Show 1 of Jazz Winnipeg’s International Jazz Showcase

For fans of jazz-pop, Laufey, Olivia Dean, Lizzie McAlpine 

About Elysia Biro 

Raised in the wilds of Vancouver Island, 26-year-old Elysia Biro (pronounced Eh-lee-sha Bee-row) is a technically gifted singer, songwriter, and pianist. A studentof classical piano at age 4, Biro began writing her own music at 13 while teachingherself how to play jazz by ear after being inspired by the genre’s improvisationalfree form. After receiving her diploma in classical piano from the RoyalConservatory of Toronto and graduating high school at age 16, Biro earned herBachelor of Music in Jazz Studies for piano and voice before moving to England to complete her Master’s of Music degree at the University of York. 

Crafting her unique sound from an expansive fusion of genres, Elysia Biro’s songwriting blends modern pop form and classical technique with jazz sensibilities. An expressive and introspective songwriter, her warm, soulful vocals reflect her journey through self-discovery, love, and introspection, painting a compelling portrait of life as she knows it right now, blossoming between seasons. Biro has quickly amassed a dedicated audience on social media through her captivating vocals and virtuosic transcriptions of jazz solos. Now based in Los Angeles where she writes, records and produces, Elysia Biro continues to combine worlds, creating sonic sanctuaries all her own.

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Jazz Winnipeg’s International Jazz Showcase spotlights eight exceptional artists working at the highest level across countries, continents, and the full spectrum of jazz.

From Iceland and Denmark to Canada and the USA, from pop-inflected grooves to jazz-rock, straight-ahead swing, and free exploration, the Showcase offers a rich cross-section of today’s global jazz landscape. It’s a true feast - equally inviting for jazz newcomers as it is satisfying for the most discerning jazz aficionados.

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Introducing our new International Jazz Passport: Build your own International Jazz Showcase experience at the Fort Garry Hotel. Bundle any three shows from our global lineup and unlock 25% off your tickets — your all-access pass to boundary-pushing artists from Canada and around the world.From Iceland to France, Denmark to Spain, choose your journey and experience jazz up close, live, and in the moment. Build your passport>>

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Jazz Winnipeg's International Jazz Showcase series is located in The Club Room on the lower level of The Fort Garry Hotel. The venue is wheelchair accessible with assistance - please inform the hotel's front desk staff if you'd like to use the elevator to access the lower level.