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  • Deanne Matley – Because I Loved CD Release!

    Knox United Church 506 4 St SW, Calgary, AB, Canada

    Deanne Matley - voice
    Paul Shrofel - piano
    Adrian Vedaddy - bass
    Jim Doxas - drums
    Plus surprise guests!

    $21.50

  • Toronto Jazz Orchestra ’20’ CD Release!

    The Rex Hotel 194 Queen St W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    In 2018, the TJO turns 20. And to celebrate, we’ve recorded a new CD.

    For three days in May, 2017, we were at Revolution Recording, along with the outstanding support team of producer Roberto Occhipinti and engineer John “Beetle” Bailey, to record 20 - an album which aims to capture the evolution of the band over the past 20 years. The repertoire comes exclusively courtesy of TJO Artistic Director Josh Grossman - compositions and arrangements created over the past 8 years. And, thanks to the generous support of the Ontario Arts Council, the Toronto Arts Council and a variety of generous individuals, we're ready for liftoff!

    Please join us on May 31 and help to make the night a real party.

  • Amos Hoffman & Noam Lemish – ‘Pardes’ CD Release Tour!

    Amos Hoffman – Guitar & Oud
    Noam Lemish – Piano
    Justin Gray – Bass
    Derek Gray – Drums & Percussion

    June 2, 2018: PAUSA Art House |  Buffalo, NY
    June 3, 2018: Jewish Music Week / Lula World Festival, Lula Lounge | Toronto
    June 6, 2018: Jewish Community Center | Rochester, NY
    June 7, 2018: Silence | Guelph, ON
    June 8 & 9, 2018: Diese Onze | Montreal, QC
    June 10, 2018: Black Squirrel Books | Ottawa, ON

  • Jeremy Ledbetter Trio ‘Got A Light?’ CD Release!

    Lula Lounge 1585 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON, Canada

    The Jeremy Ledbetter Trio releases their hotly anticipated debut album, "Got a Light?", with a special concert at Lula Lounge. Featuring Jeremy Ledbetter (CaneFire), Rich Brown (rinsethealgorithm), and Larnell Lewis (Snarky Puppy), plus a guest performance by Eliana Cuevas. Raging, inspiring contemporary jazz played by one of the heaviest outfits in Canada.

    Jeremy Ledbetter: piano
    Rich Brown: bass
    Larnell Lewis: drums
    7:00 doors / 8:00 show
    $15 adv / $20 at the door
    Dinner reservations guarantee seating

  • Aaron Shragge & Ben Monder – ‘This World of Dew’ CD Release: NYC

    Jazz Gallery 1160 Broadway, New York, NY, United States

    Aaron Shragge: Dragon Mouth Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Shakuhachi
    Ben Monder: Guitar

    This World of Dew is Aaron Shragge’s third release with Ben Monder.

    The duo project, an exploratory, meditative collaboration, has been praised as “…lyrical and heartwarming…” (Jazz Times) and “thoroughly modern with a definitive sound…” (The Birmingham Times).

    The album features guitarist Ben Monder’s otherworldly harmonic virtuosity in expansive sonic textures that highlight Shragge’s subtle and distinctive lyrical voice on the shakuhachi and dragon mouth trumpet (a custom microtonal instrument).

    The fourteen new compositions by Shragge are inspired by the writings of both ancient and modern poets: Kobayashi Issa, Matsuo Bashō, Li Po, Nishiyama Sōin and Charles Bukowski.

    Tracks 2-7 make up “This World of Dew Suite” which follows the emotional arc of poet Kobahashi Issa’s grief as he mourned the loss of his young daughter. What ties all these compositions together is how they explore themes of loneliness, perseverance and impermanence.

  • Aaron Shragge & Ben Monder – ‘This World of Dew’ CD Release: Montreal

    La Vitrola 4602 Boul St-Laurent, Montreal, QC, Canada

    Aaron Shragge: Dragon Mouth Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Shakuhachi
    Ben Monder: Guitar

    This World of Dew is Aaron Shragge’s third release with Ben Monder.

    The duo project, an exploratory, meditative collaboration, has been praised as “…lyrical and heartwarming…” (Jazz Times) and “thoroughly modern with a definitive sound…” (The Birmingham Times).

    The album features guitarist Ben Monder’s otherworldly harmonic virtuosity in expansive sonic textures that highlight Shragge’s subtle and distinctive lyrical voice on the shakuhachi and dragon mouth trumpet (a custom microtonal instrument).

    The fourteen new compositions by Shragge are inspired by the writings of both ancient and modern poets: Kobayashi Issa, Matsuo Bashō, Li Po, Nishiyama Sōin and Charles Bukowski.

    Tracks 2-7 make up “This World of Dew Suite” which follows the emotional arc of poet Kobahashi Issa’s grief as he mourned the loss of his young daughter. What ties all these compositions together is how they explore themes of loneliness, perseverance and impermanence.

  • The Tiki Collective: ‘Muse’ CD Album Release!

    The Berkeley Church 315 Queen St E, Toronto, ON, Canada

    Muse is the debut album by The Tiki Collective: an all-star Toronto band featuring fifteen incredible guest vocalists.

    The name Muse carries with it two meanings: Firstly as a noun, “to honour a person who is a source of artistic inspiration”, and secondly as a verb, because they “mused” over how to create a fresh new sound. The album is a blend of exotica, jazz, and pop music that will have you dreaming of beaches, palm trees, and wondrous sunsets. The melodies are timeless, while the production is modern and seamless.

    The recording features new arrangements of popular songs including “Don’t Fear The Reaper” and “The Sweetest Taboo,” as well as exquisite classic rarities such as “All Too Soon” and “Chelsea Bridge.” Also featured are original compositions “Dreaming” and “The Wanderer”.

  • John Pittman – ‘Kinship’ CD Release!

    Jazz Bistro 251 Victoria St., Toronto, ON, Canada

    John Pittman: trumpet
    Shirantha Beddage: baritone saxophone
    Jeff McLeod: piano
    Mike Downes: bass
    Curtis Nowosad: drums

    It has been said that a musician should “tell a story” when they play and storytelling, at its core, is really all about relationships. How characters interact, how they grow or change, and how the audience relates to, responds to or empathizes with those characters is essential. It is the relationships that bring meaning: to the story, its characters, its audience, its author. That is why Kinship is at the heart of this album; it tells the story of the relationships and experiences that inform the artist and bring meaning to the music.

    Kinship is the debut solo release from Toronto- based trumpet player John Pittman (The Heavyweights Brass Band, Composer’s Collective Big Band), and features a stellar cast of musicians that were chosen in keeping with the overarching narrative of this record. Shirantha Beddage, Jeff McLeod, Mike Downes and Curtis Nowosad all share a history and a connection with John and, while they are all musical giants individually, their collective studio chemistry is palpable on this release.

    Kinship is the story of the people and experiences that make us who we are; that which brings meaning to our narrative and communicates what matters most to us. Here’s hoping you find kinship with the artists through your experience of the music.

    $15

  • Steven Taetz ‘Drink You In’ CD Release Celebration!

    Jazz Bistro 251 Victoria St., Toronto, ON, Canada

    For his sophomore feature-length album, accomplished singer and composer/lyricist Steven Taetz presents cocktail of vintage-pop, jazz, and swing, backed by a sure shot band made up of several of Canada’s top jazz musicians. The album presents six new compositions sure to become popular additions to the American Songbook, and reinvents several classic standards.
    Drink You In contains material co-written with award-winning artists including JUNO-winner Sonia Johnson, JUNO-nominee Barbra Lica, Tia Brazda, and producer Drew Jurecka.
    As a lyricist and composer, Steven Taetz has written for many internationally renowned artists including Simone Denny (Love Inc.) and Billboard chart-topping Brazilian artist Amannda. He has performed in venues such as Carnegie Hall, Rockwood Music Hall (NY), The Rogers Centre (Toronto), Blue Room (Korea), Capital Pride (Wash DC), Hotel Café (LA) and Koerner Hall Galleria for Sinatra’s 100th.
    Drink You In will be released on Friday, September 28th, 2018 and distributed worldwide by Flatcar Records // Fontana North. The release will be celebrated with a performance on Sunday, September 30th at The Jazz Bistro in Toronto. This will be followed by a Canadian release tour.

  • The Marie Goudy 12tet feat. Jocelyn Barth – ‘The Bitter Suite’ CD Release!

    The Rex Hotel 194 Queen St W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Marie Goudy – Trumpet & Voice
    Jocelyn Barth – Voice
    Brad Eaton – Trumpet & Flugelhorn
    Matt Woroshyl – Alto & Soprano Saxophones
    John Nicholson – Tenor Saxophone & Voice
    Conrad Gluch – Baritone Saxophone
    Charlotte Alexander – French Horn
    Paul Tarussov – Trombone
    Zach Smith – Trombone
    Chris Platt – Guitar
    Josh Smiley – Piano
    Alex Lakusta – Bass
    Keagan Eskritt – Drums
    Andrés Gándara – Vihuela

    Toronto trumpeter and composer Marie Goudy’s debut album The Bitter Suite is an ambitious and beautiful act of storytelling – a vivid depiction of young love as reflected in the distinct character of each of the year’s four seasons. This haunting, lyrical song cycle features her lifelong friend, vocalist Jocelyn Barth, and 10 of Toronto’s most exciting young instrumentalists.

    In four movements, the lyrics express the excitement of new summer love; the warmth and comfort of a new partnership in autumn; the distinctive chill that only heartbreak in winter can bring; and the wistfulness of spring, when new growth brings a reminder of past loves now lost.

    The Bitter Suite is an exciting addition to Canada’s large jazz ensemble tradition. Producer John MacLeod – one of Canada’s best known big band leaders and trumpeters – helps connect it to that storied history. In addition to jazz influences, The Bitter Suite is also heavily informed by mariachi music, a style in which Marie has worked for years – it features pieces written in the Son Jailciense and Huapango styles.