Congratulations to Juno Award winners John Macleod, Christine Jensen and Kellylee Evans as well as all of the other wonderfully talented nominees. It has been an incredible year for Canadian jazz recordings. Check out these award winning discs and help spread the word.
The Kingston Jazz Society is pleased to announce the return of its long-standing “Live @ Your Library” concert series. This series of four intimate Sunday afternoon concerts offers Kingston jazz fans a chance to experience some of the best in Canadian music and meet the artists in the intimate and beautiful confines of The Wilson Room of the Central branch of the Kingston and Frontenac Public Library, 130 Johnson Street.
Tickets are available at Brian’s Record Option, through the Grand Theatre box office (613-530-2050) or at the door on the day of the performance. Tickets are $20, $15 with student ID.
The series wraps up on Sunday April 10, with a duet performance by a pair of Canadian jazz icons. Vocalist Arlene Smith and Pianist Mark Eisenman will swing their way through a captivating and very personal repertoire of jazz favourites.
Arlene Smith and Mark Eisenman - April 10
The Kingston Jazz Society gratefully acknowledges the generous support of The City of Kingston, The Kingston Arts Council, Sun Life Financial and Chez Piggy Restaurant, which help to make this series possible.
Michelle Kaz - Live at Olivea on March 23rd
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011
An Evening of Jazz – Live at Olivea
Congratulations to Michelle Kaz and her trio who begin their biweekly engagement at Olivea on Wednesday March 23rd.
Michelle will be performing jazz favourites from 6-9pm. The restaurant was packed for Mardi Gras, so be sure to call ahead.
Michelle’s trio features:
Local trombonist Taylor Donaldson returns to town with an ambitious bone regeneration project. Featuring a skull rattling seven trombonists as well as a three piece rhythm section Bone Ultimatum plays a repetoire of creatively arranged standards that will get tibia tapping and your pelvis pulsating.
The evening also features opening bands The Torres Project and The Nate Crockett Band all for the incerdible low price of only $7
Michelle Kaz - Live at Olivea on March 8th
Tuesday, March 8th, 2011
An Evening of Jazz – Live at Olivea
Celebrate Mardi Gras with Michelle Kaz and her trio on Tuesday March 8th at Olivea. Michelle will be performing jazz favourites from 6-9pm.
A great dinner and night out on the town! Please contact the restaurant for reservations.
Michelle’s trio features:
On Sundays 5:00-8:00pm, you can catch The Downtown Quartet at The Mansion on the main floor with no cover.
The Downtown Quartet performs a mix of instrumental jazz standards and original compositions. The band is:
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Fridays at 5:30 at the RCHA Club
Fridays at 5:30, live at the RCHA Club, you can catch Rubbaboo.
The lineup features:
