Elizabeth Shepherd strives to push the boundaries of what is  considered conventional jazz to create a sound all her own. Her  playful piano and captivating voice bring a touch of funk, soul,  blues, and samba to her jazz.

Raised by ministers of the Salvation  Army, an early exposure to the sounds of the Army Band mixed with her  love for house, disco, classical, and hip hop music, helped to lay  the foundations of a soulful musician. Having trained extensively in  conservatories from Alberta to France, and completing a music degree  from McGill University, Shepherd has emerged onto the Toronto jazz  scene where she has already established herself as someone to be  watched.

Shepherd has put together a mix of original tracks and timeless  classics. Her latest album, "Start to Move", has gained her a 2007  Canadian Music Week Indie Award for Jazz Artist of the Year, and a  2007 Juno nomination for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year.

Joining pianist/vocalist Elizabeth Shepherd are Scott Kemp (upright  bass) and Colin Kingsmore (drums).