Toronto-born electric bassist Rich Brown has established himself as an incredibly versatile artist. Along with being one of the most called upon electric bass players in Canada, Rich is additionally a composer, producer, bandleader, educator and clinician, broadcaster, and voiceover artist. He has recorded three albums as a leader, and appears as a sideman on …
Internationally renowned violinist Jerzy Kapłanek has established himself as a chamber musician, a member of the celebrated Penderecki String Quartet, a soloist, a dedicated teacher, an adjudicator, and a jazz violinist. With his sublime, soulful sound, the Kaplanek Quartet will explore a combination of jazz standards and originals. They will introduce us to the varied and powerful tunes by iconic jazz violinists Jean-Luc Ponty, Didier Lockwood, Zbigniew Seifert, and Adam Baldych. Spend an evening at the Jazz Room embarking on …
Harley Card is a Toronto based guitarist, composer, and singer-songwriter originally from Winnipeg Manitoba, via Ottawa Ontario. In addition to leading his own groups, Harley is known for his work with the eclectic Canadian bands; Hobson’s Choice, Stoptime, God’s Gift To Yoda, and Dream Logic. Harley Card Trio play contemporary jazz originals as well …
“Dánae Olano represents the future of the music…” — Felix Contreras, National Public Radio Dánae Olano is a contemporary Cuban piano master, carving her own musical path while exploring the legacy of the giants of jazz music. Born in Havana, Cuba and now based in Toronto, she has recorded and toured internationally and is a founding …
“Virginia MacDonald is going to turns some heads – she is a powerful new voice in the Canadian scene!” Mike Downes – Juno Award-winning bassist and composer “Virginia MacDonald is one of the new, upcoming jazz musicians that is hitting the music scene today. Her playing and improvising skills are top-notch, and from the composing …
Join us for an evening of the sounds of Motown, featuring the rhythm, melodies and heart of the music that shaped a generation. The Usual Suspects is comprised of some of Canada’s finest session musicians, who are no strangers to the Jazz Room. The band keeps people of all ages grooving through a shared love of …
They will be playing Vocal Bebop and Hardbop, heavily inspired by the Nancy Wilson and Cannonball Adderley Album. It will all be swinging music and mostly standards with a couple of originals. This band sets out to uphold the tradition of the music while bringing their own unique voices and experiences to the table …
Concert will feature a mix of standards and originals, and even a couple of Paul Simon tunes. Originally from Qualicum Beach, B.C., bassist Pat Collins moved to Toronto in 1988 and has become one of the more active bassists on the Canadian Jazz Scene. Pat has performed with such legendary musicians as Oscar Peterson, …
By age 33, Emmy-nominated Trumpeter and Vocalist Benny Benack III has already become a leading voice in Jazz for his generation, while his trademark ebullience onstage assures his audiences he’s got “A Lot of Livin’ to Do” still to come! His sophomore album sharing that title featured the likes of bass luminary Christian McBride and …
“Over the last few years, Alex Bird has become one of the most exciting names on the Canadian Jazz scene. With praise from around the globe and alongside songwriting & piano partner Ewen Farncombe, Bird has created timeless and heartfelt originals for a modern audience. Over the last few years, this talented team has produced …
