Like countless listeners and lovers around the world, Matt Dusk gets lost in the music of Chet Baker. "It's usually at night when I'm drinking a bottle of wine with my lady," says the 34‐year-old Toronto crooner. "Pretty soon, my attention turns to her, and, well, I get lost… in other things. And for me,
On Monday, April 16th the The Luis Mario Ochoa Quintet will perform in the lobby of the Sanderson Centre for the performing Arts, as part of the 19th year of the Brantford Downtown Jazz Concert Series. [x_button shape="pill" size="large" float="none" href="https://tickets.sandersoncentre.ca/TheatreManager/1/login&event=731" title="Buy Tickets Now" target="blank" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover"]Buy Tickets[/x_button] Vocalist, guitarist, composer, arranger and band
We are very sad to hear of the passing of Frank Sinatra Jr. What a privilege it was to have him as our headliner in 2014 at the Brantford International Jazz Festival. A very gentle spirit and an extraordinary artist. It is an evening that we will always cherish. Our sincere condolences to the Sinatra
Alex Pangman sang from her soul and made it swing. Her spirit was bright as she jumped up and down on stage, leading her Alleycats through a night of music from the 30s, for the latest edition of the Brantford Downtown Jazz Series, Dec. 14 at the Sanderson Centre. Many audience members remarked that they
After the tragic attacks in Paris, France over the weekend, local jazz fans remembered those whose lives were lost, before a peaceful performance by the Canadian Jazz Quartet, as part of the Brantford Downtown Jazz Series, Monday Nov. 16 at the Sanderson Centre. Sixty seconds of silence was observed prior to the concert and host
On Monday, Dec 14th the Alex Pangman & Her Alleycats will perform in the lobby of the Sanderson Centre for the performing Arts, as part of the 19th year of the Brantford Downtown Jazz Concert Series. “Her upbeat positive attitude make Pangman a perfect choice as Top Canadian swinger. She brings the songs of early
On Monday, Nov 16th the Canadian Jazz Quartet will be filling the lobby of the Sanderson Centre performing great mainstream Jazz with a swinging an graceful treatment. Founded in 1987, the CJQ is a result of a musical collaboration among four of the best musicians on the Toronto club and studio scene. [x_button shape="pill" size="large"
Are you ready for some great Jazz? Check out our the complete line-up of performances for the 8th Annual Brantford International Jazz Festival, and learn more about the artists who will perform on our four stages: - the Bell Stage (Main Stage), featuring world class performers - The Local Stage, featuring talented performers from the
[content_band inner_container="true" no_margin="true" padding_top="10%" padding_bottom="10%" bg_color="" bg_image=""] Enjoy the video of our Main (Bell) Stage highlights from the 7th Annual Brantford International Jazz Festival, held September 12, 13 and 14, 2014. This video features our stellar line-up of Main Stage acts: Opening night, Friday, Sept. 12: Latin Swing Orchestra George Olliver & Gangbuster Saturday, Sept.
We are saddened by the loss of a great friend of jazz, Jim Galloway who passed away December 30th at the age of 78. Jim was a world class clarinettist and saxophonist, a founder of the Toronto Jazz Festival and a Chevalier of the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. Born in Scotland, he
