Vancouver, British Columbia-based singer/songwriter Katherine Penfold is an emotive performer known for her breezy jazz and blues-influenced pop sound. Born in Nova Scotia and raised in Manitoba, Penfold grew up listening to a steady diet of Barbra Streisand and Bette Midler, as well as the Celtic folk of artists like Natalie MacMaster and the Rankin Family. Around age 14 she began singing and playing piano, performing in local coffeehouses around Manitoba. After high school, she honed her skills studying jazz at Brandon University in Brandon, Manitoba. Drawing inspiration fro...