Doe Bender has been singing all her life, but over the last twenty years has pursued music as a serious profession. She also plays piano and flute. Being a hopeless romantic, most of her music is from the great American Songbook, but she has performed in rock bands, sang pop, folk and gospel, and even creates shows with a seasonal theme.
Whether performing in festivals, supplying ambient music for a business luncheons, showcasing a gala, or playing for a dance, Doe has found success. Doe has played for groups as diverse as the Vancouver Jazz Festival, the Vancouver Business Improvement Association, MCL Motorcars, Marpole Community Days, Sylvia Hotel, the Water Street Café, along with weddings and Open Houses. Her approach is come in with a classy look and a classy sound, and then “Go have some fun!”
Doe looks forward to performing for you!
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Doe Bender Quartet performing “Summertime” at the Kerrisdale Plaza 2022
Experience
Doe has worked with a variety of some of Vancouver’s best professional musicians, and has enjoyed playing with Miles Black, Jodi Proznick, Bruce Clausen, David Say and Doug Stevenson to name a few.
Doe is also a recording artist and has produced two CD’s. “A Story of Love” and “A Journey of Love” feature a collection of songs focused on life, love, and romance. Available for purchase on Amazon.
With a BA in music, Doe has also worked as an elementary school music teacher. Her main influences are Ella Fitzgerald, Diana Krall, Nora Jones and Kurt Elling.
Testimonials
Have only positive things to say about Doe Bender Jazz Trio! Doe and the band got our customers dancing and singing to the festive tunes they were playing, which was exactly what we were looking for and more!
Doe and her team did a fantastic job at our staff Christmas party! Everyone thought the music was great, and it really improved the ambiance and overall feel of the event.
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