Jun 03
Luca Ciarla is simply one of the most creative and surprising violinists nowadays. His music easily transcends the boundaries among genres to trace an innovative musical path, a magical acoustic seduction in perfect balance between written compositions and improvisation, traditional and contemporary sounds. His unique style has led him to successfully perform in countless festivals …
Jun 03
Canadian jazz vocalist and composer Shannon Gunn is praised from Vancouver to Toronto for her evocative timbre and beautifully natural rhythm. “Expressive, knowing and intimate voice with a sexy vibrato and rumpled edges, octave leaps and major league versatility, equally comfortable with swing, standards and vocalize.” – Geoff Chapman, Toronto Star. CBC’s Neil Richie calls …
Jun 02
Joni NehRita’s groove is drawn on that line where classic soul and swing jazz fuse. Her voice speaks soul, her soul speaks of the language of music, and the warmth that she brings to the stage will drawn you right into the show. “What fans need to know is that I am a fan, first …
May 28
KEVIN DEMPSEY has played with the great musicians from the Toronto jazz scene – witness this performance of Harvest Hills. He has also toured extensively throughout North America and many international destinations including Malaysia, Italy, and Russia. “An explosive musical force, an exquisite purveyor of color and groove, a beautifully rounded player” – Dave McMurdo This …
May 28
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. Derek is joined by Marc Girard, a swingin’ Mohawk grad and an old shipmate who’s sound is inspired by Ed Bickert. Johnny Chapman lays …
May 23
Jason Raso has a funk heart and a jazz head. They are hard wired together by the 4 strings of his bass guitar, and an innate ability to craft music that will tear you from your seat, take you on a journey, and bring you back, spent, but unharmed. For over 20 years, Raso has …
May 23
Dave O’Neill brings diverse talent as a drummer and vibraphonist to the stage. His extensive contemporary backdrop, festival tours and years accompagnying dancers provide the calibre behind the kit. This versatility is combined with an artistry that surfaces gems off the beaten track. It’s a tack that brings a new face to standards of artists …
May 03
Ted Warren puts on a clinic every time he’s in the jazz room! This is your chance to learn the ropes from one of the most innovative jazz musicians on the planet!
Apr 30
A duet for two of Canada’s finest guitarists within a quartet of Toronto’s finest jazz exports. It was Oscar Petersen that offered to produce Lorne’s first CD, and since this debut, his discography has grown to no fewer than 19 CDs including two Juno awards and three more Juno nominations. Based in Toronto for much …
