27 results for tag: Acoustic Bass
Rooted in the tradition, fearlessly creative, and possessing a bold, dynamic sound, The Slocan Ramblers have quickly become a bright light on the Canadian roots music scene. Returning for their fourth visit to The Bassment, the Ramblers have a well-earned reputation for energetic live shows, impeccable musicianship, and having ...
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Toronto bassist Mike Downes has assembled an all-star quartet featuring his fellow instructors from Humber College. JUNO Award-winning pianist Robi Botos is one of Canada’s most in-demand musicians. JUNO Award-winning guitarist Ted Quinlan has performed with jazz legends Chet Baker, Jimmy Smith, Joey DeFrancesco, and Michael ...
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Although our January fiddle show has a new name – Canadian Fiddle Revue – you can still expect to hear a highly entertaining show featuring some of the best fiddle musicians and some of the best fiddle tunes in the land. While dedicated to the musical roots of the fiddle reportoire, the Canadian Fiddle Revue also embraces ...
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Join Connor Newton and his quartet for an evening focussing on the art of improvising. If you sing or play an instrument, come on down to the club to work on your improv skills in a safe and welcoming environment.
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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 forgotten gems of the era of Johnny Dodds, Jelly Roll Morton, and Louis Armstrong. The Dime Notes present a fresh take on a timeless style, emphasizing the propuls...
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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 he performed on two JUNO-nominated Time Warp CDs, and in 2003, released his own first CD, A Decade of Favorites. He released his second CD Like a Spring Day with his Bob ...
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Back for her third visit to The Bassment, Raine Hamilton creates music that tips between the earthly and the otherworldly; it is anchored in relatable lived experience, while reaching into the space just beyond. Her ethereal voice and lyrics written in English and French are at the forefront of these powerful and relatable ...
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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 he founded in 2000. His most recent release, Explosion, features Weeds fronting a 10-piece big band. His release It’s Easy To Remember, recorded with David Hazeltine in 2016, ...
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The sound of the Kristian Braathen Trio is based around great feel and interesting arrangements. Since the release his debut album, Tempus Fugit, Kristian continues to develop both as a drummer and as a composer/arranger. Influenced by the classic piano trios of Ray Brown and Bill Charlap, this trio also features Nick Peck ...
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Rory Lynch and his quartet for an evening that focuses on the art of improvising. If you sing or play an instrument, come on down to the club to work on your improv skills in a safe and welcoming environment.
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