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Pearl Studios Big Band Debuts @ Iridium
After much anticipation, I’m thrilled to announce the debut performance of the Pearl Studios Big Band. On Tuesday September 10th, the Iridium Jazz Club will open its doors for this inaugural occasion. We will be performing classics from Basie to Brookmeyer, and of course by popular demand, some of my own material. Best of all, there is NO COVER! So come out this Tuesday to the Iridium and swing along with all of us in the Pearl Studios Big Band.
This performance will feature:
Reeds: Andrew Gould, Alex LoRe, Mike Ruby, Adam Larson, Dave Riekenberg
Trumpets: Dan Collette, Bud Burridge, Darryl Shaw, Greg Ruvolo, Jon Challoner
Trombones: Noah Bless, Richard Kay, Sara Jacovino, Dale Turk
Guitar: Pete McCann, Piano: Dennis Blischak
Bass: Alex Spradling, Drums: Paul Pizzuti
Tuesday September 10th, 8:00pm (2 sets)
NO COVER!
1650 Broadway
New York, NY,
10019
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Coltrane Ballads in Toronto!
Tickets are now on sale for the first ever combined concert of the Danjam and Sneak Peek orchestras! We will be paying tribute to one of the greatest jazz records of all time, the Coltrane “Ballads” album. The concert will feature Mike Ruby on tenor saxophone playing the role of the great John Coltrane, and will also feature John Riley (drums), Arlia de Ruiter (violin), Victor Cheng (piano), and Daniel Jamieson (conductor/arranger). Alex Dean will be your host for the evening.
Monday September 30th, 8:00pm
Al Green Theatre
Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre
750 Spadina Ave, Toronto,
ON, M5S 2J2
Tickets $40 – Click here to purchase tickets! There will be no physical ticket. Your name will be at the door and we suggest checking in no later than 30 minutes before the start of the performance. Please bring ID.
DONATIONS
Victor Cheng and myself have worked very hard to get funds in place to pay these wonderful 52 musicians. However, even with ticket sales, we will still be slightly under our goal. We are looking to you for assistance to help cover the cost of renting the hall and flying in our 2 guest artists (John Riley & Arlia de Ruiter). Your support is much appreciated!
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$25 gift – you will receive a free digital download of either the Danjam Orch or Sneak Peek Orch CD. Your choice!
$50 gift – you will receive a free digital download of both the Danjam Orch & Sneak Peek Orch CDs.
$100 gift – you will receive a free digital download of both the Danjam Orch & Sneak Peek Orch CDs. You will also receive a collectable Coltrane Ballads poster signed by Mike Ruby, John Riley, Arlia de Ruiter, Victor Cheng, and Daniel Jamieson (poster must be picked up at the concert).
$250 gift – you will receive a free digital download of both the Danjam Orch & Sneak Peek Orch CDs. You will also receive a collectable Coltrane Ballads poster signed by Mike Ruby, John Riley, Arlia de Ruiter, Victor Cheng, and Daniel Jamieson (poster must be picked up at the concert). Lastly, you will be invited to attend our dress rehearsal on Sunday September 29th in Toronto.