Sonia Johnson

BIOGRAPHY

​​Multitalented singer/songwriter Sonia Johnson has earned success and recognition with albums including the French original jazz recording Le Carré de nos amours (Juno Winner, Vocal Jazz Album of the Year 2012), Triades, with singers Annie Poulain and Charles Biddle Jr. (ADISQ Nomination 2013 and Junos 2014), Le cœur à l’endroit and the internationally acclaimed Chrysalis, her first recording in English. In addition, Johnson has collaborated as both composer or singer with artists such as Laila Biali, Marianne Trudel, Joe Sullivan, Steven Taetz, Félix Stüssi (Les Malcommodes), Rodrigo Simoes, and Orchestre National de Jazz de Montréal.​

AWARDS

​2014 - JUNO Nominee Jazz vocal album of the year - Triades

2013 - ADISQ Nominee ​for best album of the year, category Jazz Creation - Triades
2012 - JUNO Winner Jazz vocal album of the year -​ Le Carré de nos amours
2011 - ADISQ Nominee​ for best album of the year, category Jazz Creation -​ Le Carré de nos amours
2008 - Gagnante catégorie Chansonneur du Festival en chanson de Petite-Vallée

FROM QUEBEC - CANADA​

PROJECTS

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LADIES OF JAZZ

Duo voice and guitare 

Possibility of trio adding a double bass​

Canadian jazz vocalist Sonia Johnson (Juno Award winner) and guitarist Stephen Johnston, after thrilling audiences with their tribute to Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass 'Dialogues Ella & Joe are pairing up again with the proposal Ladies of jazz. Enjoy interpretations that highlight the great female voices which shaped the history of vocal jazz. A repertoire unveiled with the audacity of Sarah Vaughan, the playful touch of Blossom Dearie, the candor of Peggy Lee and other outstanding singers. Immortal tunes from the American, French or Brazilian songbook, performed with passion by two talented musicians.

VIDEOS

​Fascinating Rhythm​​​​

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After you've gone - À ton départ​

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My man - Mon homme

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MUSICIANS​​

• ​Sonia Johnson, voice
• Stephen Johnston, guitar​
• ​Frédéric Grenier​, ​double bass
  

AIRS GIVRÉS

​Duo piano and voice

Possibility of trio adding a double bass​

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NEW! Airs givrés is a collection of winter songs, unique like each snow flake that falls. For this project, Sonia reunites with Luc Beaugrand, a valuable collaborator with whom she won the Juno for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year in 2012. Often described as one of the most beautiful in Canadian jazz, Sonia Johnson's voice is powerful, flexible and velvety. On this latest album, the pianist arrangements bring out the best in her, amplifying the interpretive qualities of her partner. Reunited around a piano, it’s time to simply enjoy a walk in the cold from the "first murmurs of winter", to the last jolts of the season, when the snow gives way to the spring rain.

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VIDEOS

Airs givrés live (excerpts)

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MUSICIENS​

• Sonia Johnson, voice
• Luc Beaugrand, piano, keyboards and arrangements
• ​Frédéric Alarie, ​double bass

​Duo voice and guitare 

Possibility of trio adding a double bass ​

Canadian jazz vocalist Sonia Johnson (Juno Award winner) and guitarist Stephen Johnston, pair up to pay a tribute to the albums and concerts Ella gave with the extraordinary Joe Pass

 from 1973 to 1986. Discover unforgettable melodies that reveal the sensitivity of two impressive musicians. Inspired by the emotion and humour of Fitzgerald and Pass, the duet offers personalized versions of standards such as: Lush Life, A Foggy Day, Once I loved, How High The Moon, My Man or One Note Samba.

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MUSICIANS​ ​

• ​Sonia Johnson, voice
• Stephen Johnston, guitar​
• ​Rémi-Jean Leblanc, ​double bass