Daniela Nardi is a classically trained Canadian singer and songwriter based in Toronto, Ontario. She studied music from the age of five at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, and her studies culminated in a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music from York University.[1]
Daniela Nardi | |
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| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Jazz pop rock world electronica |
| Occupation(s) | Musician Composer |
| Instrument(s) | voice piano |
| Website | www.danielanardi.com |
She has composed for various independent films, and her resume includes experience as an actor and voice-over artist.[2] Nardi has performed in Toronto clubs (The Montréal Bistro, Lula Lounge) and at festivals in both Canada (Rimouski Jazz Festival, Distillery Jazz) and abroad (in front of 100,000 people at a festival in Indonesia, in tandem with her jazz piano-playing husband, Ron Davis.[3]
In 2009 she was chosen as the Best Female Vocalist at the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards.[4]
In 2024, she was appointed as Executive Director of the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir.[5]
Material edit
Nardi focuses on her life as inspiration for her songwriting. Her first album One True Thing deals with her childhood. Her second, The Rose Tattoo, deals with her mother's battle with cancer and eventual death.[6]
Discography edit
- One True Thing (2003)
- Espresso Manifesto: Songs of Paolo Conte (2006)
- The Rose Tattoo (2008)
- Canto (2015)
References edit
- ^ Gentile, Petrina (11 June 2009). "Smooth and understated - like good jazz". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 20 December 2009.
- ^ "Featured Jazz Artist: Daniela Nardi". Jazz World Quest. Archived from the original on 18 August 2010. Retrieved 20 December 2009.
- ^ "The Ron Davis Trio, with special guest Daniela Nardi". Bali Jazz Festival. Archived from the original on 23 December 2009. Retrieved 20 December 2009.
- ^ Infantry, Ashante (25 April 2009). "Hill's La Dolce Vita cleans up". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on 19 October 2012. Retrieved 20 December 2009.
- ^ writer, Follow meAnya WassenbergAnya Wassenberg is a Toronto City Editor at Ludwig Van She is an experienced freelance; blogger; Instructor, Writing (2024-02-13). "THE SCOOP | Daniela Nardi Tapped To Lead Toronto Mendelssohn Choir As Executive Director". Ludwig van Toronto. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
{{cite web}}:|first=has generic name (help) - ^ "Fan Favorites: Daniela Nardi". Billboard. Retrieved 20 December 2009. [dead link]