CABARET TONIGHT IN TORONTO - D.C.

CABARET TONIGHT IN TORONTO - D.C.

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TORONTO: THE HARRY VETRO QUARTET & THE "GLASS ACT" QUINTET

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The York University Students Showcase will present two bands at THE JAZZ BISTRO(251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Tuesday, January 21st starting at 8:00 pm. The Harry Vetro Quartet is a jazz band consisting of a few of Toronto's emerging musicians. These four fresh minded fellows have carved their own path, honouring the jazz tradition by bringing their own passions and personalities to bear on the music. The group consists of Max Forster - Trumpet, Victor Xu - Piano, Nick Arseneau - Bass and Harry Vetro - Drums. Each musician has performed individually over 100 different shows across the GTA bringing their own style of music and mindset to this highly collaborative group. The group's repertoire spans across the jazz spectrum performing originals, jazz standards and compositions by some of the 21st century's finest musicians. Glass Act is a vocal jazz quintet of York University students founded by saxophonist Lorenzo Polese in February 2013. While keeping the old school flavor of the timeless classics, Glass Act gives a taste of modern to the great tunes of the past. The group performs arrangements based on classic artists such as: Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Sarah Vaughan as well as integrating the styles of modern day artists like: Sara Gazarek, Nikki Yanofsky, and Toronto's own Emilie-Claire Barlow. Members of the group include Christina Wynans - Vocals, Lorenzo Polese - Saxophone, Greg McClary - Piano, Daniel Diaz - Bass and Justin McHugh - Drums. There is a $15 cover.

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D.C.: JEFF MAJORS AT BLUES ALLEY

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Harpist Jeff Majors will perform atBLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Tuesday, January 21st with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Majors has established a high profile as a musician and recording artist. He introduced the harp, an instrument traditionally associated with classical music, into the contemporary religious music genre through his live performances and "Sacred Series" of recordings. He has also made a mark on the gospel music scene in a different way, as a radio executive for Radio One. Majors is in charge of nine gospel radio stations throughout the country and is the host of numerous gospel-inspired programs on both radio and television. Call for cover/minimum information.

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D.C.: ARTIST IN RESIDENCE: ALAN JAY PALMER TRIO

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Alan Jay Palmer will be Artist in Residence at BOHEMIAN CAVERNS (2001 Eleventh Street N.W., Washington, DC - 202-299-0800), performing every Tuesday in January with shows at 7:00 & 8:30 pm. Palmer was born in Washington D.C. and attended the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. Alan was exposed to Jazz piano through his first teacher John Malachi and listening to Thelonious Monk , Mingus, and John Coltrane recordings that a neighborhood friend had. At that time, Alan was beginning to play around D.C. with different Go Go bands and developing his Jazz chops at Lettumplay with Fred Foss, Webster Young and other D.C. Jazz Legends. After high school, Alan attended the famous African American Music Department at The University of Hartford now known as The Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz. While at the conservatory, Alan studied piano and orchestration from Jaki Byard and Hotep Galeta, and began his close mentorship with the master alto saxophonist/educator, Jackie McLean. Alan became Jackie's close disciple and assistant in Music History and Jazz Education. He was the first student ever entrusted to teach Jackie McLean's famous course "The Origin of Man and Music." During his senior year at Hartt Alan joined The Jackie McLean Quintet and toured Europe and Japan with the band. He also recorded his debut album with Jackie McLean on "Rhythm of the Earth" contributing four original compositions. A true dedicated musician, Currently Alan has now emerged as the leader of the BAP TRIO and THE NEW SOIL big bang and as a new composer in NYC. A talented actor, Alan recently performed in the Living Theatre's revival of Jack Gelber's play The Conection, also contributing new music. Alan has taught music to thousands of students and continues to conduct workshops and master-classes throughout the world. There is a $10 cover.
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