DIANA PANTON (vocalist) The Hamilton-based vocalist is considered one of Canada’s most promising vocalists. After training at the vocal jazz workshop at the Banff Centre for the Arts and being mentored by Don Thompson, she has recorded five critically acclaimed albums.

Her latest recording, Red, was released in November, 2013. It features Don Thompson, Reg Schwager, Jim Vivian, and Phil Dwyer, along with a string quartet. The album won a JUNO in 2015 in the category of Vocal Jazz Album of the Year.

Awards:

2009 - JUNO Nomination for 'Vocal Jazz Album' for If the Moon Turns Green...
2010 - Silver Disc Award for Best Vocal Recording by Japan's Jazz Critique Magazine
2012 - JUNO Nomination for 'Vocal Jazz Album' for To Brazil With Love
2013 - JUNO Nomination for 'Vocal Jazz Album' for Christmas Kiss
2015 - JUNO Awardfor 'Vocal Jazz Album' for Red