SCHEDULE
thursday, october 17
Danny McErlain Trio with Chris Robinson and Peter Telford
MAIN EVENT
Oct. 17, 2019 at 7:30pm
Orillia Opera House (Studio Theatre)
Celebrate the launch of this year's festival with these talented veteran musicians.
Danny McElrain - piano
Chris Robinson - saxophone
Peter Telford - bass
friday, october 18
Jazzy Dinner
Oct. 18, 2019 from 5:30pm-9pm
Eclectic Cafe
Come and celebrate the Orillia Jazz festival with a 3 course dinner, and the smooth sounds of Paul Brooks and Mike Milner. Reservation only event, two seatings; 5:30 and 7:30. Tickets are $60 per person plus tax and a portion of the sales are going to the Orillia Youth Centre. Alcoholic beverages and non alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.
To make a reservation please call 705-330-0101
Jazz Byrds
Oct. 18, 2019 from 6pm-9pm
Sanafir
Good friends, great cuisine, a glass of wine and the cool sounds of the Jazz Byrds. Myrelle Byrd, flute, and John Weston, guitar.
Andy Earle and the Bandits
Oct. 18, 2019 at 8pm
Brewery Bay
Student Showcase
Oct. 18, 2019 at 7pm
Geneva Event Centre
Twin Lakes, Patrick Fogarty, and Orillia Secondary Schools present an evening of jazz featuring stage bands from all three Orillia high schools. Admission is by donation and all proceeds to go to the Orillia Youth Centre.
Alex Rabittson
Oct. 18, 2019 from 8:30pm-10:30pm
Hog 'n Penny
Linda Carone Duo
Oct. 18, 2019 from 6:30pm-9:30pm
Fionn MacCool's
An Evening of Jazz
Oct. 18, 2019 at 8pm
Lake Country Grill
Suds Sutherland and Randy Hoover, the horn section from the Sensations, are joined by Will Davis, piano, Ian Thurston, bass, and Mike Smit, drums, for an evening of jazz - swing, Latin and Dixieland. There is something for everyone.
saturday, october 19
IN THE MOOD
Oct. 19, 2019 at 7:30pm
Orillia Opera House
Brassworks featuring guest artists:
John Johnson - alto saxophone
Shirantha Beddage - baritone saxophone
Christina Bosco - vocal soloist
Danny McErlain - piano
with Brassworks, the Orillia All-Star Jazz Band, and the winner of the Rising Stars Solo Competition
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$25/adult $10/youth
MAIN EVENT
Duncan Wilson Trio
Oct. 19, 2019 from 9am-12pm
Orillia Public Library
Visit the Downtown Farmers' Market and enjoy some live jazz in the market area of the Library.
Rising Stars Youth Solo Competition
Oct. 19, 2019 from 1:30pm-3:30pm
Orillia Opera House
Student soloists from across Simcoe County will perform with Brassworks for a panel of adjudicators (Yamaha artists John Johnson and Shirantha Beddage). The winner of the competition will be featured at the Saturday evening headline concert.
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free admission -- open to the public
Colleen Allen with the Joe Huron Trio
Oct. 19, 2019 from 2pm-5pm
Apple Annie's Cafe
Free admission. Licensed beer & wine!
Geoff Booth and Friends
Oct. 19, 2019 from 2pm-5pm
Hog 'n Penny
Craig Manprize
Oct. 19, 2019 from 8:30pm-10:30pm
Hog 'n Penny
Andy Earle and the Bandits
Oct. 19, 2019 from 2:30pm-4:30pm and 8pm-12pm
Brewery Bay
Jazz Byrds
Oct. 19, 2019 from 6pm-9pm
Sanafir
Good friends, great cuisine, a glass of wine and the cool sounds of the Jazz Byrds. Myrelle Byrd, flute, and John Weston, guitar.
The Jazz Standards
Oct. 19, 2019 from 7pm-10pm
Rustica
The “Jazz Standards” appear at Rustica Pizza and Vino performing a variety of jazz standard tunes, Latin, ballads and some Dixieland.
Randy Hoover- trumpet
Will Davis - piano
Ian Thurston - bass
Lisa Hutchinson Blues Band Jam
Oct. 19, 2019 at 9pm
Lake Country Grill
Join Lisa Hutchinson and her band for an open jam session. This was a great event last year, and not one to be missed!
sunday, october 20
Lance Anderson
MAIN EVENT
Oct. 20, 2019 at 2pm
St. Paul's Centre
Maiden Voyage: A Tribute to Herbie Hancock
A Words and Music Presentation
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Featuring John Johnson, sax; William Sperendei, trumpet; Russ Boswell, bass; Charlie Cooley, drums
Tickets are also available at Alley Cats Music and Art, and at the door
Will Davis Trio
Oct. 20, 2019 at 12:00pm
Mariposa Market
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Will Davis, piano; Mike Milner, bass; Ron Hill, drums
...straight ahead swing and bebop!
Oct. 20, 2019 from 3pm-5pm
Hog 'n Penny
Open Jam Session with Sean Patrick and Friends
Bring your voices and instruments or just come to listen!
Chris Robinson Trio
Oct. 20, 2019 from 6pm-9pm
Grape and Olive
