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Jan 17 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 pm
8:00 am
Red Hot Ramble’s irresistible blend of New Orleans soul and Canadian charm creates pure musical magic. The Heart of New Orleans Meets the Soul of Toronto! Don’t miss your chance to join the party! Red Hot Ramble performs traditional jazz, blues, funk, along with second lines in the spirit of the great city of …
Jan 18 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
8:00 pm
Tryptique is three kindred spirits with one compelling musical vision that balances the resonance of history with the here-and-now of improvisation. Their music ranges from Baroque to bop to the blues and beyond, with a particular flair for the work of several wonderful Canadian composers. Tryptique is chamber music with a jazz soul. It …
Jan 19 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
4:00 pm
Three-time Latin Grammy nominee Jovino Santos Neto, a master pianist, composer and arranger, is one of the most important Brazilian musicians working today. Currently based in Seattle, Washington, he has throughout his career been closely affiliated with the Brazilian master Hermeto Pascoal. He was an integral part of Pascoal’s group from 1977 to1992, where he fine-tuned …
Jan 24 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
8:00 pm
Join the Jakob Durst Quintet as they welcome Order of Canada recipient Reg Schwager for a night of swingin’ straight-ahead Jazz! Jakob Durst (b. 2003) is a Canadian saxophonist currently residing in Toronto. Drawing his main influence from the Black American Art-form “Jazz”, Jakob cites Lester Young, Ben Webster and Charlie Parker as his greatest inspirations. Jakob has …
Jan 25 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
8:00 pm
The Adema Manoukas Octet is an energetic eight-piece ensemble co-led by Nick Adema and Alex Manoukas. All of the band members attended the University of Toronto together, and it was here where the band’s initial bond was formed. Over several years, that band has been regularly performing at the Rex Hotel in Toronto, performing …
Jan 31 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
8:00 pm
Derek Hines’ book of vocals is quite diverse. The themes focus on traditional standards from Evans to Monk. The sub-plots are a jazz take on legends from Lennon/McCartney to Jimmy Webb. This wonderful local singer and chef brings an amazing band to his yearly Jazz Room show. Derek sings jazz as it should be …
Feb 1 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
8:00 pm
Alexis Baro was born into a musical family in Havana, Cuba. Classically trained, he took up the trumpet at the age of age 8 and completed his musical education receiving a teaching certification at the prestigious Amadeo Roldán Music Conservatory in Havana. While in school he became a member of Buena Vista Social Club superstar …
Feb 7 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
8:00 pm
Fresh Water Funk was formed in late 2016 by band leader Samuel Daniels and began performing in 2017. Wanting to keep the band open to fun, danceable, and musically fulfilling material, he put together the top players in the region and they began work on a high-energy repertoire heavily influenced by James Brown, Tower …
Feb 8 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
8:00 pm
A unique blend of Swing, Gypsy, Bebop and more, Charlotte McAfee-Brunner and her Fireflies will take you on a toe-tapping journey to their favorite places. Exciting bebop Clarinet, swinging Trombone, firey gypsy Guitar and engaging basslines come together in a beautiful way you might not expect. Bandleader, trombonist and vocalist Charlotte McAfee-Brunner interprets the lyrics of Great …
Feb 14 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
8:00 pm
London’s London’s award-winning Jazz songstress Sonja Gustafson is a talented vocalist with a unique style and polish. Her traditional approach reflects an appreciation for the forerunners of vocal jazz, bringing a cool verve to classic and lesser-known standards. Honest and soulful in her delivery and grace, Sonja Gustafson is dazzling whether performing torch ballads, scatting with abandon, …
Feb 15 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
8:00 pm
…..Playing fusion classics by Herbie Hancock, Mike Stern, Jeff Beck, John McLaughlin, Tony Williams, Weather Report, and the Mahavishnu Orchestra! Paul DeLong is a Juno award winner, multi-platinum artist, author and educator, His work spans many genres of music encompassing funk, Afro-Cuban, rock and jazz. A member of Canada’s music royalty and considered one of North …
Feb 20 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
8:00 pm
Photo Credit: with permission Mariposa Folk Festival An all-star Canadian cast of award-winning blues and roots musicians will perform a special concert honouring the father of Soul – Ray Charles! Under the direction of Juno award winning producer and musical director, Lance Anderson, …
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