THE JD4Tet is a modern straight-ahead jazz group with a guest artist on the second set – The music lends to original compositions with a lean toward the melody, leaving audiences with a good vibe and creative feel. Jerrold Dubyk- Tenor/Soprano Saxophone John Newton- Drums/Cymbals Zack Lim- Piano Kessler Douglas- Acoustic Bass “Wielding a fluid …
The Josh Krushel Trio has a deep dedication to preserving and performing songbook-era standards while drawing inspiration from modern New York Jazz in the style of Joel Ross and Immanuel Wilkins and non-idiomatic improvisatory free music in the style of Ornette Coleman and Cecil Taylor. These influences are combined to present a musical product that …
feat. EMILIE-CLAIRE BARLOW Amanda Tosoff is a Toronto-based jazz pianist, composer, and educator (Humber College and MusicArtsCollective.com). She has received various honours, including the Montréal Jazz Festival Grand Prix de Jazz, the Toronto Arts Foundation Emerging Jazz Artist Award – and most recently, a 2022 JUNO nomination for her album Earth Voices. With her latest release, Amanda …
With guests GOOD INFORMATION X VERTEX QUARTET Too Many Zooz’s manic music, dubbed “BrassHouse” by drummer King of Sludge, is an irresistible rocket that combines styles more far-flung than any international space station. TMZ’s Brasshouse summons EDM, house, techno, and glitch, paired to the indigenous punch of Cuban, Afro-Cuban, Caribbean, and Brazilian Carnival rhythms, heightened …
"Hamilton" is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and show tunes, "Hamilton" has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theater--a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.
Fostered through their time together at MacEwan University, the Evergreen Trio is the nexus of the collective improvisatory tomfoolery of this group of close friends. Taking inspiration from modern jazz guitarists such as Jim Hall, Gilad Hekselman, and Nir Felder, the group is excited to present a set of original compositions, and unique arrangements of …
Stephanie Urquhart Quartet blends the melodic intimacy of traditional jazz music with modern complexities, working on the boundaries between structurally determined and more freely improvised music. Similar to: The Bad Plus, Esbjorn Svensson Trio, and Wako. Line up Stephanie Urquhart- Piano Brett Hansen- Guitar Murray Wood- Bass Joel Jeschke- Drums
An artist who makes music that is just as moving as the message, Arlo Maverick’s cerebral rhymes are an expression of his own struggles and realities.
JUNO winner Jocelyn Gould has been called a leader in the next generation of mainstream jazz guitarists. Her joyful energy captivates audiences around the world and her passion for music is infectious. She has absorbed the influences of the jazz guitar greats and has woven them into an exciting personal sound. Best known for her …
"Hamilton" is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and show tunes, "Hamilton" has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theater--a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.
