Jason White brings a set of game changing charts to the stage. Drawing from the intensity of Hendrix, surfacing the compelling bass heads of The Bad Plus, and hitting that nerve where classic jazz meets Zappa. The jazz trio format allows the piano voice to shine, a role that Jason can kick upstairs. Joining Jason …
Richochet features compositions of Adrean Farrugia, a top flight Toronto pianist with a distinct voice that focuses on captivating melody, deep jazz tradition, and a fusion of diverse influences. The band’s self titled debut received a 2010 JUNO nomination for best contemporary jazz album with tracks like the pivotal Mourning Star. “Richochet is admirably diverse and consistently …
Kite explores the boundaries between jazz and rock in a fresh way, making music that is relevant, grooving, and not without a touch of dark humour. They draw unabashedly from sources usually overlooked by other jazz groups, including minimalism, modern classical, progressive rock, and country music. “Kite has garnered a reputation for a unique compositional …
Michael Adkins voice is the tenor saxophone, and that voice is carving a unique place on the New York jazz scene. The sheer weight and depth of his lines, is stunning: “Saxophonist Michael Adkins examines the warm, reflective aspects of free jazz in the very capable company” – Time Out NY The Michael Adkins Quartet …
One of the finest moments of the KW Jazz Room was it’s first concert – and this evening Larry’s Jazz Guys return to the jazz room. Larry Larson is well known as a superb trumpet and flugelhorn player, one of K-W’s own. From his origins in jazz trumpet through a celebrated career with the K-W Symphony, …
Toronto based guitarist Harley Card is a subtly engaging composer with a gift for space, line and intensity as a trio and quintet lead. “Card’s musical sensibility is fully formed and urbane. His writing reflects a sense of history and is therefore worldly wise.” – Raul d’Gama Rose – All About Jazz Liked to Pat …
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 …
2010 JUNO nominee and Galaxie Rising Star winner, Toronto trombonist Darren Sigesmund has firmly established his Strands project as one of Canada’s leading national and international touring ensembles. “complex musical passages, accessible melodies, wordless vocalizations and a sound that synthesizes wildly diverse influences” – darrensigesmund.ca From the drive and passion of Argentinean Tango and Brazilian …
Ori Dagan‘s baritone is unpretentious, original and fun – even googleable. “Ori has the musicianship to pull off even the most audacious stunts, and the sincerity to touch our hearts” – James Gavin He has the sheer singing chops to pull off tracks supported purely by rhythm, and fortunately, the S’cat Got his Tongue. From …
Robi Botos goes to the heart of jazz and brings back a seemingly effortless mastery. From his roots in a prodigiously musical family to the the long list of national awards, he draws on depth and meaning in his phrase. “Robi Botos plays the piano with love and with mastery, a care for details and nuance …
