Sean Nimmons Quintet at The Pilot
Sep
27
to Jan 2

Sean Nimmons Quintet at The Pilot

Launching a brand new series at The Pilot in Yorkville! JazzInToronto and Liss Gallery are excited to partner on “Portraits at The Pilot” featuring some of the city’s finest musicians presenting programs inspired by their influences. Kicking it off, on Saturday September 27, 2:00-4:30pm, the extraordinary Sean Nimmons will give nods to Phil Nimmons and Horace Silver, joined by Kevin Turcotte on trumpet, Alison Young on saxophone, Dan Fortin on bass and Ethan Ardelli on drums. Tickets are on Eventbrite now, don’t miss this one!

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Oscar Peterson’s 100th Birthday at Koerner Hall
Oct
23

Oscar Peterson’s 100th Birthday at Koerner Hall

5:30pm: Drum masterclass featuring Jeff Hamilton (former Oscar Peterson band member)
6:45pm: Performance by students from The RCM’s Oscar Peterson Program
7:30pm: Panel discussion on the legacy of Oscar Peterson, moderated by The Honourable Rosalie Silberman Abella featuring Kelly Peterson, Mark Ruffin (Program Director for Sirius XM’s Real Jazz), and journalist Paul Wells
8:30pm: Performance by the Sean Nimmons Trio, grandson of Canadian jazz legend Phil Nimmons


Curated by Kelly Peterson and Mervon Mehta.

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