Tonight’s edition of ‘Hidden Gems – an Evening of Buried Treasures’, again features skilled pianist ROSS WOOLDRIDGE as he delves into the Great North American Songbook ‘In Tribute to the Torch Song’, showcasing vocalist CAROLYN CREDICO, with LEW MELE on bass. Born in Hamilton Ontario, Ross Wooldridge showed early musical ability, taking piano lessons by […]
Bass ace HENRY HEILLIG is co-founder and three-decade musical director of the world-touring, 10-album-recording, Juno-winning latin/funk/salza/jazz band ‘Manteca’, respected musical director for both the Genie and Gemini Awards, prolific music composer for film and documentaries, and founding leader of acclaimed progressive jazz band ‘The Heillig Manoeuvre’. “Ladybug Waltz” the title track from Heillig Manoeuvre’s 2nd CD, “inmotion” […]
Powerhouse pianist, singer, producer, radio host, and Artistic Director of the Beaches International Jazz Festival since 1988, BILL KING has been nominated three times for Juno Awards, won New Artist of the Year with his Rockit 88 Band at the Maple Blues Awards, two-time Producer and Photographer of the Year from the National Jazz Awards, […]
Trombonist WILLIAM CARN has established himself as one of Canada’s leading contemporary jazz composers and performers. He is a multiple JUNO Award-nominated artist for his work as a leader, co-leader, and side musician, and was nominated for Trombonist of the Year at the National Jazz Awards from 2004 to 2008. Carn also enjoys a diverse […]
Legendary Pianist, Spellbinding Vocalist, and Generation-Spanning Raconteur GENE DiNOVI presides first-Tuesdays-of-the-month in the up-close-and-personal intimacy of the Home Smith Bar at the Old Mill Toronto. Born in Brooklyn, New York, it was after his first visit to Toronto as an accompanist to Carmen McRae in 1971 that DiNovi decided to make the Canadian jazz scene his permanent […]
Jazz piano luminary JOHN SHERWOOD's incomparable piano skills have earned him the respect of his public and his peers as one of the top jazz pianists in Canada today. He performed with vibesmaster Peter Appleyard for years, and has also been featured live or on recordings with Moe Koffman, Guido Basso, Rob McConnell, Ed Bickert, […]
LENNY SOLOMON’s jazz violin virtuosity has played a significant role in bringing what was considered a classical instrument into new, popular genres. Lenny’s career has been evolving through the decades. His cutting edge rock violin was featured in the Juno Award winning duo Myles and Lenny. Then, playing with the pop string quintet Quintessence he […]
Respected across the national jazz scene for more than three decades, the hard-swinging CANADIAN JAZZ QUARTET have established themselves, individually and collectively, among the elite of jazz musicians on air and in recording studios, in clubs and on concert stages, and at major music events and jazz festivals all over the country. Founded by the late guitar […]
POP MACHINE! The award winning cover band Pop Machine will be serving up non-stop dance hits from music genres: pop, rock and funk! Their high energy music ranges from 60s rock groups like The Beatles, The Four Seasons and The Who, 70s sounds of Neil Diamond, The Eagles, Elton John, Badfinger and The Cars to the 80s […]
Every second Saturday of the month, the stately Home Smith Bar is transformed into a back-porch blues jam with top Canadian blues artists swapping songs and raising the roof. BRIAN BLAIN hosts and plays bass and guitar and makes sure he invites only musicians who ‘play well with others’. Everybody plays along at the Campfire Jam. […]
Toronto's ALANA BRIDGEWATER is an exciting singer/songwriter/theatre performer who is, perhaps, best known for her role as ‘Killer Queen’ in the Mirvish rock musical We Will Rock You. Bridgewater toured the East Coast with jazz great Joe Sealy and his quartet as a member of the Nathaniel Dett Chorale; she has appeared extensively throughout the Mediterranean; […]
SOPHIA PERLMAN, Juno Award-winning singing star, widely respected as one of the brightest young lights on the national jazz scene, and her multi-talented life partner ADREAN FARRUGIA, known as one of Canada’s most distinct piano voices, co-host another THURSDAY NIGHT JAZZ PARTY. Recording artist and high soaring jazz and blues singing star SOPHIA PERLMAN sings on two Juno Award-winning […]
WENDY LANDS breathes smokey new air into the jazz genre, whether she’s singing jazz standards or original tunes that are worthy of inclusion in The Great Canadian Songbook. On stage, she combines a cool, sexy, jazziness with an intimate, vulnerable theatricality and she never fails to make her audience feel as though they’re not just sitting […]
Undisputed jazz icon, drummer TERRY CLARKE, is an Order of Canada member, Juno Award Winner, 25-year veteran of the famed ‘Rob McConnell and The Boss Brass’, and a founding member of The Rob McConnell Tentet. He has performed on several Grammy-winning albums, was named ‘Drummer of the Year’ every year throughout the National Jazz Awards’ […]
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 […]
Known for highly original and entertaining jazz arrangements of classic songs and standards, pianist/vocalist KATHLEEN GORMAN is a dynamic performer/composer whose music has received worldwide airplay. With three recordings frequently featured on JAZZ.FM91 and CBC Radio, Kathleen returns for another soulful, bluesy, poignant, and uplifting show. “Toronto-based Kathleen Gorman wears several cloaks. She is a […]
“…Schwager epitomizes the archetypical, ultra-smooth style that watermarks so many Canadian guitarists' playing. His full-bodied, Jim Hall-like tone, perfect eight-note feel and phrasing are exemplary in the genre. Thompson is, simply put, a Canadian national treasure. In addition to being a distinguished multi-instrumentalist and arranger, he is recognized as a trailblazer in the characteristic Canadian […]
A must-see live tribute performance that hands-down personifies and delivers the look, the sound, the moves and the music of the icon Elvis.(Award winning Elvis Tribute Artist - John Cigan) John Cigan has been performing as an Elvis Tribute artist for over nine years. His charismatic voice will entertain all with the songs from Elvis’ […]
CHRIS GALE is a leading saxophonist, composer, producer, and educator whose driving style and rich tone can be heard on hundreds of recordings. As leader and a sideman, Gale has performed around the globe in theatres, clubs, and at festivals, impressing crowds with his lyrical sensibility and soulful approach. Gale’s diverse musical career has led to performances […]
Reaching a happy Medium Join us for tea with Helen Peacock, who is known for her extraordinary ability to connect with those who have crossed over. Helen is gifted with psychic ability and mediumship from her Scottish and Irish Roots, delivering highly accurate messages that are funny, emotional and comforting. Enjoy your evening with […]
Stellar performer, composer, and recording artist JOHN MacMURCHY plays host for the “Wednesday Night Jazz Party” monthly series, each time featuring a different jazz quartet, and always welcoming some unannounced musical A-listers dropping by to join the party! A widely respected woodwind player, MacMurchy concentrates on clarinet, tenor saxophone, and baritone saxophone and is fluent in jazz […]
Juno Award-winning bandleader and instrumentalist BOB DeANGELIS is widely regarded as “Canada’s Own ‘King of Swing’”, and long considered to be one of this country’s most popular bandleaders. He is a multiple award-winning instrumentalist, including two JUNO Awards and was awarded the title of “Jazz Clarinetist of the Year” from the Canadian National Jazz Awards. Internationally recognized […]
Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter LILY FROST made her start in the Vancouver Lounge scene of the '90s. She quickly became a placement darling with songs synced in Grey's Anatomy, Crazy Beautiful, Workin’ Moms, Charmed, Felicity, Degrass and more. Her work on the theme song and score for Being Erica received a Gemini Award nomination. Lily is known […]
Since graduating from the University of Toronto’s Jazz Performance Program, trumpeter JOSH GROSSMAN has enjoyed an interesting and varied career as a performer, bandleader and arts administrator. Josh studied trumpet at U of T with Chase Sanborn and Kevin Turcotte. He has performed in big bands under the direction of Phil Nimmons, Paul Read, Ron […]