Norfolk County musician Juliann Kuchocki is celebrating the release of a new jazz album featuring music from legendary composer Gene DiNovi, including a previously unreleased song co-written by Peggy Lee.
The founder of South Coast Jazz has released “Kuchocki Sings DiNovi: But Only for You“, an 11-track album that has already received positive reviews internationally.
One highlight is “But Only for You”, a song Kuchocki says had never been recorded or released before.
The connection began around 2015 when Kuchocki brought DiNovi to Norfolk County to perform at South Coast Jazz.
Seven years and three recording studios later, those songs became an album.
DiNovi, now 98, has worked with music legends including Frank Sinatra, Lena Horne and Peggy Lee. He also performs on Kuchocki’s recording.
The album is available on streaming platforms, with a special release concert planned for this Sunday, (November 15) at 2 p.m. at Hugh’s Room in Toronto.
Kuchocki says the concert will also be filmed for television.
DiNovi is hoping to attend the concert, which Kuchocki says has already attracted strong support from Norfolk County.
Written by Jeremy Hall