We represent only quality live performance artists. You can rely on our performers to maintain a high professional standard of artistry and conduct. For Weddings, Special Events, Corporate Functions and Private Engagement bookings in the Greater Vancouver Area please contact Graham Way at 604-639-7899.

• The Steve Maddock Experience - Jazz Standards/Pop
• Anne-Elise Keefer Ensemble - Classical & Traditional

 

Classic Jazz & Pop stylings as they were meant to be performed.

About Steve Maddock

        Steve Maddock, premier vocalist and consummate performer, is available for private and corporate functions, including wedding receptions, parties, special events and conventions.

        This exceptional artist and his associate musicians offer the very best in music from the ‘40s through to today’s pop. Whether it be party-friendly swing or smooth jazz standards, Broadway and Hollywood classics or radio hits, Steve is the ideal vocal act to lend the very best in mood and ambience to any important occasion.

        Steve Maddock is available to perform in either three, four or five-piece musical groupings that will be configured to suit the occasion and budget. As one who is widely experienced in performing at private events, in clubs, as a lead in numerous musical theatre productions and on television and in film as an actor and singer, he is a proven talent who brings a high level of professionalism to every performance.

Steve Maddock Bio

        Over the past two decades, Steve Maddock has established himself as one of Western Canada’s most versatile singing and acting talents. As well as performing with various jazz/pop ensembles, he’s been a soloist with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Vancouver Chamber Choir, Pacific Baroque Orchestra, Chor Leoni Men’s Choir and The Dal Richards Jazz Orchestra and has been a featured vocalist on many CBC and CTV Radio and television shows. He has also performed as lead in numerous professional musical theatre productions and has enjoyed a string of television and film acting roles throughout his career.

        Steve’s first love, though, is jazz, a passion that began in earnest while playing trumpet in his high school big band. Since that time, he has immersed himself in the study of the jazz language, singing with some of Western Canada’s most accomplished musicians and releasing two CDs.

        Steve has been an instructor in the Jazz Faculty at Capilano University in North Vancouver since 1996 and has also taught privately, including vocal jazz master classes, studio performance, vocal improvisation and ear training. He has also acted as an adjudicator and clinician at many prestigious music festivals and workshops throughout the province.

"Maddock's voice is suede-smooth and toffee-sweet...."
        Colin Thomas - The Georgia Straight

“NICE JOB!!!! I loved your version of Autumn Leaves.... How do you do that?”
        Rick Cluff, ‘The Early Edition' host - CBC Radio

“Maddock has a strong set of lungs but tempers things with subtlety, especially when he hits the high notes….”
        Peter Birnie - Vancouver Sun

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Anne-Elise Keefer Ensemble

        About Anne-Elise Keefer

        Anne-Elise Keefer has truly enjoyed an extraordinarily diverse career, having a wide range of domestic and international experience as recording artist, recitalist, concerto soloist, teacher, chamber and ensemble musician as well as orchestral flutist, in a variety of genres.

        Ms. Keefer has toured Europe and given a private command performance for King Olav V of Norway, acted as a "guest enrichment lecturer" for Celebrity Cruises, has produced and distributed three CD's worldwide, is head of the Suzuki Flute Program at the Vancouver Academy of Music, was invited to audition for the Principal Flute position in the Boston Symphony Orchestra, has played baroque flute with Tafelmusik and delights in her ongoing role as flutist and piccoloist with innumerable symphony, opera, ballet and musical theatre orchestras.

        As a solo flutist or as part of an ensemble that can be specially assembled for the occasion, Ms. Keefer is available for private and corporate events, including weddings, funerals and remembrances, religious celebrations, parties, business meetings and conventions. This exceptional performer can provide tasteful background music ranging from Classical selections to Celtic, Latin-American, Broadway, Pop and Hollywood favourites. Ensemble choices include flute with harp and/or guitar and/or keyboard and/or strings (also organ in church settings).

        Ms. Keefer is adept at choosing just the right musical selections to enhance a wide range of social events and brings a high level of professionalism to both her performances and client relationships at all times. Some notable clients for whom she has performed include:

•     B.C. College of Family Physicians
•     Vancouver Electric Club
•     International Strabismus Conference (Dr. Jean Carruthers)
•     Bank of Montreal
•     Henle Music Publishers
•     Backun Musical Services (internationally renowned instrument manufacturer)

Anne-Elise Keefer - Testimonials

“On several occasions she has distinguished herself as an outstanding artist…displayed, both technically and musically, an entirely special level [of performance].”
        Aftenposten, Oslo, Norway

“What a delight it was to hear her perform. Her technical mastery of the flute was obvious…her tone was glorious….”
        The Nugget, North Bay, Ontario

“Her virtuosity here as elsewhere, was given rock-solid support by her pianist…a neat and persuasive performance.”
        The Daily Telegraph, London, England

“Anne-Elise Keefer was dazzling in much of her performance….”
        The Globe and Mail, Toronto, Ontario

“Tafelmusik’s  current season came to a fine conclusion with Bach’s Magnificat…given lyrical momentum by alto Allan Fast and Ben Heppner, with fluent support from baroque flutists Courteney Westcott and Anne-Elise Keefer.”
        The Toronto Star, Toronto, Ontario

“Sarnia music lovers heard a thoroughly delightful evening of music…presented by Maria Lorcini (harp) and Anne-Elise Keefer (flute)…. Both works showed to advantage the possibilities of the instruments in the hands of virtuoso performers. Ms. Lorcini and Ms. Keefer play with much charm, sensitivity and flourish….”
        The Sarnia Observer, Sarnia, Ontario

"The Cassenti Players…demonstrated why they are one of Canada’s most enduring musical groups…. Particularly enjoyable was Anne-Elise Keefer’s glowing and golden flute playing.”
        The Victoria Times Colonist, Victoria, B.C.

“…the Vancouver Chamber Choir, joined by the CBC Radio Orchestra, chose Bach’s four short masses…Anne-Elise Keefer gave [an] immaculate performance.”
        The Vancouver Sun, Vancouver, B.C.
 
 
 

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