Listen to tracks from "Pink"

1. wouldn't it be loverly  (lerner – loewe) 3:50

2. my ideal   (chase – robin - whiting)  3:56
3. I walk a little faster (coleman – leigh)  4:05
4. my future just passed (marion - whiting) 4:20
5. wonder why   (brodszky - cahn)  2:41
6. me myself and I (gordon – kaufman – roberts) 2:32
7. what is there to say   (duke – harburg) 4:00
8. tea for two (caesar – youmans - fr.colline - merry)  4:20
9. please be kind (cahn – chaplin) 3:46
10. I wish I knew (gordon - warren) 4:50
11. they didn't believe me (kern - reynolds) 3:34
12. love-wise (elmslie – fisher) 4:36
13. hold me hold me hold me (green – comden - styne) 3:21
14. five minutes more (cahn – styne - fr.palex - henneve) 3:41
15. wait till you see him (rodgers - hart) 1:50

diana panton – vocals
guido basso - cornet, flugelhorn and trumpet
reg schwager – guitar
don thompson – bass, piano and vibraphone


"HEAR AN INTERVIEW: Diana on Artwaves 101.5 FM." 

Praise for the album, “pink”

Diana's latest release, "pink" (Oct. 2009), is a narrative concept album about the twists and turns of new love.  It features superb accompaniment once again from Reg Schwager and Don Thompson along with a highlight appearance from Canada's premier horn player Guido Basso. The CD was a featured release on JAZZ.FM 91.1 and was first released as part of the station's Sound of Jazz Series. "pink" was selected as a Fave of 2009 by Tim Perlich (The Perlich Post) and it was included as a highlight of 2009 in Graham Rockingham's year-end review (The Hamilton Spectator) . CBC's Brent Nielsen (The Afternoon Edition) put "pink" on his list of the TOP 3 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). "pink" was a triple nominee at the 2010 Hamilton Music Awards and won for Best Female Vocalist and Best Jazz Album of the Year.

Unlike most of the densely-arranged jazz albums produced today, Pink's simple arrangements can release your stress and temporarily help you forget your worries.  The music is just like the album cover - calm and clear. Rui-Feng Hong, Taiwan's Audio Art Magazine

 
Michael Bublé may be the best-known Canadian jazz crooner.  However a new jazz singer, born in Ontario and Juno Award nominated, Diana Panton cannot be ignored as the new force in today's Canadian pop jazz era. 
(Hong Kong's SingTao Daily)

Among the many new vocal stars on the jazz scene today, Diana Panton has special charms.  No other vocalist recaptures the atmosphere of the quality analog LP days, as well as Diana.  Her coquettish voice and quick vibrato is reminiscent of the great girl singers ranging from Rosemary Clooney to Blossom Dearie.  Also, her selection of songs is amazing. Surprisingly, the bonus track is a cover of a Ron Sexsmith song - this too is fantastic! Kazutomi Aoki, Japan's JAZZLIFE, 2011

Diana Panton has a magical quality.  Her voice and singing are charming and romantic, yet never too sweet and she sometimes even sound divine.  Her unique character cannot be simply defined by the word "cute".  Were I to try and describe her, I would say "a sensual, cool, lovely beauty".  I was equally impressed with her choice of songs which was not limited to a list of famous standards, but rather a careful selection of songs that fit her character and shed light on some hidden gems. Shouji Ichikawa, Japan's CD JOURNAL, 2011

The music industry is an arena where egocentricity and “divas gone bad” behaviour is often the order of the day in the interests of revenue over artistic achievement.  Happily for music fans who value genuine creative talent, there is always refreshing exceptions. An interesting case in point would be Canadian jazz chanteuse Diana Panton, whose growing reputation among both her fans and some well-known names in the field (among them jazz statesmen Yusef Lateef) has not altered a personal approach to creativity characterized by genuine modesty and a strong work ethic. Rod Nicholson, Scene Magazine, May 2010 ... click to read full review.

Panton has carefully chosen a collection of well-crafted songs that she can mine for lyrical gold. She is foremost a story teller - not a flashy or emotionally overwrought singer - Panton simply and deftly presents the songs so the listener can take them in without being distracted by vocal pyrotechnics. With her soft, sweet voice and sincere delivery you can really believe it when she sings “This is my first affair” on Please Be Kind and on Wouldn’t It Be Loverly when she pines for “a room somewhere, far away from the cold night air” you just want to run right out and find her one!. .Cathy Riches  Wholenote Magazine, Nov. 26th, 2009 ... click to read full review.

Forecast for 2010: Musicians to Watch (and Listen) For:  There has been a lot of buzz around this Hamilton-based jazz singer since her 2005 debut release …yesterday perhaps. Diana frequently collaborates with Canadian jazz heavyweights Don Thomson and Reg Schwager and has garnered critical acclaim for her work, along with nominations for both the Junos and the National Jazz Awards. With her latest release, Pink, Diana has put out a collection of well-crafted songs that highlight her soft, sincere vocals. In a time when it seems that every young woman with a pretty voice wants to become the next Sarah Vaughan, Diana stands out from the crowd.
Daniella Lagiglia Soundboard: The Scene Jan. 2010

[Pink] is an astonishing album of delicate strength and subtle emotional depths - and yes, swing. 
James Reaney, The London Free Press   click to read full article: www.lfpress.com