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After performing in small venues while continuing her day job as a television host, Rosanne decided to pursue her musical passion and produce a demo CD with Toronto jazz artists, The Botos Brothers (Robert Botos on piano, Atilla Darvas on bass, and Frank Botos on drums) at Phase One Studio. The three song demo met with fabulous feedback, and caught the ear of a major record executive, who overheard engineer George Seara playing it in the studio. Liking what he heard, he inspired a collaboration between Rosanne and musical genius Doug Riley.
Over the next year, Rosanne and Doug complied a list of songs for a full length debut CD… and between Doug Riley's stunning arrangements, Jake Langley's guitar brilliance, Chris Mitchell's gorgeous horn playing and Ben Riley's powerful percussion and drums… a band to showcase Rosanne's voice was born. 'Home At Last' is a collection filled with stunning renditions of standards and pieces chosen from a more current songbook including a haunting cover of Sting's 'Tomorrow We'll See', and up tempo 'He Thinks He's In Love' written by LA artist, Eleni Mandell and a sexy, lush take on Steely Dan's 'Home At Last', the title track.
Rosanne lives in Toronto, Canada, and in addition to feeding her musical fervor, is a popular television host on Canada's The Shopping Channel.
Rosanne Agasee
- Rosanne Agasee's website
- Rosanne's website that has her bio, a picture gallery, and a link to the MP3 files of the songs from her latest album.
- Rosanne's Interview to All About Jazz
- Gina Vodegel of All About Jazz interviewed Rosanne. "My very first record was Frank Sinatra's "Witchcraft". I was around 7."
Rosanne Agasee at Hugh's Room (Wednesday, April 5th)
Brain Blain of 'Downtown Jazz' says "...On stage [she] really cuts loose. Rosanne Agasee will not get lost in the vast ocean of female jazz vocalists."
Rosanne is familiar to many across the country as a TV Host on Canada's 'The Shopping Channel'. Her debut CD has met with quick success and she recently signed a distribution deal with MapleNationwide/Universal. She has been captivating audiences since its release.
Gina Vodegel of 'All About Jazz' says "...Rosanne Agasee's warm and clear voice is reminiscent of the elegance we hear in a Julie London or a June Christie. Something poised, something civil, something subtle and sweet..."
"Agasee is a musical charmer... Her voice is as soft as velvet." says Mordechai Ben Dat of the 'Canadian Jewish News'. "Her stylings are a delight and her renditions of music of the masters are remarkably fresh."
Matt Smallwood of 'MapleNationwide/Universal' writes "Her voice and her song selections are going to leave a lasting impression with people..."
Rosanne says she finds "every moment of the performance a great emotional escape" and it's clear that the audience is taken away in this way as well.
Rosanne will be on stage with a terrific group of musicians: Richard Whiteman on piano, Gary Benson on guitar, Neil Swainson on bass and Joel Haynes on drums.
Be charmed by Rosanne Agasee on Tuesday, April 5th at Hugh's Room at 2261 Dundas Street West (just south of Bloor Street West and steps from the Dundas West subway station). The performance begins at 8:30 pm. For reservations and tickets, call (416) 531-6604.
Upcoming Appearances
You can catch Rosanne perform at the following venues:
- Hugh's Room, Wednesday April 5, 2006 8:30pm, 2261 Dundas Street West Reservations: 416-531-6604
- Modavie Restaurant and Wine Bar, Montreal, Thursday, April 20, 2006 8PM, 1 Rue St.Paul, Reservations: 514-287-9582
- Mercury Lounge, Ottawa, Friday, April 21, 2006, 7:30-10:30pm
- Le Creno, Saturday April 22, 2006, Gatineau, (Aylmer)
- Montreal Bistro, Wednesday May 3, 2006, 9 PM, 65 Sherbourne Street, Reservations: 416-363-0179
- Edmunston New Brunswick Jazz Festival, Friday June 23 and Saturday June 24, 2006
Buy Rosanne's Music
Home at Last
Amazon Price: $38.99 (as of 07/06/2009) 
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Alex Makarski is a jazz aficionado residing in the on the outskirts of Toronto who tries not to miss any of the jazz festivals or other major events i...
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