Season 14

 
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Oct 17 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
D'eve Archer (special THURSDAY concert)
8:00 pm
Experience the soulful and exciting sound of D’eve Archer, a quickly rising star with a fresh take on classic R&B. A multi-talented artist, Archer is making waves and winning fans with her powerful voice, honest lyrics, and dynamic presence. With influences ranging from Etta James to Beyoncé, superb musicianship, beatbox, and live-loop skills, Archer captivates …
Oct 18 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Rob Tardik Quintet Album Release
8:00 pm
“Rob Tardik and his band create a dynamic blend of contemporary instrumental pop, with influences of Latin, jazz, rock, flamenco and world music, that thrills and energizes audiences.“ – Eric Lariviere,  Flato Markham Theatre Canadian-born, Toronto-native Rob Tardik is multi-award winning guitarist and contemporary pop/jazz/world/fusion instrumental music artist. He has performed at venues all across North America including the …
Oct 19 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Jazz Jam
2:00 pm
Oct 19 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Marie Goudy's Paloma Sky
8:00 pm
“Paloma Sky weaves together the elegance, groove and vivacity of jazz and leaves out anything stuffy. Bandleader Marie Goudy’s compositions feature sophisticated harmonies paired with catchy melodies that are brought to life by vocalist Jocelyn Barth’s sensitive musicality and “sensuous” vocal delivery (All About Jazz). Rounding out the sound, the instrumentalists take advantage of Goudy’s generous arrangements to …
Oct 25 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Patti Payne Trio
8:00 pm
 Photo Credit : Jeff Friesen An intimate evening of Jazz and Bossa Nova Music…with a Twist!Sultry, playful, multilingual, exquisitely arranged music. If you missed her at the Waterloo Jazz Festival, or you wish to see her again, here is your opportunity to hear her in an intimate Jazz Club setting. Personnel: Patti Payne on Keys …
Oct 26 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Rachel Therrien Group
8:00 pm
Photo Credit: Nicolas Gerardine Between New York City and Montreal, French-Canadian trumpeter, composer and producer Rachel Therrien boasts an enviable CV. She is considered one of the most promising jazz musicians, playing a wide variety of musical styles and rhythms. Winner of the 2015 TD Grand Prize Jazz Award at the renowned Montreal International Jazz Festival, the 2016 Stingray Jazz …
New Vibes Jazz Quintet 25th Anniversary Celebration!
8:00 pm
The New Vibes Jazz Quartet began as a trio in the spring of 1999 with Andy Macpherson (vibes, drums), Dan Brennan (bass), and Tom Wilson (piano) and evolved quickly into a quartet with the addition of Gary Tomlin on drums. Andy leads New Vibes that has recently featured Dan (bass), John Zadro (piano), Jay Boehmer (drums) and often Jerzy Kaplanek (violin) who augments the group when they can play as a …
Nov 2 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Jazz Jam
2:00 pm
Nov 2 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Brenda Earle Stokes from NYC
8:00 pm
 Brenda Earle Stokes is a Pianist, Vocalist, Composer, Educator, and Bandleader Based in New York City and she celebrates her new album Motherhood – a collection of her original songs about the joy, frustration and hilarity of modern parenting backed by a stellar jazz ensemble.She is a rare jazz artist with a true command of …
Ilaria PILAR Patassini from Italy (special SUNDAY matinee)
4:00 pm
  You’ll feel trapped in a sultry net, you won’t even try to escape” – Paola de Simone, Huffington Post We are absolutely delighted to welcome the return of the spectacular and captivating Pilar to the Jazz Room Stage for the third time. This is a concert not to be missed! This concert will fall on the …
Nov 8 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Fifth Element
8:00 pm
The music of Fifth Element is rooted in The Great American Songbook, and this rich resource has allowed artists from all generations in the jazz genre to explore creative artistry both individually and collectively. Each arrangement, crafted by band leader Dave Coules is designed to honour the original song as well as to provide fresh interpretations of this music for …
Nov 9 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Duncan Hopkins Quartet
8:00 pm
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 …
Nov 15 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Seth McNall Sextet
8:00 pm
As a passion project to expand the horizons of small group jazz in the London area, Seth McNall initially formed his Sextet as an avenue to perform the music and arrangements of the late Joe Edmonds, a mentor to countless musicians around Southwestern Ontario. Since then, the Seth McNall Sextet has evolved into a working group that …
Nov 16 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Jazz Jam
2:00 pm
Nov 16 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Carl Mayotte Quintet
8:00 pm
Laureate of the 2020–2021 Radio-Canada Revelation Award in Jazz, Carl Mayotte is one of the most popular young bassists and jazzmen in Quebec and across Canada. Having started his professional career at the age of 16 and completed a master’s degree in jazz performance at McGill University, he has been noticed for his virtuosity and versatility by several musicians …


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