Matthew Rait completed a Ph.D in musicology in 2019. Matthew has extensive performance and research experience in the study of Jazz and popular music and has completed his dissertation entitled “The Music of Sting”. He has had the opportunity to interview prominent artists such as Sting, Branford Marsalis, Rob Mathes, Laila Biali, and Jason Rebello …
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Matt Rait
New Vibes Quartet 9:30-10:30 PM Show
Photo credit: Tia Loryssa Abbott The New Vibes Jazz Quartet began as a trio in the spring of 1999 with Andy Macpherson (vibes, drums), Dan Brennan …
New Vibes Quartet 7:30-8:30 PM Show
Photo credit: Tia Loryssa Abbott The New Vibes Jazz Quartet began as a trio in the spring of 1999 with Andy Macpherson (vibes, drums), Dan Brennan (bass), …
Sarah Thawer and The Squad 9:30-10:30 PM Show “Women in Jazz Series” Sponsored by DIVA International
Sarah Thawer is a JUNO-Award nominated drummer based in Toronto, Canada. She started playing drums at age 2 and her first stage performance was at age 5. She is currently touring, recording and performing with international artists playing a wide range of genres from Jazz and Fusion all the way to Indian, Latin, funk, R&B …
Sarah Thawer and The Squad 7:30-8:30 PM Show “Women in Jazz Series” Sponsored by DIVA International
Sarah Thawer is a JUNO-Award nominated drummer based in Toronto, Canada. She started playing drums at age 2 and her first stage performance was at age 5. She is currently touring, recording and performing with international artists playing a wide range of genres from Jazz and Fusion all the way to Indian, Latin, funk, R&B …
Dave Hjin Trio and Friends 9:30-10:30 PM Show
PLEASE NOTE: This show will be repeated (7:30 set and 9:30 set will be the same music–at least somewhat!) The Dave Hjin trio is back, Dave now 20 years old with a fresh lineup and a different sound from the last. There will still be standards to be heard, but now in the more …
Dave Hjin Trio and Friends 7:30-8:30 PM Show
PLEASE NOTE: This show will be repeated (7:30 set and 9:30 set will be the same music–at least somewhat!) The Dave Hjin trio is back, Dave now 20 years old with a fresh lineup and a different sound from the last. There will still be standards to be heard, but now in the more …
Denzal Sinclaire 9:30-10:30 PM Set
PLEASE NOTE: This show will be repeated (7:30 set and 9:30 set will be the same music–at least somewhat!) Denzal Sinclaire is one of Canada’s most popular jazz vocalists and is ranked among the finest jazz singers of his generation. From the moment he steps on stage, he seems to naturally and effortlessly evoke …
Denzal Sinclaire 7:30-8:30 PM Set (SOLD OUT)
PLEASE NOTE: This show will be repeated (7:30 set and 9:30 set will be the same music–at least somewhat!) Denzal Sinclaire is one of Canada’s most popular jazz vocalists and is ranked among the finest jazz singers of his generation. From the moment he steps on stage, he seems to naturally and effortlessly evoke …
Olivier Babaz Trio (Montreal) 9:30-10:30 PM Set
A sought-after bass player and composer, Olivier Babaz multiplies artistic projects and collaborations. He accompanies numerous artists and takes part in various bands. Born and raised in Paris, he lived and built his musical path mainly in France, the Netherlands and on Reunion Island. He established himself in Montreal in 2010. After “La Lune de Kala”, Akoz …