Live Music Events @ Harlem Restaurant, 67 Richmond St East, Toronto, ON
FRI JULY 15TH
SEAN STANLEY AND SOKHNA-DIOR CAME TOGETHER WITH THIS SIMPLE MISSION IN MIND AND IN THE TRADITION OF JAZZ, THEY MAKE IT BLUE, THEY MAKE IT SWING, AND THEY MAKE IT HOT. THEIR PASSIONATE YET PLAYFUL, IMPROVISATIONS ARE THOUGHTFUL AND DISTINCT, SOUNDING LIKE NOBODY ELSE. SINGING JAZZ STARDARDS, COVERS AND ORIGINAL SONGS IN THE WORKS, SEAN AND SOKHNA-DIOR TRY TO CRAFT A PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE THAT ETCHES ITS INITIALS IN THE TREE BARK OF YOUR SOUL.
7:30PM - 11:00PM
SAT JULY 16TH
MIKE FIELD
7:30PM - 11:00PM
Born and raised in Canada, jazz trumpeter and composer Mike Field is known for his bright, upbeat and energetic music. His latest album, Rush Mode, won five Aurora Awards, two Independent Music Video Awards (IMVAs) and was nominated for two Independent Music Awards (IMAs). He performs his compositions with local musicians at jazz festivals, societies and clubs in New Zealand, Australia, Europe, North America and Antarctica. Notable recent concerts include the Nelson Jazz Festival in New Zealand, the Grampians Jazz Festival in Australia, the Newmarket and Niagara-on-the-Lake Jazz Festivals in Canada, The Lighthouse Cafe in Los Angeles, SCAT Jazz Club in Madeira and Gregory's Jazz Club in Rome.
Mike writes his music either when he's traveling or when he's ensconced in Toronto’s urban lifestyle. His melodies are dynamic and exciting and since learning languages and traveling to all corners of the world has always been a part of Mike’s life, the titles of his songs often reflect movement and cultures – such as Missing in Paris, Streets of Santa Monica or the Latin-flavoured tune, El sótano.
Mike began playing the trumpet at the age of 10 and studied privately with classical performers in the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. In 2001, he entered the Masters of Jazz Performance program at New York University and began composing upon returning to Toronto in 2003. By 2007, he was performing with several local jazz, reggae, funk and experimental bands, finally forming his own jazz quintet in 2009. He released his debut solo album, Ashes, in 2011 and Rush Mode two years later, along with his first professional video for the title track.
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