As a singer songwriter, “Canada’s original bombshell” Kathryn Rose is known for her artful, cerebral brand of sexy/sad/funny cinematic pop. Her latest release, Something I Can Use (2010), is a compilation of favorites from her three previous solo albums, with new, live and reworked tracks, available at her website and on iTunes.
Kathryn’s reputation also precedes her as one of the country’s top “go-to" voices, having sung on well-over 60 albums of other artists. Some of her live and studio appearances include work with Barenaked Ladies, Kevin Breit, Oliver Schroer, Patti Labelle, Sir Tom Jones, Stephan Moccio, Ron Sexsmith, Anne Murray, Martin Fry (ABC), The Spoons, Susan Aglukark, Esthero, Sarah MacLachlan and many more.
Kathryn has sung on countless soundtracks and jingles. She provided vocals for TV shows Battle Of The Blades and the last two seasons of Canadian Idol as a backup singer in the live band. Her own songs have been placed in film and television, and have been covered by Melanie Doane and Slean Slean, both with the acclaimed Art Of Time Ensemble.
Kathryn was also a successful actress in film, TV and stage until she left that world for music in her mid-twenties. Currently this longtime core artist with Jeans 'n Classics is balancing her solo music career, sitting on the Board of CIRAA (Canadian Independent Recording Artists’ Association), finding time to play prestigious events in her trio side project with jazz star Emilie-Claire Barlow and Juno winner Melanie Doane, and laughing everyday at the antics of her young daughter and son.
(*Quote: Singer songwriter Emm Gryner on Kathryn Rose)