Denielle Bassels Jazz Band from Toronto, ON
Will travel up to 100 miles
- Avg 5.0 | 5 Reviews
- 9 Verified Bookings
- Member Since 2014
- Virtual Services Offered
- Starting at $700 per event
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Looking for a swingin' jazz band for your event? You've found it! Denielle Bassels and her band are among Toronto's finest and most sought after musicians. Denielle's unique vocals and performance style along with the endearing chemistry of her band have earned nothing but praise and accolades from Canada's top names in Jazz and can be heard daily on national radio networks including JazzFM 91.1 and CBC Radio One. Often compared to Post Modern Jukebox, they perform their creative originals and covers from Ella Fitzgerald to Lady Gaga regularly in Toronto's most prestigious jazz venues including Jazz Bistro, Lula Lounge, Hugh's Room, and are recurring feature performers for JazzFM's famous "Jazz Safaris". They perform weddings and corporate events from across Canada and abroad, and are equally at home as a sophisticated backdrop for cocktails, or a floor stompin' main stage swing band for dancing. Denielle and her band spent years playing for weekly Lindy-hop and swing dancing classes in Toronto and Hamilton so they know exactly how to get a crowd moving when feet need to be moving! Some patrons, events, and festivals they've performed for include: – HotDocs Film Festival for the premier of Yo-Yo Ma's "Music of Strangers" – Canada Walk of Fame - Ecco Shoes – Big Brothers and Sisters "Big Night Out" – Live to Air at Jazz FM91.1 – Christmas Market in The Distillery District – York University and Humber College – Lambton Golf and Country Club – Nuit Blanche – Woodbine Race Track – Alliance Francaise – TD Toronto Jazz Festival – Toronto Beaches Jazz Festival – Kensington Jazz Festival – Harbourfront Hot & Spicy Food Festival – Jazz Festivals for Port Credit, Oakville, Brantford, Barrie, St. Catharines, Niagara on the Lake, Ottawa, Winterfolk and more. – And more! So what does she sound like? Denielle's voice has been described as "Julie London meets Amy Winehouse"; it's warm, sassy, and full of life. She and her band exude musicality and know how to put heart and character behind every note. They are jazz, swing, and soul – vintage, yet fresh – sweet, lively, virtuosic, and sometimes French, Italian or Spanish. You can peak through Denielle's 'influences' to get an idea of what your night might sound like, but in general her repertoire includes: – early swing standards, like you'd hear from Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, or Billie Holiday – mid-century jazz and soul standards, like you'd here from Frank Sinatra, Nina Simone, or Etta James – swing adaptations of modern pop and r'n'b songs, like you'd you hear from Amy Winehouse, Sam Cooke, or Post Modern Jukebox. And here are just some of the things people in the music community are saying about Denielle Bassels! – "Unique and fresh!" says Farley Flex of Canadian Idol – "An incredible voice, combined with a high calibre of musicianship" says Kris Kadwell of Canoe FM 100.9 – "I can count the number of singers who are about to catapult to stardom on one hand. Denielle Bassels is definitely on that hand" says Jaymz Bee, radio host for 91.1 JazzFM – "There is something about the imaginative way in which Denielle thinks, crafts, and creates music that is undeniably her own. 2017 has been blessed" says Dani Elwell, radio host for 91.1 JazzFM about Denielle's original album "What About Wool Wishbags" – ""What About Wool Wishbags" is one of the most memorable recordings I heard in 2017. Denielle is such a wonderful storyteller. The album deserves major kudos and it should travel far." says Terry McElligott, radio host for 91.1 JazzFM about Denielle's original album "What About Wool Wishbags" Denielle performs in ensembles from Duo to Octet and can configure an ensemble from string band including violin and cello to full swinging Dance band equipped with horn section and back up singers. A Personal Message from Denielle: Hello and thank you for reading this far! Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have. I'd love to hear about your event and work with you in any way I can to make it extra special! As a bonus, should you have a particular song you'd like us to perform as a dedication such as first dance, mother/daughter or anything at all, we're always willing to go the extra mile to make your vision come to life. Music is what we love, so tell us what music you love and we'll craft your own special version. All the best, Denielle
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- Fly Me To The Moon | Frank Sinatra
- Rum And Coca Cola | The Andrew Sisters
- Dream a Little Dream of Me | Doris Day
- Love Me Tender | Elvis
- Strange Love | Koop
- Koop Island Blues | Koop
- I Wanna Be Like You | Louis Prima
- Everybody Wants To Be A Cat | Louis Prima
- Basin St Blues | Louis Prima
- Girl From Ipanema | Jobim
- Corcavado | Jobim
- Desafinado | Jobim
- Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You | Frankie Valley
- Mean To Me | Billie Holiday
- All Of Me | Billie Holiday
- Pennies From Heaven | Billie Holiday
- Fever | Peggy Lee
- Undecided | Peggy Lee
- On The Sunny Side Of The Street | Peggy Lee
- Why Don't You Do Right | Peggy Lee
- Black Coffee | Peggy Lee
- Two Sleepy People | Peggy Lee
- Valerie | Amy Winehouse
- All About The Bass | Meghan Trainor
- Back To Black | Amy Winehouse
- Dance Me To The End Of Love | Madelaine Peyroux
- Sinnerman | Nina Simone
- Sea Lion Woman | Nina Simone
- Forbidden Fruit | Nina Simone
- Funkier Than A Mosquito's Tweeter | Nina Simone
- My Baby Just Cares For Me | Nina Simone
- I Got Life | Nina Simone
- Lil Liza Jane | Nina Simone
- I'm Confessin | Fats Waller
- Belleville Rendez-Vous | Triplets of Belleville
- La Vie En Rose | Edith Piaf
- Je Ne Veux Pas Travailler | Edith Piaf
- Dans Ma Rue | Zaz
- Menilmontant | Edith Piaf
- C'est Si Bon | Edith Piaf
- I Want To Be Evil | Eartha Kitt
- Je Cherche Un Homme | Eartha Kitt
- Day In, Day Out | Anita O'Day
- Cry Me A River | Julie London
- Paper Moon | Ella Fitzgerald
- Bei Mir Bist Du Schon | Ella Fitzgerald
- Stompin At The Savoy | Ella Fitzgerald
- When I Get Low I Get High | Ella Fitzgerald
- Detour Ahead | Ella Fitzgerald
- Summertime | Ella Fitzgerald
- Son of a Preacher Man | Dusty Springfield
- All About That Bass | Meghan Traynor
- Sunny Afternoon | The Kinks
- Sunshine Superman | Donovan
- Just Like Heaven | The Cure
- Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans | Louis Armstrong
- Wonderful World | Louis Armstrong
- Hallelujah I just Love Him So | Ray Charles
- Aint Got Nothin But The Blues | Duke Ellington
- Swingin Shepherd Blues | Moe Kaufman
- Just Friends | Chet Baker
- Lullabye Of Birland | Cole Porter
- Too Darn Hot | Cole Porter
- Chain of Fools | Aretha Franklin
- Fernande | Georges Brassens
- Autumn Leaves | Joseph Kern
- Somethin's Got A Hold On Me | Etta James
- Round Midnight | Thelonius Monk
- Straighten Up and Fly Right | Nat King Cole
- Tonight You Belong To Me | Zoey Deschanel
- Teach Me Tonight | Gean De Paul
- Boogie Nights | Erykah Badu
- Killing Me Softly | Lauryn Hill
- Crazy | Gnarles Barkley
- Concrete Jungle | Bob Marley
- American Boy | Estelle
- Hey Ya | Outkast
- I Need A Dollar | Aloe Blacc
- A Change is Gonna Come | Sam Cooke
- Anthropology | John Coltrane
- Cool Cool Water | Denielle Bassels
- I'll Go Your Way | Denielle Bassels
- Silly Lion | Denielle Bassels
- Little Boats | Denielle Bassels
- Dreamer | Denielle Bassels
- And Nothing Else | Denielle Bassels
- Catch Her And She Gone | Denielle Bassels
- The Wanderer | Denielle Bassels
- Gypsy Summer | Andy Mac
- In Casey Lost | Tim O'Reilly
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