Margot Roi

Margot Roi's CD -A Place For Me- is in the Top Ten Jazz albums at CFBX! ___________________________________________________________M argot Roi's CD -A Place For Me- is a collection of 12 songs that approach the subject of love from every possible perspective to affirm a place in your heart!------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------Margot's latest reviews!---------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ -- "Canadian jazz diva Margot Roi approaches the topic of love via jazz and pop standards that accentuate her graceful and irrefutably, optimistic mode of delivery. And she garners the very best out of the several musicians appearing on this amiable studio date, augmented by a get-up-and-go vibe that features lush phrasings amid brisk swing vamps and more.The vocalist possesses an authoritative delivery that is counterbalanced with sincerity and her emotively generated lyricism. Here, Roi sparkles through jazz waltzes and sultry late-night blues vamps, where the instrumentalists are quite diligent when it comes to providing the requisite contrasts. Nonetheless, the artists’ thriving momentum serves as an accelerator during many of these standards.On “All Or Nothing At All,” Roi casts a dream-laden edge atop an oscillating swing. In addition, she perpetuates a democratic mindset as the alternating personnel are afforded room to breathe and expand while often counterbalancing the leader’s spirited vocalizations. No doubt, Roi is one who has a realistic shot at becoming a household name among the horde of up and coming female jazz vocalists. She injects panache, pep and a noticeable mark of distinction into the roads previously traversed. "– Glenn Astarita Ejazz News ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------------------------------------"Th e most recent release by Margot Roi is wonderful. The repertoire is first class and the backing features the cream of the Toronto Musicians. She has an excellent sense of swing and phrasing. All in all a great CD." Jacques Emond CKCU-FM Ottawa------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------------------------"Even though it is a Margot Roi album she has wisely let the musicians show their stuff. The CD features top notch Canadian Jazzers and they seem to have been given the green light to blow. Margot has a smooth voice and good control. Selecting which tunes to play on my jazz show could prove difficult as there are many strong tracks to choose from. There's no doubt, Margot is a fine vocalist." Rick Lazaroff-Bayshore Broadcasting CORP.------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------"This a great CD and a must for any jazz program, I play tracks from this album on a regular basis in particular I love the interpretations that Margot has done to the Lennon and McCartney tracks." Martin Smith --Radio Seagull----------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ------
Warmly delicious full bodied vocals with a hint of smokiness that will envelop and surprise you! Margot arranges and performs straight-ahead jazz that cross-pollinates traditional and contemporary standards for a textured fresh sound.
Raised in the small town of Dundas Ontario, Canada, Margot began performing in school musicals, and on local Cable TV telethons. She has performed in a all female Mariachi band in Mexico and many talent contests have been won. Throughout her childhood Margot shared in her family's diverse musical experiences: opera, folk, jazz and musical theatre. Aesthetically, this has led Margot to an inclusionist style with an unfettered exuberant approach.-When I perform vocally, I want the audience to experience a little fun. I choose lyrics that intensify the emotive colourations of my interpretive style, to further inhabit the textured atmosphere laid down by other musicians.-Margot has studied music at the University of Windsor, vocals with the Canadian Academy of Vocal Music, with Bob Moverand with Brenda Caroll. She has received a Bach of Fine Arts, an Arts & Tech Degree, played the trombone in the school band and learned the ukulele/autoharp/guitar/piano at her father's knee...
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