Winners of the 2014 TD Grand Prix de Jazz award! “…it’s not enough to play very well; you have to do something that’s actually going to be compelling and original. Pram Trio was like that.” – Michael Bourne, Newark New Jersey’s WBGO 88.3 FM Pram Trio is a Toronto-based ensemble formed in 2009. Awarded the …
Stop by the Jazz Room for some dinner and soft jazz! Harrison Vetro – Drums Jacob Thompson – Piano Nick Arseneau – Bass This group is one of our favourite opening bands. Come check them out! This performance is free with your admission to see the Florian Hoefner + Seamus Blake Quartet.
Please note that this show is not included with your Jazz Room Pass. Passholders must pay full admission for this show. The inaugural “Winter Jazz Festival” will take place over four days at The Boathouse, The Registry Theatre, and the Jazz Room. Some will remember the epic performance at The Jazz Room on Halloween by …
“If you’re a fan of the jazz-on-the-edge sounds of E.S.T. or The Bad Plus, Toronto-based trio Myriad3 will be right up your alley.” – Ken Franckling, Jazz Notes “Myriad3 is cutting edge, the future of modern jazz.” – Brent Black, Critical Jazz Myriad 3 is a true co-operative. All three members share compositional duties, all …
Andriy Tykhonov has become a Jazz Room favourite having performed to capacity crowds numerous times since the venue’s inception. Andriy’s enthusiasm, energy and musicianship are infectious and always leave the crowd smiling. A graduate of the Jazz Department of the Glier State Music College of Kiev in 1995, Andriy Tykhonov is recognized as a prominent …
“ROSS WOOLDRIDGE IS THE BEST JAZZ CLARINETIST THAT CANADA HAS EVER PRODUCED…AMEN!” – Bernie Turcotte, Executive Director of the IAJE Canada (International Association of Jazz Educators) Hamilton native ROSS WOOLDRIDGE (pianist, clarinetist, saxophonist, flutist, arranger, producer, composer, writer, copyist, teacher) currently leads the Tribute to Benny Goodman Sextet, the Ross Wooldridge Trio, and the Ross Wooldridge …
On the heels of their debut Jazz Room performance Derek Hines and the Little Big Band is back for another swinging night of modern and classic standards. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear some of the regions finest musicians perform together. Derek Hines’ book of vocals is quite diverse. The themes focus on traditional …
“(David Occhipinti’s) writing is unique, his playing is completely original and stunning… His music is an absolute work of art!” –Jim Hall **** – Downbeat Magazine (Review of “Bristles”) Bristles Trio is the latest project from Bassist Andrew Downing, Trumpeter Jim Lewis and Guitarist David Occhipinti. Five of the six jazz standards on the …
“…Tosoff shows great promise: as a composer, leader, and performer… Her quartet swings with a genuine spirit, and she interprets clearly with a crisp motion. .. she brings the piano into full view through her calm demeanor and complete confidence.” – Jim Santella, Cadence Magazine “This group exemplifies so many of the great and positive …
