"Lorraine has an enchanting and versatile solo repertoire on the keyboard."  - Gary 17, TO-Nite Magazine

Lorraine Ingle is an "all-purpose" Canadian pianist/vocalist and songwriter based in Toronto.  In November 2007, Lorraine released her first solo CD of her original compositions entitled "Peace Of Mind". It is an eclectic mixture of the folk, blues, jazz, latin and classical styles. The CD is now available for purchase by clicking this link:  www.indiepool.com/LI001. All of Lorraine's original songs are also available for digital download on iTunes, Napster, Rhapsody, and Audio Lunchbox (see Lorraine Ingle/Peace of Mind).

For the past 4 years (2005 -2009) Lorraine has performed as piano bar soloist on Carnival (Ecstasy-2009, Liberty-2008, Paradise-2008, Valor-2007, Celebration- 2007, Miracle-2007, Inspiration-2006, Glory-2006, Destiny-2005/07) and Holland America (Ryndam-2006) Cruise lines. When she is in Canada she performs at restaurants, clubs, and private functions in Toronto and surrounding areas (please see performance page). 

Lorraine is available to enhance the atmosphere of your special event as a soloist or in larger groups (duo, trio, quartet with varying instruments) with music from the  pop, jazz, show tunes, boogie blues, classical and ragtime genres. Lorraine will also organize and accompany sing-a-longs (Piano Bar Fun, Christmas Carols) upon request. She has performed at corporate events such as cocktails/dinners/open houses/employee awards presentations, etc. and private functions including weddings, private parties, milestone birthdays, funerals, celebrations of life, and Christmas parties. For musical genre suggestions for your event, please see the music demo page. Special requests will be taken within 2-3 weeks notice from the event. She will also accompany guest vocalists at private events within 3 weeks notice of the work to be performed. If there is no piano on the premises, a full-size electronic piano with accompanying sound equipment will be provided for a minimal fee.

Since the early 1990's, Lorraine has performed at public and private events as a solo artist, ensemble artist, songwriter, and accompanist in various genres. Public events highlights of her career include performances at the Harbourfront Soul'N Blues Festival (1992, 1995), Mariposa Folk Festival (1994), Oakville Jazz Festival (1994, 1997), Orillia Blues Festival (1997, 2002, 2003), Festival of Friends (2001), and the Celebrate Women Conference (2002). 

Lorraine received her classical training at the Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto, Canada and graduated with the ARCT degree in Piano Performance. She first became interested in improvisation in the late 1980's which later developed into a songwriting partnership with Dawn DuVall to form the award-winning Blue Willow, an original boogie woogie blues band.