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Jazz / Soul

Vania Levans grew up in Ottawa, Ontario with a loving father who had many hidden treasures that were not easily drawn out. It was only in her teens that Vania unearthed one of the secrets of her father that would impact her for the rest of her life. She discovered her fathers great love and knowledge of jazz! Suddenly she stepped into the world of Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn and others. She didnt know what hit her. She was immediately hooked.

This love for jazz blossomed and coming from a musical family where everyone played two or three instruments (except her dad who played the radio), there was no holding back. During her high school years the Levans trio hit town and began to make appearances, and when little sister Andrea finally hit grade nine, the Levans quartet was in full swing.

Vania has recently wrtitten an album named Becoming which is like nothing you've ever heard before. But it will remind you of lots you've heard before. Nine original tunes with great lyrics, a fantastic band, this music pulls from a variety of styles, traditions and influences. The diversity contained in one CD is outstanding and yet every different genre is executed with finesse. Although it definitely has a jazzy feel youre never quite sure exactly what style to call it or which jazz vocalist Vania sounds like most, Sarah Vaughn? Cassandra Wilson? Diana Krall? Aretha Franklin? Everybody hears something different and it changes with each song. Have a listen and see if you can come up with a verdict.