Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Oot and aboot in T.O.

A few things happening around town - this via Meetup - there is Open Jam Night hosted by Carolyn T and her band at Harlem Restaurant - Mondays - 8 p.m. - midnight - Jazz, Soul, R and B, and has been happening for the past year. The band consists of bass,d rums keys and vocals - so you can sing or sit in on any instrument. Nice!

http://www.carolynt.band.com/

Harlem Restaurant

67 Richmond Street East Toronto ON M5C 1N9

(between Jarvis & Church on the south side & close to Queen

subway station)

http://www.harlemrestaurant.com/
 
2. Laila Biali, superb pianist/vocalist is at the Old Mill Inn on Friday and Saturday - 7:30 - Home Smith Bar with Jordan O'Connor on bass and Ben Whitman on drums. No cover. $20 minimum - a heck of a deal to hear this amazing talent!
 
3. I just got a call from Carol Laimer about Jim Gelcer's Trio - this is a bit ahead at the Old Mill on May 15th - that place is hopping.
 
4. Jazz Lives - on Thursday 8 p.m. I will be there and not be square...as if! Blog to follow...
 
And finally, check out http://www.yardbirdsuite.com/ for a brief tribute to Paul Wilde and photo seen here - there will be a memorial to Paul, details to follow.

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