Alex Pangman

Having found solace at a young age in Ella Fitzgerald and the vocal work of Louis Armstrong, JUNO nominated Alex Pangman also found a calling. Proud to be known as ‘Canada’s Sweetheart Of Swing’, her natural vocal abilities and obsessive, deep appreciation for that bygone era have earned her a place in our nation’s heart. She’s not old fashioned, though. Pangman is a vivacious performer who retains creative control of all her work: carefully choosing her repertoire, composing original material, assembling her backing band and co-producing much of her recent recorded output. Rather than some casual throwback, Pangman delivers a unique, deliberate reinterpretation of one of North America’s most fertile, timeless eras. Her 2014 album "New" (recorded in New Orleans) was JUNO nominated for jazz vocal and explories the popular songs of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. Prior to that, an opening slot for Willie Nelson at Massey Hall, and a recording called "Have A Little Fun" featuring guitar legend Bucky Pizzrelli, as well as her album "33" which was her first album for Justin Time Records, Montreal. Pangman has toured Canada many times and made countless television and radio appearances. Her early years of jazz study included a mentorship among the traditional Jazz players in Toronto and several albums for Senstation Records, and Real Gone Gal, including a 78 rpm release to benefit hurricane Katrina survivors. Her band The Alleycats is made up of some of Canada's finest players in the style, including Peter Hill on Piano, Ross Wooldridge on clarinet, John Macleod on cornet, Drew Jurecka on fiddle, Glenn Anderson on drums, Chris Banks on bass among others! "Without them," Pangman says, "I'm just a girl singing in the shower!"

Awards

JUNO nominee 2016 vocal Jazz Best Female Vocalist Now Magazine Toronto 3x National Jazz Award nominee Winner Canadian Collector's Congress Award

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