This past weekend, my hometown Winnipeg, hosted Canadaโs answer to the Grammys, the 43rd Juno Awards and I had the pleasure of catching up with one of the nominees Brandi Disterheft. As a Canadian Jazz musician, composer and vocalist, Brandi is considered one of the fastest rising stars in the jazz world. Since we all know the worlds of music and fashion are all about expression and creativity, I was curious to know how Brandiโs music influences her style and vice versa.
Me: Brandi, how would you describe your style in a few words?
BD: Classic and classy with a juxtaposition of an element that is outside the box and radical.
Me: Does your music influence your sense of style?
BD: Absolutely. My music is straight ahead jazz with elements of be-bop as this is the music I listen to on a daily basis. I like to throw in a curve ball and play a Quentin Terantino inspired original song or a surf beat original pop song to allow the listener to escape in the music. So my sense of style is classic with a curve ball whether it be a bright color on a classic outfit, an out of the box hair style, or a pair of my sequin flat knee high boots I picked up when touring in Beijing.
Me: What do you like to wear when you are preforming?
BD: Pencil dresses that lie just below the knees and leotard-like fitted tops so I do not have to worry about any unwanted skin exposure. I have a weakness for sequin dress particularly the vintage stage dresses my mother has passed down to me.
Me: You had me at vintage! Favorite go to style?
BD: Classic and anything grey.
Me: Oh you’re a girl after my own heart, I love grey too. What’s one item you can’t live without?
BD: My brown, knee high rider, boots from spain. I’ve had them for 7 years, replacing the sole every year and I still get complemented on them all the time. On stage, it would be my coral lipstick.
Me: Those boots sound amazing. Riding boots never go out of style. What was your first big fashion purchase and why?
BD: My first big purchase was a $450 coat from Aritzia that was a black and white tweed winter coat, fitted with extended up the neck that would even cover my nose. I felt I could take over the world with this gorgeous coat and it complemented by 100-year-old upright bass.
Photo Credit: The Canadian Press/John Woods
Brandi’s hair and make up were done by PROVICI Cosmetics and all dresses were provided by Paperdoll Clothing.
I highly recommend checking out Brandi’s latest CD Gratitude, which you can purchase here. I promise you won’t be disappointed ๐
Xo,
Jackie
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Such a great interview opportunity! I hope you also got to attend the awards show … and pick up a sweet swag bag. ๐
Great questions, too.
xo
Aleesha
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Wow, such an amazing interview opportunity. Did you go to the Juno Awards? I want to see that coat she purchased, it sounds like a stunner.
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So cool that you got to interview her! What a fun opportunity. I’m also wondering what that coat looked like ๐
Look at you busy girl, doing interviews! Brandi sounds like a pleasant and nice person, and her music I am checking out just now because I first heard of her from you! ๐
wow! how cool is that! what a wonderful opportunity! Loved your interview – thank you for sharing it with us.
XJo
PS: see we were right about grey all along ๐
This is really cool! So glad to read and learn about another great musician! You had an amazing opportunity and thank you for sharing that with us…
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Congrats on the interview opportunity. And I love the first dress she’s wearing. justaise.blogspot.com
Wow, how fun! Great post ๐ Happy Monday! xx
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Congratulations on the fun opportunity interview:). How awesome:).. Have a great new week!
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What a wonderful opportunity! Love the dresses and I wish I could of attend, it sounds like a great time.
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Great post!! I love the interview format- I think I just love reading interviews because I’m nosy ๐ lol xo!
She looks pretty and talented, such a great combo. I love reading interviews and tell all because I am well nosy, ha ha. Thanks a lot Jackie for the b-day greeting. You are too sweet.
xo
Sam
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Perfect opportunity drear! Hot dresses! xxx
Great post, Jackie! Really enjoyed your interview!
what a great interview! I was sad that I couldn’t attend her performance and interview her too. Got the invite from her rep a little too late to change my plans ๐ She seems like a fantastic person with such great style!
Rebecca
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my kind of music, tasty