THE RAT PACK… A CELEBRATION OF FRIENDSHIP. THE SONGS. THE STORIES. In Las Vegas, Nevada during the 1960’s, there once lived three of the most handsome, funny and talented entertainers in the world. They could do anything they dreamed up. They were as naughty as they wanted to be and they had the world wrapped around their fingers. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. lived their lives like kings. They shared unique and very special friendships because of it. To the world, it looked like the fellas lived a non-stop cycle of highballs and hangovers. But in reality, they faced many tough situations.

Former CBC Radio Host Tim Tamashiro brings a new approach to the stories of swinging Las Vegas with his new show, When You’re Smiling. He’ll tell you all about the special friendships of “The Summit”. You’ll hear the crazy stories and enjoy the songs of the three most talented rascals to ever put on tuxedos. Tim promises great songs, cold drinks and bad jokes.

In Las Vegas, Nevada during the 1960’s, there once lived three of the most handsome, funny and talented entertainers in the world. They could do anything they dreamed up. They were as naughty as they wanted to be and they had the world wrapped around their fingers. Frank. Dean. Sammy. Their friendships in story and song. Former CBC Radio Host Tim Tamashiro brings a new approach to the stories of swinging Las Vegas with his new show, When You’re Smiling. He’ll tell you all about the special friendships of “The Summit”. You’ll hear the crazy stories and enjoy the songs of the three most talented rascals to ever put on tuxedos. Tim promises great songs, cold drinks and bad jokes!

Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. were the lead members of The Rat Pack; an informal group of entertainers centered on the Las Vegas casino scene in the 1960s. When You're Smiling is a celebration of their friendship. Their songs. Their stories. Tim Tamashiro is one of Canada's most trusted voices in jazz. He has performed for royalty and been awarded an honorary degree. For more information visit www.turnerentertainmentgroup.com.

Tim Tamashiro is a jazz evangelist. He supports jazz artists throughout Canada and around the world and he participates as a singer. Tim was the host of Tonic on CBC Radio 2 for 10 years. He’s a passionate believer in jazz as the ultimate music education and he also believes that the spaces between songs are as important as the music. Stories matter. Stories can make songs even more compelling. In 2018 Tim unveiled a new show called When You’re Smiling. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr were the lead members of The Rat Pack; an informal group of entertainers centered on the Las Vegas casino scene in the 1960s. When You’re Smiling is a celebration of their friendship. Their songs. Their stories.

Jazz vocalist Johanna Sillanpaa returns to CBM on April 1st. Her music is smart, soulful, and it’s jazz! From modern jazz arrangements to catchy originals her latest musical statement ‘From This Side’ reached #1 on the Canadian National Jazz chart and is sure to captivate audiences everywhere. For more information on Johanna, please visit www.johannamusic.com.

Doors: 7:30pm; Music: 8 pm; Cover: $15

Classic rock’s biggest hits come alive in this symphonic tribute to the anthemic songs from the vinyl years. Much-sought- after conductor Michael Krajewski of the Philly Pops leads Go Your Own Way, Listen to the Music, and many other hits of the ’70s and early ’80s.

MICHAEL KRAJEWSKI conductor

LORI ZABKA vocals

MICAH WILSHIRE vocals

SHEM VON SCHROECK vocals

Classic rock’s biggest hits come alive in this symphonic tribute to the anthemic songs from the vinyl years. Much-sought- after conductor Michael Krajewski of the Philly Pops leads Go Your Own Way, Listen to the Music, and many other hits of the ’70s and early ’80s.

MICHAEL KRAJEWSKI conductor

LORI ZABKA vocals

MICAH WILSHIRE vocals

SHEM VON SCHROECK vocals

Keith O'Rourke and his trio perform in the lobby opening for the Arts Commons Jazzmeia Horn Concert.

This concert of original compositions written and/or arranged for 2 tenor saxophones plus piano, bass , drums celebrates the legacy of the tenor saxophone. These new works utilize contemporary styles and approaches and are composed and arranged especially for this group by Jack Wilkins, Jeremy Brown and Per Danielsson. The compositions are based on the music of American Jazz saxophonists John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Hank Mobley and Coleman Hawkins, along with Swedish saxophonists Arne Domnerus and Lars Guilin, all masters of the saxophone whose innovations as improvisers and saxophonists provided important contributions to Jazz music.

Kodi is producing and playing on the new EP from Children's entertainer 'Music With Mandy'

Kodi is producing and playing on the new EP from Children's entertainer 'Music With Mandy'

Kodi is producing and playing on the new EP from Children's entertainer 'Music With Mandy'

Kodi attends the Jazz Awards portion of the JUNOs on Saturday March 14th in Saskatoon, SK.

Brenda Earle Stokes – piano and vocals Kodi Hutchinson – bass Karl Schwonik – drums

Brenda Earle Stokes is a rare jazz artist with a true command of both the piano and the voice. As a follow-up to her critically acclaimed 2014 studio album “Right about Now”, Stokes sought to challenge herself to dig deep and share the full scope of her talents in the most intimate setting possible. In her latest album “Solo Sessions Volume 1”, Brenda explores the rarely-recorded format of solo piano and voice, showcasing her mesmerizing fluidity as both singer and pianist. Recorded in a single four-hour session in her hometown of Sarnia, Ontario, Brenda explores a wide spectrum of material, including jazz standards, original compositions and seldom-heard compositions by Dave Brubeck and Steve Swallow. She rounds out the recording with lush jazz arrangements of songs recorded by kd lang, Michael McDonald and Huey Lewis, showing the full range of her musical curiosities.

Brenda Earle Stokes is a surprisingly multi-faceted musician, known for her work as a pianist, singer and composer. She has performed as a side person with John Riley, Dick Oatts, Joel Frahm, Roxy Coss, Wycliffe Gordon, Maurice Hines and the DIVA Jazz Orchestra. She has held residences at the Kennedy Center and the Banff Centre for the Arts, was a finalist for the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Piano Competition and was a winner of the IAJE Sister’s-in-Jazz competition, identifying her as one of the top emerging jazz artists of her generation. As a bandleader she has toured clubs and festivals across the United States, Canada, New Zealand and Australia and has released six albums on her own label.

“Her touch on the ivories is rich and relaxed, with a voice filled with feeling and mixes vulnerable emotions with heat…” – Jazz Weekly

“Stokes is very much her own woman and stamps her individuality on both her singing and her piano playing.” – Lance Liddle, Bebop Spoken Here

Join saxophonist Keith O'Rourke for an evening of music that features a wonderful variety of rare standards, original compositions as well as some re-imaginings of the music of Sesame Street! His new trio, featuring Kodi Hutchinson on bass and Jon May on drums, is ready to bring their fresh sounds to the nvrlnd. space.

This concert is part of our 2020 nvrlnd. Boutique Lab Series which highlights emerging artists and new works.

Keith O'Rourke - saxophones Kodi Hutchinson - bass Jonathan May - drums

Nat King Cole met more than his fair share of career challenges and racism. Yet, he remained one of the most thoughtful and gracious entertainers in history. Former host of CBC Radio 2’s Tonic, Tim Tamashiro’s latest show brings to life the stories and songs of Nat the Cat’s nine lives. This will be an evening of “drink-y” jazz, not “think-y” jazz and Tim recommends you arrive thirsty!

Tim Tamashiro - Stories and Songs Sheldon Zandboer - Piano Brett Hansen - Guitar Kodi Hutchinson - Bass Jon McCaslin - Drums

Nat King Cole met more than his fair share of career challenges and racism. Yet, he remained one of the most thoughtful and gracious entertainers in history. Former host of CBC Radio 2’s Tonic, Tim Tamashiro’s latest show brings to life the stories and songs of Nat the Cat’s nine lives. This will be an evening of “drink-y” jazz, not “think-y” jazz and Tim recommends you arrive thirsty!

Tim Tamashiro - Stories and Songs Sheldon Zandboer - Piano Brett Hansen - Guitar Kodi Hutchinson - Bass Jon McCaslin - Drums

An evening of Jazz with great food and cocktails Queens Breakfast & Cocktails Tickets are $85 plus GST & gratuity Please call 403-764-0878 to purchase tickets Band members

John de Waal - drums Pat Belliveau - sax Derek Stoll - keys Kodi Hutchinson - bass MJ de Waal - vocals

Feeling saucy? Swipe right on this show. Did you know that the original definition for the word jazz was "to have sex"? It's true. Join storyteller / singer Tim Tamashiro as he leads you on the search for love.

CALL (403) 269-5581 for reservations

Amazing musicians include: Sheldon Zandboer - piano Kodi Hutchinson - bass Jon May - drums.

Kodi plays duets with Children's entertainer 'Music With Mandy'