Jewelle McKenzie

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Jewelle McKenzie & The Ad-Lib Showband
Their energy is captivating! Their style is pure class! Their repertoire is extensive! Ad-Lib, Montreal’s showband for weddings, corporate events, special occasions and galas will make your event a night to remember. Regardless of the setting, theme or venue, Ad-Lib will enhance your night with music from the 1950’s to today.
With your favorite love songs and Jazz standards, R&B, Motown, Disco and Dance,Top 40, Rock & Roll, Classic Rock and Island Rhythms, Ad-Lib‘s captivating essence will keep your guests on the dance floor all night long ... .
Founded by Jewelle McKenzie and Denis Maheux, Ad-Lib includes only Montreal’s most talented and dynamic musicians. With roots in Gospel, R&B, Jazz and Rock, this team brings their versatility and experience to your party, ensuring your guests have the time of their lives. Ad-Lib gives you the perfect balance of energy and elegance. A memorable evening that will leave your guests raving about the wonderful time they had.
Ad-Lib can fulfill all your musical needs. Based on your entertainment requirements, Ad-Lib can provide band formations of 2 to9 members. Across Canada and internationally, Ad-Lib will make your evening an incredible success. Their long list of satisfied and repeat clients can attest to the fact that Ad-Lib delivers every time. Read More

Biography

Jewelle McKenzie (pronounced jew-WELL): singer, songwriter, producer. Performing Soul, Jazz, R&B, Gospel. An incomparable vocalist and consummate performer with over 2000 shows locally and over 500 shows internationally, Jewelle’s ability to connect with the audience and wow her fans comes from her openness, undeniable stage presence and extraordinary voice and range. Jewelle charms and disarms with her voice and music. She has graced stages in Canada, Qatar, Guadeloupe, Morocco, Thailand, Hong Kong SAR, and Vietnam in the most prestigious hotels and venues.
Jewelle’s original mus ... ic makes a bold statement that she is not a woman seeking anyone’s approval. She explores and combines different genres making no concessions to pop trends. Her latest singles Rise Up (I Can’t Breathe) and I Want it All, are Dance / Electronica with a little New-Age flair. Her full-length CD, Ain’t It Good, combines Swing, R&B, and Jazz spiced with Gospel vocals and a little Rock for an eclectic style that is all her own.
As a lead vocalist of the Umoja Gospel choir, Jewelle’s performed at Montreal’s International Jazz Festival, the Maximum Blues Festival in Carleton Quebec, the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, and at the Martin Luther King Achievement Awards.
Jewelle also performed with Montreal recording artists Dawn Tyler Watson, Michelle Sweeney, Freddie James, Alan Prater, and Kim Richardson. She has had studio recordings with Lexa Productions, Joel Campbell, and Domenic Romanelli. Later, forming her own band Ad-Lib, Jewelle soon established a reputation for outstanding performance and excellence, performing at corporate and public events, weddings and festivals.
Jewelle has opened for Matt Dusk at a Gala event, performed on the television program Belle et Bum, was a featured soloist on the CBC Radio Canada Christmas Special with Florence K, and performed at the Porgy and Bess concert as a member of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra choir under the direction of Maestro Kent Nagano. She continues her passion for Gospel music as a lead vocalist with the Imani Gospel Singers.
Jewelle is constantly reaching higher and stretching her limits. 2020 brings more new music, collaborations and projects. Stay tuned!!
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Jewelle McKenzie (pronounced jew-WELL): singer, songwriter, producer. Performing Soul, Jazz, R&B, Gospel. An incomparable vocalist and consummate performer with over 1000 shows locally and over 500 shows internationally, Jewelle’s ability to connect with the audience and wow her fans comes from her openness, undeniable stage presence and extraordinary voice and range. Jewelle charms and disarms with her voice and music. She has graced stages in Canada, Qatar, Guadeloupe, Morocco, Thailand, Hong Kong SAR, and Vietnam in the most prestigious hotels and venues.
Jewelle’s original musi ... c makes a bold statement that she is not a woman seeking anyone’s approval. She explores and combines different genres making no concessions to pop trends. Her latest singles Rise Up (I Can’t Breathe) and I Want it All, are Dance / Electronica with a little New-Age flair. Her full-length CD, Ain’t It Good, combines Swing, R&B, and Jazz spiced with Gospel vocals and a little Rock for an eclectic style that is all her own.
As a lead vocalist of the Umoja Gospel choir, Jewelle’s performed at Montreal’s International Jazz Festival, the Maximum Blues Festival in Carleton Quebec, the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, and at the Martin Luther King Achievement Awards.
Jewelle also performed with Montreal recording artists Dawn Tyler Watson, Michelle Sweeney, Freddie James, Alan Prater, and Kim Richardson. She has had studio recordings with Lexa Productions, Joel Campbell, and Domenic Romanelli. Later, forming her own band Ad-Lib, Jewelle soon established a reputation for outstanding performance and excellence, performing at corporate and public events, weddings and festivals.
Jewelle has opened for Matt Dusk at a Gala event, performed on the television program Belle et Bum, was a featured soloist on the CBC Radio Canada Christmas Special with Florence K, and performed at the Porgy and Bess concert as a member of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra choir under the direction of Maestro Kent Nagano. She continues her passion for Gospel music as a lead vocalist with the Imani Gospel Singers.
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Previous Clients

Previous international clients include:
- Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, Vietnam, 2019
• Millenium Hilton, Bangkok, Thailand 2018
• Lebua at State Tower, Bangkok, Thailand, 2015
• Conrad Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand, 2014
• Peninsula Hotel, Hong Kong, SAR, 2013
• Lebua at State Tower, Bangkok, Thailand, 2013
• W Doha, Doha Qatar, 2009
In Quebec and Ontario:
• Peak Financial Group
• Desjardins Bank
• The Fairmont Château Frontenac, Quebec City
• The Hyatt Regency Hotel
• Quintessence Hotel, Mont Tremblant
• The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal
• The Fairmont Ch ... âteau Montebello
• Groupe Bergeron Dupuis & Associates
• The Château Vaudreuil
• The Tour de Ville, Delta Hotel
• The Olympic Stadium
• Le Capitole, Quebec City
• The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
• Ottawa Marriott Hotel
• Hilton Bonaventure Hotel
• The House of Jazz
• Café Campus
• Corona Theater
• Theatre Saint Denis
• Buckingham en Fête, Music Festival - Buckingham, Quebec
• Huntington Music Festival, Huntington, Quebec
• Chicoutimi Blues Festival, Chicoutimi, Quebec
• “Raise the Roof ” Gospel Music Festival, Ottawa
• Orford Music Festival, Magog, Quebec
• Maximum Blues Festival, Carleton, Quebec
• Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, Saskatoon
• Ottawa Jazz Festival, Ottawa, Ontario Read More

Suitable for

Bar / Bat Mitzvah Birthday Party (Adult) Casinos Christening Christmas Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Corporate Event Cruise Ships Dinner Party Hotel Event Jewish Wedding Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Trade Show / Exhibitions

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Virtual Services Offer

Jewelle McKenzie online performance

Personalized concerts in the privacy of your home! Whatever the occasion, I can provide solo to 6-piece band concerts. Choose the style (jazz/lounge, dance party, dinner, love songs, etc), and I will create a concert especially for you. Book early!!

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