John Alcorn

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Name = John Alcorn

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Img_capt = John Alcorn performing at Live@Courthouse, April 17, 2007 (photo by Greg King)
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Born = Toronto, Ontario
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Instrument = Vocals
Piano
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Genre = Jazz
Pop Standards
Occupation = Singer
Pianist
Songwriter
Years_active = 1990 — present
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Associated_acts = Molly Johnson, Holly Cole
URL = [http://www.johnalcorn.com JohnAlcorn.com]
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John Alcorn is a Canadian jazz singer.

Born in Toronto, Ontario and raised in Trinidad, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and New Hampshire, Alcorn returned to Toronto as an adult and began performing in jazz clubs. He released his first album in 1999, and was named Male Vocalist of the Year by the "Jazz Report" Awards. He also earned a Dora Award in 1997 as music director and composer for Theresa Tova's play "Still the Night".

Alcorn has also acted in a number of television films, including "Must Be Santa" and "The Piano Man's Daughter".

Alcorn is the partner of puppeteer and dramatist Ronnie Burkett. His daughter Coco Love Alcorn is also a noted Canadian jazz and pop singer.

Discography

* "Haunted" (1999)
* "Quiet Night" (2003)

External links

* [http://www.johnalcorn.com/ John Alcorn official website]