Tonight at the Rex you can catch Buddy Aquilina at 9:30 pm. Friday things get going early with the Hogtown Syncopators followed at 6:30 by the Sultans of String and then Ricochet Feat: Adrean Farrugia. Saturday the Lester McLean Trio gets things going before the Vern Dorge Quintet at 9:30 pm.
The Pilot has the Jake Wilkinson Quartet in Saturday afternoon from 3:30 – 6:30 pm, and the Richard Whiteman Quartet Sunday.
Tonight at The Trane Studio You’ll want to catch the Brownman Electryc Trio at 9:30pm. Friday Peek takes the stage at 9:00 pm.
An finally, at the Dominion on Queen tonight you can catch the Jack Zorawski Quartet at 8:30 pm.
Cheers!
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The Toronto Jazz Festival announced there complete 2008 schedule yesterday, and there is lots to look forward to again this year. From greats like the Dave Brubeck Quartet and Al Green, Ahmad Jamal & Oliver Jones Trio, Charles Lloyd New Quartet, John Scofield Trio, The John Hammond Quartet and a whole bunch of great local talent.
Get a complete schedule at tojazz.com
Canadian blues giant Jeff Healey will be paid tribute in a pair of concerts Saturday & Sunday, May 3 & 4 in Toronto.
Leading jazz and blues musicians from across Canada will gather to perform in honour of the gifted multi-instrumentalist, who died March 2, 2008 of cancer.
For more info check out jazz.fm
Well it’s been a little tough getting out over the last five or so weeks in Toronto with all the snow we’ve had, but all the sidewalks are clear and safe again so there is lots to check out.
Tonight at the Rex you won’t want to miss Rudder who are in from New York for the first of two nights at 9:30 pm. Friday things get going early with the Hogtown Syncopators followed at 6:30 by the Artie Roth Trio. Saturday Pat LaBarbera’s Humber College Student Jazz Ensemble gets things going before the Harley Card CD release at 9:30 pm.
Tonight Cuban pianist Amaury Figueredo is in at the Opal Jazz Lounge.
The Pilot has the Roberto Occhipinti Quartet in Saturday afternoon from 3:30 – 6:30 pm.
An finally, at the Dominion on Queen tonight you can catch the Jack Zorawski Quartet at 8:30 pm.
Cheers!
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Yes that’s right, it’s the return of Return To Forever. Legendary jazz/rock fusion group Return To Forever is reuniting for the first time in 25 years for a summer tour of North America and Europe.
Beginning this June, the classic lineup of keyboardist Chick Corea, bassist Stanley Clarke, guitarist Al Di Meola and drummer Lenny White is scheduled to play between 30 and 40 concerts across North America.
Check out return2forever.com for tour dates and details.
John Sherwood will be returning to St. Catherines Friday to performing a concert with Guido Basso, Carol McCartney, Reg Schwager, Neil Swainson and Terry Clarke at Brock University.
For additional info and tickets check out arts.brocku.ca
Richards Kensignton Suite CD has been nominated for a Juno, and what better way to celebrate then by hosting a Juno Nomination Party at Hugh’s Room tonight (Friday Feb 29th). Show starts up at 8:30 pm.
“‘Kensington Suite’ has been nominated for a Juno for ‘Instrumental Album of the Year’. I’m flattered to be in a category with greats like Amon Tobin, Jayme Stone, Bob Lanois and Joey Wright. It’s also great to get recognition outside of the jazz category. Maybe I’ll make some big money now!! (mmm, Ok, I’m dreaming!) The main thing is that I think this is my best CD yet and I’m really glad that it has been recognized.”
So go check them out, and also check out richardunderhill.com/