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February 2018
Oscar Peterson Intl Jazz Festival – Jon Faddis
As the world’s first (and only!) jazz festival bearing the name of Canada’s greatest jazz artist, the Oscar Peterson International Jazz Festival will honour and celebrate his legacy of excellence.The opening night concert International All-Star Jazz at the Philharmonic features multiple GRAMMY Award winners Cécile McLorin Salvant, Jon Faddis, Jimmy Greene, Michael Dease, Benny Green, Christian McBride, and Kenny Washington. "Jon Faddis is a complete virtuoso and was born with a special gift for playing the trumpet. He was recognized early on in his career as…
Find out more »Oscar Peterson Intl Jazz Festival – Christian McBride
As the world’s first (and only!) jazz festival bearing the name of Canada’s greatest jazz artist, the Oscar Peterson International Jazz Festival will honour and celebrate his legacy of excellence.The opening night concert International All-Star Jazz at the Philharmonic features multiple GRAMMY Award winners Cécile McLorin Salvant, Jon Faddis, Jimmy Greene, Michael Dease, Benny Green, Christian McBride, and Kenny Washington. "We’re excited to have one of the most in-demand players on the scene joining our all-star lineup for our opening night of the festival: the incredible…
Find out more »Oscar Peterson Intl Jazz Festival – Cecile McLorin Salvant
As the world’s first (and only!) jazz festival bearing the name of Canada’s greatest jazz artist, the Oscar Peterson International Jazz Festival will honour and celebrate his legacy of excellence.The opening night concert International All-Star Jazz at the Philharmonic features multiple GRAMMY Award winners Cécile McLorin Salvant, Jon Faddis, Jimmy Greene, Michael Dease, Benny Green, Christian McBride, and Kenny Washington. "Cécile McLorin Salvant is a glorious gift to the world of music and has been recognized by critics and audiences alike, as one of the most…
Find out more »Oscar Peterson Intl Jazz Festival – Kenny Washington
As the world’s first (and only!) jazz festival bearing the name of Canada’s greatest jazz artist, the Oscar Peterson International Jazz Festival will honour and celebrate his legacy of excellence.The opening night concert International All-Star Jazz at the Philharmonic features multiple GRAMMY Award winners Cécile McLorin Salvant, Jon Faddis, Jimmy Greene, Michael Dease, Benny Green, Christian McBride, and Kenny Washington. "Besides being one of New York City's top-call drummers, Kenny Washington is one of the world’s experts of the history of jazz. He plays with a…
Find out more »Oscar Peterson Intl Jazz Festival – Celebrating Norman Granz
The historic 1792 St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake is the venue for screenings on Saturday afternoon of two documentaries produced by Norman Granz (one of which, Jammin’ the Blues, was nominated for an Oscar), as well as a JATP concert film. Tad Hershorn, jazz archivist and Granz biographer, will moderate, along with Jacques Muyal, long-time associate of Granz. The 2018 Festival will be dedicated to Norman Granz, celebrating the 100th anniversary of his birth. Impresario, record producer, civil rights activist,…
Find out more »Oscar Peterson Intl Jazz Festival – Renee Rosnes & Bill Charlap
Saturday evening will bring a Gala affair to Stratus Vineyards in Niagara-on-the-Lake with Double Portrait, the piano duo of the Festival’s Artistic Director Renee Rosnes, the 5-time JUNO Award-winning pianist, and GRAMMY Award-winning pianist Bill Charlap. The post-concert Gala Reception includes hors d'oeuvres by Chef Horne of Canoe Restaurant, Stratus wine, and Soma chocolate.
Find out more »Johnny O’Neal
Enjoy Exodus To Jazz at its new home, The Penthouse At One East Avenue! The new club series opens with the legendary Johnny O’Neal, a Rochester favorite who has headlined several ETJ concerts. The Detroit-born neo-bop jazz pianist will perform two sets, each available for individual purchase, on Saturday, February 17, 2018. A living connection to many jazz pioneers, O'Neal appeared in the 2004 blockbuster movie Ray cast as Art Tatum; his rendition of Yesterdays garnered much acclaim. In addition…
Find out more »Oscar Peterson International Jazz Festival – Robi Botos
"Born in Hungary, pianist Robi Botos immigrated to Canada in 1998, and he has really taken the Canadian jazz scene by storm. Shortly after his arrival, he caught the ear of Oscar Peterson and quickly became his protege. Robi won a 2016 JUNO for his exciting album, “Movin’ Forward.” He is a dynamic, swinging and extremely versatile pianist who elevates the music of any band that he is a part of." -Renee Rosnes, Artistic Director Robi will be performing with…
Find out more »Oscar Peterson International Jazz Festival – Jim Doxas
"Montreal-born drummer Jim Doxas has been a member of the Oliver Jones Trio for many years, and is currently touring as part of the quintet “Riverside,” which features trumpeter Dave Douglas, Jim’s brother Chet Doxas on tenor sax, bassist Steve Swallow and pianist-composer Carla Bley. Jim’s style draws on a wide variety of influences and he’s been known to experiment with some unusual techniques as part of his expression. It’s worth noting that he is one of Dave Young’s favorite drummers…
Find out more »Oscar Peterson International Jazz Festival – Mike Murley
"Tenor saxophonist Mike Murley is a heavy-weight talent. Nova Scotia-born and Toronto-based, he is a multiple JUNO winner who has performed with many of the top-notch musicians on the scene. If you’ve ever heard Mike in person, you know he is a hard-swinging and lyrical player whose solos always have a beautiful momentum to them." -Renee Rosnes, Artistic Director Mike will be performing with Canadian Jazz Lions.
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