Maureen Washington is the Winner of the 2014 Black Canadian Award for Best Jazz and Soul Artist! A consummate performer, she slips easily from sassy to sexy within a single line of lyrics, at times echoing the haunting tones of Etta James and Carmen McRae, then faster than the mind and ear can make the transition, Maureen Washington exudes the impish irreverence of Jann Arden and the vocal agility of Holly Cole. With all splendor attached to such comparisons, Maureen’s musical style remains distinctly her own.
Her vocal diversity lends itself to performances of blues, swing jazz and funk , and her versatile repertoire, ranges from classics to lively originals.
Joining Maureen on stage are the incredibly talented trio of Karel Roessingh on piano, Joey Smith on bass and Damian Graham on drums.
A review in All About Jazz says, “Maureen Washington exudes the impish irreverence of Jann Arden and the vocal agility of Holly Cole. And yet, with all splendor attached to such comparisons, Maureen's musical style remains distinctly her own.”
