Ted Gibbons is the quintessential gentleman jazz player. His guitar and bandleading chops are impeccable as this group promises to wind their way around known and less-known standards in what will be a night to remember. As an educator, Ted is beloved in the community, and this is an opportunity for teacher to shine. Gibbons …
Returning to The Jazz Room, Vaughn Misener continues to trailblaze a unique path featuring his electric bass lead. With a first-rate band, this is a group of musicians not afraid to experiment, pushing the boundaries of electric, psychedelic and overall ‘out-there’ jazz sounds. This group promises to blow your socks off, if not the roof, …
A three-time Juno nominee, Elizabeth Shepherd is a Canadian voice to be heard. With an electrifying performance last year, Shepherd returns as one of the reigning unique female voices in Canadian jazz. Whether it be her own compositions, standards, or reinterpretations of contemporary voices, she is always on with a clear and poignant musical offering …
New York based saxophonist/composer Jacam Manricks mesmerized listeners during season one with his trio format (sax, bass, drums), a unique format which allows space and freedom for melodic lines and improvisation to fly freely. This time Manricks will be joined by drummer extraordinaire Clarence Penn (Wynton Marsalis, Betty Carter, Michael Brecker & Maria Schnieder) and …
After a truly exhilarating performance with his band last year, we had to get pianist Florian Hoefner back from New York City. Particularly with his new CD, Falling Up which is garnering rave reviews and is a brilliant follow-on to his first album Songs Without Words. Florian is a rare contemporary composer that is immediately …
This newly-formed group of extraordinary talent is one you are not going to want to miss. Individually, they bring a sense of spirit and intensity to their various endeavours. Collectively they will no-doubt set a new path for this ensemble format, and you would be crazy to miss one of the maiden-voyage outings with these …
With David Braid (piano) and Matt Brubeck (cello), a stronger creative pairing could hardly be imagined. Montreal Jazz Festival Shanghai Two-time Juno winner, Braid has been hailed as “A jazz genius to call our own” by McLean’s Magazine. He is among a new generation of Canadian artists making his mark on international stages, having performed …
One of the truly great Canadian pianists, Mark Eisenman returns to The Jazz Room after bringing the house down during season one. Mark has performed in many different venues with numerous eminent Canadian and U.S. jazz artists including: Art Farmer, Barney Kessel, Ed Bickert, Rob McConnell, Sam Noto, and Pat LaBarbera. He has received The …
Top Pocket is one of the most beloved jazz combos in the Region. With musical roots going back as far as 1985, the group has evolved through many permutations and musical styles. Their last performance at The Jazz Room introduced the new saxophone seat, Robin Habermehl to a packed house and a delighted audience. With …
We were very fortunate to have had Mike Downes curate our November opening band series, and we (and you!) lucked out again for December: we are very pleased to present the Ted Quinlan Opening Band Series, featuring up-and-coming artists from Toronto to accompany your dinner hour, at no additional cost to the main show. If …
