Diana Panton

Diana Panton – Blue (2023) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

Studio Masters By admin · February 13, 2023 · Comments off

Two-time Juno Award winner and Jazz vocalist Diana Panton has released her tenth album, Blue. The album represents the final instalment of a “musical narrative of romance”.

That narrative began with pink (2009, Juno nominee in Canada and Silver Disc Award winner in Japan), followed by RED (2015, Juno winner). This trilogy “charts the emotional arc of an ill-fated romantic relationship” and the colours symbolically suggest the music’s content: pink is “the infatuation of first-time love”, RED, “the passion of true love”, and blue, the “heartbreak and mystery of love lost”.

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Diana Panton – To Brazil with Love (2011/2019) DSF DSD128 + Hi-Res FLAC

SACD / DSD By admin · December 20, 2022 · Comments off

Hearing Diana’s voice is like catching the sound of a thrush in the middle of a long Canadian winter, warm, sweet and pure. Her subtle near-whisper voice is a perfect fit for bossa-nova as she draws you elegantly and naturally into this sensual world. Each delightful track is an exquisitely manicured musical facet, set firmly in the Brazilian idiom and seamlessly sung in French and English by Panton. Her diaphanous vocal never insists and her high speed vibrato is like the beat of a hummingbird’s heart – natural, untainted and pure.

This JUNO nominated tribute to the samba and bossa nova traditions of Brazil incites the carefree aura of youth and freedom and is an exquisitely manicured music artifact, set firmly in the Brazilian idiom. Nominated also for the Canadian and an American Independent Music Award, the simple and pure quality of her music, blended together with a sweet and wistful voice is a very enticing combination. This is a perfect jewel of an album.

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Diana Panton – Solstice / Equinox (2017/2021) DSF DSD256 + Hi-Res FLAC

SACD / DSD By admin · December 20, 2022 · Comments off

Solstice/equinox is an exquisitely crafted jewel of an album whose multiple facets enchant the listener. As Diana’s pristine voice lures us to follow her through the changing seasons, she takes us on a journey through time and space echoing both the ephemeral and enduring qualities of the cycles of love and life. Once again, Diana’s repertoire selection is masterful and Don Thompson’s superior arrangements provide luxurious wrapping for Diana’s jeweled tones. What makes Panton special is that she’s herself. You feel her relaxed, playfully personality throughout, and the quality of her voice is remarkable. A voice that’s as gentle as a doe but smart as a fox.

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Diana Panton – Pink (2009/2020) DSF DSD128 + Hi-Res FLAC

SACD / DSD By admin · December 20, 2022 · Comments off

With a pure and natural voice, rising Canadian jazz star, Diana Panton sings fifteen distinctively refreshing and refined jazz standards on “Pink”. Panton’s trio accompanies her flawlessly to capture her emotion and breath while she interprets the songs, thus creating a relaxing and enchanting atmosphere.

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Diana Panton – If The Moon Turns Green (2007/2018) DSF DSD128 + Hi-Res FLAC

SACD / DSD By admin · December 20, 2022 · Comments off

Diana Panton has quietly become one of the brightest lights on the jazz scene today. Her work is consistently praised by listeners and music critics alike for her ethereal vocals, exceptional song selection and emotional intensity. Her sophomore album “If The Moon Turns Green” features accompaniment by Don Thompson on bass and piano, as well as Reg Schwager on guitar, and was nominated for Jazz Album of the Year in 2009 at the National Jazz Awards.

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Diana Panton – I Believe In Little Things (2015/2019) DSF DSD128 + Hi-Res FLAC

SACD / DSD By admin · December 20, 2022 · Comments off

Diana Panton’s voice is as fresh as a daisy, enchanting in its directness, and perfectly suited to the songs she’s chosen for “I Believe In Little Things”. There’s a child in each of us, and Panton and her longtime musical companions have that child in the palm of their musical hand. In her approach to Willy Wonka’s “Pure Imagination” and 13 other dreamy tunes, the Canadian singer defines tonal sweetness and purity of expression. Whether singing in English or in French, Panton’s voice glides ever soothingly. Torontonians Reg Schwager on guitar and Don Thompson on vibes, bass and piano, and Coenraad Bloemendal on cello are quietly authoritative musicians.

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Diana Panton – Christmas Kiss (2012/2018) DSF DSD128 + Hi-Res FLAC

SACD / DSD By admin · December 20, 2022 · Comments off

This JUNO-nominated album is a delightful mixture of carefully selected chestnuts, obscure gems and new originals. It was released as part of the Sound of Jazz Concert Series and broadcast live by JAZZ.FM 91. “Christmas Kiss” has been recommended on numerous “Best of” Christmas lists, including those of Frank-John Hadley’s 2017 Yuletide Roundup (DownBeat Magazine). This album is well on its way to becoming a seasonal favourite!

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Diana Panton – Diana Panton: To Brazil with Love (Remastered) (2011/2019) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Studio Masters By admin · December 19, 2022 · Comments off

“Each delightful track is an exquisitely manicured musical facet, set firmly in the Brazilian idiom and seamlessly sung in French and English by Panton. Her diaphanous vocal sound never insists and her high speed vibrato is like the beat of a hummingbird’s heart – natural, untainted and pure.” – The Whole Note

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Diana Panton – Red (Remastered) (2019) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

Studio Masters By admin · December 19, 2022 · Comments off

As a follow-up to her critically acclaimed Pink album (2011 Silver Disc Award Winner in Japan) about first love, Diana Panton’s Red album is a profound expression about deeper love. Diana leads a stellar group of Canada’s finest musicians from both the classical and jazz worlds in the creation of an album of rare beauty and emotional intensity.

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Diana Panton – Red (2014) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

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As a follow-up to her critically acclaimed pink album (2011 Silver Disc Award Winner in Japan) about first love, Diana Panton’s red album is a profound expression about deeper love that is not for the faint of heart. Diana leads a stellar group of Canada’s finest musicians from both the classical and jazz worlds in the creation of an album of rare beauty and emotional intensity. Don Thompson (Order of Canada) specially tailored string quartet arrangements, plus harp to compliment Panton’s ethereal voice. Phil Dwyer’s saxophone (2012 JUNO Award Winner) provides a wonderful counterpoint to Panton’s pure vocals and underscores the sensuality of much of the album. Don Thompson, Reg Schwager and Jim Vivian round out the ensemble with sensitive performances. There is also a delectable duet with bluesman Harrison Kennedy that has unbeatable chemistry! With six critically acclaimed releases in about as many years, Diana Panton is poised to take the jazz world by storm. Her impressive catalogue has garnered two Silver Disc Awards in Japan, three Juno nominations, five Hamilton Music Awards and a host of National Jazz Award nominations, as well as Canadian and U.S. Independent Music Award nominations and an invitation to perform at the prestigious Jazz à Juan, Révélations in France. She recently returned from a successful first tour of Asia where her albums have had Top 10 sales chart success in Taiwan and Hong Kong. One gets the feeling this is just the tip of the iceberg for Panton…

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Diana Panton – Pink (2009/2020) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

Studio Masters By admin · December 19, 2022 · Comments off

Diana has released six critically acclaimed albums which have earned three JUNO nominations, two Silver Disc Awards in Japan, 7 HMAs and a host of Canadian and US Indie nominations. Her albums have made the TOP 10 Jazz Albums of the Year in NOW Magazine and the Montreal Mirror and landed Panton on the covers of VIEW, ODEUM, InRetro and NOW Magazines. Diana has released six critically acclaimed albums which have earned three JUNO nominations, two Silver Disc Awards in Japan, 7 HMAs and a host of Canadian and US Indie nominations. Her albums have made the TOP 10 Jazz Albums of the Year in NOW Magazine and the Montreal Mirror and landed Panton on the covers of VIEW, ODEUM, InRetro and NOW Magazines.

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Diana Panton – If the Moon Turns Green (2007/2018) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

Studio Masters By admin · December 19, 2022 · Comments off

Diana Panton has quietly become one of the brightest lights on the jazz scene today. Her work is consistently praised by listeners and music critics alike for her ethereal vocals, exceptional song selection and emotional intensity. “Her diaphanous vocal sound never insists and her high speed vibrato is like the beat of a hummingbird’s heart – natural, untainted and pure.” (Lesley Mitchell-Clarke, Wholenote Magazine)

Her keen aesthetic sense has attracted the attention of some of the jazz world’s most respected masters.

“if the moon turns green …” Diana’s sophomore album won the first place jury-selection to perform at the 2007 Jazz at Juan, Revelations in France where she was voted Première Dauphine by the Juan public. CBC radio host Tim Tamashiro named her one of Canada’s TOP 5 Jazz Vocalists.

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Diana Panton – I Believe in Little Things (2016) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Studio Masters By admin · December 19, 2022 · Comments off

I Believe in Little Things is a carefully curated album that highlights Diana Panton’s enchanting vocals on obscure gems and classic children’s masterpieces from Disney, Sesame Street, Willa Wonka and the Chocolate Factory etc. Her sweet pure expression is a hand-in-glove fit for this timeless material. There is a penetrating power to Panton’s storytelling of the songs. This, coupled with exemplary recording quality, Don Thompson’s delightful jazz arrangements and masterful accompaniment by Thompson, Reg Schwager and Coenraad Bloemendal give new scope to this repertoire. The album was selected as the Best Jazz Album of 2015 by Books.com (Taiwan’s equivalent to Amazon.com). It was the third Bestseller of 2015 at Eslite in Hong Kong and landed in the TOP 10 Jazz Bestsellers list of 2015 at HMV, Japan.

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Diana Panton – Christmas Kiss (Remastered) (2012/2018) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Studio Masters By admin · December 19, 2022 · Comments off

This JUNO-nominated album is a delightful mixture of carefully selected chestnuts, obscure gems and new originals. It was released as part of the Sound of Jazz Concert Series and broadcast live by JAZZ.FM 91. Christmas Kiss has been recommended on numerous “Best of” Christmas lists, including those of Frank-John Hadley’s 2017 Yuletide Roundup (DownBeat Magazine). This album is well on its way to becoming a seasonal favourite!

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