Leah State

Blessed in Ottawa, this vocalist studied classical tone of voice under opera vocalist Yoriko Tanno-Kimmons, before learning in Banff, Alberta, with jazz legends Sheila Jordan and Jay Clayton. Having performed in a variety of jazz night clubs throughout Canada, aswell as worldwide jazz festivals such as for example Toronto’s JVC Jazz Celebration and Montreal’s Du Maurier Jazz Celebration, Leah State represents her music as “folky, theatrical jazz.” In 2001, Condition released her debut record, Still, over the Breathing record label. She’s received much compliment for a method, which resembles famous brands Billie Vacation and Nina Simone.