Come one, come all, and SEE what’s been going on at the Jazz Room! Gee Wong, the Jazz Society’s official photographer, begins his exhibition of pictures taken at the Jazz Room, on November 2nd. The opening will run 5:30 – 7:30 PM, will feature free appetizers and a cash bar, and will also feature the …
Join Joni NehRita and her splendid band for a great fund-raising show, in support of her upcoming album! This is not a Jazz Society show, so passes won’t be valid, but your admission will be supporting a great local artist! An accomplished singer/songwriter/musician, Joni manages to blend the time- honoured qualities of classic soul with …
Workshop Description Matt Brubeck (cello) will be presenting a workshop for string players who are interested in exploring jazz and improvisation on their instruments (violin, viola, and cello). Topics and playing exercises will include modes of listening, variation of musical materials, and how to develop a practice of improvisation. Classical players who are curious about …
The Outpost Studio will present a selection of works by local artists, including Dave Fox, Mary Lou Emburgh and Banarama. The works will hang from September 20th through October 31st. There will be no charge for the opening – stop by and talk with the artists! Pianist Maria Kouznetsova will perform your favourite jazz standards. …
Before leaving to finish his master’s degree at the Manhattan School of Music in New York, Jason White will perform one last Canadian show to help raise funds. Jason will perform lots of solo material, ranging from jazz standards to experimental music. He will be joined throughout the night by local powerhouse singers Amanda Kind …
With out a doubt, the expression “something for everyone” applies to a Jason White Trio concert. In its third incarnation, consisting of Jason White (piano), Paul VanDyk (bass), and Joe Ryan (drums), the trio has found an exciting, intuitive dynamic. They draw extensively on jazz, avant garde and progressive rock, minimalism, and even Friedrich Nietzsche …
Grammy Award winning jazz and soul musician Donny Hathaway was born in Chicago in1945.He signed with Atlantic Records in 1969, and with his first single “The Ghetto” (1970), Rolling Stone magazine marked him as “a major new force in soul music.” His collaborations with Roberta Flack took him to the top of the charts and …
Tom’s Holiday shows are always a little irreverent, and this one will be no exception. “The Ghost of Christmas Specials Past,” will feature pieces from many of your favorite classic TV Christmas specials, including Rudolf, Frosty, and of course, “A Charlie Brown Christmas”. The band will mix it up with beloved Christmas classics with a …
“Eisenman’s heart belongs to the golden age of jazz… This kind of playing can only come from the inside, after having spent decades listening and playing. Your foot may just start tapping, your head may rhythmically nod, and your fingers may snap on the two and four.” – All About Jazz.com Click here to read …
