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Dawn Alexis

Despite her small stature, this powerhouse performer will surprise you with the strength and precision of her vocals. Exuding a wonderful stage presence, Dawn Alexis commands her three-octave range with a remarkable agility and an unfailing sense of swing.

Born the fifth of seven children, Dawn Alexis Suchoboki began her professional career fresh out of high school with 3 years of full time work in musical revue and improvised comedy, performing popular tunes such as “Lion Sleeps Tonight”, “Proud Mary” (Tina Turner), “Midnight Train To Georgia”, and several Aretha Franklin greats (“Chain of Fools”, “Think”, “Respect”, “House that Jack Built”). As a triple threat, she quickly became an in-demand performer, sought after for her powerful vocal performances, comedic timing, and skill as a dancer and choreographer. In a professional career that spans over 17 years, Dawn has delivered unforgettable renditions of songs in all styles of music and toured extensively in mid and western Canada.

Embarking on a solo career as a vocalist while in Edmonton, Dawn formed the Dawn Suchoboki Trio (with bass and piano) and after moving to Regina in late 1999, initiated and hosted a weekly jazz jam at Jesse’s House of Blues, where she met many local musicians and formed Jazz D’Alexis. This jazz ensemble ranges in size from trio (piano, bass, and vocals) to a ten-piece ensemble, playing favourite classics as well as originals off her new album.

Dawn Alexis makes her mark as a multi-talented composer, lyricist, and arranger with her recently released debut CD album entitled “Such-A-Bouquet”. This unique album spans a variety of musical genres, mostly jazz, swing and Latin rhythms to include funk, a march, and even a lullaby. All 17 tracks were written and arranged entirely by Dawn Alexis, who was also the sole producer on the album. “Such-A-Bouquet” was engineered by the 2005 WCMA Engineer of the Year John Gasparic, and mastered by Phil Demetro at Lacquer Channel Mastering in Toronto.

Due in large part to her velvet voice and fantastic stage presence, Dawn has succeeded in attracting a large non-jazz following, with many fans voicing their affinity for “Dawn’s jazz” above others. She has made frequent appearances at the Casino Regina Show Lounge and numerous high-profile corporate events, and continues to gain acclaim for her expressive and smooth delivery of great music. Dawn Alexis remains a powerhouse performer and producer with a growing list of credits in live music, theatre, and improvised comedy.

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CD REVIEW by Cindy McLeod, JazzElements.com Canadian Jazz Vocal Debut CD Reviews "There’s no doubt this woman can sing, there’s power, dimension, confidence and a whole lotta talent here. Her voice is full-throated and robust, with bang-on pitch and a big range. Showing great control yet with emotional abandon, Alexis is a natural, convincing vocalist who can deliver a song."

"Some tunes fit into that indescribable vein that someone like Tom Waits would occupy, other parts sit in a pop/rock vein. Still other enter the world of broadway, or a production show with a playful side. There are juicy tidbits thrown in as a four part vocal swing intro, and the 1:00 track ‘Foreboding’, where Alexis plays all the instruments in an eerie, tension building interlude."

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