Mari Padeanu – Jazzing Up The Fool

Mari Padeanu will be taking her trio on tour in 2027. They stop in Sault Ste. Marie on July 27, 2027, at The Whisky Barrel on Gore Street.

Instantly deep, comfortably playful, Mari Padeanu is a queer musician from Winnipeg, Manitoba, known for their intricate harmony, melody, and lyricism. Mari draws vocal inspiration from jazz greats like Ella Fitzgerald and Chet Baker, musical
inspiration from Motown legends like Smokey Robinson and Stevie Wonder, and more modern inspiration from Amy Winehouse, Norah Jones, and Adele.

Their lyrics read like a friends’ journal you’ve stumbled upon — personal, raw, and honest. Complimented by a unique blend of
jazz, R&B, pop, and their deep alto range, they “decorate funk and pop grooves with romantic whimsy” (Winnipeg Free Press).

They released their first EP, The Fool, in February of 2025, and have recently performed at the Winnipeg Jazz Festival, Winnipeg Fringe Festival, Winnipeg Pride, GentleFest, Salamander Summer Music Fest, and more. Mari’s next EP, “Slob”, releases in March 2027, with Canadian tour dates set for July 2027.

Outside of performing, Mari is a dedicated teacher at The Music Cellar, and also takes on private students. Their students have gone on to play leads in musicals and get into university music programs. Mari is also the creator, writer, and illustrator of Winnipeg Musician Zine.

This interview was conducted by Director and Filmmaker, Jimmie Chiverelli.

Tagged as: Mari Padeanu, pop.