CREATIVE TEAM

Miss Aurora Scott

Vocalist - Songwriter - band leader - performing artist

Originally from Annapolis Royal, NS, this well-travelled singer, songwriter, bandleader, and world class entertainer has performed at jazz festivals and notable hotels across Canada, Australia and in Hong Kong. She was the first female vocalist to lead the Queens Room Orchestra on board Cunard’s luxury Queen Victoria, and has played with jazz giants, Bill Stevenson, Phil Dwyer, Al Kay, and Jodi Proznick.

Miss Aurora Scott currently collaborates with celebrated Halifax producer and “all things strings” player, Jamie Robinson, creating original music intended for her concerts and bigger musical productions. Their project, For the Love of the North, will showcase meaningful songs that portray the vibrant and beautiful artwork of First Nations artist, Dawn Oman.

In addition to being recognized by her peers as a prolific songwriter, polished singer, and professional Latin dancer/instructor, Aurora Scott is a talented actress and is preparing to return to the stage where she will star as both herself and Miss Peggy Lee in a new theatrical production written by renowned Canadian playwright, Pamela “Cat” Delaney.

Jamie Robinson

Producer - Musician - Song writer

Jamie Robinson has remained at the top of the list of ‘first-call’ players and producers in Eastern Canada for over 25 years. As a multi-styled, multi-instrumentalist “all things strings” musician/sideman, Jamie has and continues to work alongside many of the highest profile artists in the region – Jimmy Rankin, Gordie Sampson, Heather Rankin, Lennie Gallant, Bruce Guthro, Dave Gunning, Symphony Nova Scotia and many more.

Recently, Jamie was recognized along with songwriting partner, Dave Carroll, with an ‘Outstanding Achievement in Songwriting’ by the Great American Song Contest for their COVID-inspired tune, “When The World Stops Ending”. The song went on to be licensed by OurCrowd, an Israel-based venture capital firm, for their annual conference. He has joined forces with entertainer, dancer, and singer/songwriter, Miss Aurora Scott. Together they are working to create a collection of unique songs intended for the stage, studio, and screen.

 

Peter Davison

Musician

Peter Davison is a multi-instrumentalist from Truro, Nova Scotia. A graduate of the St. F.X. music program, Davison applied such jazz influences while in the 90’s jam band “hu noo” and as a cruise ship musician in the early 2000’s.

Career highlights include winning the 2010 Canadian Loop Station Championship as The Duke of Loops and opening for Bob Seger with The Christine Campbell Band in 2014. Davison currently plays in nearly a dozen bands across Nova Scotia and has recently formed a musical partnership with world class jazz vocalist, entertainer and songwriter, Miss Aurora Scott.

Csaba Kanyasi

Musician

Originally from Hungary, but now a permanent resident of Halifax, Nova Scotia, drummer Csaba Kanyasi has been playing music for over 40 years. With an extensive background and education in music, Csaba has performed with a great number of talented musicians including Mike Murley and Jeff Riley, and has also played in variety of ensembles including the Shirley Jackson band, Alma Latina, and currently with Flamenco En Rouge.

Jazz is Csaba’s main passion, which he performs regularly with his band, The Csaba Kanyasi Quartet. His main interests lie in working with jazz musicians performing standards with a touch of Latin flavour, which is why he has begun collaborating with the talented jazz vocalist, Miss Aurora Scott.

Csaba's Website

Dawn Oman

Artist

"My work reflects my fascination with colour and the power of a joyful image to bring light to the soul at any time the spirit is in need of a reminder, that in beauty, there is peace." 

Dawn Oman was born in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, of Yellowknives Dene and Welsh descent. Directly descended from Chief Snuff, who signed Treaty 8 with the Canadian Government, she began to draw as a means of silently amusing herself and staying out of her foster families' way. Since then, Dawn has exhibited across North America, opened her own studio gallery, and won awards and important commissions for her artwork.

Her artwork is even featured on The Royal Canadian Mint Limited Edition 50 Cent Collectors coin and in the 2003 Festival Series, commemorating the Great Northern Arts Festival, which features Dawn's "Rising Star." Dawn is currently very excited to be collaborating with Miss Aurora Scott on several artistic projects, including For the Love of the North, which will bring her artwork to life on stages across Canada and beyond.

Dawn Oman's Gallery