John Alcorn is a Canadian jazz singer who is active in the Toronto jazz scene.

John Alcorn
John Alcorn performing at Live@Courthouse, April 17, 2007 (photo by Greg King)
Background information
Born	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres	Jazz Pop Standards
Occupation(s)	Singer Pianist Songwriter
Instrument(s)	Vocals Piano
Years active	1990–present
Website	JohnAlcorn.com

Biography

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.[1] His daughter, Coco Love Alcorn, is also a noted Canadian jazz and pop singer.

2017

In January 2017 John Alcorn began a weekly presentation of his "Songbook Series" at the 120 Diner in downtown Toronto.[2]

Discography

• Haunted (1999)
• Quiet Night (2003)
• Flying Without Wings (2015)

References

External links

• John Alcorn official website
• 120 Diner Event Listings

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