Barry Elmes has occupied a position of prominence on the Canadian jazz scene since the 1980s and has become internationally respected over the years since, not only as one of Canada’s most talented drummers, but for parallel accomplishments as a composer, producer, recording artist, and dedicated educator. His award-winning work has been documented on over …
Denise Pelley has performed with many great artists including acclaimed trombonist Ray Anderson, Gospel/Blues legend Jackie Richardson and Flamenco guitarist Jesse Cook. She has opened for Aretha Franklin at the John Labatt Centre in London, Ontario. Expect to hear jazz tunes and some popish tunes with a jazz flavour. Some of the tunes you will …
“This fantastic big band packs an irresistible wallop of musical entertainment – spirited, talented and fun!” says Grand River Jazz Society’s president Stephen Preece. Since its inception in October 2011, the band has brought a great variety of programs to their audiences: from Count Basie and the old swing dance classics, to punchy horn bands …
Photo Credit: Linda Marie Stella “Diane Roblin is respected as one of Canada’s important women in jazz. Not only is she an expressive and master keyboardist, she’s a powerful composer. Her performances, along with this recording, exemplify her technical agility and spirited genre-crossing arrangements that sparkle under the umbrella of jazz. This newly released album …
D Due unforeseen circumstances this concert unfortunately is CANCELLED Whitehead is a guitarist and composer, originally from England, who has worked mostly in Canada. His jazz album “Free For Now” was nominated for a Juno Award as Best Jazz Album of 1985. Oliver Whitehead is a guitarist and composer. His compositions include works for …
Calgary based jazz vocalist Tina Hartt is a singer, composer and musician from Montreal. She has enjoyed a diverse career singing across Canada and lately has been gaining national recognition since the release of her 2023 album “Absence of You”. “Absence of You” was nominated for Jazz Recording of the Year at the 2023 JazzYYC …
The Phoenix Jazz Group performs jazz in a melodic fusion style. Group members are very versatile in a number of different genres. A review from The Jazz Society of Oregon stated ” they’re a Canadian quintet of musicians with impressive credentials whose program of all original music swings with ease. ” Since their debut album ” …
Photo Credit Sean Story Joanna Majoko and her quintet bring a vibrant fusion of contemporary jazz, rich vocal harmonies, and global influences to the stage. Rooted in the jazz tradition while embracing modern innovation, her music blends soulful melodies, intricate rhythms, and dynamic improvisation. A sought-after vocalist and composer, Joanna has collaborated with some …
Duncan Hopkins has been working at the highest levels of jazz for almost thirty years. In that time he has worked with such luminaries as Diana Krall, Norma Winstone, Rob McConnell and the Boss Brass, the Canadian Jazz Quartet, Sheila Jordan, Mark Murphy to name but a few. He has toured extensively and can be …
Returning recently from Europe, where this 23 year old performed, and earned her master’s degree in music from Berklee College of Music in Valencia, Spain, Canadian Billboard-charting recording artist and Alternative Soul singer Avery Raquel has entertained audiences professionally for over a decade. Having released 4 solo albums to critical acclaim worldwide, her 2022 …
