Toronto based guitarist Harley Card is a subtly engaging composer with a gift for space, line and intensity as a trio and quintet lead. “Card’s musical sensibility is fully formed and urbane. His writing reflects a sense of history and is therefore worldly wise.” – Raul d’Gama Rose – All About Jazz Liked to Pat …
Joni NehRita’s groove is drawn on that line where classic soul and swing jazz fuse. Her voice speaks soul, her soul speaks of her music, and the warmth that she brings to the stage will drawn you right into the show. “What fans need to know is that I am a fan, first and foremost …
2010 JUNO nominee and Galaxie Rising Star winner, Toronto trombonist Darren Sigesmund has firmly established his Strands project as one of Canada’s leading national and international touring ensembles. “complex musical passages, accessible melodies, wordless vocalizations and a sound that synthesizes wildly diverse influences” – darrensigesmund.ca From the drive and passion of Argentinean Tango and Brazilian …
Ori Dagan‘s baritone is unpretentious, original and fun – even googleable. “Ori has the musicianship to pull off even the most audacious stunts, and the sincerity to touch our hearts” – James Gavin He has the sheer singing chops to pull off tracks supported purely by rhythm, and fortunately, the S’cat Got his Tongue. From …
Robi Botos goes to the heart of jazz and brings back a seemingly effortless mastery. From his roots in a prodigiously musical family to the the long list of national awards, he draws on depth and meaning in his phrase. “Robi Botos plays the piano with love and with mastery, a care for details and nuance …
Dave Wiffen simply lights it up in Keep the Faith. A saxophonist that lifts off while remaining grounded in solid tune and rhythm. Dave has shared the stage with artists such as Aretha Franklin and Natalie Cole, toured extensively with the Tommy Dorsey and Peter Appleyard orchestras, and played with Manteca. Equally comfortable playing jazz, …
It was Oscar Petersen that convinced Mulgrew Miller to launch what has become an internally recognized career as a jazz pianist. From his first tours with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers to his recent tours with the Ron Carter Trio and the John Scofield Quartet, the JUNO and Grammy accolades have not abated. “his beautiful touch …
The smooth and smokey voice of renowned jazz vocalist Randy Lyght returns by popular demand to the jazz room! “… just a load of talent and a brilliant sense of the feel of the song.” – randylyght.com/press Fluently surfacing the deep bass in standards of the 40’s to the 60’s, his engaging presence is Steppin’ …
Alex Dean is known throughout Canada as a highly versatile jazz artist, composer/arranger, musical director, and classical saxophonist. Alex held the tenor saxophone chair with Rob McConnell’s Grammy award winning Boss Brass and the Juno award winning Rob McConnell Tentet producing recordings such as Touch of your Lips. The Alex Dean Quintet is a high …
Andrew takes the lead of a broadly engaging quintet that features Toronto’s most exciting new talent. Back by popular demand, Andrew’s bold trumpet lines are testament to his dedication as a composer, performer and arranger. From forays into jazz, classical, funk, Latin, world, and folk music, his ensemble promises diversity and a fresh attack. His original …
