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  • 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

  • Allison Au Quartet Summer Jazz Festival Tour!

    Cross-Canada Tour , Canada

    Winners of a 2016 Juno Award, the Grand Prix du Jazz at the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal, and the Stingray Rising Star Award at the Halifax Jazz Festival!

    June 14: JazzYYC @ Ironwood Stage & Grill 7pm
    June 15: JazzYYC clinic @ Memorial Park Library, 2pm
    June 16: Lethbridge Jazz & Blues Festival @ Owl Acoustic Lounge 3pm
    June 18: Medicine Hat JazzFest @ Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre 9pm
    June 21: Jazz Winnipeg @ Old Market Square 12pm
    June 21: Jazz Winnipeg @ Kitchen Sync 6pm
    June 22: Victoria International Jazz Fesitval @ The Rubber Boot Club 8:30pm
    June 23: Vancouver International Jazz Festival @ Performance Works (Granville Island) 1:30pm
    June 25: Edmonton International Jazz Festival @ Yardbird Suite 7:30pm
    June 27: Toronto International Jazz Festival @ The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar 5pm *
    June 30: Toronto International Jazz Festival @ OLG Stage 12pm **
    July 5: Festival International de Jazz de Montréal @ Scène TD 5pm 

    Allison Au: alto saxophone
    Todd Pentney: piano
    Dan Fortin: bass
    Fabio Ragnelli: drums

    * Jon Maharaj: bass
    **Michael Davidson: vibraphone

  • Al Muirhead’s Canadian Quintet – Canadian Jazz Festival Tour!

    Cross-Canada Tour , Canada

    June 16: Jazzfest Regina @ Hilton Double Tree Hotel, 6pm
    June 26: TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival @ Frankie's Jazz Club, 8pm **
    June 27: TD Victoria International JazzFest @ Rubber Boot Club, 8:30pm **
    June 29: SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, 9pm *
    June 30: TD Edmonton International Jazz Festival @ Yardbird Suite, 9:15pm *
    July 2: Montreal International Jazz Festival, 7pm
    July 29: TD Niagara Jazz Festival, 7pm

    Al Muirhead: bass trumpet
    Kelly Jefferson: tenor saxophone
    Reg Schwager: guitar
    Neil Swainson: bass
    Ted Warren: drums 

    Jim Head: guitar *
    Jesse Cahill: drums **

  • 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

  • Carn Davidson 5+4 Fall Tour

    Cross-Canada Tour , Canada

    William Carn: trombone
    Tara Davidson: alto sax & flute
    Alexander Brown: trumpet
    Dan Fortin: bass
    Ernesto Cervini: drums
    Tues. Sept 18: Brandon University (Brandon, MB.) 8pm
    Fri. Sept 21: Yardbird Suite (Edmonton, AB.) 8pm
    Sat. Sept 22: The Bassment (Saskatoon, SK.) 8pm
    Sun. Sept 23: Mayfair United Church (Saskatoon, SK.) 7:30pm (CD5 only)
    Wed. Sept 26: Vic Juba Community Theatre (Lloydminster, AB.) 7:30pm
    Fri. Sept 28: Le Bistro (Regina, SK.) 8pm

    Featuring:

    + Brandon 4:

    Greg Gatien: tenor sax
    Dean McNeill: trumpet
    Matt Steckler: baritone sax
    Aaron Wilson: bass trombone
    + Edmonton & Lloydminster 4

    Jim Brenan: tenor sax
    Dan Davis: baritone sax
    Doug Berner: trumpet
    Craig Brenan: bass trombone
    + Saskatoon & Regina 3

    Trent Reschny: tenor & soprano sax
    Carter Powley: baritone sax
    Spencer Krips: bass trombone