Saxophonist of the year, best album of the year in contemporary and mainstream – the list of national jazz and Juno awards and nominations establishes the tenor for Kirk MacDonald. “Over the past decade, Toronto tenor saxophonist Kirk MacDonald has established a national identity.” – The Jazz Report His sound is full bodied and voiced …
It was Oscar Petersen that offered to produce Lorne Lofsky’s first CD, and since this debut his discography has grown to no fewer than 19 CDs including two Juno awards and three more Juno nominations. “[Lorne] is a very aggressive, harmonically and rhythmically sophisticated player whose unique guitar style bears a striking resemblance to Bill …
Brent Rowan is a director, performer, composer and educator of music. Brent performs in a wide variety of musical collaborations; from 2009 Juno Nominated Eccodek, big bands and small jazz combos, to classical chamber groups and creative music ensembles. Look for the creative writing and improvising from funk to avant-garde with some standard jazz changes …
Toronto’s own Amanda Tosoff has been steadily gaining critical acclaim since the release of her debut album “Still Life” (Cellar Live 2006). Her playlist includes toe tapping, edge of your seats tunes like Julia’s Blues and Sounds Through the Window. “…Tosoff shows great promise: as a composer, leader, and performer… Her quartet swings with a …
An accomplished guitarist and teacher, Ted Gibbons has diversity and depth from solo work, duets with Kilian Bamberg, years of big band and an understanding of the guitar that is tribute to the legends of our time. Ted’s mature, joyful and moving style creates a perfect cohesion in any setting, as he plays favorite standards …
Canadian jazz pianist Bernie Senensky has twice received JUNO nominations for Best Jazz Album including signature compositions like Lolito’s Theme and Blues for E.J. His stellar performances with jazz legends include Moe Koffman, Oscar Petersen, Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers, Rob McConnell’s Boss Brass, the Maynard Ferguson Orchestra, and the Elvin Jones Quartet. “Bernie’s …
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 and horn section work will drop your jaw” – The Soul Mission. Fred Smith – guitar Randall Coryell …
Jazz guitarist and composer Assaf Kehati has toured from New York City to Russia, Israel to Columbia, playing jazz festivals and venues such as the Blue Note in NYC. “Assaf Kehati writes a new chapter of modern jazz.” – ejazznews The compelling lines of View from my Window and The Horses’ Fight weave and dance, …
Alfredo Caxaj is a multi-talented musician. Originally from Guatemala, he has been living in London for the past 16 years and has become a vital member of the community. Alfredo has teamed up with the writing skills of Peter Hysen and bassist Steve Clark to make a mark in the Latin jazz scene. Alfredo has …
Roberto Occhipinti is a highly versatile bass player with deep forays into Latin jazz (with Hilario Duran), R&B, funk and soul. His fearless lead of some of Toronto’s finest studio musicians in Soul Stew, diverse influences including classical virtuoso Joel Quarrington, and his insights into production lend Roberto a distinct and accomplished voice. “Occhipinti is …
