Mary Kastle

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Since graduating from Vancouver’s Capilano College with her Bachelors of Jazz Studies, pianist/vocalist Mary Kastle has found herself most at home bridging the divide between jazz and contemporary pop songwriting. She has released two EPs, the latest thanks to a FACTOR demo grant, and criss-crossed Canada several times in support of them. In 2008 she also received a Canada Council study grant to work with esteemed jazz pianist Tim Ray (Jane Siberry, Lyle Lovett, Berklee and NEC Faculty) in Boston.

Mary has embraced all aspects of the music business and enjoys working as Label Manager for indie roots label Black Hen Music. Her forthcoming debut full-length recording will be produced by Juno-Award winning avant-folk producer/guitarist Steve Dawson and distributed in Canada through Outside Music. Mary plans to tour extensively throughout North America and Europe upon the album’s release.

Bridging the divide between jazz and contemporary pop songwriting, Mary Kastle combines jazz, R&B, and funk with her powerful piano playing and singing.

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