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Rubim de Toledo

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CANADIAN PUBLICATION MAIL PRODUCT SALES AGREEMENT #40047729 all stars Yardbird Suite All-Stars play Get ready to swing! Join the Yardbird Suite All-Stars for a fabulous Count Basie tribute to the music of William “Count” Basie! Riding on the tremendous success of last year’s “Tribute to Duke Ellington”, the Edmonton Jazz Society (EJS) is pleased to present another exciting night of timeless jazz. CBC Radio will be recording this special show; come out and take part in a live, dynamic performance by some of the best musicians when... Yardbird Suite All-Stars on the Canadian jazz scene. Audience play Count Basie response to CBC Radio’s broadcast of last From Edmonton year’s Ellington tribute was fantastic, so CBC Edmonton producer Dan Cherwoniak and FRIDAY-SATURDAY, MARCH 6-7, 2009 crew will once again be parked outside in the TICKETS - MEMBERS $22, GUESTS $26 CBC trailer, catching all the musical action for DOORS 8 PM - SHOW 9 PM later broadcast. The Yardbird Suite is proud to showcase the talents of our Edmonton-based All-Stars, Tommy Banks (Count Basie) - piano who make up a repertory small ensemble P.J. Perry (Marshall Royal) - alto saxophone of the highest calibre. With Tommy Banks Kent Sangster (Frank Foster) - tenor & soprano saxophone leading the way in the role of Basie, each All- Dave Babcock (Charlie Fowkles) - baritone & Star will play in a “musical chair” representing tenor saxophone a famous player from the Basie orchestras. Craig Brenan (Benny Powell) - trombone Hang on to your seat, this night is literally Bob Tildesley (Harry “Sweets” Edison) - trumpet going to swing with the best of them! Bob Cairns (Freddie Green) - guitar Mike Lent (Walter Page) - bass And thank you for your support! The EJS Sandro Dominelli (Jo Jones) - drums is working hard to make this a continuing Thomas Alexander (Joe Williams) – vocals project, because of the amazing musicians in Arrangements - Thomas Hay our city and because there is a vast repertoire Artist website: of small group recordings to draw from. Stay www.pjperry.com tuned for future events featuring the music of www.kentsangster.com such luminaries as Dave Pell, Woody Herman, www.davebabcock.com “Shorty” Rogers, Manny Album and more. www.sandrodominelli.com 3 cross canada jazz

George Blondheim Trio

When it comes to musical credentials, this Blondheim’s resume “reads like a short nov- trio is second to none! Join George Blond- el, having performed and written virtually heim and friends for an intimate evening of all styles of music in Canada, the USA, and jazz stylings and musicianship that will be around the world.” sure to satisfy your jazzy soul. Though his musical career has taken him far Blondheim is not only one of Canada’s most afield, Blondheim is just as comfortable com- notable musicians, he is also one of our best ing “home” to a small jazz venue like the Yard- known and respected musical ambassadors. bird Suite as he is in a concert hall or before He is recognized internationally as a com- poser, producer, conductor and pianist; his honours include two Gemini awards, a Genie and three Leo Awards. As TV Guide puts it,

4 March/April 2009 live TV cameras. Blondheim is an alumnus of sideman. Overs was one of only eight jazz music and performing arts programs at the artists selected to represent Canada on the University of Alberta, Grant MacEwan Col- 4-CD, 50-artist boxed set “HERE AND NOW” - lege and the Banff Centre School of Fine Arts. A Celebration of Canadian Music “, produced He also studied film scoring with Dr. Albert by the Canada Council to commemorate the Harris at the Dick Grove College of Music in fiftieth anniversary of the United Nations (re- Los Angeles. leased world-wide in October 1995).

Blondheim has written music for many pop- A profile of Overs’ career can be found in ular movies (Bye Bye Blues, The Jewel of the Mark Miller’s book “The Miller Companion to Nile, and more), several top TV shows (The Jazz in Canada”. Of late, Overs has been tour- Cosby Show and Da Vinci’s Inquest, among ing internationally with singers Sophie Mil- many others), and major sporting events, such man and Emilie-Claire Barlow. He is on the as the 1984 Summer Olympics (Los Angeles), adjunct faculty at both Humber College in the 1988 Winter Olympics (Calgary) and the Toronto and Mohawk College in Hamilton. Heritage Hockey Classic in Edmonton. He has also collaborated with Canadian stars Tom Bob McLaren has played and recorded with Cochrane, Spirit of the West, and k.d. lang on many Canadian jazz greats, such as Doug Ri- their respective symphonic recordings, with ley, Kirk MacDonald, Pat LaBarbara and Lorne combined sales approaching triple platinum. Lofsky, to name only a few. In addition, Bob Blondheim appeared for many years on CTV has played with numerous international jazz as talk show host Vicki Gabereau’s sidekick stars, including Sam Noto, Eddie Daniels, Zoot and musical director. Sims, George Coleman, Tom Harrell and Ran- dy Brecker. In a long-running career as one of Blondheim is a recipient of the “Canada 125 Canada’s best jazz drummers, Bob has played Commemorative Medal” for his contribution at most of the major Canadian jazz clubs and to Canada and the world through music. He jazz festivals, as well as abroad. was appointed to the board of the Cultural Human Resources Council of Canada (CHRC) and continues to donate time and resources to a host of worthy causes.

Toronto-born bassist Kieran Overs has been active on the Canadian music scene since when... George Blondheim Trio 1970, first on guitar and electric bass and for From Edmonton/Toronto the past 32 years on acoustic bass. He is a B.Mus. graduate of the Humber/BCOU Music FRIDAY-SATURDAY, MARCH 13-14, 2009 Program and holds a master’s degree from TICKETS - MEMBERS $20, GUESTS $24 DOORS 8 PM - SHOW 9 PM McGill University. He also studied privately with renowned Danish bassist Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen and arranger Rick Wilkins. George Blondheim - piano Kieran Overs - bass Overs is one of Canada’s most established Bob McLaren - drums jazz artists. He has four recordings on the Unity/Page label as leader/producer and Artist website: appears on more than 80 recordings as a www.kieranovers.com 5 cross border jazz Harry Allen with Tommy Banks

Get ready for a special evening with a jazz Allen has performed with Rosemary Clooney, master, tenor saxophonist Harry Allen! Ray Brown, Hank Jones, Frank Wess, Flip Phillips, Scott Hamilton, Harry ‘Sweets’ Edison, Respected jazz journalist, Gene Lees, Kenny Burrell, Herb Ellis, John Pizzarelli, Bucky writes,”Stan Getz was once asked his idea Pizzarelli and a host of others. He is featured of the perfect tenor saxophone soloist. His on many of John Pizzarelli’s recordings and answer was, ‘My technique, Al Cohn’s ideas, has also recorded with the likes of Tony and Zoot’s time.’ The fulfillment of that ideal Bennett, Johnny Mandel, Ray Brown, Tommy may well be embodied in thirty-year-old Flanagan, James Taylor, Sheryl Crow, Kenny Harry Allen.” Barron, Dave McKenna, Dori Caymmi, Larry Well, he’s not thirty any more, but Allen’s Goldings, George Mraz, Jake Hanna and Al musical talent is standing the test of time Foster. as he moves further into his 40s. Allen Allen was born in Washington D.C. in 1966, has performed at jazz festivals and clubs and currently resides in New York City. worldwide, frequently touring the United States, Europe and Asia. The Harry Allen - Joe Cohn Quartet won the New York Nightlife Award for Outstanding when... Jazz Combo Performance of 2006. The combo Harry Allen with Tommy Banks was also nominated for Best Jazz Combo in From New York/Edmonton 2006 by the Jazz Journalists Association. FRIDAY-SATURDAY, MARCH 20-21, 2009 Allen is a Swing Bros. recording artist, with TICKETS - MEMBERS $20, GUESTS $24 over thirty recordings to his name. Three of his DOORS 8 PM - SHOW 9 PM CDs have won Gold Disc Awards from Japan’s Swing Journal Magazine. His CD “Tenors Anyone?” won both the Gold Disc Award and Tommy Banks - piano the New Star Award. Allen’s 1998 recording Harry Allen - tenor saxophone “Eu Nao Quero Dancar” (I Won’t Dance) earned Mike Lent - bass second place as album of the year in a reader’s Sandro Dominelli - drums poll conducted Swing Journal Magazine. Artist website: www.harryallenjazz.com 6 March/April 2009 canadian jazz series Sienna Dahlen

Tune in to one of the freshest voices on today’s Canadian jazz scene! This night features vocalist Sienna Dahlen in the company of some of Canada’s best players.

In 2007, the amazing Norwegian/Canadian film “The Danish Poet” (created by Torill Kove, music by Kevin Dean) won an Academy Award. Sienna is proud to have provided the vocals on the soundtrack for that film.

In May of 2008, Sienna completed her Master of Music degree at the University of Toronto under the mentorship of Christine Duncan. Shortly thereafter, Sienna embarked on her second tour in Europe with her new Paris- based group consisting of Karl Jannuska, Pierre Perchaud and Chris Jennings. The band performed nine shows in France and when... Belgium. Sienna Dahlen In a career that spans more than ten years From Toronto/Edmonton and includes three full-length CDs, Sienna has collaborated with some of Canada’s finest FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2009 musicians, including Joel Miller, Christine TICKETS - MEMBERS $16, GUESTS $20 Jensen, Kevin Dean, Steve Amirault, Jeff DOORS 8 PM - SHOW 9 PM Johnston, Dave Restivo, Kieran Overs, George Koller, Nick Fraser, Dave Laing, Jodi Proznick, Tilden Webb, Mike Rud, Andrew Downing, Sienna Dahlen - vocals Quinson Nachoff, Jim Head, Jim Doxas and Jim Head - guitar many others. Dave Restivo - piano Andrew Downing - bass Sienna completed her Bachelor of Music Nick Fraser - drums degree at McGill University and earlier studied jazz in Nanaimo, BC, at Malaspina Artist website: College. www.siennadahlen.com 7 cd release event Lester Quitzau Trio

Are you ready to rock? (plus, whatever else may happen!) In this night’s trio setting, fans will get a first hand chance to listen to the latest musical treasure being offered up by one of Canada’s most inspiring musicians – the intense, bluesy and innovative Lester Quitzau. This show will feature songs from Lester’s latest recording, “The Same Light”. Appearing on stage with Lester will be two “local legends” with a solid national presence on Canada’s jazz and music scenes, the always- musical and rhythmic Mike Lent on bass Lester’s virtuosity as a guitarist and vocalist and “master improviser” on drums, Sandro have won him critical acclaim and the Dominelli. admiration of his musical peers over the course of a twenty-year career. As his many “The Same Light” includes sensitive, finely- fans will attest, Quitzau continues to lead crafted songs showcasing Lester’s writing himself and others on an eclectic and skills, along with some soul-drenched blues constantly evolving musical journey. tunes sure to satisfy his longest-standing fans. The CD captures and continues some of the newer directions Lester began exploring in 2008; as witnessed by fans who attended his March 2008 show at the Yardbird. (Listen to this show at www.cbc.ca/radio2/cod/ when...Lester Quitzau Trio CD Release concerts/20080315quitz) From Gulf Islands/Edmonton Technically, Lester’s newest tunes are improvised instrumentals performed by SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2009 TICKETS - MEMBERS $20, GUESTS $24 a trio, but to hear them is to experience DOORS 8 PM - SHOW 9 PM much more than that; overall, the songs transcend limitations like “ jazz” or “folk” or “roots” and express his vision of what he calls “our planet’s fragile yet powerful essence”. Lester Quitzau - guitar, vocals The CD ends with Pete Seeger’s “To My Old Mike Lent - bass Brown Earth”, performed as an unmistakably Sandro Dominelli - drums heartfelt summing-up of all that Lester Artist website: stands for today. www.lesterq.com

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faculty at Humber College. A true intellectual The LaBarbera of improvisation, he has been among the key members of the Toronto jazz scene for more than 30 years. LaBarbera has played a major Brothers role in the development of a generation of Canadian saxophonists.” The Edmonton Jazz Society is proud to “Joe LaBarbera is regarded by his peers present brothers Pat and Joe LaBarbera for as a musical drummer and a supportive two special nights of top-notch jazz! Both accompanist. Jazz great Bill Evans summed it nights will include riveting, high energy jazz, up best when he said that ‘Joe is very dedicated featuring the “heavyweight” talents of Pat on to playing quality music, and he’s willing to saxophone and the internationally-respected make the concessions of dues toward that end. Joe on drums. He’s a top soloist and he does the right thing at Pat and Joe will be joined by the marvelous the right time.’ Chris Andrew on piano and first-call bassist Mike Lent. Check out the full biographies for both Pat and Joe at their respective pages on myspace. when... com. Here are a few excerpts: The LaBarbera Brothers From Los Angeles/Toronto/Edmonton “Pat LaBarbera is considered one of the finest saxophone soloists working within the FRIDAY-SATURDAY, APRIL 3-4, 2009 framework of John Coltrane’s principles. The TICKETS - MEMBERS $20, GUESTS $24 connection was most obvious when he worked DOORS 8 PM - SHOW 9 PM with Elvin Jones groups which began in 1975. He studied with his father Joseph LaBarbera, John LaPorta and Joe Henderson. LaBarbera Pat LaBarbera - saxophone became best known for his solo work with the Joe LaBarbera - drums bands of Buddy Rich (1967-1974), Louis Bellson, Chris Andrew - piano Woody Herman and his own groups. He moved Mike Lent - bass to Toronto in 1974 and is a member of the

9 cd release event Rubim’s prior recordings include “In Charcoal and Crimson” (nu-jazz) and “Seu Swing” (world-jazz), a venture that featured Cuban Rubim and Brazilian musicians throughout. Apart from his solo work, Rubim is known as de Toledo bassist and founding member of the latin- jazz group, Bomba. With Bomba, he has A hot night of new jazz from one of Alberta’s recorded four CDs and has toured extensively most sought-after musicians! Originally from including Canada, the US, Europe, Asia and Edmonton and now living in Calgary, Rubim South America. de Toledo, is in high demand as a sideman for projects in any style, and also has a flourishing As a band leader, Rubim is the founder of career as a leader. the improv/groove collective “reClaim”. With the reClaim collective, Rubim led a rotating This special CD release show will feature group of musicians into a more electronic, music from Rubim’s latest CD, “The River”. The improvisational and experimental musical recording (and this show!) features an all-star realm. The collective recorded two live CDs. lineup of Alberta jazz musicians and features On various occasions, Rubim has also led a all original compositions in an acoustic jazz nonet in recreating the music of Miles Davis’ quintet format. The music for this CD was “Birth of the Cool”. originally written as the soundtrack to “In Tinge and Tone”, a Decidedly Jazz Danceworks Rubim is the musical director for the production. The quintet first performed this prestigious dance company, Decidedly material live in June 2008 and subsequently Jazz Danceworks of Calgary. He is also the recorded in studio in September 2008. director of the Mount Royal College Large Jazz Ensemble in Calgary. As well, he teaches jazz improvisation and directs student jazz combos at Mount Royal College.

when...Rubim de Toledo From Calgary/Edmonton

FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2009 TICKETS - MEMBERS $14, GUESTS $18 DOORS 8 PM - SHOW 9 PM

Rubim de Toledo - bass Bob Tildesley - trumpet Jim Brenan - sax Tom King - piano Tyler Hornby - drums

Artist website: www.rubim.com 10 March/April 2009 canadian jazz series

Carn was nominated for Trombonist of the William Carn Year at the National Jazz Awards in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007. He is a member of several ensembles including the Hilario Quintet Duran Big Band, Kieran Overs Dectet, the Bernie Senensky Septet, the Andy Ballantyne Trombonist William Carn has emerged as Large Ensemble (ABLE), the Paul Read one of Canada’s leading contemporary jazz Orchestra (PRO), the Art of Jazz Orchestra, composers and performers. On this night, he the Heilig Manoeuvre, the Vern Dorge Sextet, fronts a big league quintet, featuring some of the Urban Arts Brass Ensemble, and the Laura Canada’s finest musicians. Hubert Band. Carn’s debut release, “Other Stories”, was Carn has also performed and recorded with nominated for a 2007 Juno Award as jazz artists such as Rob McConnell, Randy Traditional Jazz Album of the Year. A follow- Brecker, David Binney, Kenny Wheeler, Barry up recording, “Lessons Learned”, was released Harris, Jane Bunnett, Kevin Mahogany, Mike in 2007. Murley, Hilario Duran, Andrew Downing, Bernie Senensky, Don Thompson and Phil Dwyer. William is a Yamaha artist and clinician as well as an instructor for both the University of Toronto Jazz Studies program and Humber College.

whenWilliam Carn Quintet... From Toronto

SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2009 TICKETS - MEMBERS $16, GUESTS $20 DOORS 8 PM - SHOW 9 PM

William Carn - trombone Kelly Jefferson - saxophone David Braid - piano Jon Maharaj - bass Anthony Michelli - drums

Artist website: www.williamcarn.com Tom King/Jeff Johnson Nordic Sketches

The lands of the midnight sun and long winter was ranked as one of the top 20 jazz albums in nights have long-inspired a rich musical output. Canada in 2007 and was consistently in the top From the classical composers Edvard Grieg and 10 for radio play in Canada and overseas. Jean Sibelius, to jazz musicians such as Jan Gar- Jeff has performed across North America and barek, Esbjorn Svensson and Bobo Stenson, the played with great musicians such as P.J. Perry, Nordic landscape has inspired a sonic backdrop Brad Turner and Jack Semple, as well as shar- of depth and intensity to match. ing the stage with jazz legends George Lewis Drawing upon themes from Scandinavian folk and the late Steve Lacy. Jeff holds a music de- music, the works of the great Nordic composers, gree from the University of Alberta and is a bass original compositions and improvisation, pia- instructor in the Music Program at Grant Mac- nist Tom King and bassist Jeff Johnson explore Ewan College in Edmonton. the world of Nordic music in an evening of mu- sical sketches. Pianist Tom King is fast becoming one of the when... most sought-after and exciting figures on the Tom King/Jeff Johnson Nordic Sketches Alberta jazz scene. Bringing with him an ac- From Edmonton complished history in both the jazz and classi- cal realms, Tom’s playing merges fluid, virtuosic FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2009 technique with unbridled energy and intro- TICKETS - MEMBERS $12, GUESTS $16 spective poignancy. DOORS 8 PM - SHOW 9 PM Originally from Regina, Saskatchewan, King received his Bachelor of Music in Piano Per- Tom King - piano formance from the University of Ottawa. He Jeff Johnson - bass studied at the Banff Centre for the Arts, working Jamie Cooper - drums with musicians such as Angela Cheng, Anton Kuerti, Mike Murley and Dave Restivo. Tom also studied at the Grieg Academy in Bergen, Nor- way, and has spent much time researching and performing works by Scandinavian composers and exploring the jazz of these countries. He has been heard in recital on CBC Radio and in performance across Canada at international jazz festivals in Edmonton, Calgary, Victoria, Van- couver and Montreal. Jeff Johnson, a native of Edmonton, is one of Alberta’s finest acoustic and electric bassists. As co-leader of Modo Trio, he has recorded four albums, including one with Jamie Saft and one with Wayne Horvitz. The latest album by the trio

12 March/April 2009 Marc Beaudin and The Counterfitz

The Counterfitz is a funk/jazz group. This band is an instrumental spin- off of the party band, The Retrofitz. Mixed with funkalicious rhythms and hip jazz sound, the band will perform new compositions and arrangements of Marc Beaudin. High energy tunes, riff-based with a mix of gritty and soulful melodic lines. when... Marc Beaudin and The Counterfitz From Edmonton

Tom King/Jeff Johnson Nordic Sketches SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2009 From Edmonton TICKETS - MEMBERS $12, GUESTS $16 DOORS 8 PM - SHOW 9 PM FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2009 TICKETS - MEMBERS $12, GUESTS $16 DOORS 8 PM - SHOW 9 PM Marc Beaudin - bass, composer and arranger Jamie Cooper - drums Peter Belec - guitar Tom King - piano Doug Organ - hammond B3 Jeff Johnson - bass Don Berner - alto sax Jamie Cooper - drums Audrey Ochoa - trombone Doug Berner - trumpet

ProCoroCanada FEATURING: PRESENTS: the PJ PERRY an evening of TRIO with Bobby Cairns & John Hyde hot! 27 march & Jazz 8 PM epsilon with a tickets available at the Winspear Centre Box Office special appearance by the ☎ 780 428 1414 | www.winspearcentre.com Littlebirds Francis Winspear Centre for Music for Centre Winspear Francis friday Hutchinson Andrew Trio

The Hutchinson Andrew Trio is a unique voice The Trio’s debut album, “Lost But Not Forgotten”, on the Canadian jazz landscape. Over the earned a 2006 Western Canadian Music Award past five years this acoustic, piano-based trio nomination in the Outstanding Jazz Recording has become a regular fixture on the Western category. The album also received significant Canadian jazz scene. They have performed airplay across Canada, staying in CKUA Radio’s to enthusiastic crowds at jazz festivals in top 10 for over a month and in the number Edmonton, Calgary, Canmore and Medicine three spot on Calgary’s CJSW radio for over Hat. The trio plays regularly throughout the three months. In addition, CBC Radio put the year, with frequent engagements at popular album into regular rotation. jazz clubs in both Edmonton and Calgary. CBC recorded the Trio live at the 2006 Canmore Although the trio’s music can be categorized International Jazz Festival. The Trio’s composition as contemporary acoustic jazz, it goes beyond, “3 Corners of Emotion” was featured in the mixing elements such as contemporary swing, Decidedly Jazz Danceworks production, “Bulla!”, Latin, and acoustic groove to help form their which toured Canada over the summer of own distinct sound. Kodi and Chris list artists 2005. such as Brad Mehldau, David Kikoski, Robert Glasper and Kenny Werner as some of their influences. when... On their sophomore album “Music Box” Hutchinson Andrew Trio (Chronograph Records), Chris and Kodi are From Calgary/Edmonton joined by Canadian jazz legend, Ralph Bowen, on tenor saxophone. “Music Box” was released FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2009 in January 2008 and climbed high on radio jazz TICKETS - MEMBERS $14, GUESTS $18 charts across Canada. DOORS 8 PM - SHOW 9 PM In 2007, the trio competed for the Galaxie Rising Star Award and GM Grand Prix Award on the mainstage at the 2007 Montreal International Chris Andrew - piano Kodi Hutchinson - bass Jazz Festival. Sandro Dominelli - drums

14 March/April 2009 international jazz

Ganelin Trio Priority

Can you spell improvisation? Get set for a Klaus Kugel is one of the most inventive and special night featuring international artists with adventurous German drummers. He attracted impeccable jazz credentials. attention worldwide through projects with Karl Berger, Tomasz Stanko, Charlie Mariano, Kent Vyacheslav Ganelin was born in Moscow in 1944. Carter, Michel Pilz, Theo Jörgensmann, Kenny He graduated in 1968 from the State Conservatory Wheeler, Bobo Stenson, Glen Moore, Steve Vilnius/Lithuania where he then taught comp- Swell, Sabir Mateen, Robert Dick, Ken Filiano, osition; he subsequently became Music Director Bruce Eisenbeil, Perry Robinson, Sirone, Eric of the Vilnius Russian Drama Theatre. Vloeimans, Hilliard Greene, Vijay Iyer, Charles In 1971 he had founded the “Ganelin Trio” (with Gayle, John Lindberg and others. V. Chekassin and V. Tarasov) which toured most European countries durings the ‘70s and the ‘80s, and had an extraordinary success worldwide. In 1987 he left Lithuania and emigrated to Israel. In when... 1999 he founded the new Ganelin Trio Priority. Ganelin Trio Priority From Russia/Lithuania/Germany Ganelin has written compositions for symphonic orchestra, theatre, chamber music, SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2009 vocal ensembles, jazz big-band, two operas, TICKETS - MEMBERS $18, GUESTS $22 three pieces for ballet and soundtracks for more DOORS 8 PM - SHOW 9 PM than 30 films. Inspired by his playing, several composers of symphonic or chamber music composed pieces especially for Ganelin. Vyacheslv Ganelin - piano, keyboards, percussion Petras Vysniauskas has played with Steve Lacy, Petras Vysniauskas - saxophone Han Bennink, Jon Christensen, Tomasz Stanko, Klaus Kugel - drums Vladimir Chekasin BigBand, Kent Carter, Jimmy Owens, Elliot Sharp, the Rova Saxophone Artist website: Quartet, Charlie Mariano, Karl Berger, Bobo www.ganelintrio.com Stenson, Vijay Iyer, Hilliard Greene, Eric www.ganelin-music.com Vloeimans, John Lindberg and others. www.petrasvysniauskas.com www.klauskugel.com 15 Tuesday Night Sessions TICKETS - MEMBERS & GUESTS $4 • DOORS 7:30 PM - SHOW 8 PM

March 3 March 10 March 17 Matt Roberts/Paul Richey Group GMCC Jazz Combo Dino Dominelli Quartet Matt Roberts - bass, Paul Richey - piano, James Dempsey - baritone saxophone, Dino Dominelli - saxophone, Thom Bennett - drums Sophie Heppell - alto saxophone, Matt Andrew Glover - piano, Mike Lent - bass, White - trombone, Lauren Handerek Sandro Dominelli - drums - piano, Tim Lemke - guitar, Lindsay Woolgar - bass, Paul Woida - drums, Marie Golonka - voice

March 24 March 31 April 7 Dave Morgan Sextet Andrew Glover Group Doug Organ Trio Dave Morgan - trumpet, DJ Key-Low - Andrew Glover - piano, Wes Jaciuk - Doug Organ - keyboards, Peter Belec - turntable, Doug Organ - keyboards, Peter guitar, John Taylor - bass, Thom Bennett guitar, Jamie Cooper - drums Belec - guitar, Jeff Johnson - bass, Jamie - drums Cooper - drums

April 14 April 21 April 28 Audrey Ochoa Quartet Doug Berner Trio Wayne Feschuk Quartet Audrey Ochoa - trombone, Doug Berner - trumpet, Chris Andrew - Wayne Feschuk - piano, Kent Sangster - Jim Head - guitar, Mike Lent - bass, keyboards, Sandro Dominelli - drums saxophone, Thom Golub - bass, Sandro Sandro Dominelli - drums Dominelli - drums

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