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Sep 05
New Workshop Series!
Join us at THE JAZZ ROOM for our Jazz Workshop Series! Starting in October 2013 and running throughout the 2013/14 season, the Grand River Jazz Society is offering a series of 16 workshops led by leading jazz musicians right on stage at THE JAZZ ROOM in Waterloo! These Saturday afternoon events will include a …
Feb 25
Friday, Mar 22 – Randy Lyght
The smooth and smokey voice of renowned jazz vocalist Randy Lyght returns by popular demand to the jazz room! “… just a load of talent and a brilliant sense of the feel of the song.” – randylyght.com/press Fluently surfacing the deep bass in standards of the 40’s to the 60’s, his engaging presence is Steppin’ …
Feb 25
Saturday, Mar 16 – Alex Dean Quintet
Alex Dean is known throughout Canada as a highly versatile jazz artist, composer/arranger, musical director, and classical saxophonist. Alex held the tenor saxophone chair with Rob McConnell’s Grammy award winning Boss Brass and the Juno award winning Rob McConnell Tentet producing recordings such as Touch of your Lips. The Alex Dean Quintet is a high …
Feb 19
Rising Star – Elizabeth Shepherd – on Tour from Montreal!
London.Montreal.Tokyo.Toronto.Waterloo.New York.Sleep
Feb 19
Friday, Mar 15 – Andrew McAnsh Quintet
Andrew takes the lead of a broadly engaging quintet that features Toronto’s most exciting new talent. Back by popular demand, Andrew’s bold trumpet lines are testament to his dedication as a composer, performer and arranger. From forays into jazz, classical, funk, Latin, world, and folk music, his ensemble promises diversity and a fresh attack. His original …
Feb 19
Saturday, Mar 9 – Bob Brough Quartet
Canadian jazz saxophonist Bob Brough is an established composer and performer with three JUNO nominations, one JUNO award and three CD releases. “Charming and sophisticated new melodies, interesting lyrics, top quality musicianship and wonderful performance values.” – Artistic Director, Distillery Jazz Festival From the stirring lines of Poinciana to the contemplative phrasing of In a …
Feb 18
Friday, Mar 8 – Elizabeth Shepherd Trio
Elizabeth Shepherd’s soulful coolness has received nothing but praise from her tour of Rewind – London.Montreal.Tokyo.Toronto.New York.Sleep. “A jazz virtuoso blessed with a pop sensibility” – Real Detroit Weekly “Displays a profound understanding of the expressive power of the human voice” – Helsingborgs Dagblad (SWE) You want the soul behind Love for Sale, look no …
Feb 11
Friday, Mar 1 – Will Fisher Coastal Quartet
Rising star Will Fisher is a drummer of the East coast jazz scene that has toured central and eastern Canada with a dynamic mix of Canadian jazz. “Whereas some drummers lead the charge and others spur on the ensemble from behind, Will Fisher takes the approach of examining the landscape from above and letting his rhythms …