Sarah Jerrom is one of the freshest and most talented young vocalist/composers on the Toronto jazz scene. A graduate of the University of Toronto’s Jazz Performance Program, she has honed her skills by studying and collaborating with some of the most in-demand musicians in Canada, including Mike Murley, David Occhipinti, Melissa Stylianou, Phil Nimmons, Kevin Turcotte, Dave Young, John Sherwood, Heather Bambrick and Christine Duncan. Sarah’s eclectic tastes have led to her development of material that embraces traditional jazz standards, contemporary original compositions and jazz-inspired arrangements of contemporary songs that purposefully blur the lines between musical genres. Sarah is unpredictable and fearless – ready to explore any number of musical avenues. Her recently launched debut album, "Illuminations", has received local (CFRB, CIUT, CKLN), national (CBC) and international (BBC) radio airplay, and widespread media attention. Other credits include a 2004 appearance as a featured soloist with the University of Toronto Vocal Jazz Ensemble’s recent CD, “Songs of Life”, the 2004 duo recording, "East of the Sun", with guitarist Harley Card, and in 2006, “I Remember You”.

Sarah performs regularly in Toronto and southern Ontario, earning her a loyal and growing fan base. She has appeared at well-known Toronto jazz boites, "The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar" and the now legendary "Montreal Bistro & Jazz Club". Other performances at JAZZ FM 91’s prestigious “Sounds of Toronto Jazz Series", The Mississauga Living Arts Centre and The Dofasco Centre for the Arts have captivated Sarah's audiences. Sarah Jerrom has also entertained at popular Ontario jazz festivals that include the 2007 TD Canada Trust Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival, the 2003 International Association for Jazz Education annual conference in Toronto, and the Ontario Vocal Festival.

"Sarah Jerrom, a U of T jazz program grad, takes risks. Sweet and clear tones in high registers are one of her ten-cut album strengths, alongside using her own lyrics, arranging songs and recruiting talented young colleagues. She draws from musical theatre, standards and jazz chestnuts, making an appealing job of most... She wrote the smart title track, there's a good take on "Angel Eyes" and a droll "Oh Lonesome Me". Top track: a really interesting "Wild Garden" (by Sweden's Josefine Cronholm) with neat band solos and a string quartet as a bonus."

Geoff Chapman - The Toronto Star ("What's on Disc", April 5, 2007)

"We really love (Sarah's) stunning sophisticated jazz... the style is powerful, stirring yet gentle and very subtle. The choice of material is marvelous and gels together into a lush sound that has you wanting more, and our audiences most certainly will love her sound. It certainly struck us a an extraordinary CD- one that will be very well received by our astute audience. (Sarah's) feel and experience is evident and shows in a very confident way. I would say the word that kept coming to mind was `sophisticated'."

Peter Merrett - Programming Director, PBS 106-7FM Melbourne, Australia

"(Sarah) is equipped with a lovely voice and a go-get-em attitude..."

Ashante Infantry – The Toronto Star ("The Jazz A List", April 25, 2006)

"Illuminations" is available through:
Indie Pool, CD Baby, iTunes, Pure Tracks, HMV, L'Atelier Grigorian, Sam the Record Man, Soundscapes, Sonic Boom, www.amazon.com, A Web of Fine Music, www.rhapsody.com

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