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ABOUT

Rollicking roots rock, gentle pop ballads, blue-eyed soul, and cool jazz — Steven Taetz approaches it all without flinching, delivering songs with a strong and crystal clear voice that demands the listener's full attention.

Having previously collaborated with Grammy- and JUNO-recognized creators including Jill Barber, Jenn Grant, Peter Katz, Caroline Brooks of Good Lovelies, and many others, Taetz has crossed paths with every kind of artist and seemingly takes inspiration and delight from everything that catches his ear. With a growing songbook of innovative and moving material, including placements co-published with Sony/ATV, Universal, BMG, Warner, and Nettwerk, Taetz continues to prove that he's game for anything, provided it gives him a chance to sing his beautiful heart out. - Calgary Folk Festival


Steven Taetz is one of a rare breed... Whether tender and romantic or sharp and sassy, he is a unique, arresting talent. - JazzTimes Magazine

Incredible talent...unbelievable voice...doing exactly what he was born to do!" - SiriusXM's Jeff Sammut (Canada Now)

Sunny and bright .... Very charming. - Americana Highways

His voice is clear and bright, with a timeless tone. - Belleville Intelligencer

With swagger and slicker attitude the revivalist crooner settles elegantly beneath this vintage Nashville groove. The picture perfect vocal showcases his stylistic intonation. It recalls the works of Chris Isaak and Roy Orbison — rare voices and elite emotion. – The Wild Is Calling

Toronto-based singer-songwriter Steven Taetz isn't afraid to experiment with his sound...His soaring harmonies makes the listener swoon, and the sound captures what could be a perfect 'first dance' moment. - Music Mecca

When narrative savvy and re-imaginative élan coalesce, magic often happens. Such is the case with Steven Taetz. – JazzTimes Magazine

It is indeed a great pleasure to meet the musical artist. You have a winner in both your musical writing and performance. Your debut is quite impressive. You have a wonderful lyrical quality to your voice. - Joe Melillo (Executive Director of Programming, BAM - Brooklyn Academy of Music)

Steven Taetz represents a historic, yet innovatively modern approach to the jazz microphone. A needed voice in that crooning theme of bringing jazz to the forefront in the Renaissance times of jazz music. - Neon Jazz

Taetz is truly hip. I could listen to him sing all night long...This project is a sheer delight from start to finish. – The Art Music Lounge

Steven Taetz has a pure expressive voice, a keen sense of timing, and an unerring judge of material. His new album Drink You In is engaging and interesting from beginning to end. The lyrics to the musical selections - at turns ironic, playful, and honest - aptly compliment his rich voice. Lovers of contemporary pop need to hear this album. - In A Mellow Tone, CKCU Radio

Steven Taetz does more than carry a song; he puts his own elegant stamp on it. His album is nuanced, witty, and confident. - The Jazz Hole, BreakThru Radio, NYC

Steven Taetz's… honest and pure vocals partnered with sensitive original phrasing put him in the league of the great vocalists. - Lula Music & Arts

I can't imagine a better musical depiction of the distinctive identity and appeal of our nation – (Taetz has created) a new anthem for Canadians both at home and abroad. - Janice Price (CEO @ The Banff Centre, Founding CEO @ Toronto's Luminato Festival)

There is a lot of artistic talent in this country [...] and this album you recorded with fellow artists from each province reflects this brilliantly. - Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister of Canada)

After writing pop hits for other artists, he has teamed up with other songwriters from across Canada for the northern song cycle that makes up his first solo album. What great songs! What a great debut! - Marc Rheaume (CBC Radio)

Taetz is making his mark on the music scene, one track at a time […], quickly gaining notoriety. Taetz's crystal-clear vocals and driving melodies, which he writes himself, have led to collaborations with some of the finest in the music business. – Derek Dotto (Outlooks national magazine)

A must-have album; the perfect mix of all the right ingredients will make you feel warm inside in any season! - Jazz and Blues Tour, Netherlands

Canadian vocalist Steven Taetz's light baritone is appealing; he has a natural swing feeling and pays careful attention to the lyrics. His original tunes, written with a variety of collaborators, are well-crafted and deserve lives beyond this album. Taetz has produced an appealing collection that combines classic pop with a contemporary edge. – Jersey Jazz Magazine

Steven Taetz is a new shot in the mix of major Canadian crooners.... a future man in the genre, and a name that we will be hearing in the coming decades. – Ivan Rod (Music Journalist, Denmark)

LIVE

PERFORMANCES TO DATE INCLUDE:

TOURING HIGHLIGHTS:

RBC BLUESFEST - Mainstage (Ottawa)
CAPITAL PRIDE FESTIVAL - Mainstage (Washington D.C.)
ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL (Rochester) 
L’ASTRAL THEATRE with Orchestre National de Jazz (Montreal)
NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE (Ottawa)
CALGARY FOLK FESTIVAL’S BLOCK HEATER (Calgary)
NATIONAL MUSIC CENTRE (Calgary)VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSICFEST (Comox)
ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL (New York City)
HOTEL CAFÉ (Los Angeles)
CLIFF BELL’S (Detroit)
PAUSA ART HOUSE (Buffalo)
PETE’S CANDY STORE (Brooklyn)
TD TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL (Toronto)
WATERLOO JAZZ FESTIVAL - Mainstage (Waterloo) 
AEOLIAN HALL (London)
MERRICKVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL (Merrickville) 
BURLINGTON PERF. ARTS CENTRE (Burlington)
RICHMOND HILL PERF. ARTS CENTRE (Richmond Hill)
THE BASSMENT (Saskatoon)
LACOMBE MEMORIAL CENTRE (Lacombe)
LIVE ON ELGIN (Ottawa)
UPSTAIRS (Montreal)
IRONWOOD (Calgary)
BLUE CHAIR CAFÉ (Edmonton)
DARK HORSE (Peterborough)
ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS (Burlington)
SONGS OF SUMMER FESTIVAL (Oakville)
ONTARIO CONTACT (St. Catherine’s)
MANHATTAN’S (Guelph)
HARBOURFRONT CENTRE (Toronto)
EL MOCAMBO (Toronto)
UNION SUMMER FESTIVAL (Toronto)
TASTE OF THE DANFORTH FESTIVAL (Toronto)
TORONTO CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL (Toronto)
ROYAL CONVERSATORY’S KOERNER HALL GALLERIA (Toronto)
FOUR SEASON’S  RICHARD LAMBERT AMPHITHEATRE (Toronto) 

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