Susan Wylde

Born: March 26, 1973
She has lived and/or performed in such culturally rich locations as Europe, Thailand, Hawaii, Japan, China, USA, Canada and Cuba. Susan is a classically trained pianist and a graduate of the Western Conservatory of Music.
Her love of singing lead her into performing in musical theatre at a young age in Canada. Her new CD, co-written with Eddie Bullen, is called Shambhala. The 14 tracks on this CD draw from pop, traditional and contemporary jazz as well as blues and R&B. Susan’s songwriting and voice speak of clarity, vibrancy, emotional depth and soulfulness. “Not a copy act, she focuses attention on the individuality of her own artistic sensibilities” - JAZZ TIMES. Susan has worked with several other artists (vocal, piano, percussion) in the studio and on stage. However, this is her first jazz CD. Shambhala has been nominated for a jazz award and several jazz festivals in Canada and outside Canada have invited her to perform on their mainstage.

Susan’s diverse influences include: Herbie Hancock, Joe Jackson, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, John Legend, Sting, Spyro Gyra, Steeley Dan, and Joni Mitchell. Susan’s writing partner, Eddie Bullen, is a Juno award-winning producer, writer and performer. In 2008, Eddie was chosen for the job of music director for the Beijing Summer Olympics music gala.

Susan has shared the stage or studio with the following musicians: Charlie Wilson, Julian Fauth, Delfeayo Marsalis, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Hilario Duran, Simon Wilcox, Brian Griffith, Danny Lockwood, Emm Gryner, Esthero, Harrison Kennedy, Grace Kelley, Diana Braithwaite, Chris Whiteley, Jack Dekyzer, Jeff Rogers, Marissa Lyndsey, Adam Soloman, Adrean Farrugia, Kate Schutt, Eddie Bullen, Jochim Nunez, Ken Whiteley, Reg Schwager, Don Thompson, Roberto Sibony, Melissa McClelland, Kevin Dempsey, Mark Cashion, Cindy Fairbank. This year has been a great year for Susan Wylde Quartet. Highlights are: performing in Japan, New Orleans, Miami,New York City,Hawaii,China and Cuba, opening for Grammy Award winner Delfeayo Marsalis, working with prolific jazz musicians Reg Schwager and Don Thompson.

Susan is the Creator, producer and artistic director for Goddess Charity Events. These events have raised thousands of dollars for women’s and children’s shelters and have helped World Vision and several environmental charities.

Susan has received a nomination for an Ontario Independent Music Award. The awards will take place at the Phoenix Concert Hall - Toronto. www.myspace.com/susanwylde You can join Susan Wylde on TWITTER and FACEBOOK Festival/Club Agents,Promoters, Reviewers,Licensing etc. - Check out Susan Wylde on Myspace and Sonic Bids.com. Radio - Music Directors, Reviewers etc. - Susan Wylde's music is available - http://www.radiosubmit.com/ and http://www.musicsubmit.com/

Home: Toronto, Canada
Press Quotes
”Not a copy act, she focuses attention on the individuality of her own artistic sensibilities. Her soulful voice, insightful lyrics and unique arrangements satisfy the senses” --Jazz Times
“Unlike others who often fill their CDs with copycat standards, Wylde chooses not to ride the coattails of legends. Instead, she is carving a path that is unique and authentic” --Downbeat

Awards
Nominated Ontario Indy Jazz Artist of the Year 2008
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/musician.php?id=18969

Calendar
3 nov 2009 20:00 Private Corporate Event Toronto
9 nov 2009 20:00 Qingdao, China Qingdao
11 nov 2009 20:00 Beijing, China Beijing
13 nov 2009 20:00 Seoul, Korea Seoul
14 nov 2009 20:00 Seoul, Korea Seoul
17 nov 2009 20:00 Tokyo, Japan Tokyo
18 nov 2009 20:00 Tokyo, Japan Tokyo
28 nov 2009 20:00 Susan Wylde Quartet featuring Reg Schwager and Don Thompson Toronto, Ontario
14 dez 2009 20:00 Toronto Toronto