Adele M Wilding

Award-winning Adele M. Wilding is a multi-talented singer/songwriter and composer/arranger. In addition to rich, soul-inflected vocals, Wilding’s material showcases her gifts as a songwriter and interpreter of classic jazz, soul and pop standards. She paid her dues on the UK music scene, performing in notable jazz and singer-songwriter venues, inclusive of London and Glasgow. UK highlights include solo and duo performances at the Vortex Jazz Club, London and appearances at the Tavistock Music & Arts Festival, Devon (2006) and the Edinburgh Fringe (2009).

Wilding has released three self-produced, commercial CDs: Emeralds (& Other Little Gems) (2004, Blue Dawn Records/Indie), Sketches On Blue: Limited Edition EP (2005, Blue Dawn Records/Indie) and Portholes & Skylights: Limited Edition EP (2009, ProdiGal Records/Indie). Tracks from all three releases have resulted in excellent reviews and transatlantic appearances in Manitoba. Following the release of the Portholes & Skylights EP, Wilding embarked on live and radio appearances throughout the UK and on international radio to promote the tracks, including listener favourites ‘Atlantic Lament’ and ‘This Deepest Azure’.

Born in Colchester, England to a Barbadian mother and an English father and raised in Canada and Europe, Adele Marina Wilding is a classically trained pianist and contralto. After receiving her BA With Distinction in Modern Languages and Music (Carleton), Wilding studied on language and literature scholarships in Germany and France respectively. She holds a PGCE in Secondary Education (Canterbury Christ Church University). Her musical training culminated in a Master of Arts in Music Education from The Institute of Education (University of London) and the Diploma in Jazz and Popular Music Studies (performance, composition and arranging) from the renowned Goldsmiths College (University of London). Further study in Canada led to mentoring in Vancouver with international jazz singer Dee Daniels.

Miss Wilding is currently based in Western Canada. On December 18 2012, she appeared at the celebrated Esplanade Theatre, Medicine Hat, performing as one of three Guest Vocalists with the Medicine Hat Concert Band and the Medicine Hat Community Orchestra. She has since been performing in duo and trio line-ups locally and across Western Canada with two of the region’s finest jazz musicians: Juanita Faas, piano and Rick Lett, guitar/bass. Appearances include a monthly residency at The Patio Cafe (Medicine Hat), the McNally Robinson Bookstore (Winnipeg), a private corporate appearance in Lake Louise, and annual shows in the Medicine Hat Jazz Festival, the latter of which has earned Wilding the attention of the local media.

In April 2014, Wilding and her trio recorded a demo CD of originals and standards. In June 2014, the Adele M. Wilding Duo, featuring pianist Juanita Faas, performed a successful, weekend tour of Manitoba. The duo and trio are also regular guests at and advocates for Jazz Vespers events.

Awards

Winner of the BWA Nina Simone Award 2005 (for which she was again nominated in 2008). Awarded at the Vortex Jazz Club, London, UK.