**Special Cross-Over Concert–Jazz and Soul** Kitchener-Waterloo’ R&B/Soul singer Rufus will perform at The Jazz Room on April 11 with his quartet consisting of some the top musicians on the scene. Within his career Rufus has worked with award winning producers Markus Kane (Shania Twain, Serena Ryder), Joel Joseph (Earth Wind & Fire, Anita Baker, Rod …
“Lofsky’s imagination is fertile (and) his technique it’s match” – Toronto Globe and Mail Lorne Lofsky started as a typical teenage rock ’n roll guitar player, playing in basement bands and at high school dances. In his late teens, a friend turned him onto Miles Davis’ Classic disk “Kind of Blue” which dramatically altered his …
“Every note she sings is grounded in emotion and musicality” – Shannon Gunn The Lydia Persaud Group has the pleasure of debuting their first live show on April 4th at the Waterloo Jazz Room. They will be playing arrangements of songs from such artists as Gretchen Parlato, Robert Glasper, paying homage to musical greats such as …
Juno nominee and Humber College grad Alison Au visits the Jazz Room on March 29 with her strong, cohesive quartet made up of some of the best young players on the scene. While at Humber, Allison studied with Pat Labarbera, Hilario Duran, Kelly Jefferson among others. She is the recipient of the Duke Ellington Scholarship …
David Wiffen is one of the favourite jazz players in the local music scene–though his musical reach extends far beyond Waterloo Region. In addition to being on faculty at WLU’s music school, he has toured with the Tommy Dorsey Big Band, and the Peter Appleyard Orchestra, also sharing the stage with Aretha Franklin and Nathalie …
Alex Dean, one of Canada’s great jazz saxophonists, has been a mainstay of the Canadian Music scene for many years. He has played with a who’s who of legendary musicians, bands and ensembles, including Gil Evans, Mel Torme, and Ray Charles. He held the tenor chair in the Grammy award winning Boss Brass, and he …
A classic piano jazz trio format, this group performs some original music penned by each of the three band members: Thomas, Tyler, and Dave. In the mix will be tunes by Radiohead, the Beatles, Tears for Fears, and favourite songs from the ‘standards repertoire’. Hammerton-Wagler-O’Neill has been playing a house gig at Manhattans …
Gray Matter is a Canadian contemporary jazz ensemble co-lead by brothers Justin and Derek Gray. The bass/drum duo – born and raised in Toronto – have both been composing creative music throughout their careers; together, they bring forward a unique blend of modern jazz and groove-based music. In March 2014, Gray Matter will be joined by special …
“…a confident explorer of contemporary grooves and harmonies, Harley’s playing on electric and acoustic guitars strives for the warmth and flow of Pat Metheny…..” – Ottawa Citizen “….On Hedgerow, Card’s sophisticated but accessible writing and the committed, well-measured playing from all hands are a potent combination.” -Ottawa Citizen Guitarist/composer Harley Card has been a major …
