Rich harmonies and the infinite ways in which chords can be connected have fascinated Ottawa pianist Peter Hum since he took his first steps in jazz more than four decades ago. Join Peter with his new syncspace.live quartet as they explore harmonically lush compositions by Herbie Hancock, Bill Evans and Billy Strayhorn that are as […]
We're taking it to the next level with this powerhouse 6-piece band performing original music and re-interpreted covers from trumpeter and composer Ed Lister who will be joined by: Petr Cancura (tenor saxophone), Rich Page (alto and baritone saxophones), Alex Moxon (guitar), Tom Denison (bass), and Jamie Holmes (drums). This night of music will focus on all things […]
Guitarist and composer Roddy Ellias combines a deep relationship with both classical music and jazz in his composition, improvisations and interpretations of jazz standards. He’s performed and/or recorded with numerous jazz giants including Lee Konitz, Tom Harrel, Joel Frahm, and David Liebman, and has toured with his own projects throughout Canada and the United States. His […]
The name of this show says it all. Pianist Mike Manny, bassist Michael Herring, and drummer Scott Latham will play the hard-hitting, driving music originally performed by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers during the period from 1954 to 1964. You'll get a new appreciation for this fabulous music when you hear it (without horns) performed by this […]
Get ready for this energetic and engaging trio featuring: Drew Jurecka - violinist, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist. Currently up for a Record of the Year Grammy for his string arranging, playing and engineering work for pop sensation Dua Lipa. Drew has produced and recorded countless arrangements for artists including as Hailee Steinfeld, Donovan Woods, Jill Barber, […]
Join two of Ottawa's finest multi-instrumentalists as they perform across the Internet for an hour of jazz in the intimate duo format. This concert will be followed by additional half-hour masterclass segments which will take place on Zoom. These sessions will run simultaneously with a woodwind session with David Renaud and a brass session with […]
Vocalist Diane Nalini celebrates William Shakespeare's birthday with a live performance of songs from her album Songs of Sweet Fire in which she set the Bard's words to her original jazz, bossa, folk, and blues music. Diane will be joined by David Renaud (woodwinds), John Geggie (double bass), and Lucas Denison (drums). Diane started singing at […]
Join us for a Sunday afternoon jam session hosted by pianist Mike Manny. These jam sessions feature a trio house band with a couple of surprise guests dropping in to play with the band. In some cases this may lead to the band performing across multiple cities. A unique opportunity to watch the band and […]
Despite their name, the Toronto-based Worst Pop Band Ever features Juno and Trille Or award-winning artists that have performed with everyone from the Sultans of String to Blue Rodeo; Bad Plus to the Shuffle Demons. With their mix of irreverent originals and deconstructed covers, they have filled festivals and clubs throughout North America and Asia, […]
Guitarist and composer Roddy Ellias combines a deep relationship with both classical music and jazz in his composition, improvisations and interpretations of jazz standards. He’s performed and/or recorded with numerous jazz giants including Lee Konitz, Tom Harrel, Joel Frahm, and David Liebman, and has toured with his own projects throughout Canada and the United States. His […]