Smart, funny and engaging, singer-songwriter Beth Portman performs a musical style she calls Acoustic Folk Jazz–a nostalgic infusion of folk, early jazz, swing, blues and bluegrass. With catchy melodic lyrics that evoke poignancy and humour, Portman’s rich-toned powerful voice has been compared to those of k.d. lang and Maria Muldaur. Strumming her ukulele or guitar, this songstress delights audiences by touching on life’s emotions and stories melding the past with the present.

Described as “multi-disciplined, multi-talented and sweet as sugar!” Beth Portman delivers a vivacious performance that is sure to delight.

Portman is based in Edmonton, Alberta, and can be presented in a duo, trio or quartet format.

"Portman's skilful use of wordplay, double entendres and hooks plays to the light-hearted quality of her songs, but the title track from Lovin' is one serious exception, a moving, passionate jazz ballad that speaks to her interest in exploring other directions."

Roger Levesque - The Edmonton Journal

"Beth Portman's voice is a beautiful instrument.  Her new album Lovin' is a joy to listen to because Beth takes that instrument and uses it; plays with it, bends it into shapes that fit these songs like hand in glove.  This collection of songs is a rare and lovely thing; something to be cherished, appreciated to its fullest, celebrated and shared."

Monica Miller - Host/Producer "How I Hear It", CKUA Radio Network 

"Beth Portman's first solo album finds her in the warm fields between folk roots and swing, looking with a lover's eyes and a mother's sighs at relationships, sliding easily from exuberance to melancholy in her rich-toned subtle but powerful voice.  Her self-penned tunes explore with humour and poignancy, all the aspects of Lovin'."

Chris Allen - Announcer/Producer, CKUA Radio Network