The New Vibes Jazz Quartet is celebrating 14 years of live jazz in the Waterloo Region with a pivotal show with master violinist Jerzy Kaplanek. The Quartet interprets jazz standards with a polished sound and fluid improvisation such as Sugar and St. Thomas from their debut CD, Jazz at the Gallery. Their two percussionists provide …
David Occhipinti inspires with tonal depth that seals his fate as one of Canada’s greatest jazz guitarists. “Guitarist David Occhipinti is a lyrical player whose work touches on deep emotional reserves… “ – Toronto Life His tonal shape evokes sincere contemplation and complex moods. He is known for his tasteful use of rhythmic displacement and …
One of the finest moments of the jazz room was it’s first – and this year is no exception as Larry Larson returns to kick off the 2013/2014 season. The sell-out crowds of the first seasons know full well that Larry brings unparalleled tonal control to the jazz stage. His achievements with the classical trumpet …
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Open Invitation to all pass holders and volunteers… As a token of our appreciation for your support, we invite anyone who has been a PASS-HOLDER or VOLUNTEER during our first two years to come celebrate with us at the jazz room on Thursday June 27 (6:30-9:30). There will be some complementary food and drink, …
A huge thank-you to all pass-holders. Your consistent support of live music has been rewarding and is appreciated by the Grand River Jazz Society, the community of jazz musicians, the Huether Hotel, our corporate partners and funders. Please do consider tickets for our shows at the jazz festival. Jason Raso and Brownman Quartet http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/8686/ Allison …
Join us at The Jazz Room as we partner with the Jazz Festival to bring you some of the best of jazz! Buy tickets for the Alex Pangman Quartet by clicking here What better way to finish off a great jazz weekend than with a great jazz brunch featuring Canada’s top interpreter of the music …
Join us at The Jazz Room as we partner with the Jazz Festival to bring you some of the best of jazz! Buy tickets for the Spike Wilner Trio by clicking here Joining us by special invitation, pianist Spike Wilner is one of the brightest lights in the New York City jazz scene. With Spike in …
Derek Hines’ book of vocals is quite diverse. The themes focus on traditional standards from Evans to Monk. The sub-plots are a jazz take on legends from Lennon/McCartney to Jimmy Webb. Derek is known across the region as a creative and thoughtful interpreter of jazz ballads. This touching rendition of In the wee small hours …
Join us for one hour clinics at 11 AM – noon, Noon – 1 PM, 1:30 – 2:30 PM, 3 – 4 PM and 4:30 – 5:30 PM. Bring an instrument or come to listen, as the best of the festival performers share their art and their inspiration! Join us at The Jazz Room as we …
