Photo Credit: Dan Nawrocki Ottawa jazz pianist Peter Hum takes his new band on its maiden voyage when his Comet Quartet performs at the Jazz Room on March 18. The group, which includes renowned Toronto guitarist Ted Quinlan, Toronto bassist Michael Herring and Peter’s long-time friend, Guelph drummer Ted Warren, will play exhilarating and lyrical modern …
Derek Hines’ book of vocals is quite diverse. The themes focus on traditional standards from Evans to Monk. The sub-plots are a jazz take on legends from Lennon/McCartney to Jimmy Webb. This wonderful local singer and chef brings an amazing band to his yearly Jazz Room show. Derek sings jazz as it should …
Photo Credit: Mike Ford “Avery Raquel is one of the most exciting and dynamic young vocalists I’ve had the chance to work with. Her command of the stage and crowd is nothing short of remarkable, her original material always leaves the crowd wanting more, and she is the consummate professional. This rising star is …
London’s London’s award-winning Jazz songstress Sonja Gustafson is a talented vocalist with a unique style and polish. Her traditional approach reflects an appreciation for the forerunners of vocal jazz, bringing a cool verve to classic and lesser-known standards. Honest and soulful in her delivery and grace, Sonja Gustafson is dazzling whether performing torch …
Join New York City based trumpeter and vocal star Benny Benack III for an evening of fiery trumpet vernacular, exciting showmanship, and vocal jazz standards performed in BBIII’s signature post-Sinatra mold. Fresh off the success of his sophomore album A lot of Living to Do (feat. special guests Christian McBride and Veronica Swift) and …
Kitchener-Waterloo’ R&B/Soul singer Rufus John will perform at The Jazz Room with his quartet consisting of some the top musicians on the scene. Within his career Rufus has worked with award winning producers Markus Kane (Shania Twain, Serena Ryder), Joel Joseph (Earth Wind & Fire, Anita Baker, Rod Stewart) and Slakah The Beat Child …
Kitchener-Waterloo’ R&B/Soul singer Rufus John will perform at The Jazz Room with his quartet consisting of some the top musicians on the scene. Within his career Rufus has worked with award winning producers Markus Kane (Shania Twain, Serena Ryder), Joel Joseph (Earth Wind & Fire, Anita Baker, Rod Stewart) and Slakah The Beat Child …
Robert C. Fekete is a Canadian Jazz pianist and composer who shares his musical philosophy with others through performance and audio recording. His roots are planted firmly in classical and jazz traditions; however he aspires to build a bridge between modern popular music and older musical art forms without losing his focus on the relevance …
Jeff Daniels has had a passion for jazz piano since he was 16 years old. Having been fortunate enough to see many of his piano idols like Tommy Flanagan, Bill Evans, Chick Corea in various Toronto venues in the seventies, he was inspired to follow his passion by studying jazz piano at university. After graduating …
“With the release of her latest recording, Sarah Jerrom has reminded us that she is one of the most interesting, talented and creative vocalist/composers on the scene today.” – Lesley Mitchell-Clarke, The Whole Note, Vol 26 No 7, May/June 2021 …a team of sublime musicians…” – Ivan Rod, Mar. 26th 2021 (Denmark) “Dream Logic… …
