Charles Di Raimondo
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Main Stage
Sunday

    A Smooth Voice on Canada’s Jazz Music Scene


    Every now and then you come across a voice that
    catches your attention. It may be its skilful technique or
    soulful authenticity that catches your ear. All you know
    is that you’re captivated, moved, soothed, inspired.  
    Voices like that are rare in our climate of teenaged
    popstars and prepackaged celebrities.  But, then again .
    . . you’ve probably never heard Italian vocalist, Charles
    Di Raimondo.
            
    Charles Di Raimondo is a voice to listen to and a name
    to watch.  As a singer, composer, arranger and
    performer, he has uncanny ability. A classically trained
    singer/songwriter/pianist, Charles’ talent and versatility
    are evident as he sings in an array of genres. His busy
    singing career has brought him to many venues across
    Canada, USA, and Italy. He has performed at many clubs,
    concerts and festivals and Operas extensively in the
    Toronto and surrounding areas. Charles continues to
    please audience of all ages with his powerful vocal
    style and exciting stage presence.   

    Charles most recently released full-length jazz album is
    entitled, “Summer Rain”.                                  

    Charles is also an actor, and can be seen in the movies,
    “Last Call” starring Jeremy Irons, Sissy Spacek and
    Neve Campbell, Sony’s “Martin and Lewis” with Sean
    Hayes and Jeremy Northam, and HBO’s “Soul Food”. He
    recently made a musical appearance in the recebt
    movie “Amelia” starring Hillary Swank and Richard Gere.