Blog Archive

The Ladies of Soul: Part 2 (special THURSDAY concert)

When: November 21, 2024 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Get ready for another electrifying evening at The Jazzroom in Waterloo, ON, as Quisha Wint and her sensational band return to the stage with Part 2 of The Ladies of Soul. This new chapter dives even deeper into the soulful sounds that shaped music history, spotlighting even more legendary women whose powerful voices transcend …

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D’eve Archer (special THURSDAY concert)

When: October 17, 2024 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Experience the soulful and exciting sound of D’eve Archer, a quickly rising star with a fresh take on classic R&B. A multi-talented artist, Archer is making waves and winning fans with her powerful voice, honest lyrics, and dynamic presence. With influences ranging from Etta James to Beyoncé, superb musicianship, beatbox, and live-loop skills, Archer captivates …

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Soul Stew featuring Michael Dunston (special THURSDAY concert)

When: September 19, 2024 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  This show will feature the soulful voice of Michael Dunston. Michael is a a veteran of the club scene, a man who also recorded for the legendary soul label Atlantic Records, played Bo Diddley in the film Mr. Rock n’ Roll: The Allan Freed Story and who grew up singing in the churches of North …

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Tom Nagy: Christmas Spectacular Special SUNDAY Matinee 2:00 PM (Note early start/Doors open at 1:00) SOLD OUT

When: December 22, 2024 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

The Tom Nagy Christmas Experience: Won’t Someone PLEASE Think Of Some Of The Children?! It’s the Experience’s first-ever Sunday Matinee!  They’ve heard some of you loud and clear: a show at 8pm is too late for kids!  Also, our kids don’t like jazz! And others shout: I want that full Tom Nagy Experience, but I don’t …

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Opening Night Season 14 with Dave Wiffen

When: September 6, 2024 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Photo Credit : Roslyn Witter What a way to start Season 14 at the Jazz Room with one of our favourite tenor saxophonists- Dave Wiffen. They will be playing classic tunes from the hard bop 1960’s era plus some modern tunes and originals that are in a similar style. The working title is: “Hard Bop Classics …

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The Nimmons Tribute

When: September 7, 2024 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  On Saturday, September 7th at The Jazz Room , a super group of some of Canada’s finest jazz musicians will perform selections from their highly acclaimed albums.  The Nimmons Tribute honours the legacy of Canada’s jazz legend – The Dean of Canadian jazz – Phil Nimmons O.C., O. Ont. who died earlier this year …

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The Ostara Project

When: September 13, 2024 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

    Photo Credit: Michele Mateus JUNO-nominated Ostara Project, spearheaded by award-winning jazz musicians Jodi Proznick and Amanda Tosoff, showcases the strength and creativity of Canadian women in jazz. Ostara’s artists are all top-tier musicians, composers, and bandleaders who reflect the geographical, cultural, and creative diversity of Canada’s musical landscape. Their music is a mix …

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Rebecca Hennessy

When: September 14, 2024 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

All The Little Things You Do is award-winning Canadian trumpeter, vocalist, composer and bandleader Rebecca Hennessy’s most recent studio album. This album heralds her debut as a singer-songwriter and is being released in the profound time between the recent death of her mother and the birth of her first child. This beautifully written, performed and produced album …

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Tymish Koznarsky Quintet

When: September 20, 2024 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Tymish Koznarsky is a gifted jazz musician from Toronto, Canada. His mastery of the bebop style has had a major influence on the jazz landscape. Koznarsky is renowned for his nuanced and quick-witted improvisations, which take listeners on an engrossing voyage through the diverse and intricate realm of jazz. They will be playing primarily …

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Gabriel Palatchi Trio

When: September 21, 2024 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Embark on a captivating musical journey with Gabriel Palatchi, an accomplished pianist and composer from Buenos Aires, boasting a remarkable 15-year career. With his unique blend of Latin jazz, funk, tango and Middle Eastern influences, Gabriel has mesmerized audiences around the globe with his exhilarating performances. Recognized as a rising star by the Billboard Magazine, …

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