Sophie Milman
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Sophie Milman is a Russia
n-born jazz
vocalist who currently lives in Canada
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After emigrating from Russia in the early 1990s, Milman, who is of Jewish heritage, spent most of her childhood years in Israel
where she listened extensively to jazz. Her self-titled debut album was released on October 12, 2004, in Canada
via Linus Entertainment and in 2006 in the United States
on Koch
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Milman is a student of commerce at the University of Toronto
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She won 2008 Juno Award for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year
for Make Someone Happy.
Her recording of "So Long, You Fool" is used in commercials for Air Wick
Winter Collection candle
s.
Milman is married to lawyer, professor, and musician Casey Chisick, who was also the executive producer on Milman's albums Make Someone Happy
(2007) and Take Love Easy (2009), as well as her concert DVD Live in Montreal (2008).
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n-born jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
vocalist who currently lives in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
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After emigrating from Russia in the early 1990s, Milman, who is of Jewish heritage, spent most of her childhood years in Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
where she listened extensively to jazz. Her self-titled debut album was released on October 12, 2004, in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
via Linus Entertainment and in 2006 in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
on Koch
Koch Records
E1 Music , the primary subsidiary of E1 Entertainment LP, is the largest independent record label in the United States. It is also distributed by the Universal Music Group in Europe under the name E1 Universal...
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Milman is a student of commerce at the University of Toronto
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
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She won 2008 Juno Award for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year
Juno Award for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year
The Juno Award for "Vocal Jazz Album of the Year" has been awarded since 1977, as recognition each year for the best vocal jazz album in Canada. It was previously known as other names including Best Jazz Album and the award categories for Best Mainstream Jazz Album and Best Contemporary Jazz Album...
for Make Someone Happy.
Her recording of "So Long, You Fool" is used in commercials for Air Wick
Air Wick
Air Wick is an air freshener produced by Reckitt Benckiser. It was first launched in 1943 in the United States and is now sold worldwide.-History:Air Wick was first introduced in 1943 in the United States....
Winter Collection candle
Candle
A candle is a solid block or cylinder of wax with an embedded wick, which is lit to provide light, and sometimes heat.Today, most candles are made from paraffin. Candles can also be made from beeswax, soy, other plant waxes, and tallow...
s.
Milman is married to lawyer, professor, and musician Casey Chisick, who was also the executive producer on Milman's albums Make Someone Happy
Make Someone Happy
Make Someone Happy is the second studio album by Sophie Milman. It was released on June 19, 2007.- Track listing :...
(2007) and Take Love Easy (2009), as well as her concert DVD Live in Montreal (2008).
Discography
- 2004: Sophie Milman
- 2007: Live at the Winter Garden Theatre
- 2007: Make Someone HappyMake Someone HappyMake Someone Happy is the second studio album by Sophie Milman. It was released on June 19, 2007.- Track listing :...
- 2008: Live In MontrealLive in MontrealLive in Montreal is the second live album by the Canadian melodic death metal band Quo Vadis. It was released on May 12, 2007.-Disc One:# "Quo Vadis Homine" – 1:30# "Silence Calls the Storm" – 4:58# "In Contempt" – 4:13...
- 2009: Take Love Easy
- 2011: In the Moonlight