John Labelle

Recordings

Last Time I was Here

"With the release of Last time I Was Here, which is his finest recording to date, John Labelle continues to delight his growing audiences with his heart-felt renditions of infectious classic songs, revitalizing vintage tunes, and living his musical dreams."

Scott Yanow, Author of nine jazz books, and writer for Jazziz and Los Angeles Jazz Scene

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The Very Best of John Labelle

If you're a fan of John Labelle, this is for you. All the songs have been digitally re-mastered, they sound great! The tracks sound brand-new. Hand picked by John himself. This is a must for any music collection.

A compilation drawn from John's first 3 recordings and featuring a previously un-released version of "Save The Last Dance For Me." All the songs have been re-mastered and re-mixed under John's supervision. John personally chose this collection of songs and the album also includes his updated version of "Theme For Montreal." This recording is a must for any fan of John Labelle.

Featuring: Greg Clayton (guitar), Steve Amirault (piano), Alec Walkington (bass), Dave Laing (drums), Kelly Jefferson (tenor sax) Bob Parsons (alto sax) Billy Kerr (baritone sax) Bill Mahar (trumpet), Aron Doyle (trumpet), Dave Grott (trombone), Jocelyn Veilleux (French horn)

"Save The Last Dance For Me" appears courtesy of Soundsgood.ca and features John Fraboni on drums, Paul Johnston on bass, Steve Johnston on guitar, and Jessica Vigneault on piano.

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A Montreal Jazz Christmas

Released on the Soundsgood.ca label, this album is a collaborative effort featuring several of Montreal's finest musicians and singers, including a bright new star on the jazz scene, 6 year-old James Johnston. The recording is a collection of 14 favourite Christmas standards and two new Christmas compositions by John Labelle.

Personnel: John Labelle (vocals), Jessica Vigneault (piano, vocals), Steve Johnston (guitar), John Fraboni (drums), Geoff Lapp (piano), Dave Martin (conductor), Brigitte Rolland (violin), Christian Prevost (violin), Veronique Potvin (viola), Tim Hallida (cello), James Johnston (vocals)

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Too Close For Comfort

Featuring the Greg Clayton Trio, this collection of 12 standards drawn from the American popular songbook is sure to please jazz listeners everywhere.

Too Close For Comfort marks the much-awaited return to the studio for John Labelle. Critically acclaimed as one of the finest voices of the nineties and the new millennium, Labelle spent three years preparing this release and the results speak for themselves. Elegant, to the point, and nuanced, his singing brings new life to a focused and well-chosen repertoire of American Jazz Classics.

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Don't Say No

Don't Say No is a collection of 11 original compositions by John Labelle and Steve Amirault. Featuring arrangements by Bob Parsons, and bringing together some of Montreal's finest musicians, this recording was very well received and was a significant contributing factor to John's being named the 1998 Jazz Report Male Vocalist of the Year. Alain De Grosbois produced this recording and Bob Parsons conducted the session.

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If You See Her...

John's first recording, If You See Her features 11 standards and 1 original composition. With arrangements by Steve Amirault, this session highlights John's smooth delivery and led to many comparisons to Chet Baker.

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