Durham County Poets are a “band” in the truest sense of the word!

It all started in a small café in Ormstown, Quebec. The band continued to percolate and spread onto the Canadian music scene, allowing them to tour across Canada and on into the United States. Each member writes and arranges, and brings something unique to the table. You’ll hear a variety of genres and a broad range of styles. Be it Blues, Soul, Folk, R&B or Gospel, it all weaves seamlessly together to create a truly authentic contemporary Canadiana sound.

Musicians:
Kevin Harvey, vocals
Carl Rufh, bass
Rob Couturd, drums
Rob MacDonald, guitar
Mark Leclerc, saxophone

Youtube video: “Out of The Woods”

Working at the heart of the national jazz scene for over 30 years, Montreal trumpeter Ron Di Lauro has made his name for both his versatility and technical mastery.

Musicians
Ron Di Lauro – trumpet
Jean-Pierre Zanella – alto sax
André Leroux- tenor sax
Taurey Butler- piano
Ira Coleman- bass
Martin Auguste- drums

Youtube video: “Milestones”

Marianne Trudel is a multi-talented pianist, composer, improvisor, and arranger. At once energetic and passionate, her music cross-cuts a wide swath of musical interests.

As a performer, she pursues an active career in a variety of settings ranging from solo performance to duo, Trifolia, Marianne Trudel 4 + Ingrid Jensen, septet, and large ensembles. She has played in Canada, United States, Mexico, France, Spain, Germany, England, Scotland, Netherlands, Itlaly, Hungary, Lithuania, and China. She has published 6 recordings as a leader, all having garnered rave reviews.

Musicians
Marianne Trudel: piano
Etienne Lafrance: bass
Sasha Daoud: drums

Youtube video: “Marianne Trudel joue Antonio Carlos Jobim”

Kevin brings to the stage an ensemble of talented young people who will be the next generation of Canada’s finest jazz musicians.

Youtube video: “Change of Heart” w/ Kevin Dean, Al McLean, Mike Rud

Charlotte Van Dyke is a Montreal-based jazz singer who has performed throughout the city and at notable festivals, including the Montreal International Jazz Festival. She is constantly exploring ways to blend her voice with the vast, rich world of instrumental jazz, particularly by creating lyrical interpretations to compositions by renowned composers.

Tonight, she is delighted to present the unique complexity of Wayne Shorter’s musical world alongside her fellow musicians, who will bring Shorter’s mesmerizing melodies and Charlotte’s stories to life through song

Video: “Ugetsu”