JACQUI NAYLOR QUARTET

Jacqui Naylor is an internationally acclaimed American jazz vocalist and composer with twelve albums to her credit. The singer is known for her deeply rich, soulful voice and innovative approach to jazz standards, rock anthems, and original compositions. Naylor’s albums regularly make jazz critics' top ten lists, and her music featured in ad campaigns, television shows and films, including a documentary made about her. Naylor is honored to return to Frankie's Vancouver. Her concerts feature new music, highlights from her most recent album, Treasures of the Heart, and requested favorites from throughout her illustrious career. The singer attributes her unique sound to the tight and spontaneous interplay between her and her extremely talented bandmates. On stage with Naylor from San Francisco are Colin Hogan on piano and Geoff Brennan on bass. They are joined once again by Vancouver's own Bernie Arai on drums. What this outstanding vocalist and her band achieve on stage together is sensitive, dynamic, and thoroughly captivating! “Naylor is a once-in-a-generation singing talent.” Wild Mercury Rhythm “Naylor remains one of the most superbly arresting vocalists around.” JazzTimes “She excels as a sensitive song interpreter with unerring intonation.” Downbeat “Treasures of the Heart is a supremely interesting and extremely well-performed album by a hip, versatile vocalist.” All About Jazz