"Alfie Zappacosta shows us the most perfect expression of what Jazz and Smooth Jazz has become - irresistible, catchy, confident and cool" - John Beaudin - The Breeze 103.1 - Calgary

Quixotic, Innovative, Entertaining, Powerful, Original and Sexy-It all adds up to Zappacosta. His career has spanned 20 years, yet we have only caught a glimpse of his talent –until now! From writing for his own production company, to the rock band Surrender, to going solo on his own label, to Evita, Hair and Jesus Christ Superstar, then A-Z, the Dirty Dancing Soundtrack, Quick...Don't Ask Any Questions, Innocence Ballet and now - Dark Sided Jewel, Zappacosta is all this and more.

With Two Junos ("Most Promising Male Vocalist", "Album of the Year") and an American Music Award for "Most Popular Album of the Year" to his credit, Zappacosta and his voice have always been the talk of the music industry. His emotional delivery of a song has been hailed a masterpiece prompting prestigious artists from all over the world to come to hear him sing. His live performance is spellbinding. From the first notes of a song, he sets the mood and the tone for the evening. His latest CD "Dark Sided Jewel" sees Zappacosta maturing even further placing him comfortably among one the world’s premier songwriters.

The roots of his new sound started when Zappacosta began playing solo before crowds at a Toronto club. Playing only guitar, he explored new harmonies and melodies, later combing rootsy elements such as harmonica and accordion, which eventually manifested itself in a contemporary jazz sound. " The difficult part was finding an audience that was willing to sit and listen to my songs,” states Zappacosta. I had to believe that a legitimate artist was allowed to grow and could be appreciated and accepted for producing music that was heartfelt and not what the industry felt was appropriate for the times."

And find an audience he did. During the production of Hair, Zappacosta finalized a distribution agreement with Los Angeles based Sindrome Records and "Innocence Ballet" was released in the United States. The singles "Orlanda", "Show Me", "Lombard Street" "Me and Mrs. Jones" and "Someone" were eagerly picked up by US radio stations. The sold out audiences throughout the western US embraced Zappacosta. More and more radio stations picked up “Innocence Ballet” placing the CD on the Gavin Report as "the 4th most added"

In 2001, Alfie joined Halifax’s Neptune Theatre production of "Jesus Christ Superstar”. Portraying Jesus, Zappacosta played to sell out houses. The musical was a huge success, so much so, that it was held over for four weeks. In 2002, he returned to the stage to portray Che Guevaera in Edmonton’s production of "Evita, and toured Canada with stops in British Columbia, Alberta Ontario and Atlantic Canada.

2003 will mark the launch of “A Perfect Night”, produced by Emmy Award Nominee Gerry Mosby and will feature a guest sport by Jazz diva Liberty Silver.

Zappacosta – artist, musician, actor, songwriter, producer and premier vocalist. He is comfortable and competent in all of these roles and will deliver an evening of entertainment that will not be easy to forget. Do not miss the opportunity to experience Zappacosta. The effect will linger long after you have left the performance.