The Adema Manoukas Octet is an energetic eight-piece ensemble co-led by Nick Adema and Alex Manoukas. All of the band members attended the University of Toronto together, and it was here where the band’s initial bond was formed. Over several years, that band has been regularly performing at the Rex Hotel in Toronto, performing …
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 be …
Alexis Baro was born into a musical family in Havana, Cuba. Classically trained, he took up the trumpet at the age of age 8 and completed his musical education receiving a teaching certification at the prestigious Amadeo Roldán Music Conservatory in Havana. While in school he became a member of Buena Vista Social Club superstar …
Fresh Water Funk was formed in late 2016 by band leader Samuel Daniels and began performing in 2017. Wanting to keep the band open to fun, danceable, and musically fulfilling material, he put together the top players in the region and they began work on a high-energy repertoire heavily influenced by James Brown, Tower …
A unique blend of Swing, Gypsy, Bebop and more, Charlotte McAfee-Brunner and her Fireflies will take you on a toe-tapping journey to their favorite places. Exciting bebop Clarinet, swinging Trombone, firey gypsy Guitar and engaging basslines come together in a beautiful way you might not expect. Bandleader, trombonist and vocalist Charlotte McAfee-Brunner interprets the lyrics of Great …
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 ballads, scatting with abandon, …
Unfortunately, we have had to cancel tonight’s show for the performers’ safety, because of the pending storm. Refunds will be issued automatically. We hope to reschedule Paul and his amazing band for a date soon – please watch the website and your weekly emails for news. …..Playing fusion classics by Herbie Hancock, Mike Stern, …
Dave Thompson began as a freelance guitarist in the late 1980s and has toured with Juno-winners Kellylee Evans and Susan Aglukark. Dave has performed in jazz festivals, clubs and concert venues across Canada and the USA, while continuing a presence on the local scene. He is a regular at the Stratford festival playing in the pit …
Photo credit – Sanja Antic Mark Kelso, the Jazz Room’s Artistic Director requires no introduction. He has performed at The Jazz Room on countless occasions Originally hailing from Belfast, Northern Ireland, Mark has made Toronto his home. Not only is he a skilled musician who plays drums in any style, but he is also …
Having originally trained and performed classical music for decades (The K-W Community Orchestra, Waterloo Chamber Players, the K-W Chamber Orchestra, many musical production pit bands) and concurrently spending 35 years playing with a classical / gospel quartet, Crowning Brass, Paul Fehderau branched into big band and pops while with the Windjammers ensemble. Paul eventually pursued his …
