4:00 pm Workshop with Chet Doxas. 6:30 pm Andrew McAnsh (trumpet, flugel horn), Paul Morrison (piano) 8:30 pm Chet Doxas plays at a crossroads between jazz, indie and blues ranging from a deep dish sound to the Unsung. “Doxas’ tone on tenor is surprisingly warm, but equally strong and present” – All About Jazz Chet Doxas …
This is the moment when theory and practice combine to blow out the walls. The Big Band Theory had it’s debut at the Jazz Room in 2012, and left no questions about tight, demanding tone. Paul Ellingham on trombone was a catalyst for the ensemble. Saxophonist and singer Robin Habermehl leads the group musically. Here’s that …
6:30 – 8:00 pm: Early show with Matt Weidinger (piano and keyboard). 8:30 pm: Just in case you’re into Day Dreaming, Norbert Kögging turns it into an art. Harnessing the inspiration that Norbert found at the Banff Centre, the album Daydreaming is about fresh ideas, open space and the opportunities to come. His music, affectionately described as singer-songwriter …
Andrew Downing and the Güç Başar Gülle ANAHTAR Project You may not know the ud in fusion with the jazz cello and the Arabic tabla. That can change. Pretty much right now with Çarşı by Andrew Downing. Anahtar, Turkish for ‘key’, is symbolic of Istanbul, a doorway between East and West. As a musician and …
6:30 – 8:00 pm: Early show with Andriy Tykhonov (piano) and Ted Gibbons (guitar). 8:30 pm: New York City Latin and modern jazz saxophonist Russ Nolan has carved a memorable footing on the Manhattan jazz scene. Once described as the monster in the closet, Russ is Creepin’ closer to the jazz room stage. The strength …
Amy Cervini – whom The New York Times describes as “a thoughtful and broad-minded jazz singer” for her free-spirited, genre-blind approach – pays homage to a childhood idol and kindred spirit with Digging Me, Digging You: A Tribute to Blossom Dearie. Come for a preview of her upcoming release Jazz Country, and a selection of …
Join us on the stage of THE JAZZ ROOM for a workshop with Manhattan-based jazz flautist Jamie Baum! Jamie is at once engaging and thoughtful, skills that put her in demand at the Manhattan School of Music. Jamie is well known for a broad ranging workshop series that include insights pivotal to the jazz flute. …
Join us on the stage of THE JAZZ ROOM for a workshop with Toronto-based bassist Artie Roch! The workshop will talk about the artistic process that led to his new release ‘Currently Experiencing’ and give everyone a chance to join in on the charts: Currently Experiencing Blues for all that is Left Unspoken (and the mp3) …
Join us on the stage of THE JAZZ ROOM for a workshop with NYC-based saxophonist Russ Nolan! Russ has developed an insightful workshop series that demonstrates that jazz composition is one and the same as jazz improvisation. Russ will draw on this 3-part series for the workshop, incorporating compositions that you’ll hear in his concert, …
Join us on the stage of THE JAZZ ROOM for a workshop with Montreal-based saxophonist Chet Doxas! Chet has composed for a wide range of ensembles including, orchestra, chamber ensembles, big bands and small jazz groups. Chet Doxas is on faculty at McGill University’s Schulich School of Music where he teaches private students and small …
