Amy Cervini – whom The New York Times describes as “a thoughtful and broad-minded jazz singer” for her free-spirited, genre-blind approach – pays homage to a childhood idol and kindred spirit with Digging Me, Digging You: A Tribute to Blossom Dearie. Come for a preview of her upcoming release Jazz Country, and a selection of …
Join us on the stage of THE JAZZ ROOM for a workshop with Manhattan-based jazz flautist Jamie Baum! Jamie is at once engaging and thoughtful, skills that put her in demand at the Manhattan School of Music. Jamie is well known for a broad ranging workshop series that include insights pivotal to the jazz flute. …
Join us on the stage of THE JAZZ ROOM for a workshop with Toronto-based bassist Artie Roch! The workshop will talk about the artistic process that led to his new release ‘Currently Experiencing’ and give everyone a chance to join in on the charts: Currently Experiencing Blues for all that is Left Unspoken (and the mp3) …
Join us on the stage of THE JAZZ ROOM for a workshop with NYC-based saxophonist Russ Nolan! Russ has developed an insightful workshop series that demonstrates that jazz composition is one and the same as jazz improvisation. Russ will draw on this 3-part series for the workshop, incorporating compositions that you’ll hear in his concert, …
Join us on the stage of THE JAZZ ROOM for a workshop with Montreal-based saxophonist Chet Doxas! Chet has composed for a wide range of ensembles including, orchestra, chamber ensembles, big bands and small jazz groups. Chet Doxas is on faculty at McGill University’s Schulich School of Music where he teaches private students and small …
Hailed by critics as “the ambassadors of the genre’s future,” praised for “stirring up jazz you don’t have to be old to enjoy,” and credited for delivering “lightning in a bottle,” The Wee Trio (based in New York City), features James Westfall (vibes), Dan Loomis (bass) and Jared Schonig (drums). Dan Loomis delighted JAZZ ROOM …
Joni NehRita’s groove is drawn on that line where classic soul and swing jazz fuse. Her voice speaks soul, her soul speaks of her music, and the warmth that she brings to the stage will drawn you right into the show. “What fans need to know is that I am a fan, first and foremost …
In his first visit to THE JAZZ ROOM as band leader, Nick Fraser has a well-earned reputation as one of Canada’s finest on the kit. Often leading the vanguard of innovation and experimentation (not to mention virtuosity!), Fraser promises a performance that is fresh with compositions, arrangements, and performances that simultaneously challenge and delight such …
One of the fresh and exciting new voices to emerge on the Toronto scene, Hannah Burgé is a singer and educator who blends elements of jazz, pop and Latin American-based music into a sound that is uniquely her own. Currently touring her debut recording, Green River Sessions, her writing and singing has been described as …
Equally at home at the keyboard as he is on lead vocals, Steve Amirault has a voice that instantly surrounds, and compels the listener to take note. Textured and finely burnished, Amirault’s beautiful baritone has a distinctive and deep old-soul feel, that is simultaneously fresh and interesting. Based in Montreal, the multi-award winning pianist/singer has …
