“Mary-Catherine will say goodbye to 2016 and ring in “Love and Hope for 2017″ for her 5th outing at The Jazz Room. 2016 has proven to be a difficult year for humankind. After the events of the year, Mary-Catherine has felt a need to use her voice to spread joy more than ever before. Through …
We’re taking your favourite carols, your most beloved jazz standards, some pop tunes that you’re like “meh” about, and your most despised internet memes, stirring them into a rich, saucy, salty goulash, and throwing them at you from the stage. To make up for this inconvenience, there will also be cake. In the true spirit …
“…maintaining tradition, and wonderfully so. Nine satisfies.“ – Down Beat The Carn Davidson 9 was formed at the beginning of 2011 as a collaborative project between JUNO Award nominated artists, trombonist William Carn and saxophonist Tara Davidson. As leaders of their own small jazz groups, Carn and Davidson have each released three CDs, all …
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 …
“Ebulliant….Pangman and Her Alleycats party like it’s 1933.” – USA Today Although Alex Pangman grew up a couple of generations late to have sung with Teddy Wilson, the vibrant young vocalist is proud to be known as Canada’s Sweetheart of Swing. With pipes aplenty, Juno nominee Pangman possesses the requisite taste, talent and the historical …
Barbra Lica is a fast-rising star in the Canadian Jazz scene and has been receiving accolades for a unique vocal ability that stresses subtlety and grace. Based in Toronto, Barbra’s live show captivates audiences all over North America with her genuine warmth and confident stage presence. A deep passion for jazz and the music …
“So Long Seven is a mélange – and a delicious one…” – OttawaJazzScene.ca So Long Seven performs richly textured acoustic music that brings their diverse influences into a distinctly Canadian voice. Influenced by bands such as Punch Brothers, Shakti, Oregon and many others the band is breaking new ground. At once spirited and meditative, So …
“She is what we call serious.” – Oscar Peterson “Canada’s prodigiously talented bassist handles her bass violin with as much visceral audacity as the great Charles Mingus once did, a fact that might raise the question of feminine power. Listening to her is like putting your finger into a naked power-socket.” –Whole Note Magazine …
A native of Waterloo Region, Elaine Ruddock is a remarkable jazz singer who has been singing since childhood. She has studied both instrumental and choral music, and performed in theatrical and musical productions. Her focus now is on small jazz ensembles from duos to quintets, where she sings some of the most beautiful music …
“Montreal-based trumpeter and composer Rachel Therrien’s second album, Home Inspiration is a salutary reminder of something that the American jazz scene doesn’t always seem to acknowledge—there’s a thriving, young and imaginative jazz scene up north, in Canada.” – Bruce Lindsay, All About Jazz “Rachel is a young trumpet player with a luxurious opus in her …
