Jeremy Wong Vocals

Biography

Jeremy Wong is one of Vancouver's rising stars of jazz, with a rich baritone that evokes such classic voices as Nat King Cole and Johnny Hartman, along with modern greats like Kurt Elling. Like Elling, he is a fellow disciple of vocalese, following in the footsteps of Jon Hendricks and bringing old standards new life through his poignant, honest lyrics and storytelling.
Already a seasoned performer, Jeremy's resume includes festival appearances fronting the Bruce James Orchestra, the role of Paul in Pascal Saunier's opera, Le Destin du Jazz Club, many gigs around Vancouver, and entertainin ... g in lounges aboard cruise ships the world over. Since returning to Vancouver, Jeremy released his debut album, Hey There, through Cellar Music Group in September 2022.
Jeremy holds a Diploma of Jazz Studies from Capilano University where he studied with Steve Maddock and Jennifer Scott. In Rejean Marois' acclaimed ensemble, Nitecap, Jeremy shared the stage with modern greats: Maria Schneider, Donny McCaslin, Ambrose Akinmusire, and Canadian stars Bria Skonberg and Laila Biali. Outside of jazz, Jeremy also has extensive experience in the worlds of choral music and barbershop harmony, including an international medal winning collegiate quartet, and appearances on TV, film, and radio. Read More

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Experience

- 1 album "Hey There" 2022, released on the Cellar Live record label
- 4 x Ocean Quartet (jazz, Latin, ballroom, et al) contracts for Holland America Line
- Various gigs around the Metro Vancouver area in small ensemble settings, as well as fronting Big Bands
- Capilano University Jazz Alumnus; in Rejean Marois' acclaimed ensemble "Nitecap," performed with jazz stars such as Donny McCaslin, Ambrose Akinmusire, Maria Schneider, Laila Biali, and Bria Skonberg
- 15+ years experience of barbershop quartetting and choral singing

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