TD International Victoria Jazz Festival

About

Anyone who has seen her perform will know that Edie Daponte brings the element of surprise to every show! Her range and repertoire travel far and wide crossing musical genres and spanning multiple decades and languages. She's equally at home in an intimate lounge setting or on an outdoor festival stage, having established a reputation in the music scene of Vancouver Island and Western Canada as a dynamic and engaging performer.

Edie brings passion, playfulness and an evident love of performance to her live shows. Vancouver Island Music Awards awarded Edie with "Jazz Recording of the Year" in 2017 for her original song "Island Rain" and nominated her as "Vocalist of the Year" in 2016. Edie's original song "Ride the Wind" was nominated in the Traditional category for the 2017 International Portuguese Music Awards (IPMA). "Young at Heart" was nominated in 2016 for Best Album - Jazz with Vocals by the Independent Music Awards. Emotive, playful and passionate, Edie's voice lends itself perfectly to the wide range of music she loves to feature in her shows. She moves seamlessly from Jazz to Bossa Nova, Blues to Fado, switching between English, Portuguese, Spanish and French numbers with ease.

Edie has performed at festivals including the Victoria Jazz Festival and the Vancouver Latin Festival and toured theatres across Vancouver Island and BC. You'll find her accompanied by the finest Victoria jazz musicians. Together they create a wonderful atmosphere, engaging audiences large and small, drawing them in, and rewarding them with classic numbers they love to hear.

Edie's 'Under Paris Skies' show featuring the music of Edith Piaf has proved to be a fan favourite with sell out shows throughout British Columbia. With support from Creative BC, Edie released two new studio albums in 2019: her globally inspired 'Alegria' and 'Under Paris Skies' the music of Edith Piaf. "Under Paris Skies" has been nominated by Independent Music Awards 2020 for Best Tribute Album

Upcoming Appearances

Thursday, January 1 2026 2PM Matinee
New Year's Day matinee concert
St Paul's United Church, 2410 Malaview Ave, Sidney

Friday, January 16 2026 7PM
Music in the Gary Oak
Candlelight Concert Series
1335 Thurlow Road, Victoria BC
Info and Tickets

Saturday, January 24 2026
Private Event

Friday, February 13 2026 2PM
Maple Bay Yacht Club
Members only

Saturday, February 14 2026 7PM
Hermann's Jazz Club, Victoria
Tickets available online at Hermann's Jazz Club

Saturday, March 7 2026
Private Party

Tuesday, April 14 2026 6:00pm
Riva, Sidney
with Joey Smith on guitar
Reservations recommended: 250-656-6690
rivasidney.ca

Wednesday, April 22 2026
Private Event

Wednesday, May 27 2026
Government House BC
Private Event

Thursday June 4 2026
Private Event

Tuesday June 9 2026
Private Event

Tuesday August 4 2026 6PM-8PM
Memorial Park Music Fest, Esquimalt
townshiparts.org

Sunday August 16 2026
Private Summer Party

Saturday September 5 2026
Private Birthday Party

Tuesday September 15 2026 6:00pm
Riva, Sidney
with Joey Smith on guitar
Reservations recommended: 250-656-6690
rivasidney.ca

Thursday September 17 2026
Georgia Straight Jazz Society
40 Knots Winery
Courtenay, BC
georgiastraightjazz.com

Saturday October 17 2026 2PM
St Paul's United Church, 2410 Malaview Ave, Sidney

Wednesday, November 11 2026
Knox United Church
Parksville, BC
2PM Matinee

For bookings or to subscribe to monthly performance announcements: ediedaponte@gmail.com

Listen and Download

E-Transfer donations accepted for downloads ediedaponte@gmail.com

New Single Easy to Love

New Single Love of a Mother

Song List (click to listen)

Easy to Love

Sliver of Time
Edie's song featuring Bill Johnson on guitar

Island Rain
Awarded Jazz Song of the Year by Vancouver Island Music Awards

Ride the Wind
Edie's I.P.M.A nominated song from Young at Heart

Women to Watch
Seaside Magazine (page 18)

What People say about Edie...

"On behalf of the Georgia Straight Jazz Society we would like to thank you so very much for a magical afternoon of music. It is unbelievable that one woman alone can capture the essence of three of the world's greatest singers! Your genuine warmth and charm has made you a favorite of Georgia Straight Jazz members"
Genevieve Huchulak, President, Georgia Straight Jazz Society

"Edie Daponte's ability to draw large crowds to her performances speaks volumes about her talent and the connection she has with her fans. Regularly performing around the south Island, Daponte has built a significant following, with many attendees returning to experience her captivating shows time and again. Her role in the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society's Sunday Jazz series further highlights her popularity and the consistent appeal of her musical talent"
Don Bodger, Chemainus Valley Courier Read More...

"Sidney favourite Edie Daponte wraps up her local shows this summer with a finale in Sidney, before embarking on a province wide tour. With a repertoire that includes blues, jazz and singing in multiple languages, Daponte has built a loyal local following in Greater Victoria and up the Saanich Peninsula. "
-Nick Murray, Peninsula News Review Read More...

We were so lucky to have Edie, Atilla & Joey perform at our recent wedding. Edie had selected an amazing collection of music that created a perfect backdrop for our celebration. Wonderful jazz during cocktails and dancing under the stars. We were beyond delighted with the whole evening!
Susan & John, Maple Bay, BC

"Edie is an amazing singer. (she makes me weep) the three of you made beautiful music."
Bill Henderson, Chilliwack

"Edie Daponte has such a huge following the Osborne Bay Pub is always packed whenever she comes to Crofton" Don Bodger, Chemainus Valley Courier Read More...

"Edie steals the show, channelling Piaf in this intimate theatre experience. You'll be transported and lifted by the Parisian atmosphere and leave with a smile and a tune on your lips. "
-Deborah Rogers, Seaside Magazine Read More...

"Wonderfully playful... Edie Daponte's Piaf is stunningly accurate, vibrato and all... backed by a veritable who's who of Victoria jazz musicians."
-Don Descoteau, Monday Magazine

"No one puts on a performance like Edie. I still can't comprehend fully all that went on last night. It's one thing to sing a song - Edie "becomes" part of the song that she is singing and takes the audience on the journey with her. First class talent and quite possibly the kindest most generous person I have ever met. It was embarrassment of riches last night - from Edie's impeccable voice to the golden tones coming from Joey's '55 Gibson to Damian's skillful handling of the drums - every single part of the drums! What a lucky audience to have witnessed that show last night..."
-Doug Pickard- Ground Zero Lounge

"Sidney vocalist Edie Daponte shines when she's singing with a small combo. But in front of an energetic 17 piece jazz band like the Don Leppard Big Band, she really sparkles. The incomparable Edie Daponte and the fabulous Don Leppard Big Band played to an enthusiastic packed house at the Osborne Bay Pub in Crofton Sunday afternoon. The band dazzled and Daponte enchanting as always in a spectacular performance "
-Don Bodger, Chemainus Valley Courier

"Your music is definitely resonating with many of our listeners... You're a true talent"
-Robyn Burns, CBC All Points West

"As Piaf, Edie Daponte gives everything to us on the stage. The performance is magnificent, Bravo! La Môme, Edith Piaf, would be pleased with this remarkable homage."
-Dominique Wozniack, La Société francophone de Victoria

"Your voice is amazing! You are such an original and fantastic singer!"
-Paulo Garrido, RadioBC 101FM CFUV

"Her smooth jazz ballads are a perfect summer evening soundtrack"
-Music BC

"Edie has an incredible voice, energy and repertoire and Joey is one of the best there is. So lovely! I highly recommend hiring them for your next event."
-Michele Murphy, Saanich Voice Online