Lorne Lofsky

When:
May 28, 2016 @ 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
2016-05-28T20:30:00-09:00
2016-05-28T23:30:00-09:00
Cost:
$18.00

lorne lofsky

“Lorne plays the guitar as if it is an extension of his brain” – Andre White

One of Canada’s foremost jazz guitarists, Lorne Lofsky has performed with many notables, including Ed Bickert, Chet Baker, Pepper Adams, and Bob Brookmeyer in Toronto, across Canada, and in Spain, Brasil, and many cities throughout Europe.

From ’94-’96, Lorne was a member of the Oscar Peterson Quartet. The group performed at Carnegie Hall in N.Y.C., the Montreal Jazz Festival, Sao Paolo, Brazil and played numerous concerts throughout Europe. In addition, Lorne was featured on 3 CDs with Oscar. One of them was a double CD recorded live in Paris.

In addition, Lorne has, over the years taught many clinics on jazz guitar and improvisation. Lorne has been a jazz instructor at York University, in Toronto, since the late 70’s. As well, Lorne has taught for several years at the University of Toronto and has an extensive private teaching practice.

Lorne continues to teach and perform in the Toronto area where he remains a mainstay of the jazz scene.

Lorne Lofsky – Guitar

Kieran Overs – Bass

Ted Warren – Drums

Here is Lorne with Oscar Peterson in Munich