Results for "Toronto"

David Braid

"Braid has accomplished much for someone still in the early stages of a career. He has been evolving so quickly that he doesn't just need to be watched--he needs to be watched closely." - All About Jazz Touted as one of Canada's most gifted young jazz pianists and composers, David Braid is a Juno Award winner, National Jazz Award recipient, and has performed extensively across Canada, Europe, Australia, Korea, Japan, China and other parts of Asia. Braid graduated from the University of Toronto in 1998 and was nominated for the Canadian Governor General's Academic Medal. In 2001, the Canada Council for the Arts (JazzID program) selected and showcased Braid as one of five important young composers and jazz musicians in Canada. Braid made a relatively late entry into music and an even later foray into jazz

Fern Lindzon

Born: December 10

JUNO Award nominee, Fern Lindzon has just released her 4th CD (November 2024) as a member of  TRYPTIQUE with Colleen Allen (flute/saxophones) and George Koller (bass). Combining the fluidity of jazz improvisation with the precision of chamber music, Tryptique brings an innovative sound that spans centuries, embracing Baroque, bop, blues, and beyond, with a distinct nod to Canadian composers. https://www.fernlindzon.com/tryptique/

Lindzon is a muti-faceted pianist/vocalist/composer with a technique Whole Note Magazine called “intricate, yet commanding”, and her latest CD Two Kites, “breathtakingly beautiful.” Montreal critic Irwin Block writes that Fern is a “rare and fascinating talent”, and the Los Angeles Jazz Scene’s Scott Yanow describes her as having “a warm and haunting voice along with excellent technique on the piano and an adverturous spirit.” Fern's highly original arrangements fly gracefully on the winds of contemporary jazz.

Brownman

Born: December 2

Trinidadian-born, NYC-schooled & heralded as “Canada’s preeminent Jazz trumpeter” by NYC’s Village Voice, multi-award winning trumpet player BROWNMAN ALI stands at the forefront of innovation in the Canadian jazz community. A protégé to his teacher, Grammy-winning trumpet legend, Randy Brecker, he tirelessly leads 8 unique ensembles of his own including the internationally acclaimed Miles Davis influenced BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO, and the award-winning CRUZAO latin-jazz quintet. In 2009 he launched his own Brooklyn, NY based record label: Browntasauras Records, which saw the Electryc Trio's flagship release "Juggernaut" shoot to number 3 on the iTunes USA jazz charts

Tobias Hughes

Born: April 25, 1966

I play alto, tenor and baritone saxophones. I am constantly searching for new ways to play free.* Born in Ottawa and raised in Toronto. Studied clarinet and saxophone at Northern Secondary School

Current Employment:

The Don Valley Stompers

Frankie Foo and The Yoyo Smugglers

The Vic Lawrence Seven

Bertie and The Gents

The York Jazz Ensemble

The Magnolia Brass Band

Performed with:

Loaded Dice (Dixiland Swing) 1986 Toronto, ON

Five Guys Named Moe (Dixiland Swing) 1987 Toronto, ON

Medusa's Raft (Alternative Rock) 1988-1993 Ottawa ON-Vancouver, BC

Nick Fraser

Born: April 3, 1976

Nick Fraser (drums) has been an active and engaging presence in the Toronto new jazz and improvised music community since he moved there from Ottawa in 1996. He has worked with a veritable "who's who" of Canadian jazz and improvised music including Justin Haynes, Mike Murley, Rich Underhill, PJ Perry, Phil Dwyer, Michael Snow, John Oswald, Andrew Downing, Jean Martin, Christine Duncan, Joe Sorbara, Lina Allemano, Quinsin Nachoff, Dave Restivo, Jim Vivian, David Braid, Ryan Driver, David Occhipinti, William Carn, Nancy Walker, Kieran Overs, Kelly Jefferson, Mark Eisenman, John MacLeod, Ken Aldcroft, Scott Thomson, Marilyn Lerner, Lori Freedman, Jean Derome, Ron Samworth, John Stetch and Kirk MacDonald. In addition, he has had the opportunity to perform with such international artists as Michael Moore, Anthony Braxton, William Parker, Joe McPhee, Jean-Luc Ponty, Bela Fleck, Joe Lovano, John Scofield, Wynton Marsalis, Mick Beck, David Binney, Ray Vega, Steve Turre, Matt Welch, Bill Carrothers and Bill Mays

Mario Tomic

Born: January 21, 1975

Mario Tomic is a guitarist, 
lead singer, music composer and songwriter.
The musician plays Rock, Americana Rock, Fusion music
and artist personal music style called Mediterranea
one mix of the world music and fusion rock music.
The musician works musically between Toronto,Canada
where he lives and Split in Croatia.
He was present in various media from the web, radio, magazines, etc
He performed in Europe and North America, solo or accompanied by his band, 
which he gathers according to the demand of the gig.

Andrew Scott

Toronto native and Sackville recording artist Andrew Scott has become the standard bearer for the next generation of great Canadian jazz musicians. His many accomplishments include graduating from York University with a PhD in Musicology/ Ethnomusicology, but there is nothing academic about the way Andrew plays the guitar. His “clean, boppish style” has found him compared to everyone from Barney Kessel to Wes Montgomery. His fans include listeners the world over, including legendary musicians Gene DiNovi and George Benson. Geoff Chapman of The Toronto Star on Andrew's debut Sackville release: “The opening “This Could Be the Start of Something Big” could well be an omen for the talented Scott… Scott has been hiding his large light under a bushel but comes up trumps with this fine debut disc as a leader…Scott, who shows that driving, clean boppish Kessel style and has absorbed the best of Grant Green and Wes Montgomery…” Don Brown of Wholenote Magazine on Andrew's latest "Blue Mercer": “The leader’s playing is a delight

Nandita Dias

Nandita began her vocal training with Indian classical singing and went on to train in western classical music. She found her natural talent and artistic passion in jazz. Today she sings in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French and Indian languages. This dynamic young woman has been performing since the tender age of ten. She is also a song-writer and has a variety of original material. Nandita juggles a very busy schedule. She is completing a double major in English and Spanish and a minor in French at the University of Toronto. She also teaches grade twelve English and is the President of OLAS (The Organization of Latin American Students at U of T). Nandita is always eager to share her talent with an audience

Amanda Tosoff

Born: December 9, 1983

Amanda Tosoff is a B.C.-raised Toronto-based pianist, composer, and bandleader, with five albums to her credit. Along her fascinating career path, Amanda has performed with such internationally recognized artists as Ingrid Jensen, Emilie-Claire Barlow, Phil Dwyer, Christine Jensen, Brad Turner, Kelly Jefferson, and Jodi Proznick. She has also opened for jazz legends Bobby Hutcherson, Renee Rosnes, Oliver Jones, and Brazilian singer Luciana Souza, and her groups have recorded for CBC Radio programs Hot Air, Tonic, Jazz Beat, and Espace Musique’s series, Portraits Jazz. Tosoff has earned critical kudos, the respect of her peers, and such prestigious awards as the CBC Galaxie Rising Star Award at the 2007 Vancouver International Jazz Festival and the General Motors Grand Prix de Jazz at the 2009 Montréal Jazz Festival

Shirantha Beddage

Two-time JUNO-nominated musician Shirantha Beddage (“Shurr-ANN-tha BED-da-gay”) is a baritone saxophonist, composer and educator from Toronto, Canada. His original music combines hard bop and modern jazz to create a sound that is both accessible and sophisticated. He has released three critically-acclaimed albums as a leader: Roots and Branches, Identity (2013 JUNO nominee) and Momentum (2017 JUNO nominee). As a sideman, he has been featured on recordings with the Order of Canada Band, Suzie Arioli, Laila Biali, Nancy Walker, Mike Downes and many others. His compositional skills have won him accolades such as the Montreal Jazz Festival Galaxie Rising Star Award, recognitions at the Canadian Songwriting Competition, and placements in the Emmy-winning TV series “Fargo”. Shirantha currently serves as a full-time professor in the Humber College Bachelor of Music program, where he also hosts the “Staff Lounge” Teaching and Learning podcast