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Michael Davidson & Dan Fortin

Blue Standard

Blue Standard features the vocal stylings of Maple Blues Award winner and acclaimed actor Raoul Bhaneja, joined by the youngest member of the first family of Canadian roots music, Jesse Whiteley on piano. Recorded live off the floor. A Good Thing features classic songs that inspired both performers, originally interpreted by the likes of Nat King Cole, Joe Williams, Jimmy Scott, Chet Baker.

Dan Pitt

Dan Pitt is a guitarist, composer and improviser currently based in Toronto, Canada. Along with his formal education in music, Dan has an impressive 10 year background of private studies under the guidance of notable musicians/teachers such as Bob Shields, David Restivo, Geoff Young, Andrew Downing, Brad Shepik, Tony Malaby, Ben Monder and David Torn. Dan performs regularly throughout Toronto in a variety of music genres and ensembles. He leads his own creative improv group, Dan Pitt Trio, and is co-leader of the guitar drum duo, Prophets and Nomads, the improvising trio known as Everdream, and the experimental folk band known as The Winona Collective

Roman Smirnov

Born: December 31, 1965

Roman Smirnov is an award-winning artist, producer, arranger and composer, performing classical and flamenco guitar. Roman is a classically trained guitarist. He obtained his musical education from the Tallinn Music Conservatory in Estonia, the Rubin Academy of Music in Israel, and the Academy of Music in Kassel, Germany. Since 2008 Roman lives in Canada and regularly performs with solo programs, duets, trios, quartets and small orchestras. These performances feature a variety of musicians, from classical string quartets to jazz ensembles, opera singers and different ethnic instruments like Chinese Pipa and Arabic Oud.

The Toronto Jazz Orchestra

The 18-piece Toronto Jazz Orchestra (TJO) was created in 1998 to perform music by some of the most important composers in jazz – writers like Thad Jones, Bob Brookmeyer, Phil Nimmons, Rob McConnell and more. Over the past 19 years, their repertoire has evolved to include compositions and arrangements ranging from classic swing tunes to the leading edge of contemporary jazz, with an emphasis on Canadian composers and arrangers. The TJO seeks to educate, entertain, and increase the public’s understanding and appreciation of big band jazz. Since 1998, the TJO has performed regularly at Toronto’s Rex Hotel and has released three recordings

Gary Powers

Born: June 11, 1988

One of our top players, and certainly a valuable one is our journalist Gary Powers. He is starving to let you know some curious things about the iGaming industry and he commonly shares the interests of even the best gamblers!

Steven Taetz

Steven Taetz has performed in Carnegie Hall(NYC), Rockwood Music Hall and The Bitter End (NYC), Hotel Cafe (LA), Blue Room (Korea), Capital Pride (Wash DC), Ironwood (Calgary), House of Jazz (Montreal), and in Toronto’s Rogers Stadium, The Rex, The Jazz Bistro, Hugh’s Room, and many more. He has released music internationally, charted for radio play and sales, and released his first studio album with collaborations from JUNO-winning artists from across Canada. Following a holiday EP in 2017, he is developing his sophomore album for release in 2018 with noted award- winning collaborators, and North American touring dates to be announced

Tanya Wills

Born: February 26

As the grand daughter of two opera singers, Tanya knew from the very beginning that she would be an artist. She grew up immersed in music and theatre and began her artistic career as a dancer. With formal training in dance she spent many hours in a dance studio accompanying ballet classes on piano. Tanya graduated from Theatre School, where she developed her skills as a ‘triple threat’ with a major focus on voice. She went on to study voice classically in Toronto and developed her distinct mezzo sound and style. Her rich and expressive voice became her hallmark as she went on to work with many Swing and Big Bands east of and in Toronto

Darcea Hiltz

Born: February 26, 1953

Halton JAZZ Singers was founded in 2013 by Darcea Hiltz as a Not-For-Profit music community hub. By 2017 it had formed a nucleus around Adam Brox, Darcea Hiltz, Jason Miller and Siona Neale. The quartet, “The Halton JAZZ Singers” (HJS), was born. Halton JAZZ Singers is a member of and cultural grant recipient from Oakville Arts Council. Halton JAZZ Singers is a winner of Burlington’s “Canada Day Performers Contest.” Halton JAZZ Singers was accepted into ArtsVest – Business for the Arts’ national training program: Participants receive tips, tools, mentorship opportunities and significant financial incentives to secure corporate sponsor partnerships. The Halton JAZZ Singers has been likened to the New York Voices and the Manhattan Transfer because of their audience appeal, their energy and ability to navigate close harmonies

Halton JAZZ Singers

Active since: February 26

Halton JAZZ Singers vocal jazz quartet was founded in 2013 by Darcea Hiltz as a Not-For-Profit music community hub. By 2017 it had formed a nucleus around Adam Brox, Darcea Hiltz, Jason Miller and Siona Neale. The quartet, “The Halton JAZZ Singers” (HJS), was born. Halton JAZZ Singers is a member of and cultural grant recipient from Oakville Arts Council. Halton JAZZ Singers is a winner of Burlington’s “Canada Day Performers Contest.” Halton JAZZ Singers was accepted into ArtsVest – Business for the Arts’ national training program: Participants receive tips, tools, mentorship opportunities and significant financial incentives to secure corporate sponsor partnerships. The Halton JAZZ Singers has been likened to the New York Voices and the Manhattan Transfer because of their audience appeal, their energy and ability to navigate close harmonies