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 …
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Jan 30
2 for 1 Student Saturdays in February!
STUDENTS AT THE JAZZ ROOM TWO-FOR ONE SATURDAYS DURING FEBRUARY (2012) The Saturday program (Artistic Director Ted Warren) features some of Canada’s best jazz talent at THE JAZZ ROOM. Students are invited to take advantage of a special offer (two admissions for the price of one) during February to come experience jazz at its finest …
Jan 23
Saturday, Feb 18 – Maureen Kennedy Quartet
From the title track of her signature CD This is Always, Maureen Kennedy’s distinctive cool femme vocals leave you thirsting for the 1950s and ’60s. “In addition to having a distinctly candid jazz vocal style, Kennedy stands out on the basis of the song selection on this album, her debut.” – All About Jazz From Billy …
Jan 23
Friday, Feb 17 – Barb Fulton Quintet
How do you make a quintet a triple threat? Put Barb Fulton on lead! Her career as an actor at Stratford, her training as a dancer in England, and her many singing roles add up to a vocal presence that can transport you straight to the stage. “Her own innate sense of how to sing …
Jan 16
Friday, Feb 10 – Trace Element Quartet
Four friends from four corners of Canada, and one blueprint for groove, jazz, hip-hop, and cinematic influences “all tied together with the conversational immediacy of improvisation.” Witness this link to their signature CD Blueprint. The groove is compelling, the tunes are rooted in solid innovation, and the music draws on broad influences from Miles Davis …
Jan 04
2 for 1 Student Saturdays in Jan
STUDENTS AT THE JAZZ ROOM TWO-FOR ONE SATURDAYS DURING JANUARY (2012) The Saturday program (Artistic Director Ted Warren) features some of Canada’s best jazz talent at THE JAZZ ROOM. Students are invited to take advantage of a special offer (two admissions for the price of one) during January to come experience jazz at its finest …
Jan 02
Saturday, Jan 14 – Vaughan Misener Quartet
Class is in as Vaughan Misener, faculty at Humber College, brings his bass lead to Waterloo. “Electric bassist Vaughan Misener is an intense and skillful player, subtly directing a band with pulsing lines that can suddenly explode in fresh directions” – Toronto Life Joining Vaughan are the energetic Alex Dean on saxophone, the accomplished Lorne …
Dec 30
Friday, Jan 13 – Andriy Tykhonov Quartet
Andriy Tykhonov’s piano lead is inspired by two decades of performances both in the Ukraine, where he is recognized as one of the country’s leading jazz pianists, to southern Ontario where he has commanded concert halls in Toronto and across Waterloo region. Andriy has performed with artists such as Dave Young (bass) and Reg Schwager …
Dec 14
Dec. 16 ~ Senensky, Tank, and Warren ~ Organ Delight, the B-3 Trio
Dec. 16 ~ Senensky, Tank, and Warren ~ Organ Delight, the B-3 Trio If you’ve never heard a B-3 organ, are you in for a wonderful treat! The warmth and Bluesy Jazzy tone that radiates from this magnificent instrument is truly amazing. The Senensky, Tank, and Warren trio are no strangers to the K-W Jazz …
Dec 14
Dec. 17 ~ Kelly Jefferson Quartet
Dec. 17 ~ Kelly Jefferson Quartet The Kelly Jefferson Quartet will be performing a mixture of standards as well as some original compositions from the group’s 2011 Juno award nominated recording, Next Exit. Joining Kelly for this show will be Adrean Farrugia on piano, Marc Rogers on bass and Morgan Childs on drums. About the …