The Leading Ladies

Taking cues from the vintage stylings of the 1940s, 50s, and 60s, The Leading Ladies blend beloved jazz and blues classics with fresh, original arrangements and a high-energy, swingin’ performance style. Directed by trombonist Casey Thomas-Burns, this dynamic and vibrant group of women first came together to perform a single show in 2019. ‘The Ladies’ have toured the province numerous times to festivals, concert tours, and educational tours. 2024 alone saw over 40 performances from the group, with highlights including their “5th Birthday Tour”, the opening concert and parade for the Tofino Jazz Festival, a week-long residency at the Michael J. Fox Theatre in Burnaby, and the collaborative GALS & PALS show, which saw The Ladies pair up with 5 of Vancouver’s most prominent female Rn’B and rock singers to present an evening of never-before-heard collaborations.