We’ve just updated our YouTube channel to include a video collage of the Kingston Arts Council’s 2011 Porch Jazz, part of the 2011 Kingston Jazz Festival in June.
You can also enjoy a newly posted a playlist of Toronto’s PRAM Trio who visited The Mansion this past May.
Thanks once again to Dave Dove for filming and editing the videos.
Hello jazz fans,
Taylor Donaldson’s group, The Bone Ultimatum, will be playing in the area on the following dates:
- Tuesday July 12 at 12:30: Confederation Basin
- Thursday July 14 at 7:30: Gananaque – Music In The Park
- Friday July 22 at 7:o0: Kingston Market Square
- Sunday August 7 at 7:00: Lion’s Civic Gardens as a part of Music In The Park
The band is:
- Taylor Donaldson – bone
- John Palmer – bone
- Sylvain Gagnon – bone
- Bob Campbell – bone
- Andy Sparling – bone
- Kent Smith – bone
- Dave Barton – guitar
- Paul Clifford – bass
- Sean Donaldson – drums
Come check it out! Great small ensemble jazz arrangements by Taylor.
Hello jazz fans,
We just found out that Taylor Donaldson’s group, The Bone Ultimatum, will be playing in the area on the following dates:
We will post details as they become available.
Yarker’s Waterfall Tea Room will be hosting Julie Michels & Kevin Barrett on Saturday, July 16th. Tickets are $15. Dinner is at 6pm, the show starts at 8pm. Seating is limited, so call 613-377-1856 for reservations.
Julie Michels & Kevin Barrett - The Waterfall Tea Room, Yarker, July 16
Julie Michels (voice) & Kevin Barrett (guitar) breathe new life into the music they play — a repertoire which draws broadly from pop, jazz and latin standards, and adds a few little-known gems. The duo setting enables these top-flight improvisers to bring the spontaneity of a jazz session to their unique and engaging arrangements of your favourite songs.
Michel’s ability to vocalize flows effortlessly from within, gliding through any genre from jazz to folk, bebop and blues. Her performances at popular jazz venues in Toronto and throughout Canada are regularly met with great responses and packed houses. Julie’s previous recordings include “Singing Naked” (1995) with bassist, George Koller and “Live at Statler’s” (2003) with Kevin Barrett.
Kevin Barrett marries a strong foundation in the jazz guitar tradition, a deft touch with new looping technology and a playful pop sensibility to provide the perfect foil for Julie’s voice. Kevin is a widely respected Toronto guitarist, having recorded, performed and toured with an impressive list of Canadian artists including: Molly Johnson, Shannon Butcher, Big Rude Jake, Paisley Jura, David Wall, Daniela Nardi and DK Ibomeka. He has released two CD’s under his own name: Kevin Barrett Trio: “JAM” (1999) and Kevin Barrett Group: “Share the Wealth” (2002) and has performed in a wide range of jazz festivals as well as most of Toronto’s nightclubs.
Glenna Green and Dave Barton - 8pm on July 2 at the RCHA
Playing a mix of jazz standards and originals tunes.
A self-described second generation music brat, Glenna blends the classical and jazz influences of her early years with her own unique artistic expression derived from her love of folk music. The product is a collection of original tunes with meaty chords, intricate melodies and poignant lyrics.
…and Dave Barton is just fabulous on guitar …
More information is available at Glenna’s website.
Downtown Trio - Sundays 3-6 at The Mansion
On Sundays from 3-6pm, you can catch The Downtown Trio outside on the patio at The Mansion.
The group performs a mix of instrumental jazz standards and original compositions. The band is:
- James Wannamaker – saxes
- Mark Taras – guitar
- Noah St. Amand – bass
- Sean Jensen – drums
