Janelle, who lights up the stage as Lady J, is a versatile vocalist with more than 20 years of experience in music performance. A native of Quebec, Canada, for the last decade she has been a vibrant presence in Dubai's live music scene, best-known for her unique take on jazz tunes, pop classics, and the diversity of her special projects: French classics, 90s & 00s pop hits, and country music. An expert in organizing and directing small ensembles for diverse performers and venues, she has delighted audiences in 3000 career performances on world-class stages across Canada, the U.S., Asia and the GCC. In 2012 she released Noise Rises, an album of quirky Motown-inspired tunes, featuring ten original songs she wrote with her partner, Felix Frechette. In 2020 they were a huge hit online with their live streams, started during the Covid-19 lockdown and evolving into a weekly feature, with more than 100 episodes and a dedicated following. Equipped with a home studio, in addition to her own material she continues to record audio demos and write lyrics and melodies for bespoke songwriting projects. --- **Musician, Band Manager and People Leader** • _October 2017 - present_ Weekly residencies in Dubai/Abu Dhabi for: - Jumeirah Group - Atlantis Hotel - Raffles Hotel - Pizza Express - Hard Rock Cafe Special events throughout the GCC: - Expo 2020 Dubai - Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Dubai International Boat Show - Dubai Watch Week - Hotelier ME Awards - CIPD People Management Awards - IFLR Awards - Jazz Garden Corporate events for: - Anantara Hotels - Valentino - Yandex - French Business Council - Canadian Business Council • _October 2006 - September 2017_ Long-term hotel residencies in Asia and the GCC for: - IHG - Marriott - Grand Hyatt - Marina Bay Sands - Ramee Group **Songwriter** Mandolyne - _Tourne la vie_ 2018 **Songwriter & Lyricist** Nelle Thomas - _Noise Rises_ (Strange Cat Records) _June 2011 - October 2012_ **Lead Vocalist (Peaches & Cream)** Intercontinental Hotel Muscat _January - May 2006_

Janelle Thomas

Janelle, who lights up the stage as Lady J, is a versatile vocalist with more than 20 years of experience in music performance. A native of Quebec, Canada, for the last decade she has been a vibrant presence in Dubai's live music scene, best-known for her unique take on jazz tunes, pop classics, and the diversity of her special projects: French classics, 90s & 00s pop hits, and country music. An expert in organizing and directing small ensembles for diverse performers and venues, she has delighted audiences in 3000 career performances on world-class stages across Canada, the U.S., Asia and the GCC. In 2012 she released Noise Rises, an album of quirky Motown-inspired tunes, featuring ten original songs she wrote with her partner, Felix Frechette. In 2020 they were a huge hit online with their live streams, started during the Covid-19 lockdown and evolving into a weekly feature, with more than 100 episodes and a dedicated following. Equipped with a home studio, in addition to her own material she continues to record audio demos and write lyrics and melodies for bespoke songwriting projects. --- **Musician, Band Manager and People Leader** • _October 2017 - present_ Weekly residencies in Dubai/Abu Dhabi for: - Jumeirah Group - Atlantis Hotel - Raffles Hotel - Pizza Express - Hard Rock Cafe Special events throughout the GCC: - Expo 2020 Dubai - Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Dubai International Boat Show - Dubai Watch Week - Hotelier ME Awards - CIPD People Management Awards - IFLR Awards - Jazz Garden Corporate events for: - Anantara Hotels - Valentino - Yandex - French Business Council - Canadian Business Council • _October 2006 - September 2017_ Long-term hotel residencies in Asia and the GCC for: - IHG - Marriott - Grand Hyatt - Marina Bay Sands - Ramee Group **Songwriter** Mandolyne - _Tourne la vie_ 2018 **Songwriter & Lyricist** Nelle Thomas - _Noise Rises_ (Strange Cat Records) _June 2011 - October 2012_ **Lead Vocalist (Peaches & Cream)** Intercontinental Hotel Muscat _January - May 2006_

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Janelle, who lights up the stage as Lady J, is a versatile vocalist with more than 20 years of experience in music performance. A native of Quebec, Canada, for the last decade she has been a vibrant presence in Dubai’s live music scene, best-known for her unique take on jazz tunes, pop classics, and the diversity of her special projects: French classics, 90s & 00s pop hits, and country music.

An expert in organizing and directing small ensembles for diverse performers and venues, she has delighted audiences in 3000 career performances on world-class stages across Canada, the U.S., Asia and the GCC.

In 2012 she released Noise Rises, an album of quirky Motown-inspired tunes, featuring ten original songs she wrote with her partner, Felix Frechette. In 2020 they were a huge hit online with their live streams, started during the Covid-19 lockdown and evolving into a weekly feature, with more than 100 episodes and a dedicated following.

Equipped with a home studio, in addition to her own material she continues to record audio demos and write lyrics and melodies for bespoke songwriting projects.


Musician, Band Manager and People Leader
October 2017 - present
Weekly residencies in Dubai/Abu Dhabi for:

  • Jumeirah Group
  • Atlantis Hotel
  • Raffles Hotel
  • Pizza Express
  • Hard Rock Cafe

Special events throughout the GCC:

  • Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
  • Dubai International Boat Show
  • Dubai Watch Week
  • Hotelier ME Awards
  • CIPD People Management Awards
  • IFLR Awards
  • Jazz Garden

Corporate events for:

  • Anantara Hotels
  • Valentino
  • Yandex
  • French Business Council
  • Canadian Business Council

October 2006 - September 2017
Long-term hotel residencies in Asia and the GCC for:

  • IHG
  • Marriott
  • Grand Hyatt
  • Marina Bay Sands
  • Ramee Group

Songwriter
Mandolyne - Tourne la vie
2018

Songwriter & Lyricist
Nelle Thomas - Noise Rises (Strange Cat Records)
June 2011 - October 2012

Lead Vocalist (Peaches & Cream)
Intercontinental Hotel Muscat
January - May 2006

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English
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French
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Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music) at Concordia University
September 1, 1998 - May 31, 2001
Graduated with Great Distinction in Jazz Voice Winner of the Nicholas Racz Memorial Scholarship for scholastic merit Final GPA 4.21
Collegiate degree (DEC), Communications: Art, Media, Theatre at Vanier College
September 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996
Honour Roll student 1994-96

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