Toronto-born alto and soprano saxophonist Tara Davidson has performed around the world at such prestigious venues as New York City’s Carnegie Hall, the acclaimed North Sea Jazz Festival in the Netherlands, and The Kennedy Center, in Washington, D.C. Tara has produced three recordings as a leader since 2003 and performed on over a dozen recordings. Davidson’s sophomore …
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Mar 29
Friday, April 13 – Paul Morrison Quintet
Paul Morrison’s dedication to performance and composition stems from his teen years in B.C. His innate talent and creativity were tuned at Humber where he earned the school’s highest award in honor of Oscar Petersen. He now leads two innovative jazz ensembles in the Toronto area. Always a musical exploration, his composition ranges from intricate …
Mar 27
VFest-On-Demand
What’s a Virtual music festival? Some of the best music in the region on demand! VFest!
Mar 05
Saturday, April 7 – Kim Ratcliffe Quartet
Kim Ratcliffe was in demand, playing six nights a week in Victoria B.C., even as as teen. Now based in Toronto, his jazz guitar leads a meeting of the minds in the Kim Ratcliffe quartet – Rat4. Kim Ratcliffe – Guitar Pat Collins – Bass Jim Lewis – Trumpet and Flugelhorn Ted Warren – Drums …
Mar 05
Friday, Mar 30 – Big Band Theory
This is the moment when theory becomes practice. This is the debut of Big Band Theory. The premise is simple: you put the most talented jazz’ers together in rehearsal and wait for an explosion of sound. Paul Ellingham on trombone was a catalyst for the ensemble. Saxophonist and singer Robin Habermehl leads the group musically. …
Mar 03
Friday, April 6 – Rebecca Binnendyk Quintet
Drawing on her lead of the Phoenix Jazz Group, Rebecca’s soulful and playful alto hits the stage at the jazz room. The quintet’s playlist is a perfect mix of swing, ballads, Latin Jazz and funk. Rebecca’s ballads are candid and personal including touching performances of The Way You Are and You’ve Changed. Fronting the jazz …
Mar 02
2 for 1 Student Saturdays in March!
STUDENTS AT THE JAZZ ROOM TWO-FOR ONE SATURDAYS DURING MARCH (2012) The Saturday program (Artistic Director Ted Warren) features some of Canada’s best jazz talent at THE JAZZ ROOM. Students are invited to take advantage of a special offer (two admissions for the price of one) during March to come experience jazz at its finest …
Feb 27
Friday, Mar 23 – Glenn Buhr Trio
The jack hammer is back in the jazz room! Glenn Buhr’s decorated career in composition and piano performance has spanned genres from symphonic and film to the jazz quartet. His extensive discography features Thru the Wounded Sky, a gripping textural work that has become a signature for Glenn’s jazz style. Glenn has brought together a truly distinctive …
Feb 20
Saturday, March 31 – Aubrey Dayle Quartet
You might not need a ticket to watch this show, as Aubrey’s planning on bringing enough hardware to blow out the windows! What’s left of the building is in for a top-deck treat of high-voltage jazz right at that junction with rock and electric. If you’ve been waiting for a My ID rematch, we’ve invited …
Feb 06
Saturday, Mar 3 – Bonnie Brett Quartet
The soul in jazz comes to Waterloo with Bonnie’s luring vocal lead… Bonnie Brett “has become one of Toronto’s most respected jazz vocalists admired as a singer of power and finesse who swings hard.” Her tantalizing recording of Comes Love is full of dark colors and candid lines. This work personifies her musical collaboration with …