ES:MO is Elizabeth Shepherd and Michael Occhipinti, two imaginative musicians who blend genres to create music that is uniquely their own. ES:MO fuses a love of songwriting with the inventive musicianship they’re known for as perennial Juno Award nominees and veterans of Canada’s music scene. Michael Occhipinti’s huge palette of sounds and skill has made …
After a sold-out show last June featuring the music of Ray Charles – Lance Anderson and Matt Weidinger return to the Jazz Room to premiere a new show celebrating the music of two iconic keyboardists (organ/piano) known for defining soul, funk and R&B. Jones is a Grammy Award-winning musician, producer and arranger, best known …
Photo Credit: Raul Schnell Roberto Occhipinti is diversity personified. He’s won awards and acclaim as a …
Photo Credit Joseph Naim Kyle Brown is a Toronto-based singer and actor presenting a celebration of Soul, R&B, and …
Cuban-Canadian jazz pianist Orlando Cardoso Herrera is a professional musician with over 30 years of experience. He was born in Matanzas and began his music studies at the age of 12 at the Escuela Nacional de Artes (ENA) in Havana, where he studied bassoon and piano for six years. He graduated in 1991 and joined the …
Queen Kong specializes in the performance of both traditional and original klezmer music. In April 2024, the band was awarded the “Instrumental Band of the Year” by the Canadian Folk Music Awards, while also scoring nominations for “Instrumental Composer of the Year” (CFMA) and Performing Artist of the Year (Folk Canada). The Vancouver Sun lauded …
Joshua Pascua performs a blend of Pop, Funk, RnB and Soul. With training in jazz and contemporary vocals, Joshua brings depth and emotion to every performance, connecting with listeners through catchy hooks and personal storytelling. A rising voice in the Pop and R&B scene, he’s building a name for his dynamic sound and …
Tymish Koznarsky is a gifted jazz musician from Toronto, Canada. His mastery of the bebop style has had a major influence on the jazz landscape. Koznarsky is renowned for his nuanced and quick-witted improvisations, which take listeners on an engrossing voyage through the diverse and intricate realm of jazz. Koznarsky creates a tapestry of sound …
