Featuring Jennifer Hanson
Jazz Winnipeg Salutes Presented by the Asper Foundation

Jazz Winnipeg's 'Salutes' series at the Fort Garry Hotel pays tribute to four recently departed musical icons: the legendary guitarist Jeff Beck, Brazilian singer-songwriter Astrud Gilberto, popular song composer Burt Bacharach, and jazz crooner Tony Bennett. Each a unique and revolutionary contributor to the soundtrack of our lives, join local artists Ego Spank, Nova Brasil Collective, Jennifer Hanson, and Nadia Douglas as they pay musical tribute to these legendary performers.

About Jennifer Hanson

Jennifer Hanson is a Canadian musician with a repertoire as broad as the Canadian Shield. Whether she’s singing national anthems at NHL and CFL Games, or dancing on stage with Fred Penner, her witty banter and seductive vocal style keeps fans pumped with her fresh take on blues, funk, R&B and rock.

Whether it’s corporate parties or the need to impress that cousin who keeps talking about how he knows Drake, Jennifer’s performances for noteworthy corporations and celebrities have kept her in high demand.

Winner of the 1999 Prairie Music Award for best jazz recording for her first record, Something Cool, Jennifer’s reputation for everything from classic ballads to sultry jazz standards and gritty rock n’ roll have drawn fans of all ages. In addition to her powerful vocals, Jennifer’s stage presence has the intimacy of hanging out with your hilarious best friend.

Her sophomore recording, How the Night People Pray, was released in late 2005. The songs are by composer, musician and producer Graham Shaw, one of Canada’s artistic treasures.

Jennifer continues to live, work, and record in Winnipeg and is thrilled to be at the TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival for 2024.