Sharon Azrieli
Sharon Azrieli has sung on grand stages around the world, interpreting classical music, opera, Jewish music and jazz. She has performed on many of the world's greatest stages, including the Metropolitan Opera of New York, Cadogan Hall (UK), Carnegie Hall (NYC), Place des Arts, National Arts Centre (ON), Banff Theatre (AB), and Domaine Forget (QC). Sharon has toured extensively in North and South America, Japan, and Asia.
Known for her interpretations of the works of Leonard Bernstein, Gershwin, and Verdi, she is one of Canada's most unique voices. Her recent album "SECRET PLACES" features unknown and rare songs by Michel Legrand, as arranged by Tamir Hendelman. Sharon is proudly Québécoise.
Secret Places
A Bilingual Tribute to Michel Legrand
In the summer of 2022 Sharon and Tamir Hendelman toured her new album "SECRET PLACES" throughout North America, including prestigious venues like the Yardbird Suite (AB) and Catalina Club (LA). With a brand new ensemble of musicians, led by Montreal pianist John Roney, Sharon is ready to share this bilingual program with audiences everywhere.
John Roney is one of the most well known and respected pianists in Canada. His polyvalence is unrivalled and his virtuosity has earned him a place onstage with musical giants from across the globe and across the entire musical spectrum. With numerous awards or nominations from l'ADISQ, the Juno Awards, the Canadian Jazz Awards and Les Prix Opus, John has participated in more than 80 recordings as a leader, soloist, conductor, accompanist, composer and producer. He has been featured on CBC, Radio-Canada, JazzFM91.1 and the Festival de Jazz de Montreal, and was the Artist in Residence of the Calgary YYC JazzFestival. John Roney is an adjunct professor at the Faculty of Music at the Université de Montréal, where he chairs the Masters in Jazz program.
TECH RIDER
A warm, intimate stage setup for a vocal-led jazz ensemble.
EQUIPMENT
- wireless Shure SM58 microphone
- 1 Boom microphone stand
- Music stand; music stand light
- 1 stool
- 1 small side table for water
- Acoustic piano, recently tuned
- 1 wireless talking microphone; microphone stand
- acoustic bass
- 1 bass combo amp (min. 12" speaker)
- 1 EV RE20 microphone
- 1 direct line out from amp
- 1 microphone line
- Wide music stand (extended) or 2 regular music stands; music stand light
- 4-piece drum kit, all hardware, cymbals and snare
- 1 drum carpet
- Stereo pair of overhead mics (Rode M5, Shure KSM137, Audio Technica AT4041 or equivalent)
- tenor sax, flute and alto flute
- 2 microphone lines (1 for sax, 1 for flutes) – 2 RE20 mics
- 2 boom microphone stands
- 1 regular music stand (no light required; iPad)