John Alcorn

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John Alcorn
John Alcorn performing at Live@Courthouse, April 17, 2007 (photo by Greg King)
John Alcorn performing at Live@Courthouse, April 17, 2007 (photo by Greg King)
Background information
Born Toronto, Ontario
Genre(s) Jazz
Pop Standards
Occupation(s) Singer
Pianist
Songwriter
Instrument(s) Vocals
Piano
Years active 1990 — present
Associated acts Molly Johnson, Holly Cole
Website JohnAlcorn.com

John Alcorn is a Canadian jazz singer.

Born in Toronto, Ontario and raised in Trinidad, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and New Hampshire, Alcorn returned to Toronto as an adult and began performing in jazz clubs. He released his first album in 1999, and was named Male Vocalist of the Year by the Jazz Report Awards. He also earned a Dora Award in 1997 as music director and composer for Theresa Tova's play Still the Night.

Alcorn has also acted in a number of television films, including Must Be Santa and The Piano Man's Daughter.

Alcorn is the partner of puppeteer and dramatist Ronnie Burkett. His daughter Coco Love Alcorn is also a noted Canadian jazz and pop singer.

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