Heather Ferguson is heard here in peak form awash in the elegant and mesmerizing sounds of saxophonist Barrie Sorensen and trumpeter Miguelito Valdes…The result is that the performance throughout the album is marvelously clean and the music itself can only be called luminous.

Jean Keith Fagon, The Jazz Project

Short Bio

Heather Ferguson is a soulful jazz vocalist and songwriter whose artistry is distinguished by elegant vocals, authentic songwriting, and a deep commitment to the audience experience. Based in Victoria, BC, Heather’s musical journey is one of creative reinvention: after a career in non-profit leadership, she embraced her “second act” in music, infusing her performances with maturity and lived experience rare in today’s scene.

Heather’s jazz roots run deep, honed through studies at the Victoria Conservatory of Music under the mentorship of bassist Joey Smith. Her 2023 debut album, Lush Life, garnered critical acclaim for its warm delivery and evocative interpretations of classic jazz standards, establishing her as a compelling storyteller with a signature approach that places the listener at the heart of the music.

With her latest release, FOUND (2025), Heather showcases her growth as both songwriter and performer. The album features originals co-written with pianist Attila Fias, alongside fresh takes on jazz standards arranged by Dr. Tony Genge, all bristling with emotion, wisdom, and honesty. Her music defies boundaries—deeply rooted in jazz, yet drawing freely on multiple genres to serve the story and mood of each song.

Heather Ferguson’s second act is a testament to creative possibility and audience connection. Her soulful performances, shaped by a lifetime of experiences, deliver captivating live shows that linger with audiences long after the music ends.

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What People Are Saying

Of her debut album, Lush Life, “This is a very accomplished and warmly recommended debut album by a singer whose reputation must surely spread internationally,”  

—Bruce Crowther, UK Jazz Journal reviewer and author of “Singing Jazz: The Singers and their Styles”.

[FOUND has] “…lyrically powerful moments buoyed by certain wisdoms, the set has all the twists that we can expect from a strong collection of Vancouver Island jazz talent. "

— Will Chernoff, Rhythm Changes

“You can hear it in her beautiful phrasing and in her engaging, confident, generous, insightful and passionate performance.”

— Sharna Searle in Toronto’s, The Whole Note

Music

FOUND - 2025
Album cover for 'Found' by Heather Ferguson with a woman sitting on a patterned chair surrounded by favourite found objects, with a colorful art deco background.
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Originals

Lush Life - 2022
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Accomplishments, Reviews & Articles

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