Maureen Washington

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 British Columbia 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.

Maureen Washington songstress for a variety of different ensembles, began her music career in Prince George British Columbia 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.

Based in Victoria, Maureen Washington's voice captures the romance of popular ?standards' from the past with a fresh new sound and style. The vocals are warm, deep and pure. Maureen takes you on a journey of stories of love gone right and stories of love gone wrong, she is impressive and enchanting, you'll be drawn away by the pure soul that resonates in her music from her own personal life.
Maureen Washington entertains audiences and gains their attention and respect by her honest humble approach. She is extremely warm, funny and approachable, by the end of the evening you feel that you have found a new best friend.