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Maureen Washington

from Victoria BC

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Maureen Washington

Instruments: Vocals, Piano/Keyboards details
With a vocal style that encompasses the soul of Etta James, and Carmen McRae, the modernity of Holly Cole and the playfulness of Jann Arden; Maureen Washington evokes comparison to some of the great female Jazz singers of our time yet remains one of a kind.
Maureen Washington songstress for a variety of different ensembles, began her music career in Prince George where she sang in a funk, blues, swing, jazz band named BOP, who recorded an EP, taught Jazz clinics, and played local venues and festivals. The band BOP was widely acclaimed in the area as the best dance band, performing rearranged classics and lively originals. Along with the band she also performed for restaurants and corporate events with pianist David Sproule.

Now based in Victoria, Maureen performs with many different configurations: from duos to sextets at several high end venues around Vancouver Island. She also has performed at multiple events during the International Victoria Jazz Fest 2008-2018 and Vancouver Island Blues Bash 2017-18. Other Main-stage festival... show more
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Maureen Washington & Karel Roessingh
Vocals
2010 - present
Maureen Washington Band
Vocals
2009 - present
Washington & Cook Band
vocals
2006 - present

Musician Articles

Neil Young's Harvest Moon given new life in B.C. jazz star's latest album
Victoria's Maureen Washington lays it all on the line in her new album, which remembers her husband
Published by: CBC News
Author: Jon Hernandez
Maureen at Christmas
It was a windy and wet Thursday night at Habit Coffee & Culture on Yates Street at the Atrium in downtown Victoria when we spoke with the lovely Maureen Washington – Jazz singer, mom of five, vocal coach, and mentor.
Author: Colin Newell
Published by: Coffee.bc.ca

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