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Diane Nalini Quartet and Sean Bray Trio Coming to London Oct 24th 2008!

Bray is a well respected studio guitarist who has played with various artists on many diverse projects. While in New York, Bray studied at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music. Whether he's playing in a blues, roots, pop or jazz context, his warm and melodic style always sets him apart.

Bray has played with and/or recorded with George Garzone, Pat LaBarbera, Bob Mintzer, Jon Faddis, Diane Nalini, Liberty Silver, Matt "Guitar" Murphy from the Blues Brothers, Mike Murley and Vincent Wolfe. He also composes for film and television and teaches at The University of Guelph and the Toronto Film School. According to jazz guitar legend John Abercrombie, "Sean Bray is a real treat to listen to". Website!


Sean Bray (photo by Greg King)

Diane Nalini (photo by Greg King)

Diane Nalini started singing jazz at the age of three, and never stopped. Born in Montreal to Belgian and Goan parents, the singer/songwriter's multilingual repertoire draws from her lifelong passion for jazz, French Chanson, Brazilian popular song, and great literature. "She captures jazz at its most sophisticated and joyous level," writes Elle Magazine Canada. Katie Malloch, host of CBC's "Tonic", says: "I just love Diane Nalini's voice. This is a sassy, 'ripe plum in the Italian sun' kind of voice... She has such sweet and effortless pitch, it's beautiful."

Diane has given gala performances for President Bill Clinton and Sir Paul McCartney. She was one of two finalists for the UK's Young Jazz Vocalist of the Year in 2001, and was nominated for the Grand Prix de Jazz General Motors at the 2002 Montreal International Jazz Festival. Her latest album, "Songs of Sweet Fire" is a collection of fifteen sonnets and songs from the plays of William Shakespeare, set to her original jazz, blues, and pop music. Website!

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Yes Londoners, it's true! Diane Nalini and Sean Bray are coming to London Ontario's London Music Club ont October 24th 2008. Here's a clip of whats in store...Diane Nalini singing "The Lorelei", live at the 606 Club in London, England (2001). With Steve Kaldestad (sax), Martin Pickett (piano), Steve Brown (drums) and Julian Bury (bass).

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Here's an update of some local and not so local jazz events from jazz guitarist Chris Norley (visit his website for more information: Chris Norley's Music Page) and other local jazz musicians.

Shannon Bryant

Shannon Bryant - vocal, Friday, October 3, 2008, 8:00pm, Aeolian Hall, 795 Dundas St., London, Tickets: $22 Advance, $25 at the door

Maggie's: Sonja Gustafson

Sonja Gustafson - vocal, John Noubarian - piano, Darryl Stacey - bass Friday, October 3, 2008, 8:30-11:30pm, Maggie's, 478 Richmond St. (across from the Grand Theatre), London, Ontario, (519)434-5545

Carloe Allison

Jazz By The Bog presents: Latin Celebration featuring Paul Stevenson

Paul Stevenson - trumpet Friday, October 17, 2008, 8:00pm, St. Aidan's Anglican Church, London, Ontario. Tickets $20 from: Belle Air Music, (Downtown, Masonville and White Oaks) (519)439-0101; L'Atelier Grigorian, 620 Richmond Street; St. Aidan's Church Office, 1246 Oxford St. West, London, Ontario, 471-1430 or at the door. All proceeds to St. Aidan's Building Fund.

London Music Club presents: The Diane Nalini Quartet and The Sean Bray Trio




London Ontario's Jazz Music Links

Here are some local jazz links: Hey! Its Chris Norley's Webpage!!, John Kenny's Webpage!!, www.londonontariobigbands.ca, www.encoretheconcertband.ca, www.londonconcertband.ca, ...