Diane Pancel and Kim Greenwood are back, “Together Again, For Christmas!” showcasing an evening of Christmas classics of today and yesteryear that will get you into the holiday spirit!

Joining them are Ashley Wey on piano, Louis Rudner on bass and Jon Miller on drums.

Tickets: Together Again for Christmas | Diane Pancel & Kim Greenwood @ Hermann's Jazz Club - Dec 15, 2024 - Victoria BC - Hermann's Jazz Club - Lounge and Restaurant

Multi-award-winning recording artist and international cabaret star, Diane Pancel, has returned home following a five-week cabaret tour in Switzerland this summer. Best known for her LA-based Ladies of Hollywood, Ladies of Song, and American Songbook cabaret hits, and well-loved for her ability to connect with the audience, Diane draws inspiration from her Portuguese/Hungarian background giving her music a strong sense of international soul. An extremely versatile performer, Diane has performed alongside artists such as David Foster, Nelly Furtado, Leanne Rimes, and Matt Dusk. She has been featured multiple times on major television networks, has performed across the U.S. at major sporting events for the L.A. Kings, L.A. Galaxy, Orlando Magic, Chicago Bulls, and the US Women’s national Soccer team, and has recently been nominated for two International Portuguese Music Awards – best pop performance and song of the year. dianepancelmusic.com

Kim Greenwood is a multi-faceted vocalist and educator whose work spans genres. Her professional career began three decades ago at Grafton St. Dinner Theatre in Halifax, N.S.. Since then, she has performed with many groups, ranging from small ensembles to soloist with full orchestra, locally and internationally. Kim has created numerous shows including “Ella at 100”, “All About That Verse”, “The Carpenters and Burt Bacharach”, and “Doris and Judy Together” with Diane Pancel. She was the music director and production coordinator for Attitude Theatre’s highly successful “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill”, the first licensed theatrical production to be staged at Hermann’s Jazz Club. Kim has twice been honoured as a JUNO awards judge in the Vocal Jazz and the Adult Contemporary Album of the Year categories. Kim is a highly regarded vocal educator dedicated to promoting healthy techniques for a range of vocal styles, from classical to belting; she teaches clients around the globe, from hobbyists to professionals. Kim is an actor at heart, and she has an innate ability to connect with her audience, while her warm, smooth vocals evoke images of singers from bygone eras. kimgreenwood.com

I’ll be performing on air with Karel Roessingh for the radiothon! Tune in to CFAX1070…. listen all day for many local artists and guests. Please donate! Santa’s Anonymous helps soooo many children and families in need all year round. CFAX Santas Anonymous

Kim Greenwood is a multi-faceted artist and educator whose work spans genres including jazz, pop, musical theatre, and classical. Her professional career began three decades ago at Grafton St. Dinner Theatre in Halifax, NS. She has performed with many ensembles from duo to full orchestra, locally and internationally. Kim has created, produced, and performed in several project shows including Ella at 100, All About That Verse, Doris and Judy Together, and Quintessential Karen Carpenter. Kim is also the lead vocalist with the Commodores Big Band, Victoria's oldest big band dance band. Kim’s voice resonates with a timeless warmth and expressive depth, reminiscent of vocalists from the golden eras of jazz and classic pop; every note is heartfelt, and every performance tells a story.

Joining Kim are Karel Roessingh on piano, and Ryan Tandy on bass.

Here is their calendar….. https://www.fathomvictoria.com/entertainment

Join us! Wherever you attend your service, please join us at the Langford Legion after. All ages….we’re thrilled to play for you some of the WWll classics and many more genres!

Please join us in remembrance.

Private Function

Chanteuse Kim Greenwood is back performing some of the greatest hits from The Carpenters! Karen Carpenter was a huge influence on Kim and she is so very excited to be performing many of their amazing tunes backed by the incredible Ashley Wey on piano and Louis Rudner on bass.

Kim is excited to be bringing Karen’s music to St. Paul’s concert series!

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Please come join us for a beautiful Sunday afternoon Jazz Vespers at Northwood United Church in Surrey.

Joining me will be these consummate jazz musicians:

Nick Apivor - Vibes
Mark Bender - Bass
Buff Allen - Drums

Ack by popular demand!! Join Diane Pancel and me at Hermann’s jazz Club on April 13th for this very special show honouring legends Doris Day and Judy Garland!

Soar down memory lane with songs like "Everybody Loves a Lover", "Que sera, sera", "The Boy Next Door", "The Man That Got Away", and many more. We will perform a myriad of duets with great harmonies as well as solo songs. We will be backed by their incredible band with Ashley Wey on piano, Louis Rudner on bass, Jon Miller on drums, and Barrie Sorensen on saxophone.

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Join Kim Greenwood and the Commodores Big Band for John de Phyffer’s Spring Dance! Kick up your heels and join us for a swinging evening at the Victoria Edelweiss Club!

More details coming soon…mark your calendars!

I have been privileged to perform this beautiful, moving work for many years during Holy Week. St. Mary’s Oak Bay is a welcoming parish and no matter your faith or belief, please join us for this special concert. Admission is by donation and the concert will last approximately one hour.

“The Confession Stone" was written for Canadian contralto Maureen Forrester in 1966 by Canadian composer Robert Fleming and set to the text of African American poet Owen Dodson. It is "Seven Songs of Mary", depicting Christ from birth through crucifixion. Maureen used to take copies of the score with her wherever she went to give to students who had a genuine interest in learning the work. I will be accompanied by Jim Hill on piano.

Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater will be performed by my good friends Marnie Setka-Mooney and Sara Partridge. They will be accompanied by Curt Bergen on Organ.

This concert is dedicated to the memory of our dear friend, teacher, mentor, and churchwarden Catherine Young. All donations will go to The Victoria Bereavement Hospice Fund.

The Commodores Big Band returns to the Charlie White Stage on Sunday, March 10 with a show featuring “MUSIC FROM THE MOVIES”… with the dynamic sound only an 18-piece Big Band can produce!

I’m very excited to be singing some of my favourite movie tunes for this show! Vocals and Instrumentals include “Over the Rainbow” (Wizard of Oz), “Little Brown Jug” (Glenn Miller Story), “Nobody Does It Better” (James Bond) “Friend Like Me” (Aladdin) and “Soul Bossa Nova” (Austin Powers)… and many more….you will enjoy all your favourites!

This year we will be featuring a couple of numbers with ballroom dancers and a vocal quartet! Thank you John de Pfyffer, keep on dancing! The quartet includes me, my dear friend and fabulous performer Diane Pancel, and Sofia Jones and Anisa Linuzzi from The Midnights!

This is a Sunday matinée show so a perfect opportunity to take an older relative or friend, or those who don’t like to drive at night. All ages will love our show!

Click here for tickets. Don’t delay! Tickets are selling well and we would love to see you there!

Join me, along with the incomparable duo Ashley Wey on Piano, and Louis Rudner on bass, for an elegant afternoon of vocal jazz.

I will be performing some of my favourites, a few not oft performed and some beautiful American Songbook standards.

Included in the very reasonable ticket price of $20 is a glass of wine and charcuterie!

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$20 in advance / $25 at the door

Join me and the Commodores Big Band for a swingin’ great time at the Langford Legion.

All ages are welcome at this free family event following the Remembrance Day ceremony.

Doors open at noon and we will be playing 2 1/2 hours of some great big band music for you! We play many genres, from traditional big band (think Glenn Miller) to rock, disco and more.

Join us for Royal Oak Burial Park’s 100th year celebration! My trio will be playing 20s and 30s music from 1-3:30pm. Come join in the celebrations throughout these beautiful grounds, including historical tours, light refreshments and the first 100 guests will receive their centennial history book.

Please join us for our August 20th matineé!

It has been pure joy performing with my dear friend Diane the last couple of years, and to have our show evolve into something pretty special. We had a wonderful show on Mother's Day and thank you so much to everyone who attended - it was truly an inspiring and beautiful afternoon. Tickets are selling well so please get yours soon to ensure the best seats.

Click here for all the info about our show and to buy tickets: Doris and Judy Together at The Mary Winspear Centre

We are back! But take note.....this year the festival is on SATURDAY, July 8th. 11-3pm. We are the last band up. Strawberries and ice cream go on sale at 1:00pm for $1 but don't dawdle because they always sell out! 

Here is more information: Saanich Strawberry Festival
 

Private Gig

Private Gig

Private Gig

A new series! The inaugural Jazz Evensong service will be this Sunday, June 11th, 4-5pm with my quartet. The series will begin in earnest in September, on the 3rd Sunday of every month, presenting some of the best jazz musicians from the region. Donations greatly appreciated and we hope to see you there! More details below...

Evolving out of two ancient services of prayer as the sun is setting—vespers and compline—the service of Evensong is an opportunity to put the events of the past day into perspective, to ground one’s body, mind and spirit in preparation for the restorative night of sleep, when in our dreaming, our subconscious will continue the creative work of making sense of our experiences.

Click here for more information on St. Mary's website: Jazz Evensong at St.Mary's Oak Bay - 1701 Elgin Rd.

Soar down memory lane with songs like "Everybody Loves a Lover", "Que sera, sera", "The Boy Next Door", "The Man That Got Away", and many more. Diane and Kim will perform a myriad of duets with great harmonies as well as solo songs. They will be backed by their incredible band with Ashley Wey on piano, Louis Rudner on bass, Jon Miller on drums, and Barrie Sorensen on saxophone.

Advance tickets are $22.50 plus fees. Door tickets are $25.00 plus fees for credit card, or cash is welcome. Debit is not available at the door.

Door: 2:00pm
Show: 2:30-4:00pm, no intermission
St. Mary's Oak Bay, 1701 Elgin Rd.

Click to book your tickets now on Eventbrite for this fabulous show in the beautiful sanctuary of St. Mary's!

10% of ticket sales will go to the Victoria Hospice Bereavement Fund in honour of Catherine Young.

Diane Pancel is an artist who knows how to connect with her audience. She draws inspiration from her Portuguese/Hungarian background giving her music a strong sense of international soul. Recently Diane has been nominated for 2 International Portuguese Music Awards – best pop performance and song of the year. https://dianepancelmusic.com/

Kim Greenwood is a multi-faceted artist who spans genres from jazz to classical. She's an actor at heart and this comes shining through in all of her repertoire; her warm, smooth vocals elicit images of singers from bygone eras. Kim has performed internationally and has recently released songs on major digital platforms. https://www.kimgreenwood.com/

This concert is in person and livestreamed. Admission by donation. Please click here for more information.

I have been privileged to perform this beautiful, moving work numerous times during Holy Week. “The Confession Stone" was written for Canadian contralto Maureen Forrester in 1966 by Canadian composer Robert Fleming and set to the text of African American poet Owen Dodson. It is "Seven Songs of Mary", depicting Christ from birth through crucifixion. Maureen used to take copies of the score with her wherever she went to give to students who had a genuine interest in learning the work. I will be accompanied by Jim Hill on piano.

Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater will be performed by my good friends Marnie Setka-Mooney and Sara Partridge. They will be accompanied by Curt Bergen on Organ.

This concert is dedicated to the memory of our dear friend, teacher and mentor Catherine Young. All donations will go to The Victoria Bereavement Hospice Fund.

The concert will last approximately one hour.

Kim Greenwood & Karel Roessingh Duo

The Victoria Weather Forecast - A little sunshine, rain, fog, and maybe even a little snow??….please come enjoy some reimagined standards…and a few lesser known….with Kim Greenwood (vocals) and Karel Roessingh (piano), exploring our daily forecast as spring takes hold!

Come out and enjoy Victoria’s newest jazz series happening weekly at The Church of Truth! Click here for information and tickets.

I’m excited to be back at Hermann’s mentoring at this month’s UJAM Club Night!

To find out more, and to sign up to perform click here.

The U-JAM Society (Universal Jazz Advocates and Mentors), is a not-for-profit society that advocates, mentors, educates, and acts as a resource for the community of jazz listeners and musicians in the Greater Victoria area. It began in 2004 to build and strengthen the areas jazz community.

We are returning to the The Charlie White Theatre in Sidney this March 10th! We’ve got a show filled with music from the decades… and with the dynamic sound only an 18-piece Big Band can produce.

I am so excited to be singing everything from Glenn Miller to Adele!

The Commodores Big Band have been a staple of the Victoria music scene since 1975, originally called the Coppertones, entertaining thousands of people each year from ballroom dancers to packed crowds at Butchart Gardens.

We invite you to enjoy another memorable evening of music with us!

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Join me and the fabulous Ashley Wey on keys for jazz night, 5:30-7:30pm at Bar 500 in the Oswego hotel. Enjoy a great menu, creative cocktails, and the best vocal jazz in town! Reservations are highly recommended. Hope to see you there!

https://www.oswegohotelvictoria.com/bar-500/