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Maureen Washington, Jazz and Blues Diva, lead singer for Jazz-Funk Band “Maureen Washington and Like Minded People” and powerful moving song writer; has been performing captivating shows throughout British Columbia. 

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.

Maureen Washington and Like Minded People have an eclectic set list playing grooving songs from the 60’s and 70’s to originals that are so catchy you'll  hear them playing in your head long after the show is over. An evening with this band let’s you dance the night away.
The bassist, Ryan Rock, lays down some deep riffs to anchor the band, The horn player Eric Hughes, plays lines weaving in and out of the melody, stretching the boundary. Lead guitarist Daniel Cook, plays with a fluidity that takes you on a journey, you can't just listen, you experience it, along with drummer Chris Coldwell, who spices, funks, swings, and keeps the party moving all night long, along with the newest member Steven Franke who brings the  flavour with the Rhodes and adds the authenticity of popular songs from the past and finally their lead vocalist, Maureen Washington who has an electrifying energetic stage presence and adds power under great control to each piece. She can belt out with the best of them, and then tone down to a sultry, smoky, intimate, ear-stroking kind of sweetness unlike any other singer in BC.

When Like Minded People play, people have fun. The band will dash headlong into improvisation but does not stray from their prime purpose: to be the most fun you can have with your clothes on. A performance is usually filled with audience interaction, witty stage banter, and an atmosphere that makes you wish you had told more friends to come out, while being glad you didn't so you have something to brag about.
From the first few bars, you know you are in for a real treat. Push the seats back and make room to dance, it is going to be a fun night! Like Minded People cover the broadest spectrum of musical styles and some of the greatest songs of all time that somehow culminate into a fresh sound. But cover tunes are only part of their set list. The band further showcases their talents as they perform their own original music, a fusing of smooth sultry jazz with hot Latin beats, down-home blues and energetic funk. With Maureen Washington and Like Minded People you don’t listen to music,  you experience it.



Band Members:

Washington and Cook Ensemble ~intimate Jazz & Blues music that touches the soul

Maureen Washington - vocals
Daniel Cook - guitar
James Young – bass
Brad Hawkes – percussion

Maureen Washington Trio

This is made up of many talented musicians such as John MacArthur, Joey Smith, Don Cox, James Young, Rosey Laing.

Maureen Washington and Like Minded People

Maureen Washington – vocals
Daniel Cook – guitar
Ryan Rock – bass
Chris Coldwell – drums
Eric Hughes - saxophones
Steven Franke - keys