Diana was recently nominated as "Best Jazz Vocalist" at the 2008 National Jazz Awards. Thank you to all who voted. Results to follow.
Diana's new release, "if the moon turns green..." was nominated in 3 categories at the 2007 Hamilton Music Awards and was the winner of "Best Female Vocalist". It was also selected as a TOP JAZZ RECORDING of 2007 by Len Dobbin (CKUT), Kathya Heppell (CISM) and Dan Sich (Earshot!).
SEE DIANA at the Hamilton Music Awards 2005.
READ A REVIEW from NOW Magazine columnist Tim Perlich
HEAR AN INTERVIEW
: Diana and Don Thompson with jazz host Larry Green on JAZZ.FM 91.1
| Saturday., Nov. 8th, 2008 | "Clearly Classics Concerts" at the Carnegie Gallery, Dundas. Concert starts at 8 pm. More ticket info to follow as date approaches. |
| Thursday., Aug. 28th, 2008 | "Three Evenings to Remember" concert series at Chez Victor Restaurant, L'Hotel Le Germain in Toronto. Cocktails at 6:30, dinner concert at 7 pm. Tickets are $125 including dinner, wine, pairing, concert, taxes and gratuities. More ticket info to follow as date approaches. |
| Saturday, Mar. 29, 2008 | McMaster University's French Department 20th anniversary soiree featuring Diana, Reg Schwager and Don Thompson. Tickets for the cultural dinner cabaret are $30, students $15. Call 905 525-9140 x24470. |
| Monday., Mar. 24, 2008 | Tune in to JAZZ.FM 91.1 between 4-6 pm. Help host Larry Green and Diana raise funds to support jazz on the radio. |
| Sunday., Mar. 2nd, 2008 | An afternoon of jazz with Diana Panton & Friends (Reg Schwager and Don Thompson), Market Hall Theatre, Peterborough, 3pm, tickets adults $25, students (with ID) $20 call (705) 749-1146 or (705) 743-9610 |
| Sunday., Feb. 3rd, 2008 | Tune in to CBC's "Fresh Air" between 8:30-9:00 AM for a LIVE interview with host Jeff Goodes (CBC Radio One 99.1) |
| Tuesday., Nov. 6th, 2007 | Tune in to JAZZ.FM 91.1 between 4-7 pm (approx.) when Diana will be helping host Larry Green fundraise for the station. Show your support for jazz radio. |
| Friday., Nov. 2nd, 2007 | hear music from "if the moon turns green ..." featured early on "Some Experiences in Jazz" CHRY 105.5 FM (9-12 PM). Check it out on the net at www.yorku.ca/chry |
| Sat., Oct. 27th, 2007 | tune in to JAZZ.FM 91.1 between 8-9 AM when Diana is the featured guest on Joe Sealy's "Duets". Hear it on the net at www.jazz.fm |
| Friday., Oct. 26th, 2007 | tune in to CHRY 105.5 FM at 9:15 PM. Diana will be talking about the new album with jazz host Rob Fogle. Hear it on the net at www.yorku.ca/chry |
| Thurs., Aug. 30th, 2007 | Tune in to JAZZ.FM 91.1 at 6 pm to hear jazz host Larry Green talk with Diana about her new release "if the moon turns green ..." |
| Thurs., Aug. 16th, 2007 | Hamilton Macassa Bay Yacht Club Jazz Night at 8 pm. Featuring Reg Schwager and Don Thompson. Tickets $15 (table seating, drinks available) |
| Wed., July 11th, 2007 | Summer Serenades in the Square at Yonge-Dundas (Toronto) from 12:30 -1:30 p.m. Featuring Don Thompson, Reg Schwager and Diana. Admission is free. |
| Sun., July 8th, 2007 |
SPECIAL CONCERT !!! Preview music from Diana's upcoming CD release! Convocation Hall, McMaster University, Hamilton. Featuring Don Thompson and Reg Schwager. |
| Fri., July 6th, 2007 | Tune in to CFMU radio to hear Diana in an interview with Ric Taylor. |
| June 3rd, 4th, 7th, 2007 | Hear music from "...yesterday perhaps" at the Vinyl Cafe with Stuart McLean on CBC Radio. Visit cbc.ca for a complete program schedule. |
| Mon., Jan. 22, 2007 | Sound of Toronto Jazz Series "Getz A GoGo : A Tribute to Stan Getz and Astrud Gilberto" The Old Mill Inn, Toronto. 8:00 pm. Featuring Diana, Don Thompson, Mike Murley, Reg Schwager, Jim Vivian and Terry Clarke. For tickets, visit www.jazz.fm or call 1-888-595-0404 or 1-416-595-0404 - SOLD OUT. |
| Mon., Oct. 30, 2006 | Celebration of the 30th anniversary of Music at Mohawk College, Hamilton. 7:30pm. Featuring Valerie Tryon, Rick Wilkins, Diana and many others. For tickets, call 905 575-2045 |
| Sun., Sept. 24, 2006 | All-Canadian Jazz Festival, PORT HOPE with Don Thompson and Reg Schwager. Concert Tent: 2 pm (for ticket info: 905 885-1938 or www.allcanadianjazz.ca) |
| Fri., Aug. 11, 2006 | Tune in to JAZZ.FM91 at 9:15 in the morning to hear Diana in an interview with jazz host Ralph Benmergui |
| Sat., Feb. 4, 2006 | Diana will be on JAZZ.FM 91.1 with host Walter Venafro to help with the station’s fundraising campaign (12- 1 pm) |
| Thurs., Feb. 2 Fri., Feb. 3, 2006 |
The Red Guitar - www.theredguitar.com 603 Markham St.Toronto Don Thompson and Reg Schwager (Thurs)/ Neil Swainson (Fri) |
| Fri., Sept. 9, 2005 | Tune in to CHRY FM 105.5 at 9 pm with jazz host Rob Fogle for an interview with Diana and Don Thompson |
| Fri., Aug. 19, 2005 | Tune in to JAZZ.FM 91.1 at 5 pm with jazz host Larry Green for an interview with Diana and Don Thompson |
| Now Available | Look for Diana on the new Sam The Record Man jazz cd-sampler |