September 2018
Carn Davidson 9
Accessible Original Jazz
Sat Sep 22 - 8:00 pm
Description
A collaborative project between JUNO Award nominated artists trombonist William Carn and saxophonist Tara Davidson, the Carn Davidson 9 is a nine piece, ensemble that…
The Cory Weeds Quartet
with New York pianist David Hazeltine
Fri Sep 28 - 9:00 pm
Description
A saxophonist with an expressive sound rooted in jazz tradition, Cory Weeds has released 14 recordings as a leader on Cellar Live, the label that…
October 2018
Bob Brough Quartet
Straight Ahead Swinging Jazz
Sat Oct 13 - 8:00 pm
Description
Throughout several decades, tenor saxophonist Bob Brough has been a mainstay of the Toronto music scene as a leader, sideman, and composer. During the ‘80s…
The Dime Notes
blues drenched and clarinet driven 1920's New Orleans jazz
Fri Oct 19 - 8:00 pm
Description
Digging way, way back into the blues-drenched sounds of clarinet-driven 1920’s New Orleans jazz, the Dime Notes have unearthed a repertoire of stomps, blues, and…
McNeill, Rud, Tosoff, and Mathieu
Inspired Sounds and Words: A Canadian Perspective
Fri Oct 26 - 9:00 pm
Description
Dean McNeill (trumpet/compositions) is joined by JUNO Award winner Mike Rud (guitar), Amanda Tosoff (piano), and Véronique Mathieu (violin) for an intimate evening of inspired…
November 2018
Harry Vetro’s Northern Ranger
rooted in tradition jazz with elements of folk and world music
Sat Nov 10 - 8:00 pm
Description
Composer/drummer and recent graduate of the University of Toronto Jazz Studies Program, Harry Vetro has just released his debut album, Northern Ranger, a series of…
Ernesto Cervini & Turboprop
A JUNO Nomination and Four Stars from Downbeat Magazine!
Sat Nov 24 - 8:00 pm
Description
With a sound recalling the hard swinging Jazz Messenger bands of Art Blakey, Ernesto Cervini and Turboprop are thrilled to be returning to one of…
January 2019
Dirty Catfish Brass Band
Let The Good Times Roll!
January 18, 2019 - 9:00 pm
Description
Back to The Basment for their third visit, the Dirty Catfish Brass Band has become a constant at local festivals and venues within Winnipeg and…
Way North
ACCESSIBLE WORLD BEAT JAZZ
January 19, 2019 - 8:00 pm
Description
Formed in Brooklyn in 2014, Way North is the best kind of musical collaboration - one born out of the joy of playing together. Consisting…
February 2019
The BMC Organ Trio
Classic Jazz Sounds of the Guitar Organ Trio
February 2, 2019 - 8:00 pm
Description
The BMC Organ Trio is a soul-jazz trio from Toronto focused on original interpretations of 1960s Hammond organ "Chitlin Circuit" soul jazz. Inspired by organist…