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artist Maureen Washington

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Victoria, BC, CANADA
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Jazz, Contemporary Blues
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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. BOP was the toast of the city and had rave revues! The band ended as three of the musicians moved away.

Now based in Victoria, Maureen performs with many different configurations: from duos to sextets at several high end venues around Vancouver Island. She's performed at the 2008 & 2009 and 2010 International Victoria Jazz Fest.

Mainstage performer and co-host for the Prince George International Folkfest from 2005 - 2007 and Mainstage performer at 2010 COLDSNAP in Prince George

Along with performing at festivals Maureen has hosted many workshops from Women in Song, Gospel Hour and a youth band workshop.

 

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Discography

Summertime EP 2009

Baby It's Cold Outside 2005

BOP 2005

Fly Away Be At Rest 2004

Beyond The Veil 2003

 

 

influences

Nina Simone
Etta James
Diana Krall
Dave Mathews
Jack Johnson
Summertime EP
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Released July, 2009
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Summertime EP
Baby It's Cold Outside
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Released December, 2005
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Baby It's Cold Outside
BOP
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Released November, 2005
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Be The Grasshopper: Let the Masters Teach!

posted by Maureen Washington on Feb 08, 2010  

 I'm on a new quest to learn and understand more of how to utilize the internet to promote myself as a musician.

I have my website, facebook pages, twitter, utube, myspace(s), a couple other promotional sites and my favourite... my reverbnation site. reverbnation/maureenwashigntonIf I could encourage musicians with any of these sites, reverbnation would be my first choice to start. On reverbnation, the features (which are free)are wonderful, super resourceful, and extremely user friendly. It is a musicians dream for a website as it helps promote your career allows you to network with musicians and fans, creates electronic press kits and it tracks everything that you do... instant resume. I love their stats which keep track of each musician in the reverbnation world. Today I am #1 Locally, #1 Nationally and #29 Globally. My goal is to get into the top 25 global, which will be done by increasing fans, music plays, and communication with my fans.

Much of what I have done via internet promotion has been trial and error and mostly just stumbling along.... I've realized that I have stumbled on a couple of gold mines!! and in turn, I am enjoying little mini master classes with two wonderful people.Derek Sivers (founder of CD Baby)http://sivers.org/ sign up to his blogs... they are crafted and inspiring. Honestly just google his name and read, watch and learn anything that you can.Ariel Hyatt http://arielpublicity.com/Sign up there, and then watch her many informative videos here http://www.youtube.com/user/ArielPublicityit's the age old saying... don't reinvent the wheel... just watch and learn how it is made and watch your career grow!

Diva M

posted by Maureen Washington on Feb 08, 2010  
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