The “Marni Project” will be performing all original compositions by Tara Davidson. These compositions range in style from classic swinging standards, to up-tempo swingers and sambas, to through-composed ballads. Davidson has been very influenced by composers such as Billy Strayhorn, Dick Oatts, Joshua Redman, Mike Murley, and Immanuel Wilkins. A leading voice in …
Paul Mitchell is a very accomplished trumpet and flugel horn player who has played extensively in the region (and the Jazz Room since its inception) and has toured throughout North America. Paul has made his living as a Professional Musician for the past 25 years and is a well established musician in the Canadian …
Considered a living legend of Brazilian Jazz and MPB, singer, composer, instrumentalist, arranger and producer Filó Machado has a 60-year career and 13 celebrated albums to his credit. He has performed across the globe with orchestras, at jazz festivals and clubs, and given masterclasses at universities and conservatories. He has partnered with artists such as …
Juno-nominated Ahmed Moneka draws on his Afro Sufi heritage to deliver a joyful and transcendent mix of African grooves and Arabic folk melodies, informed by contemporary funk, soul and jazz. Ahmed first arrived in Toronto as a refugee from Iraq after appearing in a film about gay rights. Now, reflecting on this journey as actor …
Acclaimed jazz / hip-hop trumpet player BROWNMAN ALI will once again lead an all-star quartet through his popular annual Halloween Thriller concert. The much lauded BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO + 1 will perform the entire Michael Jackson “Thriller” recording, interpreted and re-worked in the Miles Davis-esque fashion this multiple National Jazz Award winning improviser has become known for. In addition …
Verse is a modern jazz quartet performing the original compositions of Canadian guitarist Avi Granite. Granite recently moved back to his hometown Toronto after 16 years on the New York City jazz scene. Verse is the quartet imaginings of this creative composer’s musical concept. With influences from the jazz tradition, film music, and chamber music, Verse …
Photo Credit: Dawn Bowman Get ready for a soulful, high-energy night with Jeff Eager at The Jazz Room in Waterloo. This intimate, two-set show dives into Eager’s original music, reimagined covers, and the sounds that have fueled his 25-year musical ride. From funk and R&B to pop and rock, Jeff’s bringing that signature mix of …
Brighter Days is the brainchild of guitarist Kevin Breit . The repertoire is culled from Breit’s extensive recorded past and features three of Canada’s best tenor saxophonists, John Johnson, Perry White and Chris Gale. Rounding out the ensemble is bassist, Tyler Emond and drummer, Garth Breit. Collectively they have recorded and toured with many artists. …
Andriy Tykhonov has become a Jazz Room favourite having performed to capacity crowds numerous times since the venue’s inception. Andriy’s enthusiasm, energy and musicianship are infectious and always leave the crowd smiling. A graduate of the Jazz Department of the Glier State Music College of Kiev in 1995, Andriy Tykhonov is recognized as a prominent …
Photo Credit: Elle Marie Dhanni Embark on a musical journey with John Neudorf, a seasoned force …
