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Emilie-Claire Barlow

Emilie-Claire Barlow

Canadian Jazz Vocalist

Award-winning Canadian jazz singer with 15 albums, 500M+ streams, and performances at Birdland and international venues.

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About

Emilie-Claire Barlow is a Canadian jazz singer, arranger, record producer, and voice actress born June 6, 1976 in Toronto. She has built an international career spanning over 25 years with 15 albums on her Empress Music Group label. A two-time JUNO Award winner and Félix Award recipient, she has performed at prestigious venues worldwide including Birdland in New York and the Montreal Jazz Festival.

Music Style

Barlow performs sophisticated interpretations of jazz standards, bossa nova, and French chanson with a clear, fluid voice. Her style blends traditional jazz with contemporary arrangements, often incorporating bilingual repertoire in English and French.

Background

Hometown
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Education
Humber College of Music
Instruments
vocals, piano
Active
1998-present

Similar Artists

If you like Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, and Norah Jones — you'll love this artist

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Influential jazz vocalist; Barlow cites her as a major influence
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Tony Bennett
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Norah Jones
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Notable Collaborations

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