…..Playing fusion classics by Herbie Hancock, Mike Stern, Jeff Beck, John McLaughlin, Tony Williams, Weather Report, and the Mahavishnu Orchestra! Best known for his multi-platinum success with rock artist Kim Mitchell, Paul has forged a career which encompasses funk, fusion, jazz and latin, working with such diverse artists as Tom Scott, Domenic Troiano, David Blamires, …
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Special Sunday Matinee – Barbra Lica “Christmas Present” CD Release Party
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, Canada, 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 …
Special Sunday Matinee: Alysha Brilla Sextet
This show is selling fast, so get your tickets soon. We do not offer reserved seating and this will be standing room only. Arrive early if you want a seat! “Step aside Torontonians; we got ourselves the next Amy Winehouse.” – Music Vice Magazine “There is something remarkably bonafide and refreshing about Brilla as …
Jazz Meets Soul Music: Dave Young & Michael Dunston Boxing Day Party
“Michael is someone who channels the whole history of male R&B vocals when he sings” – Andrew Scott, Toronto Jazz Festival “Michael Dunston’s respect and admiration for Donny Hathaway is immeasurable and his affinity for the material is obvious…We were immediately hooked by the great vocals and Dave Young’s unbelievably funky electric bass. Dave Young …
No Jazz (Merry Christmas)
Randy Lyght
“Who says Romance is passé? These fresh arrangements of timeless standards sung in Randy’s warm, lyrical style … will light the fire of romance again and again, especially for jazz lovers. A Return To Romance is our kind of music… five out of five stars.” Rich Germaine, Jazz Radio Network( www.jazzradionetwork.com) “Effortless…and fantastic. That’s how …
Tom Nagy’s Christmas Experience – The Jazz Awakens!
Tom brings his typically irreverent Christmas show back to the Jazz Room. This year, the show coincides with the opening of the latest Star Wars movie, so you can expect a mashup of Christmas classics and Star Wars content. This is a show that Star Wars nerds will not want to miss! Derek Hines (vocals) …
Ted’s Warren Commission
“ A ton of fun” – Jaymz Bee Ted Warren is one of the most versatile drummers in the country. He’s a first call sideman for such esteemed musicians as Keiran Overs, Ted Quinlan and Melissa Stylianou. Ted was the last drummer for the legendary Boss Brass and can be heard on six of their …
Rebecca Binnendyk “Song for a Winter’s Night”
Some Fun Out Of Life. That isn’t just the title of Rebecca Binnendyk’s debut album, it is also her personal mantra. The Canadian jazz/pop singer/songwriter is one of the most positive people you’ll ever meet, and she possesses a dynamic personality chock full of energy, humour and style. Those character traits help make …
Steve Wallace’s Lesterdays
Steve Wallace regarded by many as the most powerful bass player that Canada has produced. He is almost certainly the most experienced, having begun working with visiting jazz greats in Toronto clubs such as Bourbon Street, Lytes, and George’s Spaghetti House while he was still in his twenties, backing some of the music’s most famous …