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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, May 23, 2013 Toronto's newest, most elegant, world class jazz club
ANNOUNCES NEW SUMMER HOURS - BEGINNING ON TUESDAY, MAY 28th,
with the appearance of Elegant Crooner and "JAZZ BISTRO" owner,
COLIN HUNTER
and continuing through June with a sensational line-up...
including a vibrant, renowned vocalist/recording artist/entertainer,
a 75th Birthday Celebration for a Canadian Jazz icon,
a delightful indie-pop-jazz singer/songwriter,
a New Orleans jazz-piano-lounge-punk diva,
a Tribute to the 50th Anniversary of Oscar Peterson's "Night Train"
AND
an array of thrilling jazz artists performing as part of the
TD Toronto Jazz Festival "Club Series"
Dinner and show reservations - now available
at NEW SUMMER HOURS -
for
JUNE's Featured Artists!!
ALL evening performances
(unless otherwise noted) will begin at 8:00 PM!
TORONTO - MAY 23, 2013 - Now in its third month of presenting world class musical artists from the genres of jazz, cabaret, Latin, R & B and Blues, the new jewel in the crown of Toronto's entertainment industry, "The Jazz Bistro" has already established itself as a highly favoured go-to destination. As we move forward into summer, The Jazz Bistro will adopt new Summer Hours, beginning on TUESDAY, MAY 28th with the appearance of Elegant Crooner (and "JAZZ BISTRO" owner!) COLIN HUNTER (with sets at 8:00 PM, 9:30 PM and 11:00 PM) and moving forward through our fantastic JUNE line-up of international jazz artists as well as emerging and established Canadian instrumental jazz musicians and vocalists.
ON TUESDAY, MAY 28th, The JAZZ BISTRO will welcome elegant crooner (and "The Jazz Bistro" owner!), COLIN HUNTER. Colin will be joined onstage by iconic jazz pianist/composer/arranger/on-air radio host (and Member of The Order of Canada!), Joe Sealy and Sealy's long-time collaborator, brilliant bassist Paul Novotny as well as 1st call multi-reed player, Perry White. Colin and his ensemble will perform at 8:00 PM, 9:30 PM and 11:00 PM (in keeping with our new "Summer Hours" policy). For more about Colin, please go to www.colinhunter.ca.
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Crooner Colin Hunter
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appear with his Quintet and his very Special Guest, jazz trumpet/flugelhorn luminary Guido Basso. ON SUNDAY, JUNE 2nd, veteran Canadian jazz drummer Norman Marshall Villeneuve and his ensemble, "The Jazz Message Quintet" (featuring Dave Restivo on piano, Mike Downes on bass, Brian Chahley on trumpet, Ken Fornetran on alto saxophone and special guest vocalists Heather Bambrick and Errol Fisher) will celebrate his 75th BIRTHDAY in grand "Jazz Bistro" style! For this very special event, doors will open at 6:00 PM for musical performances and a sumptuous birthday buffet. The Music Charge from 6:00 to 8:00 PM will be $25, INCLUDING BUFFET! From 8:00 to 10:00 PM, the Music Charge will be $15. Come celebrate the amazing life and work of this living Canadian jazz icon!
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Happy Birthday, Norman Marshall Villeneuve!
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The JAZZ BISTRO is thrilled to welcome dynamic vocalist/entertainer/pianist/composer/educator, Micah Barnes (www.micahbarnes.com) to our "A Month of Sundays" Jazz/Cabaret Brunch (beginningon Sunday, June 2nd). Micah will be celebrating his BIRTHDAY ON JUNE 2nd, and throughout his run will be performing provocative original material from his hit CDs, as well as a tasty sampling of choice jazz standards and brand new original music. The multi-talented Micah Barnes will be accompanying himself on our gorgeous Steinway B, and will also be joined by Russ Boswell on bass and his uber-talented brother and frequent collaborator, drummer/composer Daniel Barnes. Some wonderful "Special Guests" will also be stopping by during Micah's run (marvelous jazz vocalist John Alcorn is already confirmed!). Micah Barnes and his ensemble will perform every Sunday in June (BEGINNING on SUNDAY, JUNE 2nd, AND CONTINUING ON SUNDAYS JUNE 9th, JUNE 16th, JUNE 23rd and JUNE 30th), hence the title of the performance stream, "A Month of Sundays". The Sunday Jazz/Cabaret Brunch will be served from 11:30 AM, with performances beginning at 12:15 PM. The Music Charge will be $15 - such a deal!
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On THURS., JUNE 6 - FRI., JUNE 7 and SAT., JUNE 8, the sensational indie singer-songwriter Lily Frost (www.lilyfrost.com) and the edgy New Orleans-based piano/lounge/jazz/punk diva Stephanie Nilles (www.stephanienilles.com) will take The Jazz Bistro stage, and on JUNE 11th, innovative and exciting pianist Linda Ippolito will perform a solo piano program on our magnificent, one-of-a-kind, Steinway B Red Top piano.
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Stephanie Nilles
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Linda Ippolito
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It's been fifty years since jazz legend Oscar Peterson released his mega-hit, "Night Train", and on THURS., JUNE 13 - FRI., JUNE 14 and SAT., JUNE 15, award-winning jazz bassist (and long-time Peterson band-mate) Dave Young ( www.daveyoung.com) will pay tribute to the late, great "O.P." with his "NIGHT TRAIN TRIBUTE TRIO" (featuring Robi Botos on piano and Terry Clarke on drums). Additionally, from June 21st through June 29th "The Jazz Bistro" will host The TD TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL's Club Series which will include performances from some of the world's most-in-demand jazz artists, including Molly Johnson (June 21 & 22), Ranee Lee (June 23), Bill Charlap (June 24), Geoffrey Keezer (June 25), Carmen Souza (June 26), Marianne Trudel's "Trifiola" (June 27), Roberta Gamborini (June 28) and drummer Alan Jones "Canadian All-Star Sextet", featuring Seamus Blake, Phil Dwyer, Ingrid Jensen, Jon Ballantyne and Tom Wakeling (June 29). PLEASE NOTE: ALL TICKETS FOR THE TD TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL EVENTS, INCLUDING THE "CLUB SERIES" TAKING PLACE AT THE JAZZ BISTRO ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH TICKETMASTER (www.ticketmaster.ca). COMPLETE FESTIVAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT www.torontojazz.com. ALSO: After purchasing your TD Toronto Jazz Festival Club Series tickets - Please phone The Jazz Bistro at 416-363-5299 for dinner and show reservations to insure your seating! "The Jazz Bistro" is located at 251 Victoria Street in downtown Toronto. Nouvelle gourmet cuisine is served from 7:30 PM and performances begin at 9:00 PM. For these performances, there will be a $15 Music Charge. For reservations (highly recommended), please call 416-363-JAZZ (5299). For media accomodations, please contact LMC Media by phone at 416-486-6742, or by e-mail at lmcmedia@sympatico.ca. For further information, please go to www.jazzbistro.ca. FOR MEDIA ACCOMODATIONS FOR THE TD TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL'S CLUB SERIES, PLEASE CONTACT ANNA TOM BY E-MAIL AT publicity@tojazz.com, OR BY PHONE AT 416-928-2033.
About the new JAZZ BISTRO......In 1989, the building at 251 Victoria Street was given new purpose when Bob Sniderman created "The Senator Steakhouse" beside his legendary (and historic) "Senator Diner". The following year, he added the jazz club, "Top O' the Senator". For the next sixteen years, the steakhouse offered pre and post theatre dining and "The Top O' The Senator" became one of the most respected and well known venues for "live" jazz in North America. Following the closing in 2005 of both the beloved steakhouse and jazz club, "The Savoy Bistro" briefly replaced the two venues, and a year later the building was dark once again. Eight years later, (through the vision of owners Colin and Joan Hunter) the building at 251 Victoria Street has been given a new life and purpose in its magnificent, upscale incarnation as "The Jazz Bistro". The Hunters are enthusiasts of both music and fine dining, and realized a critical need in the city for a world class venue. They then set out on a journey to create a comfortable, creative space where one could enjoy memorable nights of "live" performance as well as exquisite food. As a lover of music and a well- recorded crooner, Colin understood the need to respect the performing musicians with a room and stage that complimented and supported their talents. Joan brought that room to life through exquisite careful design, installation of a state-of-the-art sound system and installation of a beautiful "one of a kind" Steinway B piano called "The Red Pops". Victoria and Dundas is once again a mecca for musicians and music lovers alike. Diners will enjoy a superb meal, raise a glass of wine in celebration, and music will once again flow from a stage graced by some of the world's greatest jazz musicians.  Upcoming Featured Artists for JUNE, 2013 include: JUNE 1 (Saturday): "The Mike Murley Quintet" with Special Guest, GUIDO BASSO Performances at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 PM JUNE 2 (Sunday): "NORMAN MARSHALL VILLENEUVE'S 75th BIRTHDAY PARTY" with "The Jazz Message Quintet", Featuring Dave Restivo, Mike Downes, Brian Chahley, Ken Fornetran and vocalists Heather Bambrick and Errol Fisher Buffet from 6:00 to 8:00 PM - Performances from 8:00 PM JUNE 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 (All of the Sundays in JUNE): "A Month of Sundays" Jazz/Cabaret Brunch Featuring Vocalist/Entertainer/Recording Artist/Composer, MICAH BARNES With Russ Boswell on bass and Daniel Barnes on drums Brunch served from 11:30 AM - Performances from 12:15 PM COME CELEBRATE MICAH'S BIRTHDAY ON HIS OPENING SUNDAY, JUNE 2nd!! JUNE 6, 7 & 8 (Thurs., Fri. & Sat.): Singer/Songwriter LILY FROST and Jazz/Punk Diva STEPHANIE NILLES Performances at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 PM JUNE 11 (Tuesday): Pianist, LINDA IPPOLITO Performances at 8, 9:30 and 11:00 PM JUNE 13, 14 & 15 (Thurs., Fri. & Sat.): DAVE YOUNG & "THE NIGHT TRAIN TRIBUTE TRIO", Featuring Robi Botos and Terry Clarke Performances at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 PM  The 2013 TD Toronto Jazz Festival Presents THE CLUB SERIES at The Jazz Bistro: Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22 -"An Evening with Molly Johnson" (8:00 & 10:30 PM) Sunday, June 23 - Ranee Lee (8:00 PM) Monday, June 24 - Bill Charlap - solo piano (8:00 PM) Tuesday, June 25 - Geoff Keezer - solo piano (8:00 PM) Wednesday, June 26 - Carmen Souza (8:00 & 10:00 PM) Thursday, June 27 - Marianne Trudel "Trifolia" (8:00 PM) Friday, June 28 - Roberta Gambarini (8:00 & 10:30 PM) Saturday, June 29 - Alan Jones "Canadian All-Star Sextet", Featuring Seamus Blake, Phil Dwyer, Ingrid Jensen, Jon Ballantyne and Tom Wakeling (8:00 PM) For Festival related media accommodations, contact Anna Tom by phone at 416-928-2033 or by e-mail at publicity@tojazz.com 
A complete roster of upcoming performers in July and August will be announced shortly! Be sure to follow The Jazz Bistro on Twitter at @jazzbistro_ca and on Facebook -30-
For further information, photo art, artist CD product, or to schedule a media opportunity with the performing artists, Colin and/or Joan Hunter, or Sybil Walker, please contact LMC Media by phone at 416-486-6742 or by e-mail at lmcmedia@sympatico.ca |
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