Katherine Penfold

Nova Scotia born, Vancouver based singer/songwriter Katherine Penfold swings and sways on her new album of holiday classics, titled Keep Christmas With You. The ten-song project includes great interpretations of Christmas classics with a touch of modernity, as well as pieces destined to become new classics such as, “This Christmas” (Donny Hathaway) and the title track “Keep Christmas With You,” from Sesame Street. Penfold presents us enjoyable jazz infused Christmas classics for our sheer enjoyment. Her singing is full of passion and the arrangements are inventive and have little music surprises that will keep your ears in good cheer. The album has strong singing and wonderful playing. It is sweet to the ear and will add to the festivities of Christmas.

Soul resides just beneath the exterior. Upon meeting Katherine Penfold, you might initially notice the prominent tattoos along her shoulder and arms before the conversation veers to her lifelong affinity for motorcycles, skateboarding, or woodworking - let alone music.

Singer-songwriter Katherine Penfold swings and sways on this collection of holiday classics. Keep Christmas With You includes stunning renditions of traditional Christmas favorites with a twist, as well as newer “classics” like Donny Hathaway’s "This Christmas" and the title track – a Sesame Street holiday staple. Katherine Penfold has the multi-faceted voice of a Tove Lo or Billie Holiday, and believe me, you're gonna love it. The album also features Tilden Webb on piano, Jodi Proznick on bass, Jesse Cahill on drums, Steve Kaldestad on saxophone, Vince Mai on trumpet and flugelhorn, Joel Fountain on percussion, and special guest Miles Black on piano.