Kate Hammett-Vaughan
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Roles
MusicianBiography
Kate Hammett-Vaughan is an adventurous, assured, and hip vocalist who has earned acclaim as one of Canada's most distinctive jazz artists. She is equally recognized for her interpretations of jazz standards (notably with her outstanding quintet and in duo with bassist André Lachance) and for her improvising work with the NOW Orchestra and Cheep and T’Audrey, her duo with guitarist composer Ron Samworth. Hammett-Vaughan has received three JUNO nominations (1994, 2000, 2005) as well as recent nods from the Canadian Independent Music Awards and the National Jazz Awards. A performing and recording artist for more than two decades, her diverse musical projects include work on independent film scores, guest hosting of CBC television and radio shows, collaborations with modern dance artists, and a fulfilling career as a teacher.NOW Orchestra, 2024
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https://www.katehv.comCollection
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