Melody Diachun
2009 JUNO nominee and Nelson, BC resident, Melody Diachun made her singing debut at age seven. At seventeen Melody was the first vocalist admitted to McGill University’s Jazz Performance Program where she earned her Bachelor of Music degree with distinction in Jazz Voice. She became an active member of Montreal’s jazz community, frequently leading her own bands.
Now she is an in-demand vocalist celebrated for her expressive voice, warm performance and hailed as "…a jazz singer of the first order" (The Times Colonist). With several albums to her credit, Melody is noted for performing "original material that catches the ear" (The Vancouver Sun) and called "…one of the music's more daring chanteuses" (All About Jazz).
As a gifted songwriter and versatile performer, Melody delivers a fresh sound that unites the freedom and excitement of jazz expression with modern, groove–oriented rhythmic base of soul and funky pop. Over the years, she has performed and recorded with other Canadian jazz greats including Tom Keenlyside, Dave Restivo, Tilden Webb and others.
Melody also stars in her own episode of the television series, JAZZMAN. The show features Melody performing original compositions and airs regularly on BRAVO!TV, The BET Network and Cool TV. Her songs are on regular rotation on national, local and college radio including Magic 99, and CBC’s TONIC, Disc Drive, After Hours, L’Escale Jazz, Hot Air, and many others.
