LEAD VOCALS – SMOOTH JAZZ AWARDS NOMINEE

“The magic of music lies in the emotional effect that draws us in as we listen.” —Ian Jutsun

“Ian’s performance of ‘The Lament’ created the most beautiful and soulful moment in the show! He strives for perfection each and every time he performs.” —Jim Abbott, Music Director, Bombay Dreams

Vocalist, actor and comedian Ian Jutsun began his singing career at the age of 13 in Montreal, and has lived in Toronto since 1992. Ian is a consummate performer with thousands of live shows to his credit. He has worked in television, theater and film throughout North America, and is one of Canada’s most respected voices.

Ian’s numerous accomplishments and affiliations include:

• featured singer and principal actor on Broadway in the Andrew Lloyd Webber production Bombay Dreams; worked directly with Grammy/Oscarwinner A. R. Rahmann, who composed a featured song for Ian entitled “The Lament”
• winner, CHIN Radio Singing Contest
• winner, FACTOR Songwriting Award
• nominee, Best Male Vocalist, Smooth Jazz Awards
• lead vocalist, Galaxy All-Star Orchestra’s Tribute To The Kings Of Swing & The Fabulous Crooners
• featured on Made in Canada (CBC production)
• performed and toured as a comic, releasing four albums
• current member of The Platters with Norris Vines
• Bank of Montreal national tours
• two CDs of original compositions with The Night Porters