‘Everything You Could Be’ is just about a week old now and I’m happy to share these wonderful reviews in from Neil Duggan at AllAboutJazz.com, Dee Dee McNeil at Making A Scene magazine, and Robert C. Gilbert on the Listening Sessions substack.
I’m immensely grateful to everyone who’s taken the time to listen, and a huge thank you to Duggan, McNeil, and Gilbert for writing their thoughts. All three reviews are easily accessible through the link in my bio to read the full articles!
Photo by @rick__harris
Graphic design by @oliviaprestimedia
It’s out!!! As of today, my debut album ‘Everything You Could Be’ is available wherever you like to listen to music. This includes streaming services, Bandcamp for high quality download, and printed CDs available via messaging me 😄
I couldn’t be more thrilled with how everything came together, and I’m incredibly thankful to everyone who helped bring this to life:
@christian_antonach on Trumpet & Flugelhorn
@matt.greenwood.music on Electric Guitar & FX
#briandickinson on Piano
@a.a.ronblewett on Drums
@matthewmanifould - Recording Engineer
@antonygrice3 - Assistant Engineer
@mike.marciano.180 - Mixing & Mastering
@joeorjohn - Producer
#amandatosoff - Co-Producer
@rick__harris - Photography
@tomokojazz - Graphic Design
#donthompson - Liner Notes
And so many more in my community who’ve helped shape this music as it came together over the past years. Thank you all so much.
@orangegrovepublicity
This will be a fun one! We can't wait to return to Hirut this WEdnesday with a lot of new material. We'll be debuting a set some rarely heard Ellinton/Strayhorn Piano Reflections and other favourites.
Save the date! I'll be presenting an hour of original music with the great Don Thompson, beginning as duo and expanding to a full quintet also featuring Steve Carson, Bjorn Kriel, and Aaron Blewett (alongside a guest appearance from Duncan Wilson).
Don and I have been playing duo for about 7 years now, and I'm thrilled to finally have the chance to share that publicly as well as to premiere new repertoire not heard on my album. ('D.D.Q.' will make it to the setlist though!)
April 29th, 8:30pm. Heliconian Hall, free entry. See you there!
For one night only, on Halloween, 2-Screw will be at the Rex from 5-7 pm! Join us before you go out into the night for your Halloween plans 🎃🎃🎃
We’ll be playing original music, standards, and songs you might know!
This poster was done by @oliviaprestimedia hit her up for posters, logos, and professional photos!!
#saxophones #bam #2screwligature #markvi #sba #doublebass #chrisparnis #daveliebman
Here's a clip of my nonet playing one of my all-time favourite ballads: "The Widow in the Window" written by Kenny Wheeler, arranged by Don Thompson.
We'll be back at @jazzbistroto to share this and more of my favourite arrangements of Don's as a part of @torontojazzfest next Tuesday June 24th, tickets are available through Jazz Bistro's website and are also linked in my bio!
Featuring:
Brian O'Kane - Trumpet/Flugelhorn
@colleenallenmusic - Alto/Soprano Saxes
@steve_carson_music - Tenor/Soprano Saxes
@ngforget - Trombone
Alex Dean - Bari Sax
@augminished17 - Guitar
@duncanwilsonmusic - Piano
@cdparnis - Bass
@haynes_jackson (in video)
@officialpetros.music (June 24th)
It’s festival time! Swipe to see what’s happening at Jazz Bistro and then come check out some great music!
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Walk-ins are always welcome.
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Reserve your table on OpenTable or call the club.
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Weekend showtimes are 5-7, 8:30-11:00, and (Fridays) 11:30pm-2am. Sunday shows are from 6-8:30.
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Weekday showtimes are 5-7 and 8:30-11:00.
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Incredible food and world class live music nightly here from Tuesday to Saturday.
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Jazz Bistro’s Late Night (11:30pm-2am) performances take place every Friday night.
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251 Victoria St. at Dundas Square
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416-363-JAZZ
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#torontosupperclub #torontolivemusic #torontojazz #tofoodies #torontoeats #blogto #torontolife #livemusicisback #livemusicisbetter #goodvibesonly #celebrateeverything
This June is gonna be a really special month. Those who know me know how big of an influence Don Thompson has had on me, and I’m thrilled to share that Don and I alongside Pat LaBarbera will be playing two nights of some of our favourite standards at @hirutcafe this coming Friday and Saturday 8pm-10pm.
As well, my Nonet project performing Don’s beautiful small band arrangements is making its triumphant return to @jazzbistroto on June 24th at 8:30pm as a part of the Toronto Jazz Festival! The ticket link is available in my bio or at the Jazz Bistro website. (The audio on slide 1 is the chart on Duke Ellington’s “Blue Rose”, audio-less version on slide 2.)
Poster by @oliviaprestimedia
Photo by @an.drewjc
🎟 ON SALE NOW: New club shows added to the Jazz Fest lineup at @jazzbistroto !
June 21 Donnybrook feat. Pat LaBarbera at 7:00 PM + 9:30 PM:
Donnybrook is an original, modern soul jazz and straight ahead co-led organ trio from Toronto. They perform a mix of historic repertoire and original music in the tradition of the great Hammond organ trios of the 1960s.
June 23 Hilario Duran Trio at 8:30 PM:
Pianist, composer, arranger, and musical director of remarkable virtuosity, Hilario Durán is well recognized for his piano playing and composing skills. The originality and quality of his music have been influenced by the Cuban pianists, composers, and directors of the golden age of Cuban music.
June 24 Chris Parnis Nonet: The Music of Don Thompson at 8:30 PM:
Don Thompson (CM) has been one of Canada’s most beloved instrumentalists for decades. Under the direction of Chris Parnis, this nonet features former members of Don Thompson's original band plus current generation rising talents, working together to honour Thompson's music.
June 25 Ale Nunez Quintet at 7:00 PM + 9:30 PM:
Ale Avery Nunez is a jazz vocalist, songwriter, and bandleader based in Toronto. Rooted in jazz and soul, she brings a musical sophistication to every performance, with a tone that is uniquely her own and a true dedication to her artistry.
June 27 + 28 Dameronia's Legacy Allstars at 8:30 PM:
Founded by award-winning drummer Bernd Reiter, the “Dameronia’s Legacy All-Stars” bring the unique music of Tadley Ewing Peake "Tadd" Dameron - a key arranger and composer in jazz history - back to the stage, featuring some of the best soloists of the international jazz scene including Joe Magnarelli (trumpet), Dick Oatts (alto saxophone) and Gary Smulyan (baritone sax).
