canadiary Winnipeg

Diary of Events and Happenings in Winnipeg, Manitoba.


Live on the Rooftop - A Tribute to Cole Porter

Fascinated by the complex rhythms and improvisations, the Winnipeg chanteuse found herself drawn to the music and the songs of the past. After purchasing many jazz recordings from such legends as Sarah Vaughan, Dinah Washington, Anita O'Day, and her favourite – Ella Fitzgerald, a young Borle spent hours in her bedroom, studying these jazz masters to learn their exact notes, phrasing and improvisations. div. Event Details. Location: 300 Memorial Boulevard