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UnforgettableVocalist & live band · Toronto
Vocalist, entertainer and TEDx speaker. Book Carolyn solo, in studio, or with a band behind her — a smooth jazz set for cocktails, or a full horn funk band that'll make the neighbours jealous.
Ways to hire Carolyn
Starts at $1,000. Ends with people still talking about it.
Solo
Just the voice — no band to hide behind. Perfect for ceremonies, first dances, a national anthem or a singing telegram.
Cocktail
Smooth jazz and R&B to keep things classy while guests arrive and mingle.
Dinner & Dancing
Starts as tasteful dinner music, then quietly talks everyone onto the dance floor by dessert.
Party
A sax-driven band playing funk, soul and pop — built to get everyone up and shaking their booty.
Big Band
The Party band, bigger — a full horn section for a proper blowout.
Mix & Match
Greedy? Good. A jazz trio as your guests arrive, then a full horn band and a packed dance floor. Stack any of the above.
See her on stage
Weddings, corporate galas, festival main stages. Oh my!
Rave reviews
Couples, planners and festival crowds — people who came for the music and stayed for the encore.
We knew we HAD to hire QCT within thirty seconds of meeting her — on Zoom, at that. Her energy is infectious. From her “velvet rasp” to the band's musicianship, they oozed professionalism and simply brought the house down. Can't wait to get married again so I can hire her.
We wanted a singer for our first dance — “I Believe in You and Me” by Whitney Houston. Carolyn brought her powerhouse voice and knocked the song out of the ball park! Our guests were in awe. That is a memory my husband and I will always hold dear.
Carolyn T and her 7-piece band rocked our event all night long. They got all 350 gala attendees dancing — you just can't stop dancing! I would definitely hire them again for any event I wanted to be a success.
All our guests were amazed at the quality of the performance — Carolyn's voice is very much like Aretha Franklin's — and kept asking where we'd found the band. Faultless execution with outstanding live performance!
Not only is Carolyn's voice powerfully superb, she is absolutely lovable to watch. She created an atmosphere comfortable for all — from the 80-year-olds to the 5-year-olds. Carolyn can create the perfect experience.
Your musicality and force of personality really warmed things up. It's always a pleasure to see someone who so truly loves what they do — and I was thoroughly impressed by the musicianship of your backing band.
I knew from our first conversation it would be a great fit. The band was incredible and I've heard nonstop how rad you guys were… and rightfully so. Thanks for making this event really amazing.
I asked Carolyn to sing her own version of my partner's favourite song for his birthday. She was open, professional, and such a delight — a sweet surprise and a fun, memorable performance. Highly recommend.
Carolyn is one of the most compelling performers in Toronto today — a powerful singer with great stage presence, delivering classic R&B, soul, jazz and blues, all with great artistry and charm.
Thank you Carolyn and your band for making my 50th the talk of the town! You created an easy, fun atmosphere for us to celebrate. People who weren't even there are telling me it was a great party!
One Unmistakable Voice
Carolyn Thompson made her solo debut in high school, singing alongside future members of Barenaked Ladies — a first performance that set the bar for everything that followed.
A mezzo-soprano with a commanding, full-bodied sound often compared to Aretha Franklin, Carolyn has spent over three decades as a vocalist and bandleader — fronting bands across Toronto's top venues and festivals, and creating two signature events of her own: Diva Night, a two-year variety show promoted with a performance on CITY-TV's Breakfast Television, and the four-year Open Jam Night @ Harlem Restaurant, a proving ground for the city's jazz, soul, and funk players.
Today, that experience shows up as Queen Carolyn T — hired for weddings, galas, cocktail events, and private parties. Clients consistently point to the same thing: planning that stays on budget, custom requests learned and delivered, and the ease of working with someone who's done this hundreds of times before.
“She is assertive in the best way — the way that tells you she knows exactly what she's doing.” — Andrew Whitney, wedding client
You're not hiring a performer for the night. You're hiring a professional who makes your job easier, not harder.
A voice in the making
More than a voice
It all started with singing. Becoming a professional vocalist opened every other door — speaker, actor and coach — each one rooted in the same instrument: the voice.
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This drama queen loves to act, voice and perform. From a national public-service film to commercials, dramatic readings and voice-over work, Carolyn brings the same presence to the screen and the mic as she does the stage.
Gallery
Song list
Covers from Bruno Mars to Aretha, Sinatra to Bob Marley. Open the list to search by title or artist, or filter by genre — fair warning, it's a long one.
Browse all 194 songs
194 songs · Sets run 45–55 min, ~7–10 songs each.
Planner FAQ
The questions couples, planners and venues ask most.
Let's make your event
unforgettable
Every event is tailored to your date, your space and your budget — solo to big band. Based in Toronto and available across the GTA and beyond. Call or text, send a WhatsApp message, or email — it would be an honour to sing at your special event.