ABOUT
Kim Szabo
Kim is a seasoned performer with a performance and recording resume' that spans the globe. Born and raised in Canada, she has become an acomplished pianist and vocalist by honing her skills through initial classical training, followed by extensive Jazz studies in Edmonton Alberta. Her earlier performances took place in various venues and platforms from the Edmonton Citadel in music theatre, to Vancouver Expo.
In the early 90's Kim took her talents overseas to Japan where she became a staple performer for the Hilton International Hotel in Osaka, while performing at various concerts and events throughout the Kansai region with her own trio, as well as a guest artist with touring acts and for recording sessions, While in Japan, she met and collaborated with Bill Ladick on a few music projects including concert sponsored by Japan Airlines and FM cocolo . The mid 90's saw Kim moving her now established talents to Europe. Frankfurt Germany became her base in 2000, where she performed regularily at the Hotel Intercontinental and the Sheraton Airport Hotel while also performing in concert at the Stalburg Theatre and Romanfabric.
Since returning to Canada, she has reintroduced herself to Jazz audiences through the Calgary music scene as a solo performer and as a guest pianist for the "Fox Big Band" as well as vocal performances with the Metropolitan Big Band/Foothils Brass, and now, re-uniting with Bill promises to bring an exciting new musical adventure for Kim and her appreciative audiences and fans.
Bill Ladick
Originally from Calgary, Canada, Bill performed professionally at an early age before making the decision to advance his music studies. His regular touring performances in the late 80's across Canada included concerts as the guitarist for music legend Bo Diddley, as well as various tours with Bobby Curtola, The Platters and others. After re-locating to Vancouver in the late 80's, he formed his 6 piece funk r&b group "The Blueprints" with session Drummer and performer Greg Stuart.
Performance and recording opportunities then landed Bill in Kyoto Japan, where he performed as a performance session guitarist for Japan pop legend Monta Yoshinori. and Radio program host for FM Cocolo. Bill met Kim as an invitee to work on a music project through a mutual friend and performer. He immediately recognized Kim's vibrant talent and personality, and hoped to someday collaborate on a music project of greater proportion.
In the late 90's Bill was invited to Singapore to work on a music project that involved regular performances on Singapore's well known Boat Quay. He then found himself as a tutor of guitar studies at the United World College Of South East Asia while working as a voice over/vocalist/ session guitarist for hundreds of television and radio commercials including Master Card, Coca Cola, HBO, Citicorp, HSBC, just to name a few. His return to Canada was decided by the desire to return to his home and family, much missed during his long absence. Reuniting with Kim Szabo has been a highlight of Bill's return and he is very excited on where this collaboration will lead!