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Lorraine Nygaard

Jazz, pop, soul, gospel, blues, more from Victoria BC
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Lorraine Nygaard

Instruments: Vocals, Guitar details
Audience members write, after an evening jazz club show, “Your voice was clear and strong as was your spirit. Such an amazing concert and a great tonic for these troubling times”. An avid fan notes “Her insides are on the outside”; while another says, “So refreshing after all that is trite”. Floating seamlessly across diverse genres of jazz, pop, meditational, soul, and Broadway, Lorraine’s signature styling shines through, as does her genuine love of connection with the audience. She has lived and brings her genuine warmth and compassion into her work.
Happily singing since childhood, Lorraine developed prowess in choirs, and then in regular weekend performance in Vancouver while attending college. After raising her family, she studied at the Victoria Conservatory of Music’s jazz program and more choir and solo work led to her debut CD in 2011. First Off the Floor was recorded in Rick Salt’s studio in Nanaimo, with Misha Piatigorsky on piano, Ken Lister on bass, and Kelby MacNayr on drums. The pain of love dissolved resonants in the standard ballads, “Don’t Explain”, and “I’m a Fool to Want You”. An indomitable spirit is clearly driven home in “On the Sunny Side of the Street”.
Regular shows on various stages ensued, collaborating with the wondrous talents in Louise Rose, Miles Black, Joey Smith, Kelby MacNayr, Cliff Maddix, Misha Piatigorsky, George Mcfetridge and more.

Back in Salt’s studio in the summer of 2016 for an album of her original songs, this time with Joey Smith on bass, Kelby MacNayr on drums, and Louise Rose on piano, the collaboration of talents was magical and the works were born. Released in January of 2017, On the Edge encompasses the many moods and themes that reveal her heart. The compilation was well-received in debut concerts, with audience members agreeing, “Your original music is the best”. Video producer Shiraz chose the song, “Offline” as his favourite for a music video, shot over November 2017 which was released in early 2018. In January of 2019, Lorraine created her own music video for another song from On the Edge, called "Overboard". Links to both these videos can be found on her website.

Lorraine loves working with the myriad of talented musicians in the Pacific Northwest, and is available for a variety of occasions and needs. Be it music for your movie, a duo in your garden party, a lively band for a wedding, or a quartet for your club...contact Lorraine via email or phone. And thanks for supporting live music: good for you.
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Past Events

22
Jul
2022
19:00 21:00
Lorraine Nygaard Quartet
An inspiring singer, Lorraine always leads an exciting show. This evening will ...
$22.50
Hermann's Jazz Club
Event is live streamed / online.Event can be attended in person
20
Feb
2020
19:30 22:30
Lorraine Nygaard Quartet: Tribute to the Great Nina Simone
Come join singer-songwriter Lorraine Nygaard and her fabulous band members of As...
Hermann's Jazz Club
Event can be attended in person
23
Dec
2019
19:30 22:30
A Cozy Winter’s Night w.: Lorraine Nygaard
Join Victoria’s songstress Lorraine Nygaard and her fabulous band members of A...
$15-$20
Hermann's Jazz Club
Event can be attended in person
25
Aug
2019
14:45 16:00
Esquimalt Arts Festival: Lorraine Nygaard
Sponsored by Esquimalt's Township Community Arts Council, the Esquimalt Arts Fes...
Free
Memorial Park
Event can be attended in person
19
Aug
2018
14:45
Esquimalt Arts Festival: Lorraine Nygaard
Lorraine Nygaard and her band members will be performing the 4th and final set o...
Free
Memorial Park
Event can be attended in person
24
Jun
2017
11:00
Artists In the Park: Rig A Jig, Carolina Bluebirds, Crimson Sky, Lorraine Nygaar...
Over 25 artists will be on-hand with original works and plein air painting. Musi...
Free
Esquimalt Arts Festival
Event can be attended in person
14
Apr
2017
19:30 22:00
April In Paris: Lorraine Nygaard
Lorraine is an emerging vocalist who is all about love songs.Her new CD On the E...
$20
Hermann's Jazz Club
Event can be attended in person
20
Jan
2017
19:30
CD Release - On The Edge: Lorraine Nygaard (vocalist)), Louise Rose, (piano, vo...
The official CD release event for "On The Edge", featuring original tunes from v...
$22
Cadboro Bay United Church
Event can be attended in person
14
Aug
2016
11:00 16:00
Esquimalt Arts Festival: Rig A Jig ( Music ), Lorraine Nygaard (Music ), Carolin...
The Township Community Arts Council invites you to join in the fun at the 5th a...
Free
English Inn
Event can be attended in person
11
Apr
2014
20:00
(Not So) Standards: Lorraine Nygaard (vocals), Miles Black ( Piano), Sean Drabit...
Doors at 6, show starts at 8 p.m. Join Lorraine as she appears together for the...
$15-$17
Hermann's Jazz Club
Event can be attended in person
20
Apr
2013
16:00 18:30
Lorraine Nygaard, Three Worlds, Anne Schaefer, DJ Rowan, Grandpa Phunk, Roland B...
FUN IS FUNDAMENTAL AT THIS FREE ALL-AGES EVENT! On-going children's activiti...
Free
St. Ann's (835 Humboldt Street)
Event can be attended in person
30
Jan
2013
18:00 16:00
A mid-week treat for your senses: great music, great dining, great setting.: Lo...
Phone the hotel to reserve your spot. 250-294-7500 Oswego Hotel is at 500 Os...
Free
Bar 500
Event can be attended in person
21
Dec
2012
19:30 21:30
First Winter's Night: Lorraine Nygaard (vocals), Sean Fyfe (piano), Ryan Tandy (...
Get tickets at the door, or get advance tickets through Lorraine, via http://www...
$12
Hermann's Jazz Club
Event can be attended in person
28
Mar
2012
18:00 20:00
Lorraine Nygaard
 
Bar 500
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08
Feb
2012
18:00 20:00
Live Jazz and Wine Wednesday at the Oswego Hotel: Lorraine Nygaard
 
Bar 500
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