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Oct 16
Saturday, Nov 3rd – Jazz and Spoken Word
This is a special presentation in conjunction with The New Quarterly (http://www.tnq.ca/). The event will be the final session in a two-day conference on writing (http://www.tnq.ca/wildwriters/). Visit our calendar for details on tickets, show time, and our opening schedule.
Oct 16
Friday, Nov 2 – rinsethealgorithm
Drawing on the broken beat scene of West London … Rich Brown lays it down. Toronto electric bassist Rich Brown formed rinsethealgorithm in 2004 with a modern take on this idea that jazz was the original dance music. With a deep calm that delivers, every line is rooted in melodic concepts and a heavily groove-oriented …
Oct 05
Saturday, Oct 27 – Dave Young Quartet
Simply among the finest jazz bassists anywhere, Dave Young is as close as we can get to jazz royalty—both in Canada and abroad. “To my way of thinking, Dave Young is one of the most talented bassists on the jazz scene. His harmonic sympatico and unerring sense of time have kept him in …
Oct 03
Friday, Oct 26 – Jason White Trio
Jason White brings a set of game changing charts to the stage. Drawing from the intensity of Hendrix, surfacing the compelling bass heads of The Bad Plus, and hitting that nerve where classic jazz meets Zappa. The jazz trio format allows the piano voice to shine, a role that Jason can kick upstairs. Joining Jason …
Oct 01
Saturday, Oct 20 – Zach Brock with the Phil Markowitz Quartet
Zach Brock‘s soaring lyricism takes the form of the jazz violin. He commands energy and power that is at once demanding and gifted. “Zach Brock is the pre-eminent improvising violinist of his generation.” – Michael Jackson, Chicago Sun-Times “Zach proves himself as composer, improviser and producer. With a fiercely charismatic presence onstage, Zach is the …
Sep 25
Friday, Oct 19 – Big Band Theory
This is the moment when theory and practice combine to blow out the walls. Last March, Big Band Theory had it’s debut at the Jazz Room, and left no questions about tight, demanding tone. Paul Ellingham on trombone was a catalyst for the ensemble. Saxophonist and singer Robin Habermehl leads the group musically. Here’s that …
Sep 25
Saturday, Oct 13 – Dave Wiffen Quintet
Dave Wiffen simply lights it up in Keep the Faith. A saxophonist that lifts off while remaining grounded in solid tune and rhythm. Dave has shared the stage with artists such as Aretha Franklin and Natalie Cole, toured extensively with the Tommy Dorsey and Peter Appleyard orchestras, and played with Manteca. Equally comfortable playing jazz, …
Sep 25
Friday, Oct 12 – Florian Hoefner Quartet
Spanning influences from Bavaria to Manhattan, Florian Hoefner‘s voicings bring intricate chorus and flow to the keys. “The quartet displays verve while executing delicate sound mosaics, pumping Latin beats and fluidly crafted unison choruses.” – allaboutjazz.com He has been heard at major festivals across Europe including the Tremplin Jazz Festival in Avignon, France, where his …
Sep 24
Saturday, Oct 6 – Fernanda Cunha
Fernanda Cunha‘s luring vocals are spiced with an irresistible accent that defines each word. This is vocal Candy of a Brazilian persuasion. In Portuguese, with English subtitles. “Brazil from the heart” – musicabrasileira A cantora Fernanda Cunha apresenta um repertório de musica popular brasileira e vem conquistando o publico de vários países. Fernanda draws from …
Sep 18
Friday, Oct 5 – Ray Podhornik Sextet
Ray’s Sextet brings a Latin touch to what approaches a big band sound. A versatile and accomplished artist, Ray’s high energy trumpet lead can take many turns from soul and blues to rock to swing. “…his solo’s and horn section work will drop your jaw” – The Soul Mission. Ray Podhornik has been “rated as …