Jazz Is Calendar

2012-13 Events

Tommy Banks Trio
with Tommy Banks (piano), Cliff Minchau (bass), Tom Doran (drums)
Fri, March 2 at 8pm
Ramada Hotel Downtown Ballroom

"Tommy Banks has done so many other things in music, and so many of them more visibly, that it's easy to overlook the fact that he plays damn fine jazz piano."
- Globe & Mail

Since his 1950 professional debut, Tommy Banks has, as the Toronto Star pointed out, "... done everything a musician could wish for." MacLean's Magazine observed that "It would be easier to list the things he doesn't do."

Mr. Banks is the recipient of the Juno Award, the Gemini Award, the Grand Prix du Disques-Canada, several ARIA Awards, and is a member of the Edmonton Cultural Hall of Fame, among his many accolades.

TIX are $30 in advance HERE or $35 at the door

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2010-11 Events

Pat LaBarbera
with RAEJIS Members
Fri & Sat, November 18 & 19 at 8pm
Cantos

Called 'a true intellectual of improvisation' by Justin Time Records, Pat LaBarbera has been among the key members of the Toronto jazz scene for the past three-plus decades, claiming Junos and 'Jazz Report' Awards for writing and performing with his own jazz ensembles all along the way.

Mr. LaBarbera will be performing with RAEJIS members, Michelle Gregoire (piano), Kodi Hutchinson (bass), Tyler Hornby (drums) and Allistair Elliott (trumpet).
TIX are $25 in advance HERE or $30 at the door

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Le Boeuf Brothers
Saturday, Oct. 8
Beat Niq
Prepare to be astonished by the bold compositions and stylish approach of the Le Boeuf Brothers, jazz twins with an ear for innovation, drama, and a touch of humor. Part of a growing New York jazz scene characterized by odd time signatures, current indie rock, and the influences of artists such as Radiohead, Kurt Rosenwinkel and Herbie Hancock, Remy and Pascal Le Boeuf (saxophone and piano) play a sophisticated brand of modern jazz that, despite it's complexity, remains upbeat and accessible to any audience.

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Gypsy Jazz
Mark Atkinson Trio
and the Bow Djangos
Friday, June 24 at 8pm
Central United Church (131 - 7th Avenue SW)

West Coast, Juno nominated Mark Atkinson Trio presents a night of Gypsy Jazz, followed by Calgary's Bow Djangos.

Jazz Trumpet Virtuoso
Gary Guthman
with RAEJIS
Saturday, June 25 at 8pm
Central United Church (131 - 7th Avenue SW)

Jazz trumpeter Gary Guthman returns to Canada from his new home in Poland to join RAEJIS for a night of stellar jazz. Gary will be performing material from his new CD, Solar Eclipse, which is due for a September release.

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Fri & Sat, April 1 & 2, 2011
DOUBLE BILL
Alberta Women in Jazz
Lorna MacLachlin & her band
Cheryl Fisher & her band

Alberta Women in Jazz: Double Bill
Cheryl Fisher (and band) & Lorna MacLachlan (and band)

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Fri & Sat, Feb 25 & 26, 2011
Ross Taggart
with RAEJIS

Vancouver saxophone giant Ross Taggart appears with RAEJIS members Allistair Elliott (trumpet), Keith Smith (guitar), Rubim Di Todedo (bass), and Jon McCaslin (drums).

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Oct 16, 2010
Phil Dwyer & Don Thompson

Two of the nation's most recognized musicians appear in a duo format for a night of superlative jazz.

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July 30, 2010
Jazz On the Lake at Heritage Park
RAEJIS Members

Jazz, cocktails & sunset! Join RAEJIS members John Reid (saxophone), Allistair Elliott (trumpet) Keith Smith (guitar)and Kodi Hutchison (bass) aboard the S.S. Moyie for a fun summer evening of the best in jazz.

7pm: cocktails, 8pm: S.S. Moyie launch, 9pm: dockside cocktails & jazz till sunset

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June 4 & 5, 2010
Vocalist Madeline Eastman (U.S.A.)
with RAEJIS Members

Beat Niq (811 - 1st St SW)
Doors 8, Show 9

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Mar 26 & 27, 2010
Guitarist Bill Coon (Vancouver)
with RAEJIS Members

Allistair Elliott (trumpet), Pat Belliveau (saxophone)
John Hyde (bass), John de Waal (drums)

Beat Niq (811 - 1st St SW)
Doors 8, Show 9

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2009 Events

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Nov 13 & 14, 2009
Irene Besse Steinway Hall (152, 6999 - 11 St SE)
Doors 7, Show 8

Trumpeter Dean McNeil

with RAEJIS Members
John Reid (saxophone, flute), Sheldon Zandboer (piano)
John Hyde (bass), John de Waal (drums)

TIX: $40/ gen, - $35/members - $20/students
Campus Tickets (403-220-7202) & at the door

April 10 & 11, 2010
Cantos Music Foundation (134 - 11 Ave SE)
Doors 7, show 8

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Pianist/Vocalist Jennifer Scott (Vancouver)

with RAEJIS Members
John Reid (saxophone, flute), Simon Fisk (bass), John de Waal (drums)

TIX: $35/gen - $30/members, seniors - $20/students
Ticketmaster (403-770-0000) *agency fee in effect

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May 1 & 2, 2010
Cantos Music Foundation (134 - 11 Ave SE)
Doors 7, Show 8

Brenda Earle (New York)

with RAEJIS Members
John Reid (saxophone, flute), Kodi Hutchison (bass), John de Waal (drums)

TIX: $35/gen - $30/members, seniors - $20/students
Ticketmaster (403-770-0000) *agency fee in effect

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