CABARET TONIGHT IN TORONTO - WASHINGTON DC - BETHESDA MD - FLORIDA
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TORONTO: LENNY SOLOMON QUARTET AT THE JAZZ BISTRO
The LENNY SOLOMON QUARTET (Lenny Solomon - violin; Bernie Senensky - piano; Steve Wallace - bass; Brian Barlow - drums) will perform at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Thursday through Saturday, April 17th through 19th at 9:00 pm. Over three decades and on five continents, Lenny Solomon has built a strong reputation as one of the world's most skilled and innovative jazz violinists. His three jazz violin CD releases, After You've Gone, The Gershwin Sessions, and Transparency have received critical acclaim. He has toured extensively in the United States, Canada, and Japan with The Lenny Solomon Trio and was a three-time winner of the annual Violinist Of The Year Award presented by The National Jazz Awards and has appeared as featured guest jazz soloist with many prestigious orchestras. As a member of the pop duo Myles And Lenny in the 1970s, he recorded two albums for Columbia Records, toured widely, and won a Juno Award. Lenny went on to found the pop string quintet, Quintessence, collaborating with Bill Bridges, and established himself as a versatile and much sought after studio musician. Lenny also put together a very unique ensemble, The Galaxy Trio combining classical and jazz styles on the violin. There is a $15-$20 cover.
TORONTO: YOUNG ARTIST SERIES: FELIX WONG returns
Toronto based jazz pianist Felix Wong returns to THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Tuesday, April 15th and Thursday through Saturday, April 17th through 19th at 6:00 pm as part of the club's Young Artist Series. Felix began playing the piano at the age of 4. He is a self-taught jazz musician. His many musical influences include Bill Evans, Esperanza Spalding, Michael Brecker, Roy Hargrove, Joshua Redman, Jaco Pastorius and more. He is a former member of the Toronto All-Star Big Band, where he has performed with the legendary Doc Severinsen and Jackie Richardson. He has travelled with the band, performing venues such as Casa Loma, Old Mill Inn, the Beaches International Jazz Festival and more. He is currently a member of the Jazz FM 91.1 Big Band, where he has had the opportunity to perform with Joey Defrancesco. Felix was chosen to be a part of the 2013 Conn-Selmer Centerstage Jazz Band under the direction of Alex Dean, feautring some of the most outstanding young jazz players in Canada. Recently, he also performed in the TD Young Jazz Showcase in Port Hope, under the direction of Denny Christianson, where he opened for the All-Canadian Legends Renee Rosnes, P.J. Perry, Terry Clarke, and Neil Swainson. There is no cover charge.
WASHINGTON, DC: THE TRIUMPHANT TRUMPETS AT BLUES ALLEY
The Triumphant Trumpets, featuring Jon Faddis, Terrell Stafford & Tom Williams (Trumpets) will perform atBLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Thursday through Saturday, April 17th through 19th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Jon Faddis is a complete and consummate musician - conductor, composer, and educator. As a trumpeter, Faddis possesses a virtually unparalleled range and full command of his instrument, making the near impossible seem effortless. Terell Stafford has been hailed as "one of the great players of our time, a fabulous trumpet player" by piano legend McCoy Tyner. A consummate fixture on the New York jazz scene, Lew Soloff's career is filled with a rich history of renowned sessions and world-class collaborations. Call for cover/minimum information.
BETHESDA, MD: THE BLACKBYRDS AT BETHESDA BLUES
The Blackbyrds will perform at BETHESDA BLUES & JAZZ SUPPER CLUB (7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD - 240-330-4500) on Saturday, April 19th at 8:00 pm, The Blackbyrds are one the most accomplished music bands ever from the Washington, DC area. They came together 40 years ago as Howard University students under the guidance of their music professor, the late, great jazz trumpeter Donald Byrd, who became their manager and producer. They created a unique jazz-funk sound that combined soulful harmonies with outstanding musicianship and made a big impact on the music charts in the 1970s, with ten top 40 R&B hits and eight that made the pop charts. Their biggest hit recordings were "Walking In Rhythm", their Grammy nominated, million selling smash hit that peaked at #4 on the R&B chart and #6 on the Pop chart; "Happy Music", their biggest R&B hit peaking at #3 and #19 on the pop chart; and "Rock Creek Park", maybe their most beloved recording that generations of music fans know from its vocal refrain "doin' it in the park, doin' it after dark, oh yeah•Rock Creek Park." There is a $20 cover.
FLORIDA: BILL CHARLAP & SANDY STEWART AT THE ROYAL ROOM
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