David Statham Jazz Singer from Oshawa, ON

David Statham was born December 5th, 1971, but don't let his age fool you. Statham is one of the good old boys, with a smooth voice and a way with an audience that makes him the youngest seasoned professional around. When Statham performs, he takes you back to a bygone era where a show was a show and the singer was an entertainment juggernaut, telling jokes and wooing the audience. His earliest musical influences were the adult contemporary albums in his parent's collection. Tom Jones and Paul Anka taught Statham a valuable lesson in melody and presence. "I'm not genre-biased; my 2 favourite live albums are Sinatra at the Sands and Iron Maiden's Live After Death", states Statham. "A great show is more than a set list; it's about connecting with your audience." Statham's various music influences have impacted his jazz career. Behind his smooth voice and debonair attitude lies a glimpse of something raw, as if he is a rock star masquerading as a jazz singer. The handsome young singer has been recognized by the jazz industry. Exciting gigs include the Beaches Jazz Festival, the Oshawa Jazz and Blues Festival, Mel Lastman Square's Sunday Serenades, Toronto's Palais Royale and as part of Jazz FM's Sound of Jazz series. Statham has had the good fortune to play as a regular member of Swing Shift Big Band and The Brian Rose band as well as countless shows on his own with some of the best and busiest musicians in the Toronto area.