SoulFire brings together a group of musicians united by a deep love of the music. Their contemporary jazz sound blends fusion, soul, and the rich influences of artists such as The Crusaders, Randy Crawford, and Nina Simone. Shaped by the band members’ wide-ranging musical journeys, SoulFire has carved out a style that is distinctly its own. Audiences can expect to be carried along by their compelling grooves, expressive interplay, and the unmistakable energy that makes every performance. SoulFire came together with a shared vision: to explore and perform a groove-driven repertoire that fuses elements of soul, jazz, reggae, and Latin rhythms. Drawing inspiration from legends like The Jazz Crusaders, Herbie Hancock, Joe Sample, Nina Simone, and Randy Crawford, SoulFire creates a sound that is both deeply rooted and refreshingly original. Forged from the diverse and extensive musical backgrounds of its members, SoulFire delivers a unique sonic experience that transcends genres. Their performances are rich in rhythm, emotion, and artistry—inviting audiences on a journey that is as dynamic as it is unforgettable. Bassist and bandleader Steve Duben has played with Tommy Banks, George Blondheim, Martha Reeves, PJ Perry, Gay Delorme and recorded with fusion artist Dale Jacobs. As SaxSafari, he and sax player released two albums which received international airplay. Drummer Jon Miller is a McGill Jazz Performance graduate who has played throughout Canada, the US and Europe in a variety of genres with many renowned artists including Charlie Hunter, Vic Vogel, Hugh Fraser and Jeff Healey. In addition to freelance work, he leads his own jazz quartet. Brenda Morie a superb vocalist and flutist. She has toured, performed and recorded with notables such as Chet McCracken, Nancy Sinatra and Amos Garrett including the Honourable Tommy Banks. Her impeccable technique supports a delivery that is both heartfelt and seemingly effortless Keyboardist Jan Randall was music director for Second City for many years and in that role contributed hundreds of original compositions for broadcast. He has performed with Otis Rush, Bo Diddly, Amos Garrett and Gary US Bonds. Cliff Maddix guitar, is both performer and educator and former faculty at Berklee College of Music in Boston and Selkirk College. He has played with Frank Gambale, Max Bennett, Wayne Krantz, and Jimmy Haslip. Percussionist Mike O’Leary is a graduate of Humber College who kept his finger on the pulse of the music scene through his years of representing major music manufacturers. Paul Wainwright on alto and soprano sax has performed with Michael Bublé, Kenny Loggins, Stevie Nicks and Martha Reeves. His group of many years the Big Band Trio toured and released four cds which gathered worldwide airplay.