazz, bossa nova and samba numbers. Her style has been described as sophisticated and vibrant with a tinge of sexiness. After 10 years of training and performing in the classical and choral genre, Dawn decided to follow her passion for jazz. She has performed at shows and music festivals in several countries in the region and beyond, and has since released 2 albums - All in Good Time and Hush Now.
Mathilda d'Silva
27 November and 4, 11, 18 December 2019
Mathilda D’ Silva has been singing in bands and folk acoustic duos since the age of 12, and later grew to love a range of genres from jazz to heavy metal and sappy 80s’ ballads. D’ Silva made her mark in the local entertainment scene as a Singapore Idol finalist during which the nation dubbed her “the Voice”. Whether it is the funky soul of Etta James, the rock howl of Robert Plant or folorn melancholy of Karen Carpenter. D’ Silva conveys a sensitive and powerful vocal quality that never fails to charm.
Daniela Ruggieri
29 November and 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 December 2019
Daniela Ruggieri studied at the National Academy of Jazz in Sienna before she started her career playing with internationally acclaimed Italian jazz musicians such as Fabrizio Mocata and Giulio Stracciati. Now based in Singapore, Daniela is well known for bringing classic jazz standards to life with creative arrangements, a vibrant and warm tone and phrasing which is always personal and authentic. Her repertoire also includes all-time favourite Bossa Nova and sophisticated Italian songs that she delivers with her mesmerizing stage presence.
Rob Collins
12 December 2019
Rob Collins achieved his first break in the UK music industry in 1996, when he won the Sky Television Show hosted by UK favourite, Garry Bushell with an overwhelming audience majority vote against 700 others. The show led him to work with famous producers and songwriters and led to his US singing debut in Memphis Tennessee at the Annual Elvis Presley festival. Today, he works with industry talents all over the world to produce his original tracks.