Official Photos of the Sheraton Cadwell Group of Music Professionals
Welcome to the Sheraton Cadwell Group of Music Professionals!
131 Bloor Street West
Suite 200-286
Toronto, Ontario
M5S 1R8
Phone 416.712.2555
Fax 416.250.7824
Email info@sheratoncadwell.com
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Purveyor of live musical entertainment for heads of state, diplomats, dignitaries, VIPs and other discerning patrons.
Specialising in providing professional musicians for the upscale market in and around the Greater Toronto Area, the Sheraton Cadwell Group of Music Professionals is your one-stop shop for solo musicians, duets, trios, quartets, quintets,
combos, big bands, dance orchestras and other ensembles.
All recordings - without exception - were done live ... without any overdubs!
From jazz and classical to swing, latin and showtunes, we have a variety of boutique orchestras for weddings, corporate functions and other special events.
Home to most of the Top 10 dance/big bands in Ontario, here are some of the world-class boutique orchestras under our management:
Toronto Starlight Orchestra (www.starlightorchestra.ca)
Wyndham Regency Orchestra (
www.wyndhamregency.com)
Philips Westin Orchestra (
www.philipswestin.com)
Orchestra Copacabana (
www.atthecopa.ca)
Casablanca Orchestra (www.clubcasablanca.ca)
Sheraton Cadwell Orchestra (www.sheratoncadwell.com)
Be sure to visit their websites for more information.
With an average of at least 10 years performing experience and more significant high-profile commissions than any other dance/big band in Toronto's highly
competitve music industry over the last 2 seasons, our international cast of artists comprises over 100+ talented vocalists and musicians from Canada, the United Kingdom, USA, South America, Europe, Japan and Asia.
For
sound clips, please follow the link for each of the 24 collector-edition CD albums released to date (see below). They will give you a good idea of the high level of performance you can expect from our artists.
A complete discography and sound clips are available at
For video footage of some of our shows, visit YouTube at www.youtube.com/sheratoncadwell.
Official photos of our orchestras will found on MySpace at www.myspace.com/sheratoncadwell.
Our press kit is attached below for your kind perusal.
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30% of performance fees received from you will be donated to international agencies such as UNICEF, World Vision, Oxfam, CARE, Doctors Without Borders and the Red
Cross through the Global Poverty Relief Foundation (www.gprf.net).
Our primary mandate is to support the fundraising activities of major charities and humanitarian organizations dedicated to alleviating poverty in less developed communities outside Canada.
Over the last 5 years, we have helped to raise over $1.5 million for various charitable and humanitarian projects.
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All rights reserved.
Contact us today for a no-obligation consultation either by phone at 416.712.2555 or by email at info@sheratoncadwell.com.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Yours truly,
for the Sheraton Group of Music Professionals/
Sheraton Cadwell Orchestras
(www.sheratoncadwell.com)
Florence Lee
Administrator
"Sheraton Cadwell", "Toronto Starlight Orchestra", "Starlight Orchestra",
"Wyndham Regency", "Philips Westin", "Copacabana", "At The Copacabana",
"Casablanca" and "Club Casablanca" are registered trade names
of 958862 Ontario Limited.
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Here are a few video clips ... for more, please visit www.youtube.com/sheratoncadwell
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"Your vocal stars are glamorous,
chic & hip ... what a treat!"
- Olivier Francone
"It takes a really good band to get the
Mayor up to dance the twist!"
- Hazel McCallion
"Your track record of recorded work
is utterly impressive ... wow!"
- Julio Hernandez
it was professional and entertaining!"
- Joanne Wheatley
"You have both style and substance."
- Jim Stanley
"Awesome! There was hardly any room left on the dance floor ...
with thousands more watching your show
from all around the amphitheatre!"
- Tim Reidt
"The orchestra sounds like swingers
having a time of their lives!"
- John Liddle
"You guys are good ... very, very good!"
- Rick Petrocelli
"Open yourself to the sounds of this fine ensemble ...
they are a must at any event or occasion."
- Denis Mastromonaco
- Michel Saunders
"Our guests were thrilled with your performances!"
- Sheryl McKean
"What a fabulous repertoire ...
we enjoyed every song!"
- Michelle & Michael Pratt
about your boutique big bands ... and
the good work you do for charity."
- Wendy Evans
"First class entertainment!"
- Alex Chavez
"Your professional orchestras are in
large measure responsible for the
renaissance of big bands in Canada."
- Pete Chapman
"We all had a fantastic evening ... dancing to
great music of the orchestra!"
- Susanne Adamczyk
"From the many positive comments we have received ...
it's clear that your contribution helped to ensure the event
was successful and memorable for all involved."
- Eva Liebermann
"We just could not stop dancing!"
- Pam Murray
"Many we knew were asking for a CD
of EVERY SONG your band played .
.. this CD only has some of them.
Can we have more, please?"
- Jean Anderson
"I thoroughly enjoyed the polished presentations
of your vocalists and orchestra!"
- Mike Brown
"We had many compliments ... thrilled by
the music that night and everyone had
a lot of fun!"
- Alessandra Palombo
"What a superb concert ... I stayed right till the end!"
- Phil Warren
"... greatly enjoyed and we would be very pleased
if you would come back again!"
- Mary-Louise Wilson
"You will always be considered and
recommended highly by us."
- Mara Jansons
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THE SHERATON CADWELL GROUP OF MUSIC PROFESSIONALS/
SHERATON CADWELL ORCHESTRAS (SCO)
Incorporated in 1991, the SCO has an international cast and perspective.
Professionally managed and staffed by over 100 talented vocalists and musicians from Canada, the United Kingdom, USA, South America, Europe, Japan and Asia, the SCO is on the fast track to achieving in a fraction of the time what most musical organizations take decades to accomplish.
Generous sponsorship and experienced leadership have made it possible for this unique organization to achieve world-class standards with its boutique big bands and other smaller ensembles, including the Toronto Starlight Orchestra (www.starlightorchestra.ca), the Wyndham Regency Orchestra (www.wyndhamregency.com), the Philips Westin Orchestra (www.philipswestin.com), Orchestra Copacabana (www.atthecopa.ca), the Casablanca Orchestra (www.clubcasablanca.ca) and the Sheraton Cadwell Orchestra (www.sheratoncadwell.com).
Exceptions aside, artists recruited by the SCO generally have an average of at least 10 years performing experience, having been auditioned and selected for their high level of artistic flair, technical proficiency and professionalism.
Artists with the SCO have an extensive repertoire of popular hits and vintage songs from the 1920s to the 1990s for almost any occasion to please the most discerning clients ... from the music of Nat King Cole, Sammy Cahn, Oscar Hammerstein, Jerome Kern, Richard Rodgers, Cole Porter, George & Ira Gershwin, Johnny Mercer, Irving Berlin, Elton John, Henry Mancini, Hoagy Carmichael, Burt Bacharach, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stevie Wonder, Johnny Mandel, Alberto Dominguez to Louis Prima and Antonio Carlos Jobim; greatest hits by artists such as Robbie Williams, Frank Sinatra, Linda Ronstadt, James Ingram, Diana Krall, Tom Jones, Diana Schuur, Ella Fitzgerald, Natalie Cole, Harry Connick Jr., Michael Buble, Bobby Darin, Norah Jones, Leonard Cohen, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Barry Manilow, Vanessa Williams, Bobby McFerrin, Lou Bega, John Denver, Sammy Davis Jr., Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, the Beatles, ABBA, Bee Gees and the Beach Boys; and perennial standards by the orchestras of Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton, Artie Shaw, Harry James, Benny Goodman, Maynard Ferguson, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Buddy Rich, Herb Alpert, Nelson Riddle, Sammy Nestico, Chuck Mangione, Tito Puente and Arturo Sandoval.
Shows are typically tightly-paced presentations by a tapestry of fabulous vocal artists for up to over 4 hours of non-stop musical entertainment, with no rest breaks!
Subject to change without notice, SCO's dance/big bands this season will be showcasing what many are saying are some of the most engaging vocal artists to date for any big band! The SCO is pleased to present Leigh Graham (www.leighgraham.com), Lisa Levy ( www.lisalevy.ca), Angus Dirnbeck, Elisa Gold (www.elisagold.com), Susanna Yanivker, Lisa Budd, Rick Levine, Hilary Weaver and 14-year old KALYA (www.kalya.ca).
SCO's artists have entertained heads of state, diplomats, dignitaries, VIPs and audiences in the thousands, with more significant commissions than most of the best of dance/big bands over the last 2 seasons in Toronto's highly competitive music industry.
Whether it is a romancing soloist, intimate duet, sassy trio, classical string quartet, jazz quintet, latin combo, swinging big band or grand ballroom dance orchestra, performances have characteristically been described as professional, warm, lively and engaging.
Over $200,000 has been invested over the last 5 years in the best available sound & recording equipment and other logistics to ensure that all orchestras under SCO's management continue to be among the most well-equipped entertainers in the industry.
Equipment list includes the finest high-end audio gear such as Roland VS-2480CD workstations, Genelec 8040A
monitors, Sony MDR 7509 headphones, Monster Power Conditioner PRO 2500 and Blue Kiwi quad cables; vintage microphones like the limited edition AKG C 414 LTD, Neumann TLM 49 and TLM 103; the world's quietest
microphones, the Rode NT1-A and NT2-A; specialty microphones such as the Audix D-6, Earthworks high definition SR30 matched pair, Blue Baby Bottle, Blueberry, CAD E-300, Sontronics SIGMA and Royer's flagship, the R-121; a
broad selection of high quality tube and solid state preamps such as the Universal Audio Solo 610, Rupert Neve Portico 5016, Mackie Onyx 800R, Focusrite OctoPre LE and Presonus Digimax FS.
The SCO is available for performances at weddings, corporate functions and other special events.
With one of the world's largest archives of thousands of music charts for big bands and a corporate goal of producing at
least 3 CD albums each year, orchestras under the SCO have released a total of 24 collector-edition CDs to date, with
albums available to over 2,400 retail stores, including digital distribution through Apple iTunes, Sony Connect, Yahoo Music, Best Buy, Rhapsody, Napster, MSN Music, Amazon and other outlets worldwide.
No other contemporary big band in Canada has released worldwide as many CD albums as the SCO has within the last 5 years!
Recorded performances by SCO-affiliated orchestras have been broadcasted by radio stations around the world.
Clients who have commissioned SCO's artists include high-profile organizations such as Bank of America, United Way, City of Toronto, Canadian German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (representing multi-national corporations
like BMW, Mercedes Benz and Lufthanza Airline), Easter Seals and the Mississauga Board Of Trade, among many others.
SCO's big bands have performed at many upscale venues and prestigious festivals. The Toronto Starlight Orchestra, Casablanca Orchestra and Orchestra Copacabana have been showcased in grand banquets and ballrooms at 5-star
locations such as the Granite Club, Liberty Grand, Dominion Club, Sheraton Hotel, Four Seasons Hotel, Westin Harbour Castle Hotel and the Fairmont Royal York Hotel while the Wyndham Regency Orchestra, the Sheraton
Cadwell Orchestra and the Philips Westin Orchestra have been commissioned to present outstanding live performances at the Celebrate Toronto! Street Festival and Sunday Serenades at Mel Lastman Square, respectively,
public concerts which feature the best big bands auditioned and shortlisted each year by special event organizers from the City of Toronto.
The primary mandate of the SCO is to support the fundraising activities of major charities and humanitarian organizations dedicated to alleviating poverty in less developed communities outside Canada.
Net proceeds from performances and CD sales are donated to international agencies such as UNICEF, World Vision, Oxfam, CARE, Doctors Without Borders and the Red Cross through the Global Poverty Relief Foundation (
To date, the SCO has helped to raise over $1.5 million for charitable and humanitarian projects.
Board Of Directors
Nick Nasturzio, Chairman
Bernard Wexler, Vice-Chairman
Leigh Graham
Alan Vincent
Lisa Levy
Brian Kruschel
Gale Bassett
General Manager
Andrew Chong
Public Relations
Leigh Graham
Music Directors
Robert Horvath
Brian Kruschel
Dhimiter Hotova
Brent Harasym
Takeshi Naoi
Bernard Wexler
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"Leigh Graham has a satiny swing in her voice
and a candor to her performance
which makes the delightful interpretation
of her material like the soda in the scotch
... a charming entertainer!"
- George Wall, Grasshopper Jazz and Blues
Leigh Graham, Director / Vocal Artist
Leigh Graham (www.leighgraham.com) is a sensational vocalist who has hosted
live entertainment on board Celebrity cruise ships and in clubs around Toronto
with many globally recognized musicians. A graduate from The University of
Western Ontario in Voice Performance, Leigh had a number of singing
roles with the UWO Opera program and she has starred in musical theatre
productions such as Fiddler on the Roof. Leigh also donates her time to
performing in fundraisers and benefits, including the Celebrity Waiter's
Luncheon Benefit for the Leukemia Foundation. Her positive attitude and
friendly charm are assets for her role as public relations manager.
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"Allison Lynn is a consummate performer ...
and she lovingly bestows to her audiences
her God-given gifts of a glorious voice,
and a radiant soul."
- Debbie Fleming, Director of Hampton Avenue (Jazz Acappella)
& ChoirGirlz (Pop/Country trio)
Allison Lynn, Vocal Artist
Originally from St. John's, Newfoundland, Allison Lynn ( www.allisonlynn.com)
enjoys an eclectic career that encompasses film, theatre, television, solo work and recording.
As a vocalist, she sings cabaret, music theatre, gospel, jazz and other genres.
Founder of Jarvis Muse Productions, dedicated to producing and showcasing
Canadian talent in live and recorded performance, Allison has directed
many shows to raise funds for charities.
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"Lisa Levy is a joy to work with,
watch, and listen to."
- Roger Whitnall
Lisa Levy, Director / Vocal Artist
Lisa Levy (www.lisalevy.ca) is an up and coming name on the world stage.
With a bachelor's degree in music performance, Lisa is originally from Illinois, USA.
From opera, musical theatre, oratorios to big band, she loves them all.
Some of her favourite jazz performers include Shirley Horne, Diana Krall
and Jane Monheit.
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Todd Cooper, Vocal Artist
With several years of voice study at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto,
as well as numerous opera workshops throughout the city and participation
in choirs and opera choruses, Todd Cooper is a talent awaiting recognition.
Showtunes come alive with his midas touch.
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"KALYA has what it takes to be Canada's
next superstar!"
- John McDonald
KALYA, Vocal Artist
KALYA ( www.kalya.ca) attends Claude Watson School for the Arts. This exceptional
14-year old is taking visual arts and dance as her majors, and avidly participates
in after school activities such as the jazz choir and film club.
She is inspired by her favourite jazz vocalists such as Diana Krall,
Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble and Susie Arioli.
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Elisa Gold, Vocal Artist
A graduate from Concordia's prestigious jazz vocal program, Elisa Gold ( www.elisagold.com)
has performed at many benefit concerts and fundraisers. As a child, Elisa listened to
jazz greats like Bird, Louis, Ella and Nina Simone, as well as Motown legends
like Aretha and Marvin Gale, influences which you will hear in her soulful performances.
She is always smiling, upbeat and positive, able to find the silver lining in any cloud!
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Angus Dirnbeck, Vocal Artist
Originally from Austria, Angus Dirnbeck has an affinity for jazz, big band, R&B and soul.
His love of music is without boundaries. When asked about his musical preferences,
he defines his favourite genre as "good songs". Apart from singing, Angus is a
professional dance instructor and performer, and can been seen on stage,
film and TV.
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Susanna Yanivker, Vocal Artist
A medical practitioner by profession, Susanna Yanivker is a long-time believer
and advocate of music as a means for international and local health fundraising.
She has performed as a vocalist at many charities, and her other artistic achievements
include completing a dance major at the Claude Watson School for the Arts.
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Lisa Budd, Vocal Artist
Lisa Katherine Budd was born and raised in Quebec where she first starred in
various school plays before joining Kids in Action Production Company.
While practising acting and theatrical jazz ballet, Lisa then joined the Constance Brown
talent agency in Montreal. Years later after moving to Toronto, she joined the cast
of the Second City Production of Tony and Tina's wedding where she played
the infamous "Madeline Monroe". Her engaging performances are characterised
with passion, drama and verve.
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