15 results for tag: Sax

The U of S Jazz Ensemble

Directed by Dean McNeill, the U of S Jazz Ensemble has released six CDs in its Bumper Crop series and has performed throughout Western Canada. The Ensemble plays jazz standards and original compositions and is comprised of music and non-music majors currently attending the U of S. Special guest for this concert is pianist ... Read More

Jazzy Christmas SOLD OUT!

Back by popular demand, Saskatoon's Maurice Drouin has spent his life playing some very swinging piano and telling some very funny stories. One of our city’s most entertaining jazz musicians, Maurice’s Jazzy Christmas includes all your favourite seasonal tunes and showcases an all-star cast that features Tatrina Tai ... Read More

John Stetch & Vulneraville

Six-time JUNO-nominated Canadian jazz pianist John Stetch has been living the jazz life in New York City for over 20 years. Having played many solo piano shows at The Bassment, John is finally bringing his quartet Vulneraville to town. The band includes Steve Kortyka (sax), Philippe Lemm (drums), and Ben Tiberio (bass) and ... Read More

Florian Hoefner and Subtone

Raised in Germany, trained in New York City, and now based in St. John’s, jazz pianist and composer, Florian Hoefner returns to The Bassment, this time performing with the German jazz collective Subtone. Formed in 2005 in Berlin and standing at the forefront of today’s young, innovative jazz ensembles, the quintet has ... Read More

Amina Figarova Sextet

Composer, pianist, and world-class bandleader Amina Figarova returns with her sextet to perform selections drawn from an impressive discography of 12 recordings. A powerhouse ensemble recognized for bringing Figarova’s lush and detailed arrangements to life with a remarkable chemistry, the sextet includes Alex Pope Norris ... Read More

Alex Goodman Quartet

In 2014 Alex Goodman became the first Canadian ever to win first prize (and the Audience Choice Award) at the Montreux Jazz Festival International Guitar Competition in Switzerland. Featuring some of the top talents in jazz today, the Alex Goodman Quartet plays original music and adaptations from a diverse group of composers ... Read More

Pile of Bones Brass Band

Influenced by the street bands of New Orleans, the Pile of Bones Brass Band plays jazz, blues, world music, soul, funk, and R&B. With rock-steady sousaphone bass lines, groovy, street-beat drumming, greasy guitar tones, and raw, brass harmonies, the PBBB will have you partying like it’s Mardi Gras! Read More

The A/B Trio ft. Mark DeJong

Chronograph Recording artists A/B Trio brings together three of Alberta’s most in-demand performing and recording musicians: Thom Bennett (drums), Dan Davis (saxophone), and Josh McHan (bass). Their material ranges from inventive re-interpretations of standards to modern, original repertoire. Special guest for this performa... Read More

Ian Sinclair Quartet with Justice Der & Underline

Back in town for the holidays, pianist/composer Ian Sinclair has put together a quartet of to play his favourite standards as well as several originals. Back in town after his first term of study at Humber College, Justice Der and his band Underline play the opening set. Read More

Flying Colours (Cancelled)

We will be moving our presentation of Flying Colours to a date in our season's second half. Stay tuned for more details. Read More