When:
March 8, 2014 @ 7:30 am – March 9, 2014 @ 7:00 am
Blog Archive
Greg Runions Quintet
When:
March 2, 2014 @ 7:30 am – 10:30 am
Vibrophonist Greg Runions (who also plays timpani with the Kingston Symphony) has been composing jazz music for larger ensembles for at least 25 years and has collaborated with Kenny Wheeler, Don Thompson, Mike Murley, Anthony Braxton and others. His big band compositions have a hard driving sound, reminiscent of the best of Gil Evans. The …
Will Fisher Coastal Trio
When:
March 1, 2014 @ 7:30 am – 10:30 am
Will Fisher grew up in rural Nova Scotia, eventually studying in at both Humber College and the University of Louisville where he was a member of the Jamey Aebersold International Masters Quartet. Performing throughout North America, Fisher has built a reputation as one of Canada’s top young drummers. His debut album “Portage” received two nominations …
Robi Botos Trio
When:
February 23, 2014 @ 7:30 am – 10:30 am
“A prodigious pianist who is about to become a national treasure” – Ross Porter CEO Jazz FM 91 “Robi Botos plays the piano with love and mastery” – Benny Green Robi Botos is no stranger to the Jazz Room having appeared here on multiple occasions as a sideman in various bands and accompanying …
Ray Podhornik Sextet
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February 22, 2014 @ 7:30 am – 10:30 am
As a returning Jazz Room perennial favourite, Ray Podhornik is one of the most popular jazz trumpet interpreters around. His chops and technique are impeccable, but it’s his emotional expressiveness and ability to inhabit a song that ultimately carries the day. His versatility in a wide range of genres brings a wonderful sense of variety …
Darren Sigesmund Quintet
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February 16, 2014 @ 7:30 am – 10:30 am
JUNO nominee and Galaxie rising star winner, Trombonist Darren Sigesmund visits the Jazz Room with his quintet on Feb. 15. Sigesmund’s music synthesizes wildly diverse influences into totally distinctive work. Argentinean tango, Brazilian folk songs, and Balkan music infiltrate the compositions and generate beautifully accessible melodies. Sigesmund has performed around the world, including concerts …
Mary-Catherine Quartet
When:
February 15, 2014 @ 7:30 am – 10:30 am
Mary-Catherine McNinch-Pazzano is a talented graduate of the UW music program, and an up and comer on the Canadian music scene. Her true love is jazz, but also sings classical rep and has been a member of the award winning DaCapo Chamber Choir. She is a versatile and expressive singer with true musical instincts. Mary-Catherine …
Bob Shields Quartet
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February 9, 2014 @ 7:30 am – 10:30 am
Hamilton-based guitarist Bob Shields brings his quartet to the Jazz Room on Sat. Feb. 8. Bob’s mentors include Lorne Lofsky and Reg Schwager and their influence is reflected in Bob’s elegant & subtle comping, and inspired soloing. Bob is presently completing his Master’s Degree in Music at York and is on faculty at Mohawk College …
Roarshaq (Quartet)
When:
February 8, 2014 @ 7:30 am – 10:30 am
Like the psychological test of the (almost) same name, this Toronto based musical collective aims to be a musical inkblot, creating patterns, images and textures which the listener is free to interpret and experience in their own way, projecting their own state of mind through the music. Roarshaq’s music has a Nordic feel – big sounds, …
Shirantha Beddage Quartet
When:
February 2, 2014 @ 7:30 am – 10:30 am
JUNO-nominated, and Galaxie award-winning musician Shirantha Beddage is a saxophonist, composer and educator from Toronto, Canada. Drawing inspiration from jazz greats such as John Coltrane, Pepper Adams and Thelonious Monk, he is being hailed by critics as a fresh and powerful voice on the baritone saxophone. His new CD, Identity (Addo Records, 2012) was nominated …