Krystle Dos Santos is an extraordinary blues, jazz and soul singer based out of Vancouver, Canada. Her voice is commanding, powerful and rich with talent. Dos Santos grew up in Edmonton and her roots are Guyanese. She studied at the elite Canadian College of performing arts and at the University of Alberta. She has performed in the Arts Club musical Dreamgirls and Chelsea Hotel: the songs of Leonard Cohen at the Firehall arts centre and created a show called BLAK exploring Canada’s black history. Dos Santos loves performing for young audiences to share her show A History of Motown and BLAK: Canadian Women in Music in schools. Krystle is extremely excited to bring Hey Viola! to audiences across Canada this spring/summer and release the soundtrack to the show “Hey Viola! The Soundtrack of a Life”. www.krystledossantos.com

To casual observers, singer/songwriter Terrell Edwards seemed to just appear out of nowhere, breaking out with his soulful, seductive voice and clever new renditions of classic American standards. But the charismatic crooner—called “the perfect blend between Sinatra and Motown,”—has been seducing audiences around the globe for years with his unique blend of classic jazz, rhythm and blues vocals, engaging storytelling, and hours of memorable music. There seems to be no slowing down in his future, either, as Edwards continues his latest tour, Unforgettable—the Greatest Black Jazz and Soul Singers of All Time. A must-see tribute to legends like Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, Sam Cooke, and Ray Charles, the show transports the audience back to the glory days of Harlem’s Apollo Theatre, and to the rise of the legendary singers who paved the way for artists like Terrell Edwards himself. More than a tribute show, Unforgettable is a Master Class in musical history and live performance, one that must be experienced live to truly appreciate. https://terrelledwardsmusic.com/

Berner has appeared alongside, Hugh Fraser, Slide Hampton, Chu Cho Valdez, Tommy Banks, Dan Aykroyd, Gino Vanelli, Alfie Zappacosta, and the Temptations. He has performed throughout North America, Hong Kong, and been a featured artist at the Montreal Jazz Festival. Berner can be heard on numerous albums, has performed at embassies, on radio and TV specials and produced the “Don Berner Big Band Variety Show” for the Citadel theatre in 2015 and currently produces and directs the Don Berner Big Band concert series held at the Triffo theatre.

Buying his first drum set at 13 with money earned from his paper route, Kevin is now an experienced drummer, guitarist and songwriter. Of Trinidadian descent, he is heavily influenced by a musical family who exposed him to soul, jazz, 80s pop and calypso on a daily basis. Kevin has spent the last 28 years playing drums, backing a diverse array of artists, covering a wide range of styles both live and in the recording studio. These artists and bands include Krystle Dos Santos and The Black Mambas, The Melisizwe Brothers, Kimberley MacGregor, The Men of Motown, The Get Downs,  Magilla Funk Conduit and more.

Cam Browne, a seasoned musician from Edmonton, Alberta, has been crafting his art for over 25 years. With a knack for collaboration, he’s lent his talents to numerous artists across North America, becoming a well-known figure in the music scene. From intimate venues to grand stages, his performances captivate audiences, showcasing his passion and expertise. A cornerstone of the Edmonton music community, Cam Browne continues to push boundaries and inspire with his soulful melodies and infectious rhythms.

Joel Gray is an Edmonton-based trumpet player and music educator. Known for his versatility, Joel is in high demand in both jazz and classical genres. He is a regular performer with many artists and ensembles, including the Canadian All-Star JazzPops Orchestra, the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, the Edmonton Jazz Orchestra, and National Broadway on Tour. He has appeared on stage with some of the world’s finest artists, including Jens Lindemann, Robi Botos, Tommy Banks, PJ Perry, Slide Hampton, Diana Krall, Gino Vannelli, Wayne Newton, the Temptations, and the Funk Brothers. He has recorded on over 40 albums, including the Juno award-winning album, A Joyful Banner Blazing by Maria Dunn (2022) and the Juno nominated album, Then Is Now ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ with Jens Lindemann, John Kimura Parker, and Robi Botos. As a music educator, Joel has taught music at MacEwan University, the University of Alberta, and Keyano College, and has directed the award-winning Littlebirds Jazz Bands since 2004.

Janelle Leaf is an Edmonton-based sessional vocalist and singer/songwriter who performs with a variety of Edmonton, Calgary, and Toronto-based bands. She has performed on stages across Canada including The Algonquin Commons Theatre in Ottawa, Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Abbotsford Arts Centre, Victoria’s Alix Goolden Performance Centre, Calgary’s Palace Theatre, Calgary Stampede mainstage, and Union Hall, as well as appearances at North Country Fair, Taste of Edmonton and CBC Radio.

A professional musician of over 35 years, Kim Lesaca has performed in different parts of the world on various stages with some of the world’s best musicians. Kim is an accomplished electric bass player in the Philippines, having done countless live and studio performances with the country’s top performers before moving to Canada in January 2009. Since then, he has established himself as an outstanding bass player with some of Canada’s best music performers, live and studio musicians, music producers, performing a wide selection of music genres — Jazz, R&B, Pop, Rock and Country. Among the artists Kim has worked with are Krystle Dos Santos, the Don Berner Big Band, The Melisizwe Brothers, Brett Miles and Tanika Charles. He currently plays bass for Funkafeelya and the Get Downs. Kim has a Master of Music degree from University of West London and is a Sessional Instructor and a Band Director at the music department of MacEwan University. He is also an artist/endorser for the following: C.K Carlton Guitar, Spector Bass, Black Diamond Strings, Nordstrand Audio and iGIG Bass Guitar cases.

Graduate of MacEwan Music program where he studied 1977-1981. Jamie has been faculty at MacEwan University since 1983 and into the future. Instructing Music Technology, General Ensemble, Guitar, and Contemporary Combos over the three decades. Jamie’s life-long interest in multiple music genres has created an in demand artist performing Jazz, Pop, Folk, Bossa, Hawaiian, and Early Music.

In the Edmonton area, Alieda is an interdisciplinary artist, program director, educator, and owner of The Studio Inc. With over 20 years in her field, Alieda delivers unique experience and style to the stage. Most often caught doing vocals and playing keys, one of Alieda’s greatest joys is singing & arranging harmonies. These Motown tunes are no exception! Alieda’s passion for the arts also extends beyond the stage, in a field of Music Therapy. Alieda is thrilled to be working with this incredible group of musicians. Now, let’s have some fun!