This show took place on May 17, 2022. See what’s coming up at The Jazz Room.
“…quite simply one of the most exceptional Jazz pianists of his generation that Canada has produced….”
~Roger Levesque, Edmonton Journal
David Restivo is one of Canada’s most respected and influential jazz artists. He is a 3-time winner of the National Jazz Awards’ Pianist of the Year Award, and is listed in the current edition of Canadian Who’s Who. David is well known for his work with Rob McConnell‘s Boss Brass and Tentet, the Mike Murley Quintet, and legendary songwriter Marc Jordan. He was voted Toronto’s Best Keyboardist in NOW Magazine’s “Best of T.O.” readers’ poll in 1998 and received a JUNO Award for his work on the 2001 recording The Rob McConnell Tentet (Justin Time).
He has also performed and recorded with Dave Holland, Jon Hendricks, Kenny Wheeler, John Abercrombie, Jerry Bergonzi, Mel Tormé, John Pizarelli, the Woody Herman Orchestra, Pat LaBarbera, Carla Bley, Steve Swallow, George Garzone, Howard Johnson, Ingrid Jensen, Christine Jensen, Kevin Mahogany, Randy Bachman (BTO/Guess Who), David Clayton Thomas, Molly Johnson, and many other outstanding artists. He can be heard on numerous recordings, including the Grammy-winning Mel Tormé/Rob McConnell collaboration Velvet and Brass, Mike Murley’s Conversation Piece , Marc Jordan’s This is How Men Cry (Blue Note/EMI), and his own lauded debut Prayer for Humankind(ness).
Fawn Fritzen once disdained the label “feminist”, but time and experience reshaped her thinking. Reflecting on the crucial role of music in shaping society, her songwriting draws on themes of feminism, failure, conflict, and connection. Fawn embodies Canada’s diversity with her mixed cultural roots of Chinese, French, and German, and she performs in four languages. With a powerful belter’s voice, she will growl out some gritty blues, then follow it with a tender ballad imbued with delicate nuance. Fawn’s eclectic shows combine beloved jazz standards alongside originals, blending elements of roots and gospel into her singing, layered with candid storytelling. Fawn has two studio albums under her belt, and is the winner of the 2014 Julian Award of Excellence for Emerging Jazz Artists.
As musical and life partners, Fawn and David have a special and heart-warming chemistry in their duo shows.
Personnel:
David Restivo- piano
Jim Vivian- bass
Ernesto Cervino-drums
Fawn Fritzen-vocals
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