Hello Family, Friends and Jazz Fans,
Looking forward to layin’ it down with these two Montreal jazz stars!
Adrian Vedady-double bass Juno and East Coast Music Award Winner Jim Doxas-drums Juno and Felix Award Winner
Monday, November 2 at 4pm
RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street – Kingston
$25-general
Advance tickets via e-transfer mikeallenjazz@gmail.com (get on the “reserved list”)
By phone (613) 542-8152 during RCHA business hours
At the door (cash)
ES:MO
Come out to the Wolfe Island Hotel on Friday, November 27th and hear the acclaimed musical duo ES:MO featuring jazz-pop vocalist and keyboardist Elizabeth Shepherd and guitarist Michael Occhipinti. Showtime is 8 pm!
ES:MO is Elizabeth Shepherd (vocals/keyboards) and Michael Occhipinti (guitar/vocals), two imaginative genre-defying musicians who create music that is uniquely their own. ES:MO’s music brings together a love of songwriters from Joni Mitchell to Feist, the soul of Stevie Wonder, the jazz language of Herbie Hancock, and a cinematic world created by two of Canada’s best musicians.
Their debut album The Weight of Hope received a 2022 JUNO Award nomination (they’ve collectively earned 19 JUNO nominations for their individual projects) and have just released their 2nd album SUNSHINE IN MY BONES.
Critics praise their innovative blend of electro-soul, jazz, and pop!
“The audience on Saturday was spellbound by ES:MO, truly a wondrous musical journey. Real, fearless, and oh so talented. They never disappoint.”
Judy Rose, Vernon Jazz Club
“ES:MO put on an incredibly intimate and captivating performance that our audience absolutely loved. Their musicianship and chemistry made for a memorable night that left everyone wanting more.”
Larry Rossingnol, Presenter – Hornby Island Arts
“The individual talents of Juno nominees Elizabeth Shepherd and Michael Occhipinti are well known throughout Canada and beyond. Together as ES:MO their complimentary styles produce a unique musical magic. Elizabeth and Michael engage audiences with ease and turn them into appreciative friends.”
David Ottenbrite, Galt Jazz
Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.
Listen to Awkward Samba from ES:MO’s newest album Sunshine In My Bones
Learn more about ES:MO
This Sunday afternoon October 11th at 3:00-5:00pm, the RCHA Club welcomes the Joe Policastro Trio!
Chicago-based bassist, composer, educator and bandleader Joe Policastro brings his dynamic trio to Kingston for an afternoon of swinging, sophisticated jazz. A highly sought-after bassist and versatile bandleader, Joe’s international experience and creative approach promise a memorable afternoon of great music.
Cover charge is $15
The RCHA Club is located at 193 Ontario Street, Kingston, ON
TOMORROW NIGHT IT IS HAPPENING!!
On Thursday, October 15th, the Mark Ferguson Quartet comes to the RCHA Club for an evening showcasing the beautiful original compositions of one of Canada’s most versatile musicians.
Known for his talents as a pianist, trombonist, and composer, Mark Ferguson has shared the stage with legendary performers including Ella Fitzgerald and Tony Bennett. This performance puts the spotlight on Ferguson’s own compositions, highlighting his distinctive melodic style and musicianship.
Joining Mark will be Ben Di Millo on guitar, J.P. Lapensée on bass, and Jamie Holmes on drums and percussion.
Tickets are $15 and available at the Club.
The RCHA Club is located at 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Phone: 613-542-8152 (after 15:00 hours)
Come out to the last Jazz Brunch of the year at the Black Dog Tavern on Sunday, September 6th!
The wonderful voice of Chantal Thompson, ably supported by Zak Colbert, Rich Bannard, Dave Barton and Bobby Hsu can be heard from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm at the Black Dog Tavern this Sunday. Don’t miss this chance to hear some amazing music while you eat and drink delicious things!
Black Dog Tavern – 69 Brock Street, Kingston ON
Come and see the Brownman Electryc Trio on September 9th 2026 at the RCHA Club!
The RCHA Club in Kingston proudly presents 2x National Jazz Award winners for “electric jazz group of the year”, the BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO, up from Brooklyn, NY and on tour in Ontario in September, and whom NPR (National Public Radio) in New York City has called “the new standard in electric-jazz”, while the Chicago Tribune has called them “irreverent, searching & exploratory in a way that Miles would have been proud to see”. The trio is led by GRAMMY long-lister and multiple JUNO Award winner BROWNMAN ALI, heralded as “Canada’s pre-eminent jazz trumpet player” by the New York Village Voice. “The trio folds aspects of Black American Music into a chordless jazz framework”, states Brownman. “When we’re not playing originals, we often take classic standards from the 30s through the 50s and re-imagine them as if they were written today and being produced by, say, DJ Premier or Kanye West. The end result is something that hopefully sounds relevant in today’s musical paradigm, but still resonates with the history and lineage of the jazz tradition. And yep – you’ll hear a lot of Miles Davis’ influence in that resulting sound”.
:: Brownman Ali – electric trumpet (Brooklyn, NY)
:: Sean Dennis – 6-string electric bass (Toronto, ON)
:: Miles Johnson – drums (Toronto, ON) – 19 years old!!!
Tickets are $20 and available at the Club
RCHA – 193 Ontario Street, Kingston, ON
Come out to the RCHA on Monday, August 24th at 7 pm and see some wonderful Jazz music in the New Orleans Style!
Sunny Side is inspired by early jazz greats like Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Nate King Cole and Fats Waller. They deliver a New Orleans style jazz experience featuring rich three part harmonies, a driving rhythm section and a dynamic vocalist and dancer. They bring the music to life! Their shows are immersive and high energy. Audiences are encouraged to dance, sing along and soak in the joyful atmosphere that defines their home town.
In August of 2025, Sunny Side completed their fifth national tour, with over 20 performances in 16 cities across states including Tennessee, Ohio, and New York—appearing in a variety of venues from listening rooms to swing dance halls.
Since 2020, Sunny Side has been a sought-after choice for private events and weddings. Recognized for their professionalism and crowd-pleasing performances, they’ve earned The Knot’s “Best of Weddings” award in 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025—an honor reserved for the top 5% of wedding bands nationwide.
Don’t miss this incredible band!
Tickets are $25 and available at the club 613 542 8152 (call or drop in).
The RCHA Club is at 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Come witness these four in full flight, this performance will feature deeply exploratory, hard-swinging modern-jazz audiences will not want to miss.
Tickets are $20 and available at the Club or by visiting: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nick-maclean-quartet-feat-brownman-ali-kingston-tickets-1987137580997
On August 10, 2026, jazz duo Nathalie Craan and Dave Beckstead celebrate an extraordinary 35 years of making music together with a special duo performance at the RCHA from 4:30–6:30 p.m.
With a musical partnership spanning more than three decades, Nathalie and Dave have performed in a variety of formats—from intimate duo settings and trios to larger ensembles and full big bands—and have taken their music to audiences across Canada, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. Their repertoire combines classic jazz with modern twists alongside contemporary music infused with a jazz aesthetic. Career highlights include a U.S. State Department “Jazz Ambassadors” tour of Madagascar, an eight-year house gig at Beijing’s CD Jazz Café, a performance at the Forbidden City Concert Hall as part of the Beijing Nine Gates Jazz Festival, and a five-year association with Redbones Blues Café in Kingston, Jamaica. Now calling Kingston, Ontario home, Nathalie and Dave invite audiences to join them in celebrating 35 years of musical collaboration.
Admission is $5.
Ahmed Moneka is a Juno-nominated, Iraqi-Canadian musician based in Toronto. He draws on his Afro Sufi heritage to deliver a joyful and transcendent mix of African grooves and Arabic folk melodies, informed by contemporary funk, soul and jazz! Amhed is coming to the Broom Factory on August 7. The show is all ages!
