About this event
ConcertRaquel Marina Septet
November 28 @ 2:00 PM
Raquel Marina (voice),
Kae Murphy (trumpet),
Allison Au (alto saxophone),
Patrick Smith (tenor saxophone),
Jen Lo (piano),
Andrew Furlong (Bass),
Stefan Hegerat (drums)
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Vocalist, composer, educator, and bandleader Raquel Marina is recognized for her adaptability, competence, and versatility. She contributes an organic vocal and compositional style to the Toronto jazz scene. Her effortless power, captivating storytelling, and natural melodic sensibilities contribute to her unique synthesis of singer-songwriter elements with traditional and modern jazz aesthetics. In 2022, Raquel graduated from the University of Toronto’s Jazz Comprehensive program. In 2023, Raquel became a winner of the JAZZ 4 THE AGES competition hosted by the Niagara Jazz Festival. Additionally, she released her debut EP with guitarist Julien Bradley-Combs, Never, Never and her first full-length original album, Kind Words in 2025. She is a regular performer at an array of venues within the Greater Toronto area. Currently, under the guidance of Juno nominee Noam Lemish, Raquel is working towards a Master’s degree in composition at York University.