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!March/April 2010 Dino Dominelli Sextet Gerry Hébert Quartet Mike Rud Quartet Darren Sigesmund Sextet Flora Ware Lew Tabackin Trio Carlos del Junco and the Mongrels Brian Hughes Quintet Melody Diachun Quartet Dave Babcock and the Jump Orchestra CD Release Event, with special guest Amos Garrett Rodrigues/Gale Quartet Tyler Hornby Quintet CD Release Event for “A Road to Remember”

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CANADIAN PUBLICATION MAIL PRODUCT SALES AGREEMENT #40047729 CD Release Event Dino Dominelli Sextet ‘Faith In You’ CD Release

Join us for an evening of great jazz from one of Alberta’s finest tenor saxophonists, Dino Dominelli. With a resume that includes work with many of Canada’s best jazz musicians, Dino is an entertaining and original jazz artist with an ear for all kinds of jazz, from post bop to modern jazz, and more.

Dino’s formative jazz years were spent performing around and studying with two Canadian jazz legends, saxophonist Pat LaBarbera and multi-instrumentalist Don Thompson. Dino has appeared on stage with Thompson and a host of other Canadian jazz names, such as P.J. Perry, Bernie Senensky, Jake Langley, Greg Pilo, Simon Fisk, Earl Seymour, Bob Mover and Norman Marshall Villeneuve.

In Alberta, Dino is often seen performing with Edmonton and Calgary artists such as Sandro when... Dominelli, Jim Head, Wayne Feschuk, John Dino Dominelli Sextet Taylor, Charlie Austin, Chris Andrew, Rubim De ‘Faith In You’ CD Release Toledo, Andrew Glover, Dale James, George From Edmonton/Calgary Blondheim, Andy Ericson, Brian Buchanan and FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2010 Mike Lent. TICKETS - MEMBERS $12, GUESTS $16 DOORS 8 PM - SHOW 9 PM Dino has performed throughout Canada and internationally in the United States, Hong Kong, Thailand and Taiwan. On other music fronts, Dino Dominelli - saxophone Dino has shared the spotlight with popular Jim Head - guitar artists such as The Shirelle Sisters, Bobby Andrew Glover – , keyboards Cameron, Alfie Zappacosta, Bobby Curtola and Bruce Mohacsy – piano, keyboards Jack Semple. Brendan Rothwell - bass Sandro Dominelli – drums Be ready for an evening that will travel great jazz distances, with a made-in-Alberta style! Artist website: www.dinodominelli.com

www. yardbirdsuite.com 3 Canadian Jazz Series Gerry Hébert Quartet

For this night, Calgary “exports” one of its best jazz assets to Edmonton, saxophonist Gerry Hebért. Gerry is well known on the Alberta jazz scene, and across Canada, as a great musician and dedicated educator.

Since 1997, the Gerry Hébert Quartet has laid claim to a diverse musical territory, exploring free improvised spaces as well as putting their own spin on classic jazz standards and pop hits. In concert, the Quartet showcase Hébert’s original compositions alongside select covers by the Beatles, Peter Gabriel and Oscar Peterson; they are passionate, high-energy and engaging musicians, who consistently provide compelling jazz experiences. when... Gerry Hébert Quartet This night will include some selections from From Calgary Gerry’s second CD with the Quartet, entitled The Beat Niq Sessions Volume 2: Constructive SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2010 TICKETS - MEMBERS $14, GUESTS $18 Interference. DOORS 8 PM - SHOW 9 PM Gerry is a founding member of The Swinging Bovines, co-founding the Calgary-based saxophone quartet who went on to release Gerry Hebért - saxophone Aaron Young - guitar three CDs and performed over 500 concerts on Simon Fisk - bass tours across Canada, the U.S. and Europe. A busy Jon May - drums performing and studio musician, Gerry has also contributed his voice to 18 other recording Artist website: projects. www.myspace.com/gerryhebertquartet

KENT SANGSTER’S OBSESSIONS OCTET Release their sophomore recording Melodia. An elegant mixture of classical, tango and jazz is performed by some of Edmonton’s most respected musicians. Nominee, Western Canadian Music Award Winner.

March 7, 2010 • 3:00 pm & 7:30 pm shows Yardbird Suite Tickets: $25 • $2 off for students & seniors CDs will be available for $15

Tickets available at Tix On The Square or at the door

4 March/April 2010 Canadian Jazz Series Mike Rud Quartet Jazz guitar fans take note! Mike Rud is back in town. Mike is well known to Canadian audiences and a fan favourite in Edmonton. Mike lives in where he has been active on the jazz scene for years, as a jazz guitarist and music teacher.

With three CDs to his credit, Mike has crafted his career on the Canadian scene by respectfully paying his jazz dues, while at the same time developing his own unique, innovative sound. His three CDs include Whyte Avenue (1997 Jazz Focus), Chimbe (1999 Nu Jazz), and Live from Lotusland (2005 Cellar Live). He also appears on several other CDs by Canadian jazz artists.

On stage, Mike has performed with Herb Ellis, Kenny Wheeler, , Ralph Bowen, Joe LaBarbera, Guido Basso, Ian MacDougal, P.J. Perry, been a featured guest artist with the University Tommy Banks, Denzal Sinclaire, John Stetch and of Victoria Jazz Band, and a teacher at the UBC many others. He has performed all over Canada, summer music camp, the Prairielands jazz camp including appearances at the Vancouver Jazz in Regina, SK, and the MacEwan College summer Festival and the Festival International de Jazz guitar workshop in Edmonton. de Montréal.

Mike’s jazz education includes a performance diploma from Edmonton’s MacEwan College and a Bachelor of Music degree from Montreal’s when... Mike Rud Quartet McGill University (1996). He also attended the From Montreal/Vancouver/Edmonton Banff International Jazz Workshop in 1994 at the Banff Centre for the Arts, studying with greats FRIDAY-SATURDAY, MARCH 12-13, 2010 TICKETS - MEMBERS $16, GUESTS $20 of modern jazz, including Don Thompson and DOORS 8 PM - SHOW 9 PM Norma Winstone. This led to an opportunity to study in New York with the jazz guitar master Jim Hall in 1995. Mike Rud - guitar Mike has taught and/or spoken at a number Tolden Webb - piano Jodi Proznick - bass of music schools, including McGill, Western Dan Skakun – drums Washington University, Vancouver Community College, MacEwan College, Keyano College, Red Artist website: Deer College and Carleton University. He has www.mikerud.com

www. yardbirdsuite.com 5 Canadian Jazz Series Darren Sigesmund Sextet

An evening full of jazz promise and compositional ingenuity! Following the critical success of his debut CD Strands (TIMELY MANOR) in 2008, Toronto trombonist Darren Sigesmund is taking his next steps, touring in support of Strands II, which was released in late 2009.

This night’s performance will feature several tracks from Strands II, including the musical voices of sensational jazz vocalist Eliana along with other established players on the Toronto On trombone, Darren has studied with Michael jazz scene. Don’t miss this excellent evening of Davis (New York), Ian McDougall (University jazz at the Yardbird, where you’ll hear a lively of Victoria), Jerry Johnson (Stratford Festival) and contemporary blend of jazz, Latin and and Gord Sweeny (Toronto Symphony). After classical influences. studying at the University of Toronto’s Jazz In 2009, Darren was nominated for a National Performance Program, Darren honed his Jazz Award as Trombonist of the Year. composition skills under the tutelage of Toronto instructor Frank Falco. He currently teaches Since 2003, Darren has led his Strands project piano at Humber College and privately. across the globe, including over 100 concerts throughout Europe, Asia, Australia and Canada. Past performances include concerts in Madrid, Germany for German national radio Bayerischer when... Rundfunk, Ireland, the UK, Japan Expo 2005, the Darren Sigesmund Sextet Canadian Embassy Theatre in Tokyo, premiere From Toronto clubs throughout Australia, South Korea’s FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2010 Jarasum International Jazz Festival, Shanghai’s TICKETS - MEMBERS $16, GUESTS $20 renowned club JZ, Hong Kong’s historic Loke DOORS 8 PM - SHOW 9 PM Yew Hall, the Canadian National Library Theatre and the Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival. Darren Sigesmund - trombone Darren has studied and performed at the Eliana Cuevas - vocals internationally renowned Banff Jazz Workshop Quinsin Nachoff - alto saxophone with acclaimed artists such as Dave Holland, Reg Schwager - guitar Kenny Wheeler, Julian Priester, Richie Beirach, Jim Vivian - bass Ethan Adrelli – drums Dave Liebman, Steve Coleman, Don Thompson, Pat LaBarbera and Hugh Fraser. Artist website: www.darrensigesmund.ca

6 March/April 2010 Canadian Vocalists Flora Ware

Described as both a “little-known vocal treasure” and “one of the rising jazz talents” in BC, vocalist Flora Ware is ready to step into a bigger spotlight. On this night, Flora will be playing original songs from her latest CD Insight (2008), as well as jazz and soul standards with a modern twist.

On the strength of her Insight release, Flora appeared in 2008 at two popular festivals in BC - the Kaslo Jazz Fest and Rare Earth Jazz & Blues Fest in Vernon. She also did a Western Canadian tour with songstress Monica Lee. The BC Interior Music Awards nominated her for Best Jazz Artist of the Year in 2008. Co-produced by Rick Kilburn and Peter Berring, when... Insight appeals to a wide audience with its Flora Ware From Nelson, B.C./Calgary/Edmonton groovy mix of standards and original music influenced by Latin jazz, and Soul/R&B. SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2010 TICKETS - MEMBERS $14, GUESTS $18 Flora is developing a reputation as a performer DOORS 8 PM - SHOW 9 PM who puts her soul into singing and who does not fit neatly into any one genre; she is part jazz diva, part folk singer, part cabaret performer. Flora Ware - vocals, piano Whether it’s swing standards, R&B, or opera, she Rich Rabnett - guitar isn’t afraid to push the boundaries, delivering a Simon Fisk - bass Sandro Dominelli - drums comedic or seductive twist to a song.

In 2009, Paul Grant featured Flora on his CBC Artist website: radio show “Hot Air”. She completed a spring www.floramusic.com tour of the Kootenays in March 2009, after being awarded a touring grant from the Columbia Basin Trust. She also performed regularly in 2009 throughout the BC interior. Her 2010 tour will include stops in Alberta, the BC coast, and Vancouver Island. Flora first appeared at the Yardbird Suite in 2006 with the Charlie Austin Trio.

www. yardbirdsuite.com 7 International Jazz Series Lew Tabackin Trio

With a musical career spanning more than four decades, Lew Tabackin shows no signs of stopping. He continues to tour the world as a soloist, playing clubs and jazz festivals with his own groups and as featured soloist with the Jazz Orchestra.

Lew is an artist of astonishing vision. His electrifying flute playing is at once virtuosic, primordial, cross- cultural, and passionate. His distinctive tenor sax style includes the use of wide intervals, abrupt changes of mood and tempo, and purposeful fervor, all in the service of showing the full range of possibilities of his instrument - melodically, rhythmically, and dynamically.

In the 1960s, among other musical highlights, Lew played with and , and in big bands led by Cab Calloway, Les and Larry Elgart, , Joe Henderson, Chuck Israels, Thad Jones and Mel Lewis, , and . In 1968, he met Toshiko Akiyoshi when the two played together in a quartet. They eventually married and moved to Los Angeles, where they formed the award-winning big band known as the Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra. During the 1980s he began to get some long overdue recognition as a flutist, winning many when... Down Beat critic’s and reader’s polls. Lew Tabackin Trio From New York In 1990, Mr. Tabackin released his first disc of several discs for Concord, “Desert Lady,” featuring FRIDAY-SATURDAY, MARCH 26-27, 2010 Hank Jones, Dave Holland, and , TICKETS - MEMBERS $22, GUESTS $26 DOORS 8 PM - SHOW 9 PM followed by the acclaimed “I’ll Be Seeing You” with , , and Lewis Nash, and finally, “Tenority” in 1996. Since then, he has Lew Tabackin - tenor saxophone, flute released several albums on a variety of labels. Boris Kozlov - bass Mark Taylor - drum A long time favourite of Edmonton jazz audiences, this event will celebrate Lew’s 70th birthday Artist website: featuring his outstanding New York trio. www.lewtabackin.com

8 March/April 2010 yardbird suite blues Carlos del Junco and the Blues Mongrels

Expect a great night of blues and jazz harmonica Charlie” Roberts that won Carlos the 1996 Jazz from Canada’s “harp master,” Carlos del Junco. Report Blues Musician Of The Year Award. Just Carlo has been named the Maple Blues Award’s Your Fool, a sizzling live session with Kevin Harmonica Player of the Year seven times. Breit, was recorded in 1995. In 1993, Carlos del With seven recordings also on his resume and Junco won two gold medals at the Hohner a reputation for excellent live performances, World Harmonica Championship in Trossingen, Carlos is always a big hit with harp fans, blues Germany; judged the world’s best in both the fans and jazz fans. diatonic blues and the diatonic jazz categories.

With his 2008 release, Steady Movin’ (Northern Blues), Carlos solidified his reputation in the world of music. Here’s what John Valentyn of the Toronto Blues Society had to say about Steady Movin’ :

“The eagerly anticipated successor to ‘Blues Mongrel’ is here and is worth the wait. It is primarily acoustic and perhaps even more of a demonstration of his prowess on the humble harmonica... as before there are harp positions and keys listed for every song, but never does technical prowess get in the way of enjoyment of the music.”

Carlos is certainly not your straight ahead blues harmonica player. His influences range far and when... wide and he can quickly move from a straight Carlos del Junco and ahead blues groove into more adventurous the Blues Mongrels territory which may include jazz, Latin, New From Toronto Orleans second line grooves, or ska. He will FRIDAY-SATURDAY, APRIL 2-3 , 2010 occasionally take a blues standard and flip it TICKETS - MEMBERS $26, GUESTS $30 upside down to breathe new life into it. DOORS 8 PM - SHOW 9 PM

Playing a ten-hole diatonic harmonica, Carlos has developed the unique ability to play Carlos del Junco - harmonica and vocals chromatically by using an “overblow” technique Henry Heillig - bass taught to him by jazz virtuoso Howard Levy. Eric St. Laurent - guitars Mark Mariash – drums Among his recording credits are Blues Mongrel (2005, Big Reed Records), Up and At ‘Em (2001, Artist website: Big Reed Records) and Big Road Blues, a www.davidocchipinti.com collaborative effort with Thom “Champagne www. yardbirdsuite.com 9 Cross Border Jazz Brian Hughes Quintet

Jazz fans will appreciate this special night which Spain and her past seven multi-platinum welcomes Alberta native and guitar virtuoso recordings. and received a Juno (Canadian Brian Hughes back to the Yardbird Suite! Grammy) nomination as “Producer of the Year” for his work on the platinum selling Loreena Brian has forged an international reputation McKennitt album “The Visit.” as a jazz guitarist and world-class performer, including tours and recordings with Loreena Brian has also produced several international McKennitt, and an extensive career as a jazz Platinum-selling albums for Greek recording front man. artists Evanthia Reboutsika, Yannis Kotsiras and Panayotis Kalantzopoulos, including Here’s an excerpt from his website which the soundtrack for “A Touch of Spice” the top outlines his talents as a contemporary jazz grossing film in Greek cinema history. He has also guitarist, multi-instrumentalist and producer: accompanied Celtic music legends, The Chieftains, His first two albums, “Between Dusk” and on several tours. “Dreaming and Under One Sky,” firmly established him as one of the foremost guitarists and composers in the genre, perfectly blending his fluid and emotive guitar style into an exciting, melodic mix of Latin, Jazz and World Music compositions. After being picked as a winner in JAZZIZ Magazine’s “Guitars On Fire” competition his subsequent recordings “Straight To You,” “One 2 One,” “Shakin’ not Stirred” and “Along the Way” have received critical acclaim and major radio air play from coast to coast. With his sizzling fret work and infectious compositions the media are accurate in saying: “Both a great artist and an accessible one. His passion is so obvious, intense when... and contagious, that his audience shares it.” Brian Brian Hughes Quintet From California/Edmonton/Calgary has received the SOCAN/BMI “Jazz & Instrumental Composer of the Year” Award six times from 1997 FRIDAY-SATURDAY, APRIL 9-10 , 2010 to 2006 and the title track from “Shakin’ Not TICKETS - MEMBERS $24, GUESTS $28 Stirred” was featured on an episode of HBO’s “Sex DOORS 8 PM - SHOW 9 PM and the City”.

Also well known for his 20 year parallel career Brian Hughes - guitar performing and recording with world renowned Andrew Glover - piano, keyboards vocalist Loreena McKennitt, Brian’s skills as Mike Lent - bass Luis Tovar - percussion a musician (guitars, , bouzouki) and his Tal Bergman - drums production talents are evident on her platinum recording “An Ancient Muse,” the concert DVD Artist website: “,” filmed in Granada, www.brianhughes.com

10 March/April 2010 Canadian Vocalists Melody Diachun Quartet

Here’s to another night of great jazz vocals Thomas, John Stowell, P.J. Perry, Campbell Ryga, down at the Yardbird, with Vancouver’s Melody Bob Murphy, Altered Laws and blues legend Big Diachun in the company of a groove-oriented Miller, to name a few. jazz quartet. Best known for his work with Canadian hip Melody Diachun is an emerging jazz star hop artist K-OS, drummer Ray Garraway is an and an in-demand vocalist celebrated for intensely creative player with a great, natural her expressive voice, warm performance and “feel.” He is also a sought after clinician and “original material that catches the ear” (The instructor. With many albums to his credit, Vancouver Sun). She is a Juno nominee and was Ray has won drumming competitions, toured nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year at the the world, and appeared on various TV shows, 2009 National Jazz Awards. including Late Night with David Letterman.

Melody’s latest CD EQ was recorded in 2008 on Cellar Live. The album transcends musical genres to deliver a vibrant, highly original when... milestone. Her first two independent releases, Melody Diachun Quartet Lullaby of the Leaves and Dreams and Places From Vancouver/Edmonton presented her as a gifted songwriter and a FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2010 versatile, understated singer. TICKETS - MEMBERS $14, GUESTS $18 DOORS 8 PM - SHOW 9 PM With several albums to his credit, Chris Andrew’s musical diversity can be seen through his numerous performances over the years in Melody Diachun - voice genres such as jazz, funk, pop, Latin, and musical Chris Andrew - piano, theatre. Based in Edmonton, Chris has studied keyboards in Cuba and toured across Canada countless Doug Stephenson - times in various musical styles. His resume lists acoustic bass Ray Garraway – drums a veritable who’s who of jazz: He has performed with Joshua Redman, Sonny Fortune, Bud Artist website: Shank, Pete Christlieb, Joe LaBarbera, P.J. Perry www.melodydiachun.com and Paquito D’Rivera, to name just a few. In 2008 Chris was honoured with the CBC Galaxie Rising Star Award for his virtuosic talent.

For the past twenty-five years Doug Stephenson has been an integral member of Western Canada’s jazz community, multi-tasking as bassist, guitarist, educator, studio musician, composer, arranger and producer. Now based in Vancouver, Doug works with a wide range of world class artists, and has played with Tommy Banks, Charlie Rouse, Fraser MacPherson, Jay

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Dave Babcock and the Jump Orchestra with special guest Amos Garrett

On this night, you better “jump to it” and get yourself down to the Yardbird Suite for a lively night of vintage jazz, jump blues and Afro Cuban rhythms, with Dave Babcock and his Jump Orchestra.

This night will feature Dave on saxophone and vocals leading an 8-piece version of his Jump Orchestra along with special guest, guitar maestro Amos Garrett. Dave will be performing music from his latest studio recording entitled Jump To It. This long-awaited CD and release party will be “music to the ears” of many people who have been fans of Dave and his Jump Orchestra over the years.

For those who don’t know, Dave led the first incarnation of his Jump Orchestra from 1990 to 1994. The Jump, as they were often known, performed throughout Western Canada, with an unprecedented three and a half year house gig at Earl’s Tin Palace in Edmonton. They appeared many times on television and radio, and were featured on a CBC Variety recording called Jazz Notes in 1992. Also in that year, they won an ARIA Award as best jazz group, for the when...From Edmonton/High River/Calgary recording Both Feet. SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2010 “Jump To It” was recorded locally at Edmontone TICKETS - MEMBERS $18, GUESTS $22 Studio and features some of Alberta’s finest DOORS 8 PM - SHOW 9 PM musicians, many of whom will be playing with Dave at the CD release. This self-produced album features several original compositions Dave Babcock - saxophone, vocals that showcase Dave’s smooth vocals and soulful Amos Garrett - guitar, vocals saxophone in a variety of settings, from trio Sebastian Knox - saxophone to 11-piece. Amos Garrett’s stellar guitar work Bob Tildesley - trumpet Audrey Ochoa - trombone appears on three of the tracks. “Famous” Amos Doug Organ - piano, organ needs little introduction to Edmonton audiences, Rubim deToledo - acoustic bass being one of Canada’s most highly respected Jamie Cooper – drums guitarists, in any musical style. Artist website: Read more at www.yardbirdsuite.com www.davebabcock.com www.melmusic.com/amos_garrett/ 12 March/April 2010 Canadian Jazz Series Rodrigues/Gale Quartet

This evening features former Edmontonian Vanessa Eastern Canada and counts organ great Joey Rodrigues on organ and piano, in the company DeFrancesco, saxophonist Kenny Garrett, and of Toronto’s Chris Gale on saxophone. Another late Canadian musical icons Doug Riley and Jeff former Edmontonian, Mike Rud, is featured on Healey among her distinguished guests. guitar along with Davide DiRenzo on drums. Vanessa has released three albums as a leader: Vanessa graduated from McGill University Soul Project (2005), Soul Food for Thought (2009), with a degree in jazz performance (piano) in and Gale/Rodrigues Group Live at the Rex (2007), June of 2000. She has attended the reputable a collaborative effort with Gale. International Jazz Workshop at the Banff Centre Read more at www.yardbirdsuite.com for the Arts, and returned to the Centre in 2003, this time on Hammond B-3 organ, where she had occasion to perform with world-class faculty members Mike Murley, John Abercrombie, and when... Rodrigues/Gale Quartet Dave Douglas. She is the first and only organist From Montreal/Toronto to attend the program to date. FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2010 In February of 2002, Vanessa took a special TICKETS - MEMBERS $14, GUESTS $18 trip to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she DOORS - 8 PM - SHOW 9 PM spent one month as a live-in student, crashing on world-renowned jazz organist Dr. Lonnie Smith’s couch! Later that year, she went on to Chris Gale - saxophone Vanessa Rodrigues - Hammond organ perform at the Montreal International Jazz Mike Rud - guitar Festival with her own original soul-jazz organ Davide DiRenzo – drums trio, and hosted a popular organ jam session for the duration of the festival. She has since Artist website: gone on to host organ jam sessions all over www.vanessarodrigues.com www.chrisgalesax.com

www. yardbirdsuite.com 13 CD Release Event Tyler Hornby Quintet CD Release Event for “A Road to Remember”

Catch the jazz drum beat! Calgary drummer in Calgary each summer. After completing Tyler Hornby hits the Yardbird with a solid lineup, his B.Mus In Jazz Studies from the University presenting a great selection of originals and of Calgary, Tyler obtained his Masters Degree standards. Tyler is emerging as one of the most in Jazz Performance/Pedagogy (2006) at the versatile and contemporary drummers in Canada. University of Colorado (Boulder) where he His playing exemplifies a melodic sense combined studied composition with Grammy Award with taste, control, and rhythmic finesse. winning pianist Chip Stephens.

In 2009, Tyler was nominated for the Galaxie Rising Star Award of Radio Canada, and a General Motors Grand Jazz Award at the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal. His debut when... Tyler Hornby Quintet jazz album entitled Shadows of a Brighter Day From Calgary/Edmonton received rave reviews, and was selected for a national jazz compilation called Dig Your Roots. SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2010 TICKETS - MEMBERS $14, GUESTS $18 The album showcases Tyler’s compositions DOORS - 8 PM - SHOW 9 PM which contain post-bop, contemporary and odd meter influences with unique harmonic and melodic twists. Tyler Hornby - drums Simon Fisk - bass In 2010, Tyler will be releasing two new Chris Andrew - piano albums: A Road to Remember and Able to Fly Jim Head - guitar on Chronograph Records. He has previously Bob Tildesley – trumpet appeared on over 30 recordings. Artist website: In addition to playing with his own groups, Tyler www.tylerhornby.com has performed with such artists as; Bob Mintzer, Ingrid Jensen, Frank Mantooth, Alain Caron, Randy Brecker, Hugh Fraser, Tommy Banks, Shelly Berg, Ralph Bowen, Maciek Grzywacz, Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, and the electric jazz group Terrain where he serves as the drummer and co-leader.

While maintaining a busy performing schedule Tyler also teaches for the Mount Royal College Jazz Diploma Program, and is the director of the Drumset Educational Camp which is held

14 March/April 2010 jammin’ tuesday night sessions

TICKETS AT THE DOOR - MEMBERS & GUESTS $5 DOORS 7:30 PM - SHOW 8 PM

March 2 April 6 Marty Majorowicz Craig Magill Marty Majorowicz - trombone, 70th Birthday Jam Paul Richey - piano, Dave Babcock - saxophones, Dan Churchill - bass, Bob Tildesley - trumpet, Bill George - drums Jim Head - guitar, Mike Lent - bass, March 9 Sandro Dominelli - drums The Fusionauts Paul Richey - keyboards, April 13 Peter Belec - guitar, Brett Miles Quartet Dan Churchill - bass, Brett Miles - saxophone, Thom Bennett - drums Thom Golub - bass, Jamie Philp -guitar, March 16 Dwayne Hrynkiw - drums The Sound Quintessential Remi Noel - trombone, April 20 Don Coolen - trumpet, Rob Thompson Quintet Chris Finlay - guitar, Rob Thompson - piano, Keith Rempel - bass, Don Berner - saxophone, Kurtis Schultz - drums Audrey Ochoa - trombone, Marc Beaudin - bass, March 23 Sandro Dominelli - drums Sandro Dominelli Trio Sandro Dominelli - drums, Jim April 27 Head - guitar Bob Kitt Trio with special guest Bob Tildesley March 30 Bob Kitt - piano, Aaron Leaney 3 Lindsay Woolgar - bass, Aaron Leaney - saxophones, Mike Gillespie - drums, Thom Golub - bass, Bob Tildesley - trumpet Chris Dadge - drums

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March 5 March 26-27 April 23 Dino Dominelli Sextet Lew Tabackin Trio Rodrigues/Gale Quartet ‘Faith In You’ CD Release Event Members $22, Guests $26 Members $14, Guests $18 Members $12, Guests $16 April 2-3 April 24 March 6 Carlos Del Junco And The Tyler Hornby Quintet Gerry Hébert Quartet Blues Mongrels CD Release Event For “A Road Members $14, Guests $18 Members $26, Guests $30 To Remember” Members $14, Guests $18 March 12-13 April 9-10 Mike Rud Quartet Brian Hughes Quintet Members $16, Guests $20 Members $24, Guests $28

March 19 April 16 Darren Sigesmund Sextet Melody Diachun Quartet Members $16, Guests $20 Members $14, Guests $18

March 20 April 17 Flora Ware Dave Babcock And The Jump Members $14, Guests $18 Orchestra CD Release Event, With Special Guest Amos Garrett Members $18, Guests $22

EDMONTON JAZZ SOCIETY 11 TOMMY BANKS WAY (Corner of 102 St & 86 Ave) EDMONTON AB T6E 2M2

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