Canadian Jazz Artists
Middle School Music
Coco Love Alcorn
 Coco Love Alcorn performs a combination of jazz,
pop, R&B and folk. Her voice has been called
extraordinary, beautiful and stunning. She has toured
across Canada several times, playing at music festivals
and other performances. Coco has had songs
featured on “The Dead Zone” and “The L Word”.
More on Coco…
 Coco was born Nova Scotia but grew up between
Vancouver and Toronto. Coco has recorded six
albums as well as two electronic albums. She also has
her own clothing brand Simon + Coco, which she
works on with her husband. Her latest album “Joyful”
is a mix of jazz, soul and folk. music | Coco Love
Alcorn
Ian Sherwood
 Ian Sherwood is a Jazz, Pop and Rock songwriter who
was born in Halifax, NS. He won Music Nova Scotia’s
Musician of the Year award in both 2008 and 2010.
Ian’s third CD, “And Now The Fun Begins” has earned
him an East Coast Music Association Award
nomination for Male Solo Recording of the Year.
More on Ian…
 In 2007 Ian was nominated for two 2008 ECMA
awards (Pop Album of the Year and CBC Galaxie
Rising Star Album of the Year). His first album, “Ian
Sherwood”, earned him nominations for Music Nova
Scotia’s Pop/Rock Recording of the Year and Toronto
Independent Music Awards Best out of Area. Ian
Sherwood |music!
Michael Bublé
 Michael Bublé is a Canadian singer and actor who was
born in British Colombia. He has won several awards,
including three Grammy awards and several Juno
awards. His first album “Michael Bublé” reached the
top ten in both Canada and England.
More on Michael…
 Michael received worldwide attention with his 2007
album “Call Me Irresponsible.” It reached number one
on the Canadian Albums Chart, the U.K. Albums Chart,
the U.S. Billboard 200 albums chart, and several
Australian and European charts. He has sold more
than 30 million albums worldwide. Michael Buble - Cry
Me A River 2009 [HQ] - YouTube
David Myles
 David Miles is a Jazz and Pop singer from Fredericton,
NB. In 2009, David was one of thirteen songwriters
chosen in the Great Canadian Song Quest. Myles was
chosen to represent New Brunswick and wrote a
song about the Bay of Fundy’s Hopewell Rocks. He
recorded a new song, "Don't Drive Through", for the
contest.
More on David…
 David has travelled across Canada, performing at
many different events and festivals. In 2011, he
received five nominations in the East Coast Music
Awards and was nominated for a Music New
Brunswick award. He has also played at the Harvest
Jazz and Blues Festival in Fredericton, NB several
time. ]He has released two albums, Live at The
Carleton and Into The Sun. David Myles - I Will Love
You – YouTube
Jill Barber
 Jill Barber is a Canadian Jazz singer who was raised in
Toronto, ON. Jill won the Female Artist Recording of
the Year award for her debut album Oh Heart at the
2005 Music Nova Scotia Awards. In 2008, Jill Barber
released “Chances”, a Jazz album that featured a full
orchestra. This album reached audiences across the
world and earned her two Juno Award nominations
including New Artist of the Year.
More on Jill…
 Jill recorded a new album called “Mischievous Moon”
which was released in 2011. This album debuted at #31
on the Canadian Albums Chart. She has been featured
on several television shows and has had her music
used in commercials for Dodge. Jill Barber - Never
Quit Loving You – YouTube
Jill Barber and Matthew Barber
 Jill’s brother Matthew is also a Canadian singer who
performs Jazz and Pop music. The two siblings often
play together and have gone on tour together several
times. Matthew Barber & Jill Barber "All I Have To Do
Is Dream" (Everly Brothers) - YouTube