The Agency Singers - A Very Jazz Affair

The Agency Singers are a powerhouse vocal trio blending jazz, swing, soul, and pop with lush three-part harmonies, retro sparkle, and cheeky charm. With magnetic stage presence and dynamic vocals, they breathe new life into the classics and give modern hits a delicious dose of vintage flair. They take your favourite tunes, dip them in sequins, shake them up with gorgeous harmonies, and serve them with a generous side of sass. So sit back, sip something fabulous, and prepare for an evening where past and present collide in the most dazzling way possible. The Agency Singers bring the sparkle, the swing, and the harmony — because everything sounds better with a little vintage flair. Jana Berengel is the founding member and producer of The Agency Singers, where she brings a signature mix of vintage charm, powerhouse vocals, and just the right amount of cheek to life. A proud Vancouverite, Jana has racked up an enviable list of credits. She’s performed backup for Michael Bublé danced with Carmen Electra and shared the screen with Amanda Seyfried. She’s performed alongside Queen Latifah and once danced backup for Weird “Al” Yankovic, which, in case you're wondering, is as iconic as it sounds. Most recently, she played the saucy housewife Ruth in the Paramount+ series Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies. Jana’s talents don’t stop at the stage and screen. She’s made waves in the music industry, with her debut single, Revel in Love, soaring to #1 on Billboard-charting station C89.5FM in Seattle, while her follow-up, Heart of Glass (La Da Dee), reached #2 and found its way into Abercrombie & Fitch stores across America. Yes, that means moody teens once shopped for distressed denim to the sound of her voice. Her musical journey has taken her around the world, from launching clubs in Shenzhen, China, and performing at Tokyo Disneyland, to singing aboard cruise ships and touring with the Canadian Military Concert Show Tour for troops in Dubai, Israel, Egypt, and Afghanistan, proving that sequins really are a global language. What many don’t realize is that as a teenager, Jana was diagnosed with Otosclerosis, a condition causing progressive hearing loss. Despite the challenge, she rocks CIC (completely-in-canal) hearing aids in both ears and continues to belt out tunes like she’s got a whole orchestra in her soul. A proud advocate for The Hearing Foundation of Canada, Jana’s journey is a testament to the fact that resilience is the ultimate headliner. After all, no diagnosis can dim your light, when you’re born to shine. Alex Kraubner began her singing career at the tender age of seven, because waiting until eight would’ve just been lazy. Hailing from Winnipeg, she’s been serenading audiences, jazzing up stages, and living her best musical life ever since. She’s been Agnetha in Canada’s leading ABBA tribute band "Supertrouper", where she proved that sequins are a lifestyle, not a phase. She slipped into a Pink Lady jacket as Marty in Rainbow Stage’s Grease, crooned her way through Take 5 and the U of M Vocal Ease jazz choir, and moonlighted as a featured soloist for Beauty and the Beat, Lusch, and the Canadian Forces Naval Jazz Band (yes, that’s a thing, and yes, she crushed it). She also portrayed Tabitha in Bewitched at Celebrations, because of course she did. And when she's not dazzling on stage, she's molding young musical minds through the globally acclaimed Music Together program proving that the next generation of singers are in very good hands. Now one-third of The Agency Singers, Alex brings silky vocals, quick wit, and the kind of energy that makes you wonder if she’s been sipping espresso or just naturally runs at 110%. Either way she’s fabulous, and your ears are about to thank you. Whether she's stacking tight harmonies or slipping into character, Alex brings powerhouse vocals, stage savvy, and just the right amount of sparkle to The Agency Singers. Kharytia Balish (Ha-Rit-Ya) was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, also known as the city of festivals, hockey, and one very determined theatre kid. She’s been singing, dancing, and acting since basically forever, with her first iconic role as the Corn Kid in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat alongside Donny Osmond. Yes, that Donny Osmond. Since then, Kharytia has been a human triple threat, lighting up stages across the country. She starred as Millie in Thoroughly Modern Millie at Randolph College for the Performing Arts, brought brains and ballads to Belle in Beauty and the Beast at The Citadel and Theatre Calgary, and grooved her way through Peace, Love, Rock n’ Roll and And the Beat Goes On at Mayfield Theatre. She’s also proud of her Ukrainian roots and has performed extensively within the community, often with more sparkles than strictly necessary. Offstage, Kharytia moonlights as a Zumba instructor (yes, she can shimmy on beat) and teaches voice at Clear Lake Fiddle Camp, where she helps the next generation of singers find their sound, their confidence, and occasionally their lost water bottles. Now a proud member of The Agency Singers, Kharytia is thrilled to be harmonizing, high-belting, and glittering with a crew that feels like home. She's beyond grateful to share the stage with this group because, let’s be honest, life’s just better with good tunes, great people, and the occasional jazz hand.