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Kim Richardson

Let the good times roll!

About Me

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I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4 I have stuck it out in this crazy music business for over 25 years now. Coming from a family of singers it was inevitable, I think. I started out on the club circuit in Toronto at age 14 with my aunt Betty as a backup singer for the Whiskey Howl Blues Band. At age 18, I recorded a demo for a friend which ended up getting picked up by A&M Records. That single entitled "He's My Lover" awarded me a Juno for Most Promising Female Vocalist of the Year. The next single, "Peek-A-Boo" won another Juno for Best R&B/Soul Recording. Unfortunately, the album never happened. My path took a different direction when I left Toronto for Montreal in the late 80's. It was there where I was able to spread my wings and experiment with different styles and languages. I soon was asked to join a contemporary jazz group called The Merlin Factor. We recorded two CDs: Jim Hillman/The Merlin Factor and Merlin Factor/Frontier Tunes. The first CD won a Juno for Best Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year and the second was nominated in the same category. Around the same time I joined Merlin Factor I had embarked on a tour of Quebec with an artist named Richard Séguin singing solely in French. I learned the whole 90 minute show in 4 days phonetically. After that successful tour I continued on with other artists from Quebec and France (to see more details, check out my website bio at www.kimrichardson.com) and doing lots of studio and commercial work. I finally realized my dream of doing a solo CD this past October with the release of Kaleidoscope, a bilingual effort. With the help of singer/songwriter/producer and good friend, Nanette Workman and BROS records I am able to have my spot here on MySpace and share with you a bit of what I'm up to. Blessings to all!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 12/5/2006
Band Website: kimrichardson.com
Band Members:MUSICIANS/SINGERS FEATURED ON KALEIDOSCOPE: Guitars: Roger Mann / Guitars, Ukulele: Jason Lang / Electric Guitar: Gary Schwartz / Guitars: Donald Meunier / Electric Guitar: Danny Ranallo / Electric Bass: Al Baculis / Double Bass: Bill Gossage / Drum: Tony Albino / Drum: Sébastien Langlois / Piano: Joe Sealy / Piano: Pierre Grimard / Keyboards: Bob Stagg / Organ: Doug Riley / Harmonica: Guy Bélanger / Tenor and Baritone Sax: Marie-Josée Frigon / Trumpet: Jean-François Gagnon / Trombone: Serge Arsenault / 1st Violin: Nathalie Bonin / 2nd Violin: Mélanie Vaugeois / Viola: Ligia Paquin / Cello: Thérèse Ryan / Special guest singer: Jackie Richardson (Mom) / Singers: Jasmine Richardson (daughter), Élizabeth Blouin-Brathwaite, Lulu Hughes, Caroline Simard, Dominique Faure, Monique Fauteux, Monique Paiement, Julie Leblanc, Dawn Cumberbatch, Linda Niles, Linda Benoy, Monia Bellisle, Marie Bélanger, Nancy Fortin, Judi Richards, Catherine Léveillé, Mariève Dionne, Stacie Tabb!!! /Special mentions: Nanette Workman (co-producer), Antoine Jobin (engineer and mixing), Glen Robinson (mixing and mastering), Charles Barbeau (string arrangements), Stacy Flynn aka DJ Psyc (special voice track)
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Influences: Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind & Fire, Chaka Khan, Minnie Riperton, Eric Clapton, Van Halen, Led Zeppelin, Bob Marley, Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, Joni Mitchell, Gino Vannelli, my mom Jackie Richardson and many, many more ...
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Sounds Like: ME!

Get to Know Me


...About You...


Eye Color Dark brown
Hair Color Bleached blonde
Height 5' 10"
Favorite Color Brown, teal, orange
Screen Name Huh?
Favorite Band Too many to mention
Favorite Movie The Shawshank Redemption
Favorite TV Show CSI & Law & Order (original)
Your Car Honda Accord
Your Hometown Richmond Hill, Ontario
Your Present Town Montreal, Quebec
Your Crush's First Name Brian L.
Your Grade When I had the crush? Grade 2
Your Style Style of music? Style of dress? Lifestyle?

...Have You Ever...


Sat on your rooftop NO! I'm terrified of heights
Kissed someone in the rain I might have but I don't recall
Danced in a public place As often as possible
Smiled for no reason Sure ... why not?
Laughed so hard you cried Oh yeah!
Peed your pants after age 8 Hmmm ... I plead the 5th!
Written a song Yes
Sang to someone for no reason Yes
Performed on a stage Yes ... and folks pay me to do it. How cool is that?
Talked to someone you don't know Yes
Made out in a theater Yes and I highly recommend it. Fun, fun, fun!
Gone roller skating since 8th grade No. Broke my ankle roller skating at age 12. Never tried it again after that.
Been in love Yes ... and still am

...Can You...


Write with both hands No
Whistle Yes
Blow a bubble Yes
Roll your tongue Yes
Cross your eyes Yes
Touch your tongue to your nose No
Dance YES
Speak a different language Yes
Impersonate someone Yes but nobody famous
Cook anything Yes but nothing too fancy

...Finish The Line...


If I were a ... bell I'd be ringing
I wish ... for more tolerance in the world
So many people don't know ... that I have a passion for Scrabble
I am ... a wife, a mother, a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a friend and a woman who loves to sing
My heart is ... spoken for
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Record Label: BrosCanteur
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Greenwood band

Hi all,On July 29th in a town east of Montreal called Magog, I had the pleasure of sharing the stage with some very talented folks. Exceptional blues guitarist/singer Pat the White (myspace.com/patthe...
Posted by Kim Richardson on Tue, 31 Jul 2007 06:23:00 PST

R.I.P. Georges Thurston

Another one of our own has passed on. Georges Thurston (aka Boule Noire) has died at age 56 of cancer. The last time I saw him was at the S.O.B.A. awards on April 15th. He was looking a little tired a...
Posted by Kim Richardson on Mon, 18 Jun 2007 07:52:00 PST

New tune added!!!

Hi there! I've just posted a new tune from the CD. Check it out and let me know what you think.Blessings to you all,Kim
Posted by Kim Richardson on Sat, 28 Apr 2007 05:10:00 PST

James Brown (1933-2006)

The most soulful, funky, innovative, charismatic and electrifying showman has gone home. Thank you, James Brown - for EVERYTHING. You will not be forgotten.Rest in peace, soul brother #1
Posted by Kim Richardson on Tue, 26 Dec 2006 07:32:00 PST

Passing of one of our own

I was saddened to hear about the passing of a fellow musician today. Ron Henning, age 41, died of a massive heart attack on December 15th while at soundcheck just before a gig with the band Soulfish ...
Posted by Kim Richardson on Tue, 19 Dec 2006 03:26:00 PST

Happy Holidays!

The holidays are here again and with it comes different emotions. Some have feelings of happiness and excitement, others have feelings of woe and loneliness. Some have money to buy food for a big feas...
Posted by Kim Richardson on Sun, 17 Dec 2006 08:50:00 PST

I have finally arrived!

After much activity following my CD launch in October, I finally got around to creating a MySpace artist page. Yea!!! So welcome to it folks. I will try my best to get all the necessary info on it and...
Posted by Kim Richardson on Wed, 06 Dec 2006 09:30:00 PST