This summer, Evans will partake in a Western and Central Canadian tour of the country's major jazz and folk festivals, including 2 dates opening for trumpeter, (www.chrisbotti.com).
All this after being tapped to open for the legendary and Parker last year. Kellylee Evans has been earning rave reviews for her soulful music and charismatic performances since her second place win of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocals Competition in 2004. The judges for the competition included Jones, Bridgewater and Al Jarreau.
With the release of her debut album, "fight or flight?" in May 2006, her music has been reaching out across the world, garnering her praise, national radio play and strong sales. The CD is comprised of 11 original songs from Evans, whose songwriting chops earned her comparison to Aimee Mann, and Ron Sexsmith (Brian Lush, Rockwired.
com). The CD was also selected as a Barnes and Noble Discover New Artists release along with and Gnarls Barkley. Evans was also nominated for a 2007 Juno Award for Jazz Vocal Album and was a 2006 Toronto Independent Award nominee.
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