After a hiatus of pretty much 2 years, we are starting up the “Jazz Jam” again on January 15th and they will run the 3rd Saturday of every month from 3:00-5:00 PM. Local guitarist Lukas Bouda will be hosting the events. Jazz Jams are still free to attend and/or to play on stage. It is …
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JAZZ JAM Saturday May 21st from 3-5:00 PM
JAZZ JAM Saturday April 16th from 3-5:00 PM
After a hiatus of pretty much 2 years, we are starting up the “Jazz Jam” again on January 15th and they will run the 3rd Saturday of every month from 3:00-5:00 PM. Local guitarist Lukas Bouda will be hosting the events. Jazz Jams are still free to attend and/or to play on stage. It is …
JAZZ JAM Saturday March 19th from 3-5:00 PM YES it is On !!
After a hiatus of pretty much 2 years, we are starting up the “Jazz Jam” again on March 19th and they will run the 3rd Saturday of every month from 3:00-5:00 PM. Local guitarist Lukas Bouda will be hosting the events. Jazz Jams are still free to attend and/or to play on stage. It is …
JAZZ JAM Saturday February 19th Cancelled this month
After a hiatus of pretty much 2 years, we are starting up the “Jazz Jam” again on January 15th and they will run the 3rd Saturday of every month from 3:00-5:00 PM. Local guitarist Lukas Bouda will be hosting the events. Jazz Jams are still free to attend and/or to play on stage. It is …
James Brown Quartet
Photo Credit: Amelia Brown James Brown (Guitarist, Composer, Educator) is one of Canada’s most talented and versatile musicians. He has appeared and recorded with many leading artists and ensembles and has recorded four critically acclaimed CD’s of original music. His most recent is “Song Within the Story”. Respected tenor saxophonist Mike Murley joined the band on three of …
John Zadro
John Zadro has been a regular face at the Jazz Room since it opened, playing both as a side man and as a leader. He has been performing professionally for over four decades and has a remarkable ten thousand gigs under his belt. Recently John has focused his attention on his writing skills and frequently …
Lorne Lofsky
“Lofsky’s imagination is fertile (and) his technique it’s match” – Toronto Globe and Mail Lorne Lofsky started as a typical teenage rock ’n roll guitar player, playing in basement bands and at high school dances. In his late teens, a friend turned him onto Miles Davis’ Classic disk “Kind of Blue” which dramatically altered …
Dayramir Gonzalez
Dayramir began his professional career as a pianist and composer with former Irakere member, Oscar Valdes’ Afro-Cuban jazz ensemble Diákara at the age of 16. Since winning Havana’s JoJazz festival in 2004 and 2005, Dayramir has gone from winning three Cubadisco awards for his 2007 debut album “Dayramir & Habana enTRANCé” to becoming Berklee …
Robin Jessome’s Blunt Object
Photo Credit: Cindy Salazar Blunt Object is a Toronto-based 11-piece jazz ensemble performing energetic, creative music; balancing unique improvisors with quirky and compelling arrangements. Featuring the music of Carla Bley, the ensemble presents engaging music with a refreshing sense of humour. Trombonist Robin Jessome has been based in Kitchener/Waterloo and performing around the Tri-Cities …
Fresh Water Funk
Fresh Water Funk is an 8-piece rock, soul, and funk band based in the Waterloo region of Ontario. Featuring a variety of fun, danceable music from artists like Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Tower of Power, and more. The band also has multiple talented composers in the group and loves the opportunity to their our …