Updated: February 23, 2025
Kim Maguire has been a professional performer, educator, director, and producer for the past 30 years. A 2017 Seattle/Kobe Female Jazz Vocalist finalist, Kim is a mainstay in the vocal Seattle jazz scene. Described as a "stunning singer" with an authentic and charismatic presence, Kim's style is characterized by its joy, technical skill, and a distinctive, silky-smooth vocal texture. Her performance style is a combination of classic swing and contemporary styles, creating a unique sound that is both familiar and fresh, and is known for her creative swing and elegantly nuanced ballads. Kim is a catalyst for inclusiveness and unity through shared musical experiences.
Kim has been seen on many regional and local stages including Houston Grand Opera, Fifth Ave. Theatre, Benaroya Hall, Village Theatre and Town Hall. A regular at Hotel Sorrento, Kim has also sung at Tula's, Egan's Jam House in Ballard, North City Bistro, Boxley’s, Vito's, and Frederick Holmes "Hot Jazz in the Gallery" series.
Awards
2017 Seattle/Kobe Female Vocalist Finalist
Gear
QSC PA system
Neuman mic
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Vocalist Kim Maguire Releases 'A Case Of You'
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As a girl, Kim spent hours at the piano in her parents’ basement, playing and singing through the agony and ecstasy of what it was to be a gauche teenager with not a lot of social skills, and definitely not a lot of attention from “the right” kind of boy. It was the early 1970’s and she had five songbooks: Carly Simon, Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, Roberta Flack and Elton John. A perfect stomping ground for teen angst—and the best ...
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Vocalist Kim Maguire Releases Holiday Single, 'My Favorite Things'
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Kim Maguire
Kim Maguire’s latest single, “My Favorite Things," blends the nuanced precision of jazz, the fluidity of dance, and the emotional expression of theatre. This seamless integration is no surprise, given Kim’s extensive background in all three disciplines—her true favorite things. The sweeping vocal brushstrokes of this new release reflect her unique ability to merge jazz with the theatrical training that has shaped her artistry, resulting in a sound that is both dynamic and uniquely intimate. The single features an ensemble ...
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“She deliciously swings...a sumptuous performance of perfectly calibrated delicacy and warmth.”
--Jetspace Magazine
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