Tanya Wills

Jazz Vocalist

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Tanya Wills, Jazz Vocalist

With a new Jazz album of original music ready to release in the Fall of 2024, Tanya has been busy on the festival circuit in various capacities. The TD Toronto Jazz Festival, Beaches International Jazz Festival, TD Brantford Jazz Fest, Belleville Jazz Festival and Prince Edward County Jazz Festival have all featured her in their lineups. Meanwhile she performs regularly in Toronto venues such as Hugh's Room, Reid's Distillery, Jazz Bistro, The Duke Live and Spadina House, among others. Tanya also organizes a monthly summer outdoor jazz concert series at her home in Brighton, Ontario called Concert On The Farm. And she's shared the stage with a myriad of talent including twice with noted tenor John McDermott, while a member of the Lemmon Sisters.

Her rich and expressive voice have become her hallmark, whether as a solo performer, leading her Quartet or at the front of The Wintergarten Orchestra - Tanya ensures performances are a treat and  treasure for her audiences. Singing in English, German, French and Italian, Tanya delivers exciting Cabaret pieces from the 20's and 30's with a richness in her story telling that sets her apart.

With the TANYA WILLS QUARTET she brings her sensual and evocative sound to the stage with three of her favourite gentlemen - master musician Bill Bridges, Ron Johnston and Kevin Coady. Tanya's repertoire ranges from European Cabaret, to the Great American Songbook to contemporary pieces, including original works.  




 

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Tanya Wills, Jazz Vocalist

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Testimonials

“For 28 seasons, I was the producer and principal performer (piano and vocals) of the concert series Words and Music presented at Cobourg’s historic Victoria Hall Concert Hall….

….I was always determined to include Tanya at least once each season in my Words and Music concert series, not just because of the beautiful sound of her singing, but also her versatility, finding her to be equally at home in whatever style of music was asked of her….”

Brad Halls

“I have seen Tanya perform with The Wintergarten Orchestra many times and with her Quartet and I’ve enjoyed her performance immensely. Tanya is a great singer and performer, with an amazing voice and her knowledge of the music from various eras and in various languages is outstanding. She is both a pleasure to listen to and watch, and I hope she continues singing for a long time to come. Highly recommended!”

Olya Bata

“... With the release of her debut CD, Wills has drawn from her diverse career experiences and fashioned an eclectic, stirring and musically stunning recording ...”
“...One of the many standouts is Wills’ performance on Lazy Afternoon. Her voice is exquisitely controlled, as she weaves a laconic, gossamer web of sensuality around the mesmerized listener, and Bridges’ guitar accompaniment is nothing short of luminous....”

Lesley Mitchell-Clarke The Wholenote review ... volume 24 issue 3

“Smooth, sultry, sexy, classy vocals that keep your
coming back to listen more. A masterpiece world-class project!”

Jeff Moses  WJMX-DB Smooth Jazz Boston Global Radio - Boston, MA, USA

“ It’s clear also that Miss Wills is capable of a flawless performance no matter what the chart because she also works her subtle re-inventions of phrasing and articulation into the material right down to the surprise ending. As a result she produces something joyful and to die for as well.”

Raul da Gama

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Upcoming shows

Tanya Wills, Jazz Vocalist

The Tanya Wills Quartet

May 3, 2018

6:00 pm

120 Diner
120 Church St, Toronto
For Reservations, Book at:
Tel: 416-792-7725 Text: 416-706-4237

The Tanya Wills Quartet

June 16, 2018

7:30 pm

Tranzac, Southern Cross Lounge
292 Brunswick Ave, Toronto
For Reservations, Book at:
416-923-8137

The Wintergarten Orchestra

June 22, 2018

8:30 pm

Hugh’s Room Live
2261 Dundas St W, Toronto
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