“Koven can create a piece out of thin air in the time it takes for him to play it. He can be as experimental as John Cage, as impressionistic as Claude Debussy, or as bluesy as Fats Waller. The common denominators are superb technique and a fresh approach to the music.”–Amanda Putz – CBC …
NOTE: This show is sold out. There is a chance you may be able to get in (depending on no-shows), but we will not know of our capacity until just before the show starts. Thanks for your understanding (and interest!). Robin Jessome’s Birth of the Cool Orchestra Local trombonist and band leader brings together …
Trumpeter and composer Michael Sarian has been praised for his “unique compositional and instrumental voice… reminiscent of [his] lyrical contemporaries such as Ralph Alessi, Ambrose Akinmusire or Avishai Cohen…certainly deserving of a large audience and much recognition.” (Friedrich Kunzmann, All About Jazz) Born in Toronto and raised in Buenos Aires, Michael relocated to New York City in 2012, …
The music of Fifth Element is rooted in The Great American Songbook, and this rich resource has allowed artists from all generations in the jazz genre to explore creative artistry both individually and collectively. Each arrangement, crafted by band leader Dave Coules is designed to honour the original song as well as to provide fresh …
Doors open at 3:00 “I’ve seen a lot of guys play Sinatra. Adam’s the best” – QUINCY JONES Born in Kapuskasing, Adam James obtained his bachelor of music degree from McGill University in jazz studies which prepared him to be ready when Frank Sinatra’s family asked Adam to play the role of the legendary crooner …
Qairo (pronounced Cairo) is a fiery and dynamic ensemble that combines the emotionally charged vocals and pulsing rhythms of flamenco with the infectious melodies and ear-popping tonalities of the Mediterranean diaspora. From Spain to Turkey to India (with stops along the way), Qairo is music for dancing — no matter where you’re from. It’s Turkish …
Doors open at 3:00 PM The Caribbean Christmas Mixtape Larnell Lewis currently plays and has recorded with musical artists Snarky Puppy and Laila Biali. He has also played with Fred Hammond, Michael Brecker, Matt Dusk, Robi Botos, Molly Johnson, Elizabeth Shepherd, Emilie-Claire Barlow, Barbra Lica and Tia Brazda.[9][12][13] He played on Snarky Puppy’s 2016 albums …
THE DOUG WICKEN QUINTET celebrates Doug’s 80th birthday and 60-plus years of performing jazz. He arrived on the K-W jazz scene in 1963 as a young bassist studying under Dave Drew, followed by 1965-66 summer workshops with maestro Ron Carter. He served as the bassist with The Barry Wills Trio for 20 years. In …
Photo Credit: Peter Brown The Jazz Room welcomes the return of ‘THE JITTERBUGS’ for another New Years Eve. They are a swing jazz, jump and jive style combo that has been enjoying success since they first formed around the year 2000. The JitterBugs approach jazz by featuring music from the times when jazz and …
This tribute show will feature the soulful voice of Michael Dunston. Michael is a a veteran of the club scene, a man who also recorded for the legendary soul label Atlantic Records, played Bo Diddley in the film Mr. Rock n’ Roll: The Allan Freed Story and who grew up singing in the churches …
