Jazz

Eliana Cuevas with Jeremy Ledbetter

Eliana Cuevas and Jeremy Ledbetter are well-known in the Canadian musical landscape for the outstanding quality of their work, composing and performing as bandleaders of their own Latin Jazz projects and also as side musicians for some of the best musical acts in Canada. They’re not strangers to performing with each other—a married couple with two children together—Eliana and Jeremy have been performing together in various configurations for over 15 years. Their work together includes Eliana’s last three albums which earned them two Independent Music Awards for Best World Music Album and Best World Music Producer in New York, plus a Canadian Folk Music Award for Best World Music Album.

Now they have created a new duo project that unveils their musical chemistry in a more intimate way. They feature a unique and soulful take on Latin American music with a focus on Venezuelan folkloric repertoire. Their music is jazz-infused, acoustic, and showcases original compositions plus some of the most beloved, traditional Venezuelan songs. Their performances are playful, adventurous, spontaneous, and very moving, allowing their audiences to experience a wide range of emotions. On stage they open a window into their lives, creating a display of their experiences together through music, taking advantage of their personal connection to make their songs come to life.

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$35 Advanced $40 Doors
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Sammy Jackson

Singer-songwriter Sammy Jackson is quickly becoming one of Canada’s top vocalists, with a personal style that deftly blends jazz, pop, and R&B. With a resume that boasts a JUNO Award, collaborations with top artists such as Barbra Lica, Robi Botos, Rich Brown, and Larnell Lewis, and performances at some of Canada’s most prestigious venues, including the Glenn Gould Studio, Koerner Hall, the TD Toronto Jazz Festival, and Westben, Jackson consistently captivates audiences with her singing, compositional accomplishments, and collaborative artistic spirit. Her latest EP – the JUNO-Award winning With You – is a sophisticated, intelligent, heartfelt portrait of a musician coming into her artistic prime, and features some of the top young musicians in Canada.

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$35 Advanced $40 Doors
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Molly Johnson

Known as one of Canada’s greatest voices, award-winning jazz vocalist Molly Johnson is a mother, singer-songwriter, artist and philanthropist, who has just released her highly anticipated new album, “Meaning To Tell Ya”. Produced by multiple GRAMMY Award-winning Producer, Larry Klein (Joni Mitchell, Tracy Chapman, Madeleine Peyroux, Melody Gardot, Norah Jones); it is more than a jazz record. It’s funk, it’s soul, it’s groove played by some of Canada’s best musicians. Says Molly: “Working with Larry was magic. When it was finally my turn, I jumped at the opportunity. This is a record I have been wanting to make for years. I can’t wait to share it with everyone!” Says Larry: “Molly has the kind of musical gift that cannot be cultivated by musical education or assiduous practice. She has great natural musical instincts and an irresistible signature to her voice. She is a rare and wonderful talent.”

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$60 Advanced $65 Doors
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Baddest Big Band

Formed by trombonist Seth McNall, this band is made up of the the BEST players in the London area playing New Age, Funk, Rock and Jazz in a big band format.  From finesse to fire - we have it all.

This concert will showcase the complete Nutcracker suite arranged by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn as well as holiday classics featuring vocalist Hilary Welch.

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$30 Advanced $35 Doors
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Aeolian Jazz Summer Soirée


Jazz in the Summer. Nothing cools you down... and warms you up... so harmoniously as the sound of jazz on a hot summer night. From Paris to New Orleans to London, the vibe is the same. Summer is not summer with out jazz.

Join us on July 29 2022 for our first Jazz Soiree with Bryan Gloyd and friends. Bryan is a legend of the local jazz scene, having played for some of London's best jazz vocalists and with outstanding jazz combos. As Aeolian Curator of Jazz programming, Bryan (along with his husband and Aeolian Executive & Artistic Director Clark Bryan) brought hundreds of jazz fans together in June for the first Annual Aeolian Jazz & Musical Arts Festivals. What we did over 5 days on 4 stages we will recreate for one magical night in July.

Our small setting and cool vibe are everything you need for the perfect Friday on the town. Whether it be baubles or bubbles, neither diamond or Roederer Cristal could make this night any better. Let the music take you away while this night becomes "the" night on your Summer bucket list.

Seating is limited to 50 guests. Tickets are not required but reservations can be made by calling the Aeolian Hall Box Office during business hours. Admission is by a $20 cover charge but donations are welcome to help support the Aeolian, our jazz programming and our brilliant artists. The patio gate and Southen Lounge Bar will open at 7 p.m. so come early and socialize with friends. Concerts will begin at 8 p.m. with the setting sun providing an extraordinary backdrop to our intimate main floor stage.

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Bryan Gloyd

Bryan Gloyd, Piano

Bryan Gloyd’s musical career has many facets including working as a church musician, recording artist and jazz pianist. Bryan has accompanied many local musicians and organized jazz programming at The Aeolian. He has also accompanied two-time Grammy Winner Matt Alber, the legendary songwriter Marc Jordan and the Canadian National Jazz Award Winner Denzal Sinclaire. As Curator, Jazz Programming at the Aeolian, Bryan takes an avid interest in researching current and emerging artists and being part of jazz events at the Aeolian. Bryan is also a passionate volunteer who has lends a hand across a variety of portfolios in the life of the venue and its programs. Recently, the Bryan Gloyd Combo performed with Denise Pelley, Laurraine Sigouin and Hilary Welch at the Aeolian Jazz & Musical Arts Festival. Never not busy, Bryan is also an accomplished organist and knows his way around the kitchen. When he is not performing, rehearsing, working of volunteering, Bryan is known to enjoy the few minutes he has enjoying the garden, exercising or playing with his grandchildren.
Gina Farrugia

Gina Farrugia, Vocals

Gina Farrugia is a jazz musician and educator from Southwestern Ontario who studied voice, violin and arts admin at the University of Waterloo and started her career in Hamburg, Germany. She regularly performs with Peter Karle and with jazz and big bands, country bands, church gigs and contemporary multidisciplinary projects. She has performed on a train, on the roof of a car, a Christmas parade float, a riverboat and on a firetruck. She loves when music genre lines are blurred and likes nothing better than talking shop with fellow musicians and getting the stories first hand from the masters.
Peter Karle

Peter Karle, Guitar

Peter is a Kenora boy whose jazz inspired Radiohead, Sting and Miles show sold out Aeolian Hall.  He always has a new project on the go including stage work like playing for Jesus Christ Superstar and Funhome in between all his gig work with Julia Haggarty and his funk band project.  Gina’s made music everywhere-everything from singing standards with a jazz quartet in Hamburg, playing electro violin in a a bunch of rock bands and Great Gigging it with a Pink Floyd Tribute band.
Peter Karle Combo - Any Colour You Like: A Jazz Tribute to the Dark Side of the Moon

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of its release, The Peter Karle Combo is proud to present "Any Colour You Like, A Jazz Tribute to The Dark Side Of The Moon". Enjoy an evening of the studio magic from Pink Floyd's iconic 1973 album, rearranged into the jazz style. The combo will also be performing their arrangements of other jazz style Pink Floyd cuts. Be prepared to hear the classic album specifically arranged for a special night at The Aeolian.

The Peter Karle Combo is a powerhouse of young London jazz musicians. Having presented to the Aeolian their arrangements of Radiohead/David Bowie/Sting/Police, the combo is ready for their most ambitious project yet.

The Combo is:

Peter Karle - Guitar

Mark Swan - Drums

Andrew Kosty - Bass

Hubert Orlowski - Keys

Adam Lamoureux - Sax

Marsh Bindseil - Trumpet

Luke Roussy- Trombone

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$30 Advanced $20 for a Student
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Aeolian Jazz & Musical Arts Festival - Russell Hendrix Royal Oaks Homes Stage (Sunday)
Approaching Rectory, the sound of traffic will give way to the sounds of Count Basie and Duke Ellington. A full stage. The summer sun. The unparalleled sound of big band. You're going to want to bring your dancing shoes. With thanks to Russell Hendrix and Royal Oak Homes this stage is on the north side of Dundas Street directly across from Aeolian Hall. Under the shadow of the Aeolian, guests can enjoy the best that big band has to offer in the open air. Admission is by donation. "I got everything I wanted. When I was young in Kansas City, I knew nothing about Frank Sinatra, Billy Eckstine, Ella Fitzgerald, of all those concert halls, of all those countries. I did not know what it was like to direct a band... All I wanted was to be big, to be in show-business, and to travel...and that's what I've been doing all my life." - Count Basie
Sunday Line-up
1:00 p.m. Baddest Big Band 3:00 p.m. Quintessential See the Full Event Guide Here
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Aeolian Jazz & Musical Arts Festival - Southen Lounge Stage (Sunday)
An intimate setting with a view of Dundas Street, the Dave Southen Lounge is heart of Aeolian Hall. Nestled in the windows beside a vintage Yamaha grand, some of the best vocals in jazz will perform here Saturday (1 p.m. to 6 p.m.) and Sunday (12 p.m. to 4 p.m.). Admission is by donation.
SUNDAY LINE-UP
12:00 p.m. Dizzy & Fay 1:00 p.m. Marque Smith & Scott Bollert 3:00 p.m. Laurraine Sigouin

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Admission is Free
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Aeolian Jazz & Musical Arts Festival - Russell Hendrix Royal Oaks Homes Stage (Saturday)
Approaching Rectory, the sound of traffic will give way to the sounds of Count Basie and Duke Ellington. A full stage. The summer sun. The unparalleled sound of big band. You're going to want to bring your dancing shoes. With thanks to Russell Hendrix and Royal Oak Homes this stage is on the north side of Dundas Street directly across from Aeolian Hall. Under the shadow of the Aeolian, guests can enjoy the best that big band has to offer in the open air. Admission is by donation. "I got everything I wanted. When I was young in Kansas City, I knew nothing about Frank Sinatra, Billy Eckstine, Ella Fitzgerald, of all those concert halls, of all those countries. I did not know what it was like to direct a band... All I wanted was to be big, to be in show-business, and to travel...and that's what I've been doing all my life." - Count Basie
Saturday Line-up
1:00 p.m. Enchanté with Laurraine Sigouin 3:00 p.m. Seth McNall Sextet 5:00 p.m. Big Bandemic with special guests Denise Pelley and Bruce Hoadley

See the Full Event Guide Here

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Admission is Free
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Aeolian Jazz & Musical Arts Festival - Russell Hendrix Royal Oaks Homes Stage (Saturday)
Approaching Rectory, the sound of traffic will give way to the sounds of Count Basie and Duke Ellington. A full stage. The summer sun. The unparalleled sound of big band. You're going to want to bring your dancing shoes. With thanks to Russell Hendrix and Royal Oak Homes this stage is on the north side of Dundas Street directly across from Aeolian Hall. Under the shadow of the Aeolian, guests can enjoy the best that big band has to offer in the open air. Admission is by donation. "I got everything I wanted. When I was young in Kansas City, I knew nothing about Frank Sinatra, Billy Eckstine, Ella Fitzgerald, of all those concert halls, of all those countries. I did not know what it was like to direct a band... All I wanted was to be big, to be in show-business, and to travel...and that's what I've been doing all my life." - Count Basie
Saturday Line-up
1:00 p.m. Enchanté with Laurraine Sigouin 3:00 p.m. Seth McNall Sextet 5:00 p.m. Big Bandemic with special guests Denise Pelley and Bruce Hoadley

See the Full Event Guide Here

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Price
Admission is Free
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