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JOHN AMATO
Young jazz singer JOHN AMATO is already well on his way to a stellar career as one of toronto's finest jazz singers. Currently a second year student in Humber College’s prestigious jazz vocal program, he is making a stellar name for himself as an impressive up-and-comer in the Toronto jazz community. He grew up surrounded and influenced by jazz his whole life. With influences including Frank Sinatra, Kurt Elling, and Joe Williams, Amato offers a mix of classic and contemporary approaches…
Find out more »RUSS LITTLE
Trombone giant RUSS LITTLE began touring with the Woody Herman Orchestra as lead trombone and featured soloist in 1968, and later, with the Count Basie Orchestra, he filled a similar role. While touring with these famed jazz orchestras, he found time to become an original member of Canada’s “Lighthouse”, a classic rock band with which he continues to perform. Born in Toronto, Russ Little was raised on the island of Jamaica for the first few years of his life before moving back…
Find out more »STEVE McDADE QUARTET
Trumpet/flugelhorn maestro STEVE McDADE, is an integral name on the list of top Canadian trumpet players. He has been a member of Manteca and The Boss Brass since the 1980s, touring the world with both bands and playing on their Grammy and Juno Award-winning recordings. He has performed in major jazz festivals all over the world with Rob McConnell and The Boss Brass and as a member of The Rob McConnell Tentet. He has played and recorded with some of the biggest names,…
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Liverpool Sessions
The Buddy Ray Vons... Presents A celebration of the Beatles, Plus hits from the British invasion and classics from the 60's! This production is spearheaded by Newmarket born Jeff Scott, international performer and avid Beatles Fan. In 2013, Jeff’s four piece band, The Buddy Ray Vons, kicked off the anniversary of the very first Beatles LP “Please Please Me” with a performance of the entire album in Toronto. Since then they have marked each album’s 50th birthday with a similar concert. “As…
Find out more »RON DAVIS
"...firmly established as an innovative force within the world of jazz..” - National Post "creativity, inventiveness, eclecticism... an unclassifiable pianist, a great virtuoso, a genius composer..." -L’Express “…astonishing technique, authentic heir to the greatest pianists of Toronto classical pianist Glenn Gould and jazz musician Oscar Peterson.. breathtaking!” - Trud (Russia) Pianist, composer, recording artist RON DAVIS has released 12 critically acclaimed albums, and travelled the world playing his innovative, fresh music. From Toronto to Tokyo to London, airplay of his…
Find out more »Sound of Jazz Concert Series
Jazz Tribute to 1959:
The year that changed jazz
With Music Director Colleen Allen
STEVEN TAETZ
oaring star Toronto jazz singer STEVEN TAETZ has performed in venues such as Carnegie Hall, The Bitter End, and Rockwood Music Hall (NY), The Rogers Centre (Toronto), Blue Room (Korea), Capital Pride (Washington DC), Hotel Café (LA), World Pride, House of Jazz (Montreal), Ironwood (Calgary), and Toronto landmark venues including the Jazz Bistro, the Rex Jazz & Blues Bar, Hugh’s Room, Koerner Hall Galleria for Sinatra’s 100th, and leading music festivals. As a lyricist and composer, Taetz has written for…
Find out more »JOHN PROULX TRIO
JOHN PROULX is an exceptional jazz pianist, vocalist, composer, recording artist, and educator, living in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As well as touring with his own trio, he has performed with Anita O'Day, Natalie Cole, Melissa Manchester, and Marian McPartland. As a composer, he has had his original songs recorded by many well-known vocalists including Nancy Wilson, Melissa Manchester, Mary Stallings, and Deana Martin. His latest CD, “Say It” (ArtistShare), features a duet with Melissa Manchester, and three string quartet arrangements by Alan…
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