Today's Schedule:
10:00 AM
Conference Registration, Metro Toronto Convention Centre. (until 10:00 PM)
12:30 PM
Special Focus Session: New Visions for New Times will share, through the eyes of current IAJE leaders in their field, how the future of JAZZ may affect all of us. Our dynamic speakers will give their vision of the future of the music and challenge you to get the most out of the conference. You will have a chance to participate in the visioning discussion, network with others sharing similar interests, and connect with the foremost authorities. We will provide the tools to help you take advantage of the vast opportunities at hand - both during the conference and beyond. As an educator, student, artist or business person, in order to succeed, we need to work towards a shared vision for the future of jazz. Presenters: Frank Catalano, Dave Liebman, Bruce Lundvall, and more. Facilitators: Marco Pignataro, Ron Carter, Laura Johnson, Ian Darrington, Darius Brubeck, Lou Fischer, Paul Read, Brian Coyle, Saul Richardson. Location: Room 201 - MTCC (until 4:00 PM).
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
7th Annual Gala Dinner & Awards
Intercontinental Ballroom, Intercontinental Toronto Centre
Advance reservations required; no tickets are available at the door.
6:00 PM
Performance: Valeria Matzner. Voice: Valeria Matzner; Guitar: Roy Patterson; Percussion: Maninho Costa; Bass: Rick Brown. Presiding Chair: Matthew Buchanan, Wisconsin Chapter Officer. Location: Room 201-MTCC.
7:00 PM
Performance: Aaron Goldberg Trio featuring Eric Harland and Reuben Rogers. Piano: Aaron Goldberg; Bass, Reuben Rogers; Drums: Eric Harland. Presiding Chair: Shelton Berg, IAJE Past President. Location: John Bassett Theatre-MTCC.
8:00 PM
Evening Concerts: Constitution Hall-Metro Toronto Convention Centre Clifford Brown/Stan Getz All Stars. Director: Dr. Ron McCurdy. Saxophone: Eli Bennett, Jonathan Ragonese; Trumpet: Conrad Jones; Trombone: Javier Nero; Piano: Jake Sherman; Bass: Gregory Chaplin; Drums: Jake Goldbas (CB/SG Alumnus)
New York Voices with Paquito D'Rivera. Voice: Kim Nazarian, Lauren Kinhan; Voice/Tenor sax: Darmon Meader; Voice/Piano: Peter Eldridge; Piano: Andy Ezrin; Bass: Paul Nowinski; Percussion/Ttrombone: Jay Ashby; Drums: Marcello Pellitteri. Lionel Loueke. Guitar/Voice: Lionel Loueke; Bass: Massimo Biolcati; Drums: Ferenc Nemeth.
11:00 PM
Performance: Nordic Connect. Piano/Rhodes/ Leader: Maggi Olin; Trumpet: Ingrid Jensen; Alto & Soprano Sax: Christine Jensen; Drums/Percussion: Jon Wikan. Location: John Bassett Theatre-MTCC.
10:00 AM
Conference Registration, Metro Toronto Convention Centre. (until 10:00 PM)
12:30 PM
Special Focus Session: New Visions for New Times will share, through the eyes of current IAJE leaders in their field, how the future of JAZZ may affect all of us. Our dynamic speakers will give their vision of the future of the music and challenge you to get the most out of the conference. You will have a chance to participate in the visioning discussion, network with others sharing similar interests, and connect with the foremost authorities. We will provide the tools to help you take advantage of the vast opportunities at hand - both during the conference and beyond. As an educator, student, artist or business person, in order to succeed, we need to work towards a shared vision for the future of jazz. Presenters: Frank Catalano, Dave Liebman, Bruce Lundvall, and more. Facilitators: Marco Pignataro, Ron Carter, Laura Johnson, Ian Darrington, Darius Brubeck, Lou Fischer, Paul Read, Brian Coyle, Saul Richardson. Location: Room 201 - MTCC (until 4:00 PM).
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
7th Annual Gala Dinner & Awards
Intercontinental Ballroom, Intercontinental Toronto Centre
Advance reservations required; no tickets are available at the door.
6:00 PM
Performance: Valeria Matzner. Voice: Valeria Matzner; Guitar: Roy Patterson; Percussion: Maninho Costa; Bass: Rick Brown. Presiding Chair: Matthew Buchanan, Wisconsin Chapter Officer. Location: Room 201-MTCC.
7:00 PM
Performance: Aaron Goldberg Trio featuring Eric Harland and Reuben Rogers. Piano: Aaron Goldberg; Bass, Reuben Rogers; Drums: Eric Harland. Presiding Chair: Shelton Berg, IAJE Past President. Location: John Bassett Theatre-MTCC.
8:00 PM
Evening Concerts: Constitution Hall-Metro Toronto Convention Centre Clifford Brown/Stan Getz All Stars. Director: Dr. Ron McCurdy. Saxophone: Eli Bennett, Jonathan Ragonese; Trumpet: Conrad Jones; Trombone: Javier Nero; Piano: Jake Sherman; Bass: Gregory Chaplin; Drums: Jake Goldbas (CB/SG Alumnus)
New York Voices with Paquito D'Rivera. Voice: Kim Nazarian, Lauren Kinhan; Voice/Tenor sax: Darmon Meader; Voice/Piano: Peter Eldridge; Piano: Andy Ezrin; Bass: Paul Nowinski; Percussion/Ttrombone: Jay Ashby; Drums: Marcello Pellitteri. Lionel Loueke. Guitar/Voice: Lionel Loueke; Bass: Massimo Biolcati; Drums: Ferenc Nemeth.
11:00 PM
Performance: Nordic Connect. Piano/Rhodes/ Leader: Maggi Olin; Trumpet: Ingrid Jensen; Alto & Soprano Sax: Christine Jensen; Drums/Percussion: Jon Wikan. Location: John Bassett Theatre-MTCC.
For more information contact All About Jazz.
