Give Your Love the Gift of Heart and Soul with a Touch of Cole

Local Jazz Band to Perform the Unforgettable Music of Natalie and Nat King Cole on February 15

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Horizon Stage with A Touch of Cole. This Edmonton-based jazz band highlights the timeless music of Natalie and Nat King Cole.  Paying tribute to the unforgettable musical legacy of both father and daughter, they weave together a collection of “Cole” standards to take the audience on a musical journey that spans from jazz and Latin to modern blues and soul.  With a vision to uplift and inspire their audiences, A Touch of Cole performance provides a captivating experience for music lovers of all ages.  Audiences will also enjoy classic jazz standards from artists such as Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald, and Nina Simone. Spend a romantic night with A Touch of Cole at Horizon Stage on Saturday, February 15 at 7:30 p.m.

A Touch of Cole features the vocal styling of Edmontonian Shelley Jones accompanied by Wes Caswell on bass, Wes Yaciuk on guitar, Bruce Mohacsy  on piano, and Sandro Dominelli on drums. The group has performed together as a trio and a quintet and they have sold out both Festival Place and the Yardbird Suite.

Blessed with a voice that can seamlessly fit into almost any musical genre, Shelley Jones brings a sense of authenticity and soul to every song she sings. Be it jazz, blues, pop, R&B, soul, groove, rock or country, Shelley has sang it all and made each style her own.  Growing up in rural Alberta listening and singing along to her four older siblings’ music collections, Shelley first discovered jazz after entering the vocal music program at Grant MacEwan. After graduation she began performing jazz professionally, working in duos, trios, quartets and big bands as well as a few symphony orchestras. Some of her performance highlights include being a guest vocalist with Tommy Banks at the Winspear Centre, performing with Alfie Zappacosta, and singing background vocals for Tom Cochrane. Shelley also regularly performs alongside some of Alberta’s top musicians including PJ Perry, Sandro Dominelli, Andrew Glover, and Don Berner.

Shelley has also developed her songwriting skills; writing, recording, and releasing four solo albums and a Christmas CD with the Flextime Band.  She has appeared as a guest vocalist on numerous recordings from other artists and has sang several radio/television jingles. As a highly experienced stage performer with a warm, personable and captivating stage delivery, Shelley continues to expand her fan base across the country.

Give your love the gift of heart and soul with a Touch of Cole at Horizon Stage on Saturday, February 15 at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets are $35 for adults and $30 for students and seniors.  Tickets may be purchased at the City Hall Ticket Centre (315 Jespersen Ave), by phone at 780-962-8995 or 1-888-655-9090, and online through ticketpro.ca.