The Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble
Performing for over 30 years The Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble is an 18-piece band featuring professional and amateur musicians ranging in age from 18 to 83. Under the musical direction of Bruce Cassidy the MBBJE is a performer of classic big band standards, the great jazz styles from bebop to the blues, to the newest jazz directions. This group of dedicated musicians perform regularly at the Beaches International Jazz Festival and have appeared with Peter Appleyard, Don Menza, Rick Lazar, Rob McConnell and Moe Koffman to name a few.
Bruce Cassidy’s Hotfoot Orchestra
An energetic and innovation band, The Hotfoot Orchestra, led by Bruce Cassidy is an exciting new ensemble boasting some of Canada's hottest jazz musicians playing music that draws from a rich mix of jazz, funk, blues, and rhythm styles including original compositions and refreshing renderings of well know jazz classics.
In the early 70's Bruce Cassidy played trumpet with several famous Canadian groups such as The Boss Brass, Lighthouse, and Dr. Music. After a stint as a faculty member of the Humber College Music Program Bruce embarked on a world tour as a featured soloist, arranger, composer and musical director with Blood Sweat and Tears.
This lead him to a long residency in Johannesburg, South Africa where he immersed himself in it's rich music culture and explored many creative and musical endeavours becoming one of the most influential and prolific composer/producers in the country and amassing a huge list of credits in many music genres.
As well he became a pioneer on a new musical instrument the EVI (electric valve instrument). Bruce has made his long awaited return to his native Canada putting together his new ensemble that is a feast for the ears featuring an exciting group of musicians that has a growing anticipation from friends and music folk who can't wait to come and hear them.
Friday, February 21, 2014 @ 8:00 pm
RBC Theatre, Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Drive, Mississauga ON
Tickets: $20-$40 (HST included, service fees extra)
For tickets and info click here
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