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Maureen Washington

from Victoria BC
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Maureen Washington

InstrumentLevel
Vocals
Piano/Keyboards
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 festivals she has appeared at Salt Spring Island Garlic Festival 2015-16, and Pender Harbour Jazz Festival 2016.
She's had the privilege opening for The Blind Boys of Alabama's Christmas show, Jazz legend Joe Lovano and Jazz Legend Vincent Herring, as well as singing back ground vocals on Folk legend Valdy's last album "Between The Lines"

As one of Victoria's most sought after vocalist she has the honor of working with some of BC's best musicians such as Karel Roessingh, Joey Smith, Damian Graham, Daniel Cook & Miles Black.

Maureen has worked extensively in the music industry, as a singer songwriter, vocal instructor, performer, and has hosted and performed main stage for 4 years (2004 - 2007) at the Prince George International Folk Fest, sharing the stage with Bruce Cockburn, Janis Ian, Martyn Joseph and twice hosted festival clinics with Florida's Lee Boys, Ruthie Foster and with Canadian Indie Rock singer, Amy Millan. She also performed for the Coldsnap Music Festival opening for the Lee Boys 2010 and Juno Nominee, Jaclyn Guillou 2016.

Early in her career Maureen also created hosted a musicians showcase, providing an opportunity for local talent to be seen in a coffee house setting.

Discography:
Harvest Moon 2016 Engineered by Grammy and Juno award winner Joby Baker
Christmas Is 2014
Blues in the Night 2010
Here We Go Again 2010 (original album co-written with Daniel Cook)
Summertime EP 2009
Baby it's Cold Outside 2005
BOP 2004
Fly Away Be At Rest 2004
Beyond the Veil 2003
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01 Harvest Moon
05 St James Infirmary
13 Wait A Little Longer
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04
Oct
18:45 19:45
Maureen Washington, Daniel Cook
Rooting for Reclamation
Legacy Art Galleries
Event can be attended in person
20
Dec
2020
15:00 17:00
Daniel Lapp's Home for Christmas Online Concert: Daniel Lapp, Maureen Washington...
With some holiday magic, Daniel Lapp brings “together” nearly 150 students a...
By Donation
VCM YouTube Channel
Event is live streamed / online.
14
Jun
2020
10:00 18:30
Vancouver Island Intensive Vocal Workshop: Karel Roessingh, Rene Worst, Jennifer...
Welcome to the inaugural BC Vocalist Society Workshop! We are very excited for w...
Canadian College Of Performing Arts
Event can be attended in person
13
Jun
2020
08:30 22:00
Vancouver Island Intensive Vocal Workshop: Karel Roessingh, Rene Worst, Jennifer...
Welcome to the inaugural BC Vocalist Society Workshop! We are very excited for w...
Canadian College Of Performing Arts
Event can be attended in person
12
Jun
2020
08:30 22:00
Vancouver Island Intensive Vocal Workshop: Karel Roessingh, Rene Worst, Jennifer...
Welcome to the inaugural BC Vocalist Society Workshop! We are very excited for w...
Canadian College Of Performing Arts
Event can be attended in person
11
Jun
2020
18:30 21:30
Vancouver Island Intensive Vocal Workshop: Karel Roessingh, Rene Worst, Jennifer...
Welcome to the inaugural BC Vocalist Society Workshop! We are very excited for w...
Canadian College Of Performing Arts
Event can be attended in person
15
May
2020
19:30 20:30
Moved Online - Jazzrelief: Edie DaPonte, Maureen Washington, Maria Manna, Susannah Adams, Karel...
Victoria's pre-eminent jazz singers Edie Daponte (coming to you from Sidney), Ma...
Hermann's Jazz Club
Event is live streamed / online.
11
Jan
2020
19:30 21:30
Karel Roessingh, Maureen Washington
Maureen Washington: Maureen is an accomplished jazz and blues vocalist, songwri...
$10
Caleb Pike House
Event can be attended in person
22
Dec
2019
19:30 22:30
Christmas 2019 With: Maureen Washington
*To make your Dinner Reservation after purchasing your tickets please email info...
$30
Hermann's Jazz Club
Event can be attended in person
21
Dec
2019
19:30 22:30
Christmas 2019 With: Maureen Washington
*To make your Dinner Reservation after purchasing your tickets please email info...
$30
Hermann's Jazz Club
Event can be attended in person
11
Aug
2019
20:00 10:30
Victoria's Finest - Ladies of Jazz & Blues: Edie DaPonte, April Gislason, Maria ...
6 of Victoria's Finest Jazz Singers are coming together to perform a fantastic s...
$30
Hermann's Jazz Club
Event can be attended in person
26
Jun
2019
19:30 21:30
TD Victoria International JazzFest: Maureen Washington
“There’s no shortage of passion and emotion at a Maureen Washington show.”...
$32
Hermann's Jazz Club
Event can be attended in person
07
Apr
2019
16:00 16:00
Sirens of Song: Sarah Carle, Stephanie Greaves, Maureen Washington
Join us for an evening of celebration! Women's voices of the 40's,50's and 60's!...
$35
Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre
Event can be attended in person
06
Apr
2019
16:00 22:00
Sirens of Song: Sarah Carle, Stephanie Greaves, Maureen Washington
Join us for an evening of celebration! Women's voices of the 40's,50's and 60's!...
$35
Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre
Event can be attended in person
05
Apr
2019
Sirens of Song: Sarah Carle, Stephanie Greaves, Maureen Washington
Join us for an evening of celebration! Women's voices of the 40's,50's and 60's!...
$35
Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre
Event can be attended in person
13
Jan
2019
19:00 20:10
Spirited Jazz Vespers: Washington & Cook Band, Maureen Washington, Daniel Cook, ...
SPIRITED JAZZ Winter Unitarian Jazz Vespers Enjoy jazz with a splash of sp...
By Donation
First Unitarian Church of Victoria
Event can be attended in person
23
Dec
2018
20:00 22:30
It's Christmas with: Maureen Washington, Karel Roessingh, Joey Smith, Damian Gra...
 
$20-$25
Hermann's Jazz Club
Event can be attended in person
22
Dec
2018
20:00 23:00
It's Christmas with: Maureen Washington, Karel Roessingh, Joey Smith, Damian Gra...
Annual Christmas Show! It's Christmas time again! Maureen and her band of Mer...
$20-$25
Hermann's Jazz Club
Event can be attended in person
20
Dec
2018
16:00
Maureen Washington, Karel Roessingh, Joey Smith, Damian Graham
Georgia Straight Jazz Society Christmas Show! tickets $20 for members $25 fo...
$20-$25
Avalanche Bar & Grill
Event can be attended in person
15
Dec
2018
15:00
Maureen Washington, Good Noise Vancouver Gospel Choir
Maureen will be joining the Good Noise Vancouver Gospel Choir for their Annual C...
Christ Church Cathedral
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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
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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.
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Author: Colin Newell
Published by: Coffee.bc.ca

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