Diana's latest release "pink" has been selected as a Fave of 2009 by Tim Perlich in The Perlich Post (theperlichpost.blogspot.com) and it was included as a highlight of 2009 in Graham Rockingham's year-end review (Hamilton Spectator). CBC's Brent Nielsen (The Afternoon Edition) put "pink" on his list of the TOP 3 Chistmas Gift CDs for 2009 and Massey Hall's Daniella Lagiglia (Soundboard: The Scene) placed Diana on her "Forecast for 2010: Musicians to watch (and Listen) For". The album also earned Diana a nomination as the Favorite Jazz Artist of the Year at the 2010 Canadian Independent Music Awards (The Indies).
Look for Diana on the cover of the current issue of InRetro Magazine (on newstands now).
| Wed., May 4th, 2011 | Diana and Don perform as a duet as part of the Steeped in Music Concert Series. More details to follow closer to the date. |
| Sunday, May 1, 2011 | Lakefield Performing Arts Center with Diana, Guido Basso, Reg Schwager and Don Thompson. More details to follow closer to the date. |
| Sunday, Dec. 12th, 2010 | Afternoon Jazz Vespers service at St. Philip's Anglican Church, Etobicoke. Concert begins at 4 pm (and lasts approx. 1 hour). Songlist will include a mixture of jazz and seasonal faves. |
| Sunday, Sept. 19th, 2010 | Jazz Brunch featuring Reg Schwager, Don Thompson and Diana. CAW Centre, Port Elgin, close to Lake Huron. Hosted by the Canadian Big Band Celebration. For full event details and ticket info, please visit www.canadianbigband.ca |
| Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010 | Fieldcote Music Series, 64 Sulfur Springs Rd., Ancaster. Featuring Guido Basso, Reg Schwager, Don Thompson and Diana. 7 - 8:30 pm |
| Saturday, May 15, 2010 | Sunfest Jazz, Aeolian Performing Arts Center, 8 pm. Featuring Guido Basso, Reg Schwager, Don Thompson and Diana. $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Visit www.sunfest.on.ca for details. For tickets go to www.ticketscene.ca or call 519 672-7950 |
| Saturday, May 1, 2010 |
Glenn Gould Studio: Diana Panton with Reg Schwager and Don Thompson, 8 pm. 250 Front St. W. Toronto [CBC building] Tickets: $29.50 |
| Sunday, Mar. 7, 2010 |
private function. |
| Saturday, Feb. 6th, 2010 | Clearly Classics Concerts: Diana Panton with Reg Schwager and Don Thompson. 8 pm, Carnegie Gallery, Dundas. Tickets available at Bryan Prince Bookseller (1060 King St. W Hamilton 905-528-4508) and at The Carnegie Gallery (10 King St. W Dundas 905-627-4265) the day after Labour Day. For information/reservations call (905) 304-3637. SOLD OUT !!! |
| Sunday, Nov. 29th, 2009 | Tune-in to CBC Radio One "FRESH AIR" 99.1 FM 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Diana and Don Thompson will be on the air with hostess Mary Ito to talk about the new release "pink" and play a couple of tracks from the album. |
| Tuesday, Nov. 10th, 2009 | Tune-in to JAZZ.FM 91.1 between 4 - 6 pm.- Diana will be on-air with host Larry Green to help the station fundraise and play a couple of tracks from "pink". You will also have a chance to WIN a copy of Diana's new release. |
| Monday, Oct. 26th, 2009 | OFFICIAL CONCERT RELEASE FOR Diana's new album "pink"! Sound of Toronto Jazz Series Diana Panton with Guido Basso, Reg Schwager and Don Thompson. The Old Mill Inn, Toronto. For tickets: www.jazz.fm or 416 595-0404 - SOLD OUT |
| Sunday, Sept. 27th, 2009 | Port Hope Jazz Festival, Memorial Park. Diana hits the stage at 2 pm with Guido Basso, Reg Schwager and Don Thompson. For full event details and ticket info, please visit www.allcanadianjazz.ca |
| Sunday, Sept. 20th, 2009 | Jazz Brunch featuring Reg Schwager, Don Thompson and Diana. 11:15 am, CAW Centre, Port Elgin, close to Lake Huron. Hosted by the Canadian Big Band Celebration. For full event details and ticket info, please visit www.canadianbigband.ca |
| Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 | The Hamilton All-Star Jazz Band is celebrating its 25th anniversary. 8 pm at the Great Hall, Hamilton Place. The event will feature an alumni band as well as the current band. Tickets are $25 and $15 for students and may be purchased at 905 648-6675, www.ticketmaster.ca, Copps Coliseum Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations. |
| Thursday, Apr. 30th, 2009 | Tune in to JAZZ.FM 91.1 and pledge your support for jazz radio. Diana will be on the air giving away great prizes with jazz host Larry Green. |
| Friday, Apr. 24th, 2009 | Hamilton Eco Film Fest Jazz and Film Fest Night. Diana will be performing with Don Thompson and Ted Quinlan following a screening of an environmental film. Studio Theatre, Hamilton Place. For ticket information please visit ... www.ecofilmartsfestival.com/april24.html |
| Saturday, Apr. 11th, 2009 | Kawartha Jazz Society Special Event. Triple bill: Time Warp, Diana with Don Thompson and Reg Schwager, followed by the Barry Elmes Quintet. Markethall, Peterborough ON. 7:30 pm. Tickets $22 in advance/$25 at door (student rates avail.) To order by mail send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to The Kawartha Jazz Society, indicate which concerts you would like tickets for, and make cheque payable to Kawartha Jazz Society. Advance tickets to Market Hall concerts are available about four weeks prior to each show at Moondance Records (425 George St.) and Titles Bookstore (379 George St.) in Peterborough. |
| Fri-Sun., Mar. 27-29, 2009 | Diana will be attending the JUNOs with help from the Starmaker fund. if the moon turns green ... has been nominated for a JUNO in the Vocal Jazz catergory. |
| Sunday, Mar. 15th, 2009 | Private function with Don Thompson & Reg Schwager. |
| Friday, Feb. 13th, 2009 | Jazz soirée with Diana & Don Thompson. 8:00 pm. at the Perimeter Institute, Waterloo. tickets $28 http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/en/Events/Event_Horizons/Jazz_in_the_Black_Hole/SOLD OUT ! |
| Saturday, Nov. 15th, 2008 to Sunday, Jan. 25th, 2009 |
Photography exhibition : Hamilton / New York - Portraits of Sound by award-winning, New York-based jazz photographer Jimmy Katz. For this special exhibition, Katz's photographs of New York City jazz giants will be paired with images of influential and prominent Hamilton musicians, including Diana, taken by Katz in Hamilton. On view at the Jean and Ross Fisher Gallery, Art Gallery of Hamilton. Presented by the Hamilton Music Collective. |
| Saturday, Nov. 8th, 2008 | Clearly Classics Concerts at the Carnegie Gallery, Dundas at 8 pm, featuring Diana, Reg Schwager and Don Thompson. Tickets $25/$22 seniors and students (which includes complimentary wine & hors d'oeuvres during intermission). Tickets available (after Sept. 8th) at Carnegie Gallery, 10 King St. W., Dundas 905 627-4265 and Bryan Prince Bookseller 1060 King St. W., Hamilton 905 528-4508 ( SOLD-OUT ) |
| Friday, Nov. 7th, 2008 | Exclusive Exhibition preview of Hamilton/New York Portraits of Sound - a photography exhibition by Jimmy Katz (see further info below) featuring local artists including Diana. |
| Saturday, Oct. 18th, 2008 | Sophisticated Ladies: Steeltown Friends of Mohawk Music 9th Annual Gala Concert Fundraiser featuring several singers, including Diana along with the Mohawk Faculty ensemble. 8 pm at the McIntyre Theatre, Mohawk College, Hamilton Campus, Fennell Ave W. at West 5th. For tickets call 905 575-2740 or visit the Steeltown website to purchase with paypal at www.sfmmusic.ca |
| Thursday, Aug. 28th, 2008 | Toronto’s Chez Victor Restaurant at L’Hotel Le Germain is offering “An Evening to Remember” with a concert featuring Reg Schwager, Don Thompson and Diana, as well as a three-course seasonal meal including selected paired wines provided by Vintages Fine Wines and Premium Spirits. Tickets are $125 and include dinner, paired wines, concert, taxes, and gratuities. 416 883-3431. SOLD OUT |
| Thursday, Jul. 17th, 2008 | Jazz a Juan Revelations, Antibes, Juan-les-Pins, France with Reg Schwager. |
| Saturday, Mar. 29th, 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. 24th, 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. 22nd, 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. 30th, 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. 24th, 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. 11th, 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. 4th, 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. 2nd Fri., Feb. 3rd, 2006 |
The Red Guitar - www.theredguitar.com 603 Markham St.Toronto Don Thompson and Reg Schwager (Thurs)/ Neil Swainson (Fri) |
| Fri., Sept. 9th, 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. 19th, 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 |