Come celebrate the launch of The Last Minute, the debut solo album by the sought after Brazilian trumpeter, composer, and educator João Lenhari. Recorded live in a single session in São Paulo, the album captures the raw energy and spontaneity of a world-class ensemble, with no edits or post-production — just pure, unfiltered jazz. Featuring original compositions and fresh arrangements, the music reflects a modern, post–hard bop sensibility, drawing inspiration from jazz styles spanning the 1980s to the early 2000s as well as Lenhari’s Brazilian roots. This special event promises an evening of dynamic performances, heartfelt artistry, and a deep connection to the spirit of live jazz.

João Lenhari – Trumpet/Flugel
Guillaume Carpentier – Tenor Sax
Louis Plouffe – Tenor and Soprano Sax
David Ryshpan – Piano
Mark Nelson – Drums
Nicolas Bedard – Contrebasse

Youtube video: chanson d’amour

Pianist and composer Kate Wyatt has been praised as having “musical ideas and a style of playing and writing that is on par with the current jazz piano elite: Mehldau, Yaron Herman, Shai Maestro, Fred Hersch.”, and has been hailed as “one of the top artists of Montreal, Quebec, or even Canadian jazz.” (Cardin/Brunet, panm360.com). Her recent debut album “Artifact” was released to overwhelmingly excellent critical reviews, and was featured on “Best Jazz of 2022” lists from Canada, the US and Europe.

For this very special evening of music Kate invites multiple Juno award-winning Toronto-based saxophonist and composer Kelly Jefferson to join her in performing a selection of original compositions and music from the Great American Songbook.

“[Kelly Jefferson’s] muscular playing, eloquence and range of emotion, and versatility
justify his popularity. — Peter Hum, Ottawa Citizen

Musicians:
Kate Wyatt: piano
Kelly Jefferson: saxophone
Adrian Vedady: bass
Rich Irwin: drums

katewyattpiano.com

Youtube video: “Kate Wyatt Quartet live at Crescent”

https://youtu.be/6G16XPDvLvU?t=942