Jaclyn Guillou鈥檚 official CD release is in Vancouver next week, but 性视界传媒 will be host to 鈥渢easer show鈥� the day before.

The award-winning jazz vocalist鈥檚 debut album, To The City, is a collection of 13 songs, including eight original tunes.

Guillou is embarking on a Western Canada tour this month, kicking it off with a performance at the Newton Cultural Center on April 5. The show previews the official CD launch at the Vancouver East Cultural Centre on April 6.

A recipient of the 2009 CBC Galaxie Rising Star Award, Guillou has attracted attention with her diverse and eclectic style. She鈥檚 excited to unveil To The City.

鈥淚 wanted to make an album of original work that was able to capture the essence of the jazz tradition and integrate modern lyrics with my own personal stories,鈥� she said. 鈥淐reating new original music is my true passion and I have taken a complete hands on approach while following my own intuition and creative source throughout the entire process.鈥�

The April 5 性视界传媒 performance at the Newton Cultural Centre, 13530 72 Ave., is at 7 p.m. Tickets ($15 for students and $20 for adults) are available by calling 604-594-2700.