The Willows are a Canadian musical trio based in Toronto, Ontario,[1] made up of Andrea Gregorio, Lauren Pedersen, and Krista Deady.[2] According to Raul da Gama of Toronto Music Report the trio have a "a vocal configuration similar to the legendary Andrews Sisters."[2]
The Willows | |
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 Andrea Gregorio (left), Lauren Pedersen, and Krista Deady performing in Calgary (2014) | |
| Background information | |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Labels | Flatcar Records |
| Members |
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| Website | thewillowstrio |
Origins
editAll three members grew up together in Edmonton, Alberta, and went to college together in Toronto.[1][3] They met taking ballet in Edmonton at age nine.[3] They attended the Edmonton Dance Centre from age twelve onward.[4] They were all accepted to Ryerson University in 2008 to study dance.[5] While there, they formed the trio in 2010, before graduating with Bachelor of Fine Arts dance degrees in 2012.[3]
Musical career
editThe sound of the Willows is described as classic jazz with mucho swing.[6]
This is Christmas
editThe debut album, This is Christmas, was released in 2015.[4] It mainly featured covers of popular Christmas songs, but also included a few original works.[4]
Tea for Three
editThe Willows released their second full length album, Tea for Three, in 2017.[2] Most of the writing for the album was done by Lauren Pedersen and Chris Graham.[2] This was their first album featuring all-original tunes.[3]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Breakfast in Bed" | 2:25 |
| 2. | "Fuddy Duddy" | 3:05 |
| 3. | "Wishing Well" | 3:40 |
| 4. | "What Are You Waiting For?" | 3:34 |
| 5. | "Boy Oh Boy" | 3:29 |
| 6. | "Old Friend" | 2:24 |
| 7. | "Dancin’" | 3:03 |
| 8. | "Dear Gussy" | 2:35 |
| 9. | "Valentine" | 3:17 |
| 10. | "Tea For Three" | 2:59 |
| 11. | "By The Window" | 3:06 |
| 12. | "Bathtub Gin" | 2:04 |
| 13. | "Never Judge" | 3:19 |
| Total length: | 40:21 | |
References
edit- ^ a b Molloy, Matt (June 25, 2019). "Canadian group makes first U.S. appearance at Jazz Fest". WHAM 13. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
- ^ a b c d Raul, Raul (October 8, 2017). "The Willows: Tea For Three". Toronto Music Report. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
- ^ a b c d Levesque, Roger (October 26, 2017). "Vocal trio reaches end of the beginning with debut disc". Edmonton Journal. Postmedia. p. B5. Archived from the original on April 20, 2020. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
- ^ a b c Cummings, Madeleine (December 28, 2016). "Local jazz trio looks to record a new album following hometown Christmas concert". Edmonton Examiner. Postmedia. p. A17. ProQuest 2169748699
- ^ Gilbert, Craig (November 8, 2017). "The Willows revive big band with debut album". Fitzhugh. Aberdeen Publishing Limited Partnership. Archived from the original on April 20, 2020. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
- ^ De Blase, Frank (June 19, 2019). "Interview: The Willows". Rochester City Newspaper. Archived from the original on April 20, 2020. Retrieved April 17, 2020.