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Art of Jazz

Afro Cuban Party
Don't miss this event favourite! This jazz Latin dance party will feature a powerhouse band with special surprise soloists.

When: Friday June 6, 2008 10:00 PM
Where: Fermenting Cellar

Tickets: General Admission, seating $21. Taxes included

Duo Concert - Sheila Jordan and Steve Kuhn
Legendary vocalist Sheila Jordan and pianist extraordinaire Steve Kuhn offer up a unique duo sound with Kuhn's evocative piano work providing the perfect match to Jordan's masterful minimalist vocals.

When: Saturday June 7, 2008 2:00 PM
Where: Dancemaker's Theatre

Tickets: General Admission, seating $41.15. Taxes included

Tribute Concert - Celebrating Jazz Icon John Norris
This historic concert honours founder of CODA Magazine and Sackville Records John Norris and features performances by the Wray Downes Quartet (with Reg Schwager, Dave Young and Ethan Ardelli), The Dan Block Quintet (with Mark Eisenman, Steve Wallace and Terry Clarke), a rare solo set by Randy Weston and a big band performance led by longtime Norris colleague Jim Galloway. Hosted by Toronto jazz presence and close Norris friend Ted O'Reilly, the evening will also feature guest performances by Phil Nimmons, Gene DiNovi and Andrew Scott and remarks about Norris by O'Reilly and Bill Smith.

When: Thursday June 5, 2008 8:00 PM
Where: Fermenting Cellar

Tickets: General Admission, seating $41.15. Taxes included

Tribute Concert- Egberto Gismonti
Winner of this year's International Art of Jazz Lifetime Achievement Award, the prolific Egberto Gismonti will present a wide array of musical works drawn from a career that has spanned over 3 decades.

When: Sunday June 8, 2008 8:00 PM
Where: Fermenting Cellar

Tickets: General Admission, seating $41.15. Taxes included

Cindy Blackman Quartet
With a power and dexterity on the drum kit that shatters any sexual stereotypes about female instrumentalists, Blackman performs at the Art of Jazz with J.D. Allen on tenor sax, bassist George Mitchell, and young guitar sensation Fionn O'Lachlainn.

When: Sunday June 8, 2008 4:00 PM
Where: Boiler House

Tickets: General Admission, seating $26.25 Taxes included

Duo Series - Randy Weston and Billy Harper
Don't miss this rare opportunity to see this accomplished master of the jazz piano at close range with his very special guest, legendary tenor saxophonist Billy Harper.

When: Friday June 6, 2008 7:30 PM
Where: Fermenting Cellar

Tickets: General Admission, seating $41.15. Taxes included

Tribute Concert - Hermeto Pascoal with the Art of Jazz Orchestra, conducted by Jovino Santos Neto
Multi-instrumentalist, visionary composer, musical maverick and Art of Jazz 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Hermeto Pascoal will premier new music written for big band performed with the Art of Jazz Orchestra conducted by Jovino Santos Neto.

When: Saturday June 7, 2008 8:00 PM
Where: Fermenting Cellar

Tickets: General Admission, seating $41.15. Taxes included