Canadian jazz pianist Bernie Senensky has twice received JUNO nominations for Best Jazz Album including signature compositions like Lolito’s Theme and Blues for E.J. His stellar performances with jazz legends include Moe Koffman, Oscar Petersen, Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers, Rob McConnell’s Boss Brass, the Maynard Ferguson Orchestra, and the Elvin Jones Quartet. “Bernie’s …
Ray’s Sextet brings a Latin touch to what approaches a big band sound. A versatile and accomplished artist, Ray’s high energy trumpet lead can take many turns from soul and blues to rock to swing. “…his solo’s and horn section work will drop your jaw” – The Soul Mission. Fred Smith – guitar Randall Coryell …
Jazz guitarist and composer Assaf Kehati has toured from New York City to Russia, Israel to Columbia, playing jazz festivals and venues such as the Blue Note in NYC. “Assaf Kehati writes a new chapter of modern jazz.” – ejazznews The compelling lines of View from my Window and The Horses’ Fight weave and dance, …
Alfredo Caxaj is a multi-talented musician. Originally from Guatemala, he has been living in London for the past 16 years and has become a vital member of the community. Alfredo has teamed up with the writing skills of Peter Hysen and bassist Steve Clark to make a mark in the Latin jazz scene. Alfredo has …
Roberto Occhipinti is a highly versatile bass player with deep forays into Latin jazz (with Hilario Duran), R&B, funk and soul. His fearless lead of some of Toronto’s finest studio musicians in Soul Stew, diverse influences including classical virtuoso Joel Quarrington, and his insights into production lend Roberto a distinct and accomplished voice. “Occhipinti is …
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, …
