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Join us on Friday, December 20th @7:00 p.m.for a very special Christmas concert with Maureen Washington and her band of merry men...Karel Roessingh on piano, Joey Smith on bass and Damian Graham on drums. Tickets are $30.00 each and are available on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/knox-presentsits-christmas-with-maureen-washington-friday-dec20th-tickets-1049785254957 or at local retailers Close To You Boutique & Fireside Books in Parksville or Edge Outdoors in Qualicum.
Canadian/International Jazz singer, Maureen Washington is one of Vancouver Island's most sought after vocalists. Her rich tones and captivating emotions have cultivated large audiences with her 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.
Maureen began her musical career in her home town of Prince George, British Columbia. Her vocal diversity lent itself to performances of blues, swing, jazz and funk with BOP, a band widely acclaimed as the best dance band in the Prince George region. Their versatile repertoire, ranging from Jazz and R&B classics to lively originals, brought them sold out crowds.
Victoria, British Columbia has been her home since 2006 and Maureen continues to create new musical avenues and is blessed with a growing entourage of fans as she performs with duos, sextets, and solo artists, including singing back up on Canadian Folk legend Valdy’s 2011 album, Read Between the Lines.
Having had the honor of working with some of BC's best musicians, Maureen is an accomplished jazz and blues vocalist, songwriter, and instructor. In the winter of 2016, 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