Alex Pangman

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Alex Pangman (born September 4, 1976) is a Canadian jazz singer [1] and is a specialist in songs from the Great American Songbook.

In 2011 she signed with Justin Time Records for whom she recorded the album 33.[2] With a JUNO awards nomination in 2016, videos, film, television, and radio appearances to her credit,[2] she sings in a style made popular by jazz vocalists Connie Boswell and Kay Starr.[3] She has collaborated and recorded with Bucky Pizzarelli, Ron Sexsmith, Dick Sudhalter, Don Kerr, Jeff Healey, Terra Hazelton, and members of the New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings.[4] More recently she released an EP of material recorded directly onto 78rpm acetate discs,[5] as well as a single of a previously un-discovered song by Connie Boswell.[6]

Pangman inherited Cystic fibrosis. She had a successful double lung transplant in November 2008.[1][7] After the surgery, she began to draw attention to the subject of organ and tissue donation in Canada.[8] In the summer of 2013 while experiencing organ rejection, Pangman opened for Willie Nelson at Massey Hall in Toronto shortly before receiving her second double lung transplant in August 2013. By March 2014 she was recording music again.[9] Pangman has also appeared on TVOntario's The Agenda with Steve Paikin to talk about her career in swing, as well as organ donation.[10] She is married to "Colonel" Tom Parker,[1] with whom she sings country music.[11]

Discography[edit]

  • They Say... (Sensation, 1999)
  • Can't Stop Me from Dreaming (Sensation, 2001)
  • 33 (Justin Time, 2011)
  • Have a Little Fun (Justin Time, 2013)
  • New (Justin Time, 2014)
  • Hot Three! (Justin Time, 2015)[12]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Everett-Green, Robert (22 April 2011). "Jazz singer Alex Pangman still recording after double lung transplant". Globe and Mail. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Alex Pangman". Justin Time Records. 2022-07-12. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
  3. ^ Dagan, Ori. "33 - Alex Pangman." The Whole Note Magazine. May 30, 2011. <http://www.justin-time.com/artists.php?lang=fr&aid=377 Archived 2014-03-04 at the Wayback Machine>
  4. ^ "Canada's Sweetheart of Swing". Alex Pangman. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
  5. ^ "Interview: Alex Pangman, "Alex Pangman's Hot Three"". Great Dark Wonder. 2017-12-13. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
  6. ^ Sterdan, Darryl (2019-11-20). "If I Don't Mean It: Exclusive Video Premiere". Tinnitist. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
  7. ^ Frank, Andy (6 May 2011). "Alex Pangman's 33 is breathtaking". Roots Music Canada. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  8. ^ Galloway, Matt (12 April 2011). "Waiting for the Call". CBC. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  9. ^ Strecker, James (9 October 2014). "An Interview with Singer Alex Pangman". jamesstrecker.com. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  10. ^ Paikin, Steve (20 December 2018). "Canada's Sweetheart of Swing". tvo.org. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  11. ^ Colonel Tom And the American Pour
  12. ^ Parkinson, Ted (30 January 2018). "Alex Pangman's Hot Three". The Whole Note. Retrieved 12 September 2019.

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