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…

"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…

"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…

"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.

"Originally from Ottawa, five-time JUNO award winner, Kevin Turcotte is recognized as one of Canada’s greatest jazz trumpeters. He plays with a gorgeous tone and is a wonderfully inventive improvisor. Recently, Kevin’s playing served as the musical voice of Chet Baker, on the soundtrack of the feature film, “Born To Be Blue” starring actor Ethan Hawke." -Renee Rosnes, Artistic Director Kevin will be performing with Canadian Jazz Lions.

"We’re very excited to be presenting the extraordinary singer and pianist Carol Welsman, as part of our Sunday afternoon lineup. Carol was born into a musical family, and her grandfather, Frank Squire Welsman, was the founder and first conductor of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Carol is a six-time JUNO nominee and she has sold over 60,000 CDs in Canada alone, a rare feat for a jazz artist. Carol is a captivating performer who is not to be missed!" -Renee Rosnes,…

"Dr. Dave Young is a master musician, an Order of Canada recipient and throughout his stellar career, has been featured on countless recordings. Originally from Winnipeg, he played with Oscar Peterson for about 35 years - and there is a reason that OP loved playing with him so much. Oscar once said, “To my way of thinking, Dave Young is one of the most talented bassists on the jazz scene. His harmonic simpatico and unerring sense of time, have kept…

Four-time Grammy Award–winning (and 14-time nominated) pianist Billy Childs has established himself as perhaps the most distinctly American composer since Aaron Copeland. After launching his jazz career playing with Freddie Hubbard and Joe Henderson, Childs created a parallel niche as an in-demand composer and arranger, collaborating with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Detroit Symphony, and the Kronos Quartet, while also performing with artists ranging from Yo-Yo Ma and Renée Fleming to Chris Botti, Sting, and Wynton Marsalis. His recent release Rebirth (Mack Avenue)…