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 band named BOP.

Now based in Victoria, Maureen performs with many different configurations: from duos to sextets at several high end venues around Vancouver Island. She also performed at 4 events during 2008 and three for the 2009 International Victoria Jazz Fest.

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 one with Florida's Lee Boys and Ruthie Foster and a second with Amy Millan on female songwriters.

Early in her career Maureen also hosted a musicians showcase, providing an opportunity for local talent to be seen by the public.

Music

Music from 'Blues in the Night

Blues in the Night	Here We Go Again	Summertime

Baby It's Cold Outside	Bop

Video

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