This show will feature some of Aretha’s most recent compositions, drawing on influences and experiences from her recent graduation from the Global Jazz Master’s program in Boston. Aretha Tillotson is a Canadian upright and electric bassist and composer. She has performed as a side woman for Mike Murley, Jim Head, and Charlie Austin, Josh Rosen, …
Combining Gareth Gilliland’s thoughtful songwriting with collective improvisation, Social Eyes explores the connections between folk melodies, jazz harmony, and electronic music. The ensemble draws inspiration from Bill Frisell, Bon Iver, Bonnie Raitt, and Thelonious Monk. Line up Gareth Gilliland- Guitar/Voice Holly Sangster- Alto Saxophone/Voice Connell Stinnissen- Bass Biboye Onanuga- Drums
Since winning the Thelonious Monk competition in 2010, vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant has been blazing trails in jazz and art music, earning multiple Grammys, receiving a MacArthur Fellowship, and sharing five critically acclaimed releases with music lovers across the globe. Line up Cécile McLorin Salvant – Voice Sullivan Fortner – Piano Marvin Sewell – Guitar …
"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.
The play's plot features its protagonist, Duke Vincentio of Vienna, stepping out from public life to observe the affairs of the city under the governance of his deputy, Angelo. Angelo's harsh and ascetic public image is compared to his abhorrent personal conduct once in office, in which he exploits his power to procure a sexual favour from Isabella, …
The Mboya Nicholson Quartet performs a collection of well loved standards, as well as original compositions. Line up Mboya Nicholson – Piano Jamie Philp – Guitar Aretha Tillotson – Bass Jamie Cooper – Drums The Mboya Nicholson Quartet performs an evening of ballads, blues and swing, featuring compositions that have transcended eras, embedded in popular …
The GeoMetrics hails from Edmonton, AB, and consists of Bill Damur (flute, guitar), Don Bradshaw (bass guitar) and Gord Graber (drums). Their music is rhythmically and harmonically adventurous jazz-rock, wholly original, with elements drawn from European and North American flavours such as Return to Forever, Miles Davis, Ralph Towner, Pat Metheny, the European Third Stream, …
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 …
