Pianist-composer-publisher BILL KING is a multi-talented individual whose recording and production credits include ‘Live! In Session’ by Liberty Silver; ‘Magnolia Nights, Moment’s Notice’ by Bill King and the Jazz Report All-Stars, ‘From The Heart’ a tribute to piano great Oscar Peterson, ‘East Side Symphony, The Night Passage Years’ and most recently Bill King’s Saturday Nite Fish Fry “Jump Shout Rock da House,” The Rockit 88 Band’s “Too Much Fun” and the King.Alleyne.Roth Trio’s “It Might As Well Be Spring.”. These projects highlight King’s versatility as both a keyboardist and composer. A highly respected musician and broadcaster, King has also been a driving force in the success of the Beaches International Jazz Festival since it’s inception in 1988. His duties as artistic director and emcee bring him in contact with some of the finest talent worldwide. Recently, King added artistic duties for the Toronto International BBQ & Blues Festival to his portfolio....
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Pianist-composer-publisher BILL KING is a multi-talented individual whose recording and production credits include ‘Live! In Session’ by Liberty Silver; ‘Magnolia Nights, Moment’s Notice’ by Bill King and the Jazz Report All-Stars, ‘From The Heart’ a tribute to piano great Oscar Peterson, ‘East Side Symphony, The Night Passage Years’ and most recently Bill King’s Saturday Nite Fish Fry “Jump Shout Rock da House,” The Rockit 88 Band’s “Too Much Fun” and the King.Alleyne.Roth Trio’s “It Might As Well Be Spring.”. These projects highlight King’s versatility as both a keyboardist and composer. A highly respected musician and broadcaster, King has also been a driving force in the success of the Beaches International Jazz Festival since it’s inception in 1988. His duties as artistic director and emcee bring him in contact with some of the finest talent worldwide. Recently, King added artistic duties for the Toronto International BBQ & Blues Festival to his portfolio.
SELENA EVANGELINE is, without question, a world class singer. The sounds of Ella Fitzgerald, Chaka Khan, Prince and Stevie Wonder helped shape the musician she is today. As a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, her songs are musical snapshots of real life and emotions, from a real woman. Those “snapshots” helped to win her an Ontario Independent Music Award for Best Urban, Barrie New Music Award as well as honorable mention in the John Lennon Song Writing Competition. Her debut album “This Girl’s Life” was featured on CTV’s “Da Kink In My Hair” and her single “Lifesong”received heavy rotation on Canadian airwaves as well as MuchVibe and MTV1. Selena’s second release, “Bad Weather”, is a blend of R&B/Soul, Jazz, Pop, Funk and even a little classic sounding rock — a sound that she likes to call “Alternative R&B”. Like the woman, the album is sophisticated yet fun, beautifully intricate and at the same time uncomplicated. “This album is an extension of myself and my influences. So much went into the creation of this project and I want listeners to hear that — the joy, the pain and everything in between. It’s not just about a pretty voice. I want to take them on a tour of my world as I see it….for better or worse”.
GAVIN HOPE’s career spans the stage, film, television and song. At 20, he joined Canadian pop a cappella sensation The Nylons, performing on four albums and touring with the group across Canada, Europe, Asia and South America. Gavin’s lead vocal on the hit single “Love TKO” helped earn the group a Juno nomination for Best R&B Recording. Post Nylons, Gavin ventured back into professional theatre playing “Collins,” the lead character in the Canadian company of RENT at Toronto’s Royal Alexandra Theatre, and later as “Simba” in the original Canadian company of The Lion King. Other selected theatre credits include The Tempest, As You Like It and Smokey Joe’s Café. Gavin recorded his debut solo album “Anything Like Mine” in the late 90’s and scored multiple charted singles, as well as a second Juno nomination for Best R&B Recording. He has shared the stage with Shania Twain, Deborah Cox, Jill Scott, Nathalie Cole, James Brown and Aretha Franklin. His new solo album “For All We Know” is a vocal jazz influenced release produced by and featuring, Bill King on piano.
Bill King – piano
Selena Evangeline – guitar/vocals
Gavin Hope – vocals
Roberto Riveron – bass
Chris Wallace – drums
Thursday, Friday and Saturday January 29, 30, 31
Music Starts at 9pm
Music Charge $15 (Thursday/Friday) $20 (Saturda
Details
Date:
January 30
Time:
9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Cost:
$15
Venue
Jazz Bistro
251 Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario M5B 1T8 Canada
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Phone:
416-363-5299
Website:
www.jazzbistro.ca
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