The Peterborough and District Pathway of Fame is hosting a special fundraising concert featuring world-renowned jazz singer Ada Lee at the Studio at Showplace Performance Centre on Feb. 8 at 2 p.m.
She has performed with some of the most revered generational jazz masters including Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton, Guido Basso, Moe Koffman and Don Thompson.
The ‘Home Again’ concert represents a return to Peterborough for Ada, where she founded the Voices For Life Gospel Choir and was an active community volunteer. She has been honoured with a Governor General’s Award and the City of Peterborough Key to the City. She was also inducted into the Peterborough and District Pathway of Fame, where she served as a founding member.
The opening act is the Sean Hully Jazz Group and Ms. Lee will be accompanied by Rob Phillips. The concert is produced and sponsored by David Goyette.