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Saturday, Mar 2 – Myriad 3

Toronto-based jazz trio Myriad 3 is made up of Chris Donnelly on piano, Daniel Fortin on bass, and Ernesto Cervini on drums, and brings with it a unique mix of “modern jazz, meets classical, meets pop, meets Oscar Peterson.” Time Out New York encapsulated Ernesto Cervini as “a buoyant drummer as well as a sharp …

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In Memoriam, Kevin Muir

It is with much sorrow that we report that Kevin Muir, one of Southern Ontario’s top bassists, succumbed to cancer this Sunday, January 27th.  Kevin was a much loved and admired player, who supported and inspired so many of us with his encouragement and his skills across a range of genres.  A graduate of UWO’s …

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Coming Soon – The Rob Gellner Sextet!

The Shafton Thomas Group

Saturday, Feb 23rd – Geoff Young Quartet

Guitarist and composer Geoff Young has improvised at festivals and clubs on three continents. Geoff is renowned for his acoustic trio that has received acclaim from critics around the world for it’s ability to create a compelling sense of foreboding and desolation. “Young and Vivian … have a unity of sound and purpose, Vivian burbling …

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Friday, Feb 22nd – Eric DiVito Quartet with Derek Hines

Eric DiVito is pivotal on the New York jazz scene as composer, educator and guitarist. His music is demanding and compelling, drawing in bop, pop, classical, Latin and other styles into rhythmically shifting tunes. “His acumen without a pick carries over to a smokin’ fingerpicked solo featured on “Shoot The Messenger.” “Pass Time,” written with …

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Saturday, Feb 16 – Rob Gellner Septet

There’s a better option than beating the winter blues – join ’em! When Rob Gellner takes the lead, his groove ranges from Miles Davis Kind of Blue to Oliver Nelson’s Blues and the Abstract Truth.   Rob Gellner brings a fresh and exciting approach to his arrangements of a number of standards as well as a …

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Friday, Feb 15 – Paul Mitchell Quintet

Returning by popular demand!!! Paul Mitchell is a very talented trumpet and flugel horn player that has played extensively in the region and toured throughout North America. His show will surface some of the gems from some of the best trumpet players from the mid ’40s to the mid ’50s including Miles Davis, Chet Baker, …

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Saturday, Feb 9 – Jamie Reynolds Trio

Toronto born, Brooklyn based pianist, Jamie Reynolds is touring Canada with a rising star trio on the New York jazz scene. Jamie draws from mentorship with greats like Fred Hirsch and Craig Taborn to innovate as a composer at that point where flowing lines meet improvisation. “This acoustic-minded trio nails technique and methodology. Such is the intense …

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Friday, Feb 8 – Barb Fulton Quintet – Cancelled!

Barb Fulton has cancelled due to illness! Please stay tuned for a rescheduled show Any advance ticket purchases for this show can be used at any upcoming show in this season’s calendar.   The power and range of theater meets the heart and voice in Barb Fulton. A truly captivating artist, dedicated to the stage, …

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