“Guitarist Eric St. Laurent and his trio have to be seen to be believed. One of the most unique, kick-ass bands in the country!” – Jazz FM 91 “A solid Canadian contribution to modern jazz” – Matthew Parsons, The Gateway Born and raised in Montreal, St-Laurent studied improvisation in New York before moving to …
“The chops and the wit to do something like this speaks volumes about where she’s been, where she’s capable of going and how much fun she has doing it.”– New York Music Daily Following a vibrant recording career spanning more than 12 original albums and over 20 years of international touring, Lily Frost has now …
Brian Dickinson has been a mainstay on the Canadian jazz scene for over thirty-five years. His skills as a jazz pianist, composer and arranger have been heard on well over sixty recordings including over ten of his own releases as leader. As a sideman, Brian has performed and recorded with many of the greatest international …
“The Quintet makes smart if curious music…It’s all easy on the ear, expertly and effortlessly delivered with elaborate solos and surprising heat.” Geoff Chapman, Wholenote Magazine “The Worst Pop Band Ever is the total package – great compositions, unique covers and standup-worthy comedic banter… the group’s two-set night at The Winchester Kitchen was a highlight of …
“the next big thing in the jazz world” – CityTV News “genius” – La Presse, Montreal Winner of both first prize and the Public’s Choice Award at the 2014 Montreux Jazz Festival International Guitar Competition, Alex Goodman has been hailed as “a definite musical voice” (Guitar International), and “a jazz phenomenon the world over” …
Guelph based saxophonist, Brent Rowan also plays flute, clarinet and other woodwind instruments. Brent performs in a wide variety of musical collaborations; including 2009 and 2015 Juno Nominated Eccodek, Big Bands, small jazz combos, classical chamber groups and creative music ensembles. Brent has performed and recorded all across Canada, the UK and Germany, at music …
Joel Miller “Passionate and creative, melodic yet exploratory” — Sharonne Cohen, Downbeat Magazine “positively engaging”— Donald Elfman, The New York City Jazz Record “…album excellent parce que virevoltant de la nanoseconde numéro 1 à la dernière.” — Serge Truffaut, Le Devoir Montreal saxophonist Joel Miller marries his awe-inspiring technique and boundless sense of musical adventure …
Gigi Marentette Geneviève (Gigi) Marentette lived in Hong Kong for 8 years, then Europe and now has returned to home town of Toronto. In March 2015 she released a six-song EP produced by George Koller and titled after her nickname “Gigi”. She was also featured in a duet with Hall of Fame vocalist David …
Andy Klaehn is a dynamic, multi-talented, professional musician, bandleader, and master teacher. He is a highly sought after alto, soprano, and tenor sax player, as well as a flute and clarinet player performing with various artists in a wide array of collaborations from duos to sextets. Andy is also a founding member of the renowned …
“…a drummer of supreme musicality.” – John Shand – Sydney Morning Herald Toronto based drummer and composer Chris Wallace formed his new quartet “Many Names” in mid 2015. Reintroducing himself to his native Canadian music scene in late 2013 after living in Edinburgh, Scotland for 12 years. This new quartet is made up of some …
