A native of a Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, singer/pianist Brenda Earle sings jazz standards, versions of great pop tunes by the likes of Ron Sexsmith and Joe Jackson, and she has been compared to Carole King. She grew up listening to her father’s old 45s which consisted of everything from Little Richard to Twisted Sister. “Looking …
There are very few vibes players around that inspire me the way that Andy Macpherson does with the creative lines that he weaves. Andy, Tom, Dan and Gary put me in a mood that I definitely did not want to leave…” – Larry Larson The New Vibes Jazz Quartet returns to the Jazz Room to celebrate their …
Galt native Barry Elmes has occupied a position of prominence on the Canadian jazz scene since the 1980s and has become internationally-respected over the years since, not only as one of Canada’s most talented drummers, but for parallel accomplishments as a composer, producer, recording artist, and dedicated educator. His award-winning work has been documented on …
Derek Hines makes his return to the Jazz Room for a show best described as “Just Friends”. Joining him is Canadian phenom pianist Adrean Farrugia and local bass hero made good Jonny Chapman. This evening promises to be a swingin’ affair featuring standards, old and new. Don’t miss this exciting hit! Derek Hines – Vocals …
Juno Award-Winning pianist and Jazz Room favorite, Brian Dickinson is one of Canada’s most versatile introspective and flexible acoustic artists and composers. Born in Guelph, Ontario in 1961, Brain started playing the piano when he was five. In his early teens, he quickly acquired a taste for blues and rock & roll. His father, an …
Paul Mitchell is a very talented trumpet and flugel horn player who has played extensively in the region and toured throughout North America. His show will surface some of the gems from some of the best trumpet players from the mid ’40s to the mid ’50s including Miles Davis, Chet Baker, Dizzy Gillespie and Freddie …
“Lofsky’s imagination is fertile (and) his technique it’s match” – Toronto Globe and Mail Lorne Lofsky started as a typical teenage rock ’n roll guitar player, playing in basement bands and at high school dances. In his late teens, a friend turned him onto Miles Davis’ Classic disk “Kind of Blue” which dramatically altered his …
David Wiffen is a mainstay on the local music scene. He’s toured with the Tommy Dorsey Big Band, and the Peter Appleyard Orchestra and has shared the stage with Aretha Franklin and Nathalie Cole. David can play any style – jazz, rock, blues, and classical music and his muscular, soulful sound makes him the “go …
Toronto-based and Winnipeg-born multiple award-winning bassist and composer Dave Young, is, without a doubt, one of Canada’s most valuable and beloved musical exports. Whether he’s performing as part of a classical symphony, or as an integral member of an iconic jazz trio (with the likes of the late Oscar Peterson), or leading any of …
The great local trumpet man opens our 4th season with the best talent the region has to offer!!! 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 …
