Volume 25 Issue 3 - November 2019
On the slim chance you might not have already heard the news, Estonian Canadian composing giant Udo Kasemets was born the same year that Leo Thermin invented the theremin --1919. Which means this is the centenary year for both of them, and both are being celebrated in style, as Andrew Timar and MJ Buell respectively explain. And that's just a taste of a bustling November, with enough coverage of music of both the delectably substantial and delightfully silly on hand to satisfy one and all.
On the slim chance you might not have already heard the news, Estonian Canadian composing giant Udo Kasemets was born the same year that Leo Thermin invented the theremin --1919. Which means this is the centenary year for both of them, and both are being celebrated in style, as Andrew Timar and MJ Buell respectively explain. And that's just a taste of a bustling November, with enough coverage of music of both the delectably substantial and delightfully silly on hand to satisfy one and all.
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E. The ETCeteras<br />
Dan Weiss<br />
club. Though Weiss’ trio may not have the same mandate for extreme<br />
dynamics, it does have the same mandate for intensity and intentionality.<br />
It is not hyperbole to say that Weiss is one of the preeminent jazz<br />
drummers of his generation; a brief look at his recent schedule reveals<br />
engagements with the likes of Nir Felder, Adam Rogers, Miles Okazaki<br />
and Chris Potter’s Underground Quartet, amongst many other<br />
notable gigs, including his own. As a drummer and as a bandleader,<br />
he is much the same: specific, exacting, exciting and, at unexpected<br />
moments, funny, in a way that complements the seriousness of his<br />
dedication to his craft.<br />
A final note on The Rex: guitarist Robb Cappelletto, who has crafted<br />
a unique musical identity that straddles the line between jazz, rock,<br />
blues, and other genres, releases his new album Double Red on<br />
<strong>November</strong> 14, in performance with keyboardist Michael Shand, bassist<br />
Andrew Stewart and drummer Amhed Mitchel. Cappelletto – a faculty<br />
member at York University – has been putting out consistently interesting<br />
music since his debut album !!! was released in 2012, both<br />
under his own name and with the instrumental group re.verse, which<br />
has been heard in its residency slots at 416 Snack Bar and The Drake,<br />
as well as at Koerner Hall, collaborating with the likes of Shad and<br />
DJ Skratch Bastid. Cappelletto is a fiery player, with ample technical<br />
command of his instrument, but what sets him apart from his peers<br />
is his conscientious attention to the nuances of tone, and his commitment<br />
to building a multilayered sonic world in which his music<br />
can live.<br />
MAINLY CLUBS, MOSTLY JAZZ QUICK PICKS<br />
!!<br />
NOV 6 AND NOV 7, 9:30PM: Chet Doxas’ Landline, The Rex. Landline, a new project<br />
helmed by Montreal-born saxophonist Chet Doxas, play in support of their new selftitled<br />
album, the material for which the band composed cooperatively through a<br />
musical version of “broken telephone.” With pianist Jacob Sacks, bassist Zack Lober<br />
and drummer Vinnie Sperrazza.<br />
!!<br />
NOV 14, 9:30PM: Robb Cappelletto Group, The Rex. Robb Cappelletto celebrates<br />
the release of his new album Double Red, the latest entry in the fusion guitarist’s discography.<br />
With keyboardist Michael Shand, bassist Andrew Stewart and drummer<br />
Amhed Mitchel.<br />
!!<br />
NOV 14 AND NOV 15, 9PM: Gentiane MG Trio, Jazz Bistro. An up-and-coming<br />
musician from Montreal, Gentiane MG (Michaud-Gagnon) leads her eponymous trio<br />
(bassist Levi Dover and drummer Louis-Vincent Hamel) at Jazz Bistro in support of<br />
her recent album, Wonderland.<br />
!!<br />
NOV 20 AND NOV 21, 9:30PM: Dan Weiss Trio, The Rex. Playing compelling modern<br />
jazz, drummer Dan Weiss’ trio, with pianist Jacob Sacks and bassist Thomas Morgan,<br />
has been active for over a decade, and has developed a thrillingly intuitive musical<br />
connection.<br />
!!<br />
NOV 26, 8PM: Dan McCarthy Quartet, Jazz Bistro. Toronto-born vibraphonist Dan<br />
McCarthy returns from New York with a new project and a new album, both of which<br />
feature guitarist Ted Quinlan, bassist Pat Collins and drummer Ted Warren.<br />
Colin Story is a jazz guitarist, writer and teacher based in Toronto.<br />
He can be reached at www.colinstory.com, on Instagram and<br />
on Twitter.<br />
Book Launches and Record Releases<br />
●●Nov 08 7:00: Canadian Music Centre. Book<br />
Launch of They Shot, He Scored: The Life and<br />
Music of Eldon Rathburn by James K. Wright<br />
with Allyson Rogers. Featuring a performance<br />
of The Romance of Improvisation in<br />
Canada: The Genius of Eldon Rathburn, with<br />
Petr Cancura, Kevin Turcotte, Marianne Trudel,<br />
Adrian Vedady and Jim Doxas. 416-961-<br />
6601 x202. $<strong>25</strong>; $10(st).<br />
●●Nov 11 8:00: Gathering Sparks. “All That’s<br />
Real” CD Release. Eve Goldberg, acoustic guitar/ukulele/vocals;<br />
Jane Lewis, piano/ukulele/<br />
accordion/vocals with guest musicians. Niagara<br />
Artists Centre, 354 St. Paul St., St. Catharines.<br />
905-641-0331. $<strong>25</strong>/$20(adv).<br />
●●Dec 06 8:30: Hugh’s Room Live. Ensemble<br />
Vivant: Latin Romance CD Release Concert.<br />
2261 Dundas St. W. 416-533-5483.<br />
$40/$35(adv).<br />
Clubs & Groups<br />
●●Nov 02 1:00: Recollectiv. For anyone living<br />
with cognitive challenges from Alzheimer’s,<br />
dementia, traumatic brain injury, stroke, or<br />
PTSD. The group meets weekly to rediscover<br />
the joy of making music. Community members<br />
and music students are welcome to this<br />
fun, rewarding and inter-generational experience.<br />
292 Brunswick Ave. 416-599-8440.<br />
Free. Also Nov 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec 7.<br />
●●Nov 10 2:00: Toronto Opera Club. Dvořák’s<br />
Bewitching Rusalka. Guest speaker: John<br />
Holland, bass-baritone. Edward Johnson<br />
Bldg., Faculty of Music, 80 Queens Park,<br />
Room 330. 416-924-3940. $10.<br />
●●Nov 17 2:00: Classical Music Club Toronto.<br />
Offenbach Bicentennial Celebration. For further<br />
information, visit classicalmusicclubtoronto.org<br />
or contact John Sharpe at<br />
416-898-<strong>25</strong>49 or torontoshi@sympatico.ca.<br />
Annual membership: $<strong>25</strong>(regular); $10(sr/<br />
st). Free for first-time visitors. Donations<br />
accepted for refreshments.<br />
●●Nov 23 7:15: Toronto Gilbert & Sullivan<br />
Society. Join us for a sing-through of Trial by<br />
Jury, a 35-minute delight and the partnership’s<br />
first big success plus a quiz and more!<br />
St. Andrew’s United Church, 117 Bloor St. E.<br />
Refreshments included. $5 for non-members.<br />
●●Dec 01 2:00: Classical Music Club Toronto.<br />
Bach: Christmas Oratorio. For further information,<br />
visit classicalmusicclubtoronto.org<br />
or contact John Sharpe at 416-898-<strong>25</strong>49<br />
or torontoshi@sympatico.ca. Annual membership:<br />
$<strong>25</strong>(regular); $10(sr/st). Free for<br />
first-time visitors. Donations accepted for<br />
refreshments.<br />
Competitions and Applications<br />
●●Nov 29 application deadline: TD Discovery<br />
Series Special Projects. Designed to<br />
encourage the creation, development and<br />
presentation of special projects by local jazz<br />
musicians. Provides successful applicants<br />
with marketing and public relations support,<br />
including a bursary, from Toronto Downtown<br />
Jazz. Projects must take place between<br />
Jan 15 and Apr 30, 2020, and must fall outside<br />
of the usual scope of an artist’s work.<br />
For complete details, please visit torontojazz.<br />
com/special-projects.<br />
●●Dec 01 application deadline: Toronto Mozart<br />
Violin Competition. Further information<br />
at mozartproject.ca.<br />
●●Dec 01 application deadline: Toronto Mozart<br />
Vocal Competition. Further information<br />
at mozartproject.ca.<br />
Festivals, Fairs and Festivities<br />
●●Nov 30 10:00am: Aurora Community Band.<br />
Eighth Annual Holiday Market. Christmas<br />
and holiday favourites by the Aurora Community<br />
Band. Enjoy one-of-a-kind gifts from<br />
unique local vendors. Aurora Cultural Centre,<br />
22 Church St., Aurora. auroracommunityband@gmail.com.<br />
Free admission.<br />
Galas, Tributes and Fundraisers<br />
●●Nov 02 8:00: Roy Thomson Hall. 6th Annual<br />
Dream Serenade Benefit Concert. Dream<br />
Serenade is a benefit concert and celebration<br />
of the Toronto community of children with<br />
developmental or physical disabilities and<br />
their caregivers. 60 Simcoe St. 416-872-4<strong>25</strong>5.<br />
$34.50-$199.50.<br />
●●Nov 22 7:00: High Notes Avante Productions.<br />
Mental Health Image-Raiser. Luba<br />
Goy, Selardor Duo, and friends. An intimate<br />
combination of a concert, social and imageraising<br />
event. Selardor Duo plays and sings<br />
favourite tunes. Talks by special guests who<br />
have been touched by mental illness. Enjoy<br />
free appetizers, buy a drink, browse the silent<br />
auction, and bid on items in the live auction.<br />
Heintzman House, 135 Bay Thorn Dr., Markham.<br />
Information at 416-605-8915 or highnotesavante@gmail.com<br />
or visit Eventbrite.<br />
$20.<br />
●●Nov 24 5:00. Denise Williams In Concert:<br />
A Benefit for Orquesta Sinfónica De Oriente,<br />
Santiago de Cuba. Ernesto Lecuona: Lamento<br />
Africano and Mi Vida Eres Tu; and works<br />
by Handel, Mozart, Bellini and Gershwin.<br />
Denise Williams, vocalist; and others. Trinity-<br />
St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Boor St. W. cubafundraiser<strong>2019</strong>.eventbrite.com.<br />
$40; $30(st).<br />
●●Nov 30 7:00: Incontra Vocal Ensemble.<br />
Creator of the Stars of Night. Advent and<br />
Christmas music by Britten, Mendelssohn,<br />
Chilcott, and J. Scott Brubacher. Matthew<br />
Otto, artistic director/conductor. Knox College<br />
Chapel, Fundraiser to support the Institute<br />
for Christian Studies. 59 St George St.<br />
416-979-2331 ext. 260 or email: communications@icscanada.edu.<br />
$35.<br />
●●Dec 02 7:30: Casey House Foundation.<br />
Voices for World AIDS Day. A fundraising concert<br />
for Casey House, Ontario’s HIV/AIDS hospital.<br />
A mixed program of classical and jazz<br />
for the whole family. Shannon Mercer, soprano;<br />
Asitha Tennekoon, tenor; Julie Nasrallah,<br />
host; Emily Steinwall Trio; Pearle Harbour,<br />
tragicomedienne; and others. Glenn Gould<br />
Studio. CBC Building, <strong>25</strong>0 Front St. W. 416-<br />
962-4040. For further information: caseyhouse.com.<br />
Free (suggested donation $20).<br />
Lectures, Salons and Symposia<br />
●●Nov 16 10:00am: Royal Canadian College<br />
of Organists Toronto. The Employment of a<br />
Church Musician. Expert panel discussion.<br />
Wycliffe College, 5 Hoskin Ave. 416-929-6400.<br />
Free and open to the public.<br />
Tours<br />
● ● Nov 03 10:30am: Canadian Opera Company.<br />
90-Minute Tour of the Four Seasons<br />
Centre. Led by a trained docent. Includes<br />
information and access to the Isadore<br />
and Rosalie Sharp City Room, the Richard<br />
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