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CANCELLED: JAZZ JAM Saturday January 15th from 3-5:00 PM (and going forward every 3rd Saturday afternoon)

When: January 15, 2022 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

IN LIGHT OF NUMBEROUS HEALTH AUTHORITIES STRONGLY RECOMMENDING THAT PEOPLE AVOID LARGE GROUPS BECAUSE OF THE NEW SURGE IN THE OMICRON COVID VARIANT, THE BOARD OF THE GRAND RIVER JAZZ SOCIETY HAS DECIDED TO CANCEL THIS EVENT.  After a hiatus of pretty much 2 years,  we are starting up the “Jazz Jam” again on January …

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays- No Show Tonight

When: December 25, 2021 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays- No Show Tonight

When: December 24, 2021 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Juliet Dunn and ‘Le Trio Parisien’ (SOLD OUT)

When: November 26, 2021 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Juliet Dunn’s vast career thus far includes jazz vocalist, recording artist, radio host, actress, producer, booking agent, emcee, public speaker and much more.  In 2014 she started up the TD Niagara Jazz Festival which is now in its 7th year.   She runs the festival with her life partner and musical partner Peter Shea along with …

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Bernie Senensky Quintet (Sold Out)

When: December 3, 2021 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  “I’m essentially a bebop player, and beyond. My heroes are anyone from Bud Powell to McCoy Tyner to Keith Jarrett and Herbie Hancock.” – Bernie Senensky Three-time Juno nominee, twice voted “Best Acoustic Pianihttps://www.kwjazzroom.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=7539&action=editst” in the Jazz Report awards and winner of a SOCAN award for “Best Jazz Composition”, Bernie Senensky has earned the reputation …

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CANCELLED: New Year’s Eve with Gigi Marentette, KC Roberts, and Adam Bowman

When: December 31, 2021 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

IN LIGHT OF NUMBEROUS HEALTH AUTHORITIES STRONGLY RECOMMENDING THAT PEOPLE AVOID LARGE GROUPS BECAUSE OF THE NEW SURGE IN THE OMICRON COVID VARIANT, THE BOARD OF THE GRAND RIVER JAZZ SOCIETY HAS DECIDED TO CANCEL THIS EVENT.  ALL TICKETS TO THIS SHOW WILL BE REFUNDED.   For New Years, the doors will open at 6:00 …

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Indigenous Artist Showcase SUSPENDED

When: December 29, 2021 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

IN LIGHT OF NUMBEROUS HEALTH AUTHORITIES STRONGLY RECOMMENDING THAT PEOPLE AVOID LARGE GROUPS BECAUSE OF THE NEW SURGE IN THE OMICRON COVID VARIANT, THE BOARD OF THE GRAND RIVER JAZZ SOCIETY HAS DECIDED TO CANCEL THIS EVENT.  ALL TICKETS TO THIS SHOW WILL BE REFUNDED.     This is an eclectic (non-jazz) special event that …

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Tom Nagy’s Christmas Experience (revisited)

When: December 18, 2021 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Alas, due to unforeseen circumstances, Jason White’s band will be unable to perform tonight. Instead we will bring you Tom’s show again with Jason playing piano. Tom’s show is sold out for Friday December 17th, so here is another opportunity!! The Tom Nagy Christmas Experience 2021 – CD Return Party With their always-irreverent but always-relevant …

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Tom Nagy’s Christmas Experience (Sold Out)

When: December 17, 2021 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  The Tom Nagy Christmas Experience 2021 – CD Return Party With their always-irreverent but always-relevant takes on Christmas music, the Tom Nagy Christmas Experience always brings the hits and then some! Come hear Derek’s mellifluous voice, Rob’s dulcet tones, Jason’s acceptable tinkling, Donnie’s caveman-like thumping, Tom’s frankly unacceptable playing and the great arrangements that …

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Pat LaBarbera Quartet (Sold Out)

When: December 11, 2021 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Pat  LaBarbera  is an American-born Canadian jazz tenor, alto and soprano saxophonist, clarinetist, and flautist born in Mt. Morris, New York, most notable for his work as a soloist in Buddy Rich bands from 1967 to 1973. He moved to Toronto, Ontario in 1974, and is a member of the faculty at Humber College. LaBarbera began working with Elvin Jones in 1975, touring Europe with him in 1979. While working …

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