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 …
Jim Vivian has been at the forefront of music making in Canada for over 25 years, with more than 25 recordings nominated for a Juno. Collaborators include national artists Mike Murley, Don Thompson and Steve Amirault, international artists including Kenny Wheeler, Norma Winstone and Dave Leibman. Originally from Newfoundland, Jim moved from St. John’s to …
Glenn Buhr (Genie award-winner and 4-time Juno nominee) is a singer/songwriter and guitarist/pianist; a powerful performer of his own music. Music lovers will remember him as front man – with conductor Bramwell Tovey – of Winnipeg’s New Music Festival. He’s well traveled as a composer, having written music on commission for orchestras, ballet companies, choirs, …
After 25 years committed to a vision influenced by his culturally diverse world, Dominic sees himself sitting at the table with the 21st century and the global village. His resume takes in several CDs, as well as several written scores for TV, films and theatre performances, numerous artistic collaborations and a great number of live shows in …
Ted Gibbons is the quintessential gentleman jazz player. His guitar and band-leading chops are impeccable as this group promises to wind their way around known and less-known standards in what will be a night to remember. As an educator, Ted is beloved in the community, and this is an opportunity for teacher to shine. Gibbons …
What happens when you combine a powerful female horn section, Motown-style vocals, a Latin-influenced rhythm section and a Top-40-calibre stage show? The Achromatics: Music to be appreciated by the mind and body. Think Earth, Wind & Fire meets Enrique Iglesias or The Supremes meet Carlos Santana. The Achromatics are a nine-person superband creating a …
Toronto-born jazz bassist Artie Roth has been an active composer, bandleader, performer and educator in the national and international jazz communities, since his graduation from York University in 1992 with the Oscar Peterson Scholarship. After two Canada Council sponsored study tenures in New York City (1993 and 1997), Artie returned to Toronto establishing himself as …
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 and audiences alike. As a versatile and sympathetic session player, his work can be heard on well over 250 albums including many by Canada’s finest contemporary …
The Juno nominated Jazz Exiles have arrived with their second recording, entitled “ELEMENTALS”. Once again we have drummer/composer Mark Kelso leading the way on the drums, Rich Brown on the electric bass, Luis Deniz on alto saxophone, Joey Martel on electric guitar and the newest member on keyboards, Jeremy Ledbetter. With their original Jazz/Funk/Fusion sound …
As a jazz singer and pianist, Tim Louis offers something very special. His voice is his own and his talents appeal to those of us who crave warm retro feelings but want something fresh and new. Louis has been described as a triple-threat talent: singer, songwriter and pianist. As a performer, Louis connects with his …
