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Maureen Washington

She slips easily from sassy to sexy within a single line of lyrics.....

About Me

Maureen Washington is one of Vancouver Island's most sought after vocalists. Her rich tones and captivating emotions have cultivated large audiences with a styling that encompasses the soul of Etta James, Carmen McRae and the modernity of Holly Cole. And yet she remains a voice of her own. Having had the honor of working with some of BC's best musicians, Maureen is an accomplished jazz and blues vocalist, songwriter, and instructor. Recently, Maureen released her ninth album, “Harvest Moon”, working alongside West Coast producer, Joby Baker, who is known for his Juno and Grammy award-winning tracks. Selected regularly as a performer at the TD Victoria Jazz Festival, Maureen has opened for The Blind Boys of Alabama, Jazz legend, Joe Lovano and sang BGV on Folk legend Valdy's last album, “Read Between The Lines”. Maureen has played and hosted for Prince George International Folk Fest as well as had the opportunity to share the stage with Bruce Cockburn and Janis Ian, while also hosting clinics with Florida's Lee Boys, Ruthie Foster and Amy Millan on female songwriters. Maureen's effortless charisma, crystal-clear control, and room-filling stage presence is enough to inspire any audience to fall deeper in love with jazz.

Festivals Victoria International Jazz Fest 2008 - 2019 Main-stage Performer 2017- 2018 Vancouver Island Blues Bash Main-stage Performer 2016 Pender Harbour Jazz Festival Main-stage Performer 2015 & 2016 Salt Spring Island Garlic Festival Main-stage Performer 2010 & 2015 Prince George Cold Snap Music Festival Main-stage Performer 2004-2007 Prince George Music Festival

Awards and Memorable Moments 2017 Great Britain Tour - Camdan, Luton, Holmforth and Manchester 2016 Opening for Jazz Legend Joe Lovano 2015 Opening Act for The Blind Boys of Alabama's Christmas Show (Victoria) 2015 Performer for VIP Canada Winter Games guests 2014 Winner Black Canadian Awards for Best Jazz and Soul Artist 2014 Winner Monday Magazine~ Jazz and Blues Artist of the Year!! 2013 A third-round artist (Victoria regions top 5!) in CBC’s Searchlight Contest 2013 Winner Monday Magazine~ Jazz and Blues Artist of the Year!! 2012 Nominee Vancouver Island Music Awards for 'Best Live Act' 2011 Back up vocals on Canadian Folk Icon singer songwriter Valdy's 2011 album “Read Between The Lines” 2011 Winner Monday Magazine~ Jazz and Blues Artist of the Year!! 2011 Nominee Vancouver Island Music Awards for female vocalist of the year!!