CASEY THOMAS-BURNS SINGS ELLA X-MAS

Vancouver's own Casey Thomas-Burns is a rising star in the Canadian jazz scene, known for her vibrant vocal and trombone performances. A Capilano University alumna, she leads the 11-woman big band The Leading Ladies and has been praised by Juno-nominated bassist Jodi Proznick as "the future of arts leadership." Thomas-Burns' sound blends the elegance of the jazz Golden Age with the joyful spirit of New Orleans hot jazz, drawing inspiration from artists like Peggy Lee and Bria Skonberg. Her shows offer a swinging, sparkling journey through classic and contemporary jazz.