Join us for this very special show featuring Canadian Expat, Melissa Stylianou (living in New York City), and her exceptional band. Melissa Stylianou has been turning heads and capturing hearts since the turn of this century, from her native Toronto to her adopted home of New York City, from intimate club residencies to top festival …
This very special concert will feature Saina, George and Mark in a sumptuous blend of world, jazz, and indigenous musics. Saina Singer Saina is a Siberian ethno singer from the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). Her repertoire includes songs of the Siberian indigenous peoples that she learned directly from elders while traveling to concerts in the …
Saturday afternoon from 3 – 5 PM, practice your improvisation by playing jazz on the Jazz Room stage at the monthly Jazz Room jam session. It’ is a great opportunity for local musicians to meet and play together, share ideas and learn new tricks. If you ever wanted to play jazz music, but don’t …
Celebrated tenor/soprano saxophonist Dan Faulk has recorded on several CDs with many of jazz’s legendary masters including Barry Harris, Jimmy Heath, J.J. Johnson, Wayne Shorter, and James Spaulding. For nearly 2 years, Dan was a full-time member of the J.J. Johnson Quintet until J.J. retired from music in December ’97. Dan recorded on 2 CD’s …
Shine On: the Universe of John Lennon is a spectacular group performing music by John Lennon and the Beatles uniquely arranged by Michael Occhipinti. The musicians in the group collectively boast over 20 JUNO Award nominations, and include the distinct voices of Elizabeth Shepherd, Yvette Tollar, and Dominic Mancuso, paired with the singular talents of …
Joe Huron at the guitar (Judy Watson photo) This concert made possible by a donation from Ross Muir. Joe Huron-guitarist, Kene Hyatt-bass, and Tim Moore-drums have performed and recorded as a unit since the late 90s and have enjoyed a record-breaking 15-year-long Sunday gig in Barrie, where a significant cross-section of the top players in …
Multiple award-winning bassist, composer and Order of Canada recipient, Dave Young, is, without a doubt, one of Canada’s most valuable and beloved musical exports. Whether performing as part of a symphony, or as an integral member of an iconic jazz trio (with the likes of the late Oscar Peterson), or leading any of his dynamic …
“complex, orchestrated music, complete with unusual time signatures, backed by the stellar Confabulation…There’s a lot to absorb, but the melodies get embedded in your head.” – Penguin Eggs Bassist and multi-instrumentalist David Woodhead is one of the most accomplished and truly original musicians in Canada, and his whimsical and rambunctious Confabulation is a thrill-ride for players …
Photo Credit – Ralph Angelillo One Word, features Paul DeLong on drums, Will Jarvis on bass, Kim Ratcliffe on guitar, Eric Boucher on keys, and Aaron Solomon on violin. They’ll be playing fusion classics by the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Weather Report, Tony Williams Lifetime, Allan Holdsworth, Jeff Beck, and the Dregs. Hope/Proto cosmos Paul DeLong-drums Eric …
Photo Credit – Suzie Fowler Can we fit them all on the stage? Yes, we can! and hopefully there will still be room for the audience! Don’t worry, there always is, but come early to get a seat as this show is always crowded. KW Big Band Theory is celebrating the end of 8 years …
