Society of Toronto
last updated 18 May 2008
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The Classic Jazz Society of Toronto currently has no concerts planned. Send us an e-mail and we'll let you know when the next event is arranged.
In the meantime, we recommend that classic jazz fans take advantage of the wealth of fine local bands playing in the Toronto Area.
To find out more about local bands, click on the "Local Classic Jazz Bands" link.
And to find out where and when they are playing, click on "John Grimley's Jazz Calendar" link.
Every Saturday you can hear:
- Hot Five Jazzmakers -- 3:00 PM 6:00 PM at C'est what? tavern
- Climax Jazz Band -- 4:00 PM 7:00 PM at the Chick 'n' Deli
- Happy Pals -- 4:30 PM 8:30 PM at Grossman's Tavern
Every Thursday
- Weekly Jazz Party -- with two bands each week -- 5pm - Midnight at Plaza Flamingo Restaurant & Night Club (423 College Street - south side of College, just east of Bathurst) ( www.classicjazzparty.com for details )
Many other bands play regularly in Toronto. John Grimley's Classic Jazz Website has up-to-date information about what's on:
http://groups.msn.com/TorontoJazz
This is a great local Toronto site, with listings for local bands and special events, a Jazz in the News section and photos of musicians and fans. Check it out.
Collector recording available
Many of you will remember with pleasure the CJST concert in March 2007 featuring Michael Boving & the Scandinavian Rhythm Boys. This was a fabulous concert and the best part is that it was taped and has been released as a double CD.
We are thrilled to announce that Michael Boving has given a limited number of the CDs to the Classic Jazz Society of Toronto. These precious recordings are available for $20.
Purchasing one of these CDs will create a truly win-win situation. You will have the pleasure of reliving one of the best concerts we've ever presented and the CJST will raise some funds that will be used to keep bringing you the best in classic jazz from around the world.
To order your copy of Michael Boving & the Scandinavian Rhythm Boys CD call Colin Robinson at 416-777-9235 or click to send Colin an e-mail.
Check out these clips recorded at the CJST concert and posted on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xgq7YBFFOHY (Davenport Rag)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xd5DBA_kaCA (Traveling Blues)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxo5WXeQ7tI (Papa Dip)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5hbSKYICWE (Mississippi Mud)
Sackville Recording
The CD recorded by John Norris and Sackville Records at the time of our concert in March, 2006 and staring Kenny Davern, David Boeddinghaus, and Trevor Richards is now available.
The CD may be purchased directly from John Norris at the December 1 concert or ordered from him at 416-466-8871 by Visa or by sending a cheque to him at 73 Brooklyn Ave. Toronto ON M4M 2X4.
The cost of the CD is $22.00 including handling and postage. John has kindly offered to donate $2.00 from every CD sold to The Classic Jazz Society of Toronto.
The following is the play list on the CD:
Sugar
Moonglow
No One Else But You
DBR Drag
You’re Lucky to Me
Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho
Tishomingo Blues
All by Myself
There is no Greater Love
My Honey’s Loving Arms.
Beale Street Blues ( David Boeddinghaus Solo)
Pretty Baby. (Duet with Kenny
Davern and David Boeddnghaus)
Do you receive CJST flyers by mail?
If you want to continue to receive notice of the CJST events by Canada Post, call Colin Robinson at 416-777-9235 or click to send Colin an e-mail.
It is very costly to do the mailings, and if you learn of the concerts through other means, let us know so we can reduce the number of flyers we have to print and mail.
- To receive notice of Classic Jazz events in Toronto send your e-mail address to Susan Thorning, the CJST web-master, click to send an e-mail.
- Classic Jazz Society events take place at the Estonian Hall on
Broadview Ave - (map) - free
parking, close to the subway
- This is a non-smoking venue with a combination of table and concert
seating
- Beer, wine and food are available
- Tickets : $30.00 (at the
door)
$25.00 (if purchased in advance)
- To reserve tickets in advance contact:
Colin Robinson, 416-777-9235 or click to send an e-mail
Classic Jazz Society of Toronto
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