JabFung is the brainchild of Toronto-based bassist, Julian Anderson-Bowes, and LA based drummer Anthony Fung. Since 2014, the band has had a semi-annual residency at the Rex Hotel in downtown Toronto where they have brought together local and international artists to rehearse and perform their original music.

During these residencies they have featured a shifting cast of Canadian jazz icons like Kirk MacDonald, and Kelly Jefferson, as well as American counterparts like George Garzone and peers of their own generation, such as Simon Moullier, Isaac Wilson, Andrew Marzotto and Mingjia Chen.

*Special Guest – Virginia MacDonald – Clarinet
Anthony Fung – Drums
Julian Anderson- Bowes – Bass
Michael Ragonese – Piano
Luis Deniz – Alto Sax

Youtube video: JabFung – Live at the Rex

One of Canada’s most sought after musicians, Jim Doxas plays extensively both nationally and overseas. Distinguished for his improvisational approach to jazz, he makes the case that percussion can be as performative as a lyrical instrument.

Video: “Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas”

New York-based guitarist David Rourke leads an evening of music celebrating summer, joined by special guest vocalist Kim Richardson. Rounding out the quartet are Dave Watts on bass and Rich Irwin on drums. The group will present a refined set of jazz standards and timeless songs.

Musicians:
David Rourke — guitar
Kim Richardson — vocals
Dave Watts — bass
Rich Irwin — drums

Youtube video: “Tenderly”

Rooted in the jazz tradition but drawing influences from all over the map, Josh Warren is an award-winning bassist, composer and arranger originally from Victoria BC. Since moving east to study with Canada’s finest, he’s shared the stage and recorded with a plethora of Grammy-nominated and JUNO award-winning musicians (including Ingrid Jensen, Jeremy Ledbetter, Rich Brown, Allison Au, and Joaquin Nunez) and performed all across the country, playing at iconic Canadian venues from coast to coast and making appearances at major festivals such as the TD International Jazzfest, the Sudbury Jazz Festival, the TU Jazzfest, and Victoria’s nationally-renowned Symphony Splash.

For one night only in Montreal, join Josh alongside a cast of local heavyweights to celebrate the release of his debut album “The Path” (out everywhere on August 22nd!), engineered and produced by JUNO award-winner Patric McGroarty. Rooted in the jazz tradition with shades of Pat Metheny, Stevie Wonder and Snarky Puppy, “The Path” is a musical coming-of-age album featuring some of Canada’s best young musicians.

Youtube video: “The Path”

Bassist Buster Williams is a prodigious artist whose playing knows no limits. Over the course of his legendary career, he has performed, recorded, and collaborated with some of the greatest names in jazz, including Art Blakey, Betty Carter, Chet Baker, Chick Corea, Dexter Gordon, Herbie Hancock, McCoy Tyner, Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Sarah Vaughan, Count Basie, and countless others.

Guitarist Mike Bruzzese invites the legendary bassist for a special one-night-only concert — an unforgettable evening not to be missed.

Musicians:
Mike Bruzzese – Guitar
Andres Vial – Piano
Buster Williams – Bass
TBA – Drums

Video: “Joshua”