Friday & Saturday jazz.
Aug 27
Peripheral Vision is a breakthrough quartet on the international scene. “This outfit produces jazz for this century… all the material has something to say, propelled with elegant momentum and hearty rations of dynamic interplay.” – Geoff Chapman, The Wholenote “a rules-breaking quartet comprised of some of the best modern players around. …
Aug 27
Top Pocket returns to the Jazz Room to attempt back-to-back sell out performances! One of Waterloo’s best-known, and most popular Jazz bands since the late 80’s, this quartet has ranged from be-bop, fusion, Latin, traditional and jazz these guys with tremendous versatility and depth! Their album 11:11, released at the Registry Theatre in 2010, includes the demanding and compelling …
Aug 14
One of the finest moments of the KW Jazz Room was it’s first – and this year is no exception as Larry Larson returns for the first show of the 2012/2013 season. Larry Larson is well known as a superb trumpet and flugelhorn player, one of K-W’s own. From his origins in jazz trumpet through a …
Jun 04
A recipe for good music? First, a little fine inspiration with Holly Cole’s headliner at the KW Jazz Festival. Then, a brilliant set by the swinging Joni Nehrita band that will lift you from your seats just when you thought you could sit awhile. Then, play away the night in a jam session that brings …
Jun 04
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 …
Jun 04
Based in New York City, Chris Tarry is an internationally celebrated electric bass player. With four Juno Awards from ten Juno nominations, and many other high profile accolades, he has established himself as one of North America’s leading innovators. “Tarry is a bass guitarist with a Swallow-esque aptitude; a fiery soloist and technician.” – Bass …
Jun 03
Juno Award winning jazz ‘cellist Matt Brubeck is celebrated on the Canadian jazz scene. You’ll have to look hard to find a jazz veteran that doesn’t light up at the mention of his name. The bond is one that is shared by jazz architects – the incredibly responsive improvisation that is the hallmark of a …
Jun 03
Luca Ciarla is simply one of the most creative and surprising violinists nowadays. His music easily transcends the boundaries among genres to trace an innovative musical path, a magical acoustic seduction in perfect balance between written compositions and improvisation, traditional and contemporary sounds. His unique style has led him to successfully perform in countless festivals …
Jun 03
Canadian jazz vocalist and composer Shannon Gunn is praised from Vancouver to Toronto for her evocative timbre and beautifully natural rhythm. “Expressive, knowing and intimate voice with a sexy vibrato and rumpled edges, octave leaps and major league versatility, equally comfortable with swing, standards and vocalize.” – Geoff Chapman, Toronto Star. CBC’s Neil Richie calls …
Jun 02
Joni NehRita’s groove is drawn on that line where classic soul and swing jazz fuse. Her voice speaks soul, her soul speaks of the language of music, and the warmth that she brings to the stage will drawn you right into the show. “What fans need to know is that I am a fan, first …
