"Ebullient....Pangman and Her Alleycats party like it's 1933." USA Today

 

     Having found joy at a young age in Ella Fitzgerald's voice and Louis Armstrong, JUNO nominated Alex Pangman also found a calling. Proud to be known as ‘Canada’s Sweetheart Of Swing’, her natural vocal abilities and obsessive, deep appreciation for that bygone era have earned her a place in our nation’s heart. She’s not old fashioned, though. Pangman is a vivacious performer who retains creative control of all her work: carefully choosing her repertoire, composing some original material, assembling her backing band and co-producing much of her recorded output. Rather than some casual throwback, Pangman delivers a unique, deliberate reinterpretation of one of North America’s most fertile, timeless eras from the 1920s and 30s. While facets of her musical idols can be found in Alex's zesty delivery, that crisp clear voice is unequivocally her own. When not onstage she can be found hosting Swing Set on JAZZFM.91. Backed by her longtime quintet of sentimental gentleman who are called The Alleycats, their masterful skills on their instruments will make this a performance that is sure to please all generations of jazz fans and dancers. Pangman has played both Massey Hall and Koerner Hall, and opened for Willie Nelson, Bob Newhart and played with both Bucky & John Pizzarelli and more!

 

     Personnel: Ross Wooldridge (clarinet and tenor sax), Peter Hill (piano), Chris Banks (double bass), Glenn Anderson (drums).