Despite her small stature, this powerhouse performer will surprise you with the strength and precision of her vocals. Exuding a wonderful stage presence, Dawn Alexis commands her three-octave range with a remarkable agility and an unfailing sense of swing.
Born the fifth of seven children, Dawn Alexis Suchoboki began her professional career fresh out of high school with 3 years of full time work in musical revue and improvised comedy, performing popular tunes such as “Lion Sleeps Tonight”, “Proud Mary” (Tina Turner), “Midnight Train To Georgia”, and several Aretha Franklin greats (“Chain of Fools”, “Think”, “Respect”, “House that Jack Built”). As a triple threat, she quickly became an in-demand performer, sought after for her powerful vocal performances, comedic timing, and skill as a dancer and choreographer. In a professional career that spans over 22 years, Dawn has delivered unforgettable renditions of songs in all styles of music and toured extensively in mid and western Canada.
Embarking on a solo career as a vocalist while in Edmonton, Dawn formed the Dawn Suchoboki Trio (with bass and piano) and after moving to Regina in late 1999, initiated and hosted a weekly jazz jam at Jesse’s House of Blues, where she met many local musicians and formed Jazz D’Alexis. This jazz ensemble ranges in size from trio (piano, bass, and vocals) to a ten-piece ensemble, playing favourite classics as well as her own original compositions.
Dawn Alexis made a mark as a composer, lyricist, and arranger with her debut CD album entitled “Such-A-Bouquet”, spanning a variety of musical genres (mostly jazz, swing and Latin rhythms) to include funk, a march, and even a lullaby. All 17 tracks were written and arranged entirely by Dawn Alexis, who was also the sole producer on the album. “Such-A-Bouquet” was engineered by the 2005 WCMA Engineer of the Year John Gasparic, and mastered by Phil Demetro at Lacquer Channel Mastering in Toronto.
Due in large part to her velvet voice and fantastic stage presence, Dawn has succeeded in attracting a large non-jazz following, with many fans voicing their affinity for “Dawn’s jazz” above others. She has made frequent appearances at the Casino Regina Show Lounge and numerous high-profile corporate events, and continues to gain acclaim for her expressive and smooth delivery of great music. Dawn Alexis remains a powerhouse performer and producer with a growing list of credits in live music, theatre, and improvised comedy.
Discography
Such-A-Bouquet (Autumn of 2005)
Several songs have enjoyed radio airplay on CBC across Canada, CJTR (Regina), Magic 98.3 FM (Saskatoon), CFCR (Saskatoon), and university stations.
ALBUM LISTING
1. Whatever You Want
(Intro Version)
2. BAbe-raham Lincoln
3. Don't You Fret
4. When Will You Write
5. The Foreboding
6. Please Don't Make Me Go
7. Goin' the Wrong Way
8. I'm Running Away
9. Hey, Stranger
10. Madness
11. Girl With A Curl
12. Outgrown
13. Auntie Dawn's Lullaby
14. Outta My Head
15. Whatever You Want (Babe, You Got It)
16. Such A Bouquet (Love Song)
17. Looking Up
Whatever You Want