Quarter To Nine
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada | Established. Jan 01, 2012 | SELF
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New CD from Grimsby's Shari Vandermolen and Quarter to Nine Is Fiery and Stirring
Grimsby's Shari Vandermolen and her amazing jazz band Quarter to Nine have put their best foot forward on the group's explosive new self-titled album. This fiery and stirring recording will leave its mark on you.
The wonderful frontlady uses an actor's craft when belting out these incredible tunes. You can really feel the conviction and emotion in each song. The rest of the unbelievable band bumps and bops with skill and panache throughout.
Quarter to Nine includes such luminaries as Steve McRae (Piano), James Gannett (Bass), Michael Yates (Drums), Jay Burr (Trombone) and Ray Chantler (Trumpet). Urmas Soomet (Bass) and Steve Tomalty (Drums) guest on one track.
You can pick up a CD at any of the band's gripping live shows or via their website. It's available for download at
iTunes as well. - Hamilton Blues Lovers
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Still working on that hot first release.
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Quarter To Nine has been described as “the little jazz band with a big-band heart”. These talented musicians bring a repertoire which includes soulful jazz, the blues, torch songs and burlesque paying tribute to some of the greatest jazz artists such as Etta James, Sara Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday. Audiences of all ages are drawn in by their unique and enthusiastic approach to the music and their sweet sound will leave you craving more.
“Quarter To Nine plays songs that appeal to everyone and bring such passion and new life to some great jazz standards. I could listen to your music all day.” – Fan feedback
“[Shari Vandermolen] takes a song and gives it emotional depth and edge. She not only sings it magnificently she acts the heart and soul out of it…and makes you shiver with pleasure” - Gary Smith, The Hamilton Spectator
Quarter To Nine is Shari Vandermolen on vocals, Steve McRae on piano, Ray Chantler on trumpet, Tom Wallace on trombone, Urmas Soomet on bass, and Michael Yates on drums.
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