| Date | Artist | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tour: Mike Downes Quintet Tour 2019 | |||
| Feb 12, 2019 | Mike Downes Quintet | Winnipeg, MB | West End Cultural Centre |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 586 Ellice Ave.. Venue phone: (204) 989-4656. | |||
| Feb 13, 2019 | Mike Downes Quintet | Saskatoon, SK | The Bassment |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 202 4th Ave N. | |||
| Feb 16, 2019 | Mike Downes Quintet | Vancouver, BC | Frankie’s Jazz Club |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 765 Beatty St. Venue phone: 604-688-6368. | |||
| Apr 30, 2019 | Nepean All-City Jazz Band and Lab Band | Nepean, ON | Nepean High School |
| Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. More information | |||
Past Events
| Date | Artist | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2019 | John Pittman Quintet | Toronto | The Pilot Tavern |
| Time: 3:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Dec 29, 2018 | Gary Morgan “Panamericana” | Toronto, Ontario | Lula Lounge |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Dec 7, 2018 | Shirantha Beddage Quartet | Toronto | Cloverdale Mall |
| Time: 4:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Performing with a Humber student rhythm section. | |||
| Nov 30, 2018 | Directing student ensembles | Toronto, ON | Humber College Auditorium |
| Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Lakeshore Campus. “B” Band Performance Week Fall 2018 | |||
| Nov 28, 2018 | Directing student ensembles | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. Humber Big Band Night at the Rex featuring the Humber College “A” and “B” Bands. Related post. | |||
| Nov 22, 2018 | Shirantha Beddage Quartet | Toronto, ON | Old Mill Inn (Homesmith Bar) |
| Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 21 Old Mill Road. With Nancy Walker (piano), Rich Brown (bass), Mark Kelso (drums) Related post. | |||
| Nov 9, 2018 | Mike Downes Quintet | Victoria, BC | Hermann’s Jazz Club |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Nov 8, 2018 | Mike Downes Quintet | Calgary, AB | BuckingJam Palace |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Oct 25, 2018 | Tribute to Frank Sinatra | Toronto | Jazz FM 91 |
| Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Live-to-air concert (7-8:30pm) | |||
| Oct 13, 2018 | Carn-Davidson 9 | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Sep 16, 2018 | Tia Brazda | Toronto | Glenn Gould Studio |
| Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. CD Release concert for Tia’s new album, “Daydream” | |||
| Sep 15, 2018 | Cuphead | Toronto | Kensington Market Jazz Festival |
| Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Sep 7, 2018 | Great North Allstar Big Band | Sudbury, ON | Sudbury Jazz Festival |
| Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. More information | |||
| Aug 30, 2018 | John Pittman Quintet | Toronto, ON | The Jazz Bistro |
| Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 251 Victoria St.. John Pittman “Kinship” CD Release | |||
| Aug 16, 2018 - Aug 19, 2018 | Guest Clinician | Harrington, QC | Ottawa JazzWorks Jazz Camp |
| Age restrictions: All Ages. More information | |||
| Aug 11, 2018 | Shirantha Beddage Quintet | Burlington, ON | Burlington Performing Arts Center |
| Time: 4:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Jul 24, 2018 | Shirantha Beddage | North Bay, ON | Jazz at the Junction |
| Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. With Marco Souza (piano), Ryan Rogers (bass), Rob Joanisse (drums) | |||
| Jul 21, 2018 | Turboprop | Waterloo, ON | Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival |
| Time: 3:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. More information | |||
| Jun 30, 2018 | Shirantha Beddage Quartet | Toronto | Toronto Jazz Festival |
| Time: 12:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: OLG Stage on Cumberland Avenue. With Nancy Walker (piano), Mike Downes (bass), Ethan Ardelli (drums) More information | |||
| Jun 29, 2018 | Humber Faculty 9 | Toronto | Toronto Jazz Festival |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: OLG Stage on Cumberland Avenue. More information | |||
| Jun 27, 2018 | Nancy Walker Quintet | Toronto | Toronto Jazz Festival |
| Time: 12:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: OLG Stage on Cumberland Avenue. More information | |||
| Jun 7, 2018 | Presenting | Toronto | Humber College |
| Time: 10:30am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Presenting at Humber College Showcase: “The Paperless Classroom for Mac and iOS” | |||
| May 14, 2018 - May 18, 2018 | Adjudicating | Toronto, ON | MusicFest Canada |
| Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Apr 28, 2018 - Apr 29, 2018 | Adjudicating | St. John’s, NF | Rotary Music Festival |
| Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Apr 27, 2018 | Florian Hoefner Trio | St. John’s, NL | Black Sheep |
| Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Apr 25, 2018 | Composer’s Collective Big Band | Toronto, Ontario | Lula Lounge |
| Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Premiering Shirantha’s original composition “Transit” as part of The CCBB “Toronto Project” concert. | |||
| Mar 5, 2018 | Composer’s Collective Big Band | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Mar 1, 2018 | Bruce Cassidy’s Hotfoot Orchestra | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. Tribute to Hugh Masekela | |||
| Feb 28, 2018 | Turboprop | Toronto, ON | Humber College Auditorium |
| Time: 12:15pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Lakeshore Campus. | |||
| Feb 9, 2018 - Feb 10, 2018 | Ebi Hamedi | Toronto, ON | Sony Center |
| Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Feb 9, 2018 | Hilario Duran Big Band | Toronto | Koerner Hall |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Feb 2, 2018 - Feb 3, 2018 | Adjudicating | Regina, SK | Regina Jazz Festival |
| Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Jan 17, 2018 | Humber Faculty Big Band | Toronto | Koerner Hall |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. “Humber at 50” event (rescheduled from November 2017). With guests Kurt Elling, Laila Biali and rinsethealgorithm. | |||
| Dec 27, 2017 | Gary Morgan “Panamericana” | Toronto, Ontario | Lula Lounge |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Dec 13, 2017 | Alex Dean Big Band | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Dec 9, 2017 | Shirantha Beddage | Burlington, ON | Burlington MADE |
| Time: 12:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Shirantha will be performing duo with pianist Adrean Farrugia for the Burlington MADE Christmas Market at Crossroads in Burlington. | |||
| Nov 24, 2017 | Solo Piano | Burlington, ON | St. Georges Anglican Church |
| Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Shirantha will be playing for the St. Georges Night Market from 6-8pm. The event runs from 4-11pm. More information | |||
| Nov 16, 2017 | Tia Brazda | Toronto, Ontario | Lula Lounge |
| Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Nov 8, 2017 | Humber Faculty Big Band | Toronto | Koerner Hall |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Humber 50th Anniversary event, featuring Kurt Elling, Laila Biali and more! More information | |||
| Oct 23, 2017 | Joe Sullivan | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Oct 21, 2017 | Nancy Walker Quintet | Kitchener, ON | Kitchener-Waterloo Jazz Room |
| Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Sep 11, 2017 | Mike Malone Jazz Orchestra | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Sep 9, 2017 | Carn-Davidson 9 | Brampton | World of Jazz Festival |
| Time: 2:45pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Aug 27, 2017 | The Order of Canada Band | Stratford, ON | Stratford Summer Music Festival |
| Time: 4:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Seven Canadian legends, all holders of the Order of Canada, take to the stage, led by trumpeter Jens Lindemann and pianist Senator Tommy Banks, with Guido Basso on flugel horn, drummer Terry Clarke, accordionist Joseph Macerollo, P. J. Perry on saxophone and Dave Young on bass. Expect to hear a wide range of great jazz standards by Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Fats Waller, Louis Armstrong and Nat King Cole. Then the Yamaha Canada Big Band joins in for a 20-piece jazz orchestra and a set that features Oscar Peterson’s Canadiana Suite, orchestrated for Big Band by Phil Nimmons. More information | |||
| Aug 24, 2017 | Bruce Cassidy’s Hotfoot Orchestra | Oakville, ON | Compass Restaurant |
| Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2340 Ontario Street. | |||
| Jul 29, 2017 | Shirantha Beddage Quartet | Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON | TD Niagara Jazz Fest |
| Time: 1:30pm. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: All Ages. With: David Restivo – piano Mike Downes – bass Larnell Lewis – drums | |||
| Jul 8, 2017 - Jul 11, 2017 | Shirantha Beddage | Toronto, ON | Apple Distinguished Educator Academy |
| Time: 8:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Jun 29, 2017 | John LaBarbera Big Band | Toronto, ON | The Concert Hall |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Part of the Toronto Jazz Festival. More information | |||
| May 16, 2017 | Humber Faculty Big Band | Niagara Falls ON | MusicFest Canada |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| May 7, 2017 | Shirantha Beddage | Toronto, ON | St. Philips Anglican Church |
| Time: 4:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 31 St Phillips Rd. | |||
| May 4, 2017 | Guest Clinician | Burlington, ON | Nelson High School |
| Time: 2:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| May 3, 2017 | Panamania / Lula Big Band | Toronto, Ontario | Lula Lounge |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Playing the music of Danilo Perez, composed for the 2015 PanAm games. | |||
| Apr 29, 2017 | Humber Faculty Big Band | Toronto, ON | Duke Ellington Society |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Apr 28, 2017 | Guest Artist | Toronto, ON | Humber College Auditorium |
| Time: 11:40am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Lakeshore Campus. Shirantha will be featured as guest in a performance with the Humber College “B” Band, directed by Mark Promane, in a full performance of Bob Brookmeyer’s “Celebration Suite”. | |||
| Apr 10, 2017 | Guest Artist | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. Shirantha will be performing as guest artist with the Humber College “B” Band, under the direction of Mark Promane, playing Bob Brookmeyer’s “Celebration Suite”. | |||
| Mar 31, 2017 | Shirantha Beddage | Ottawa, ON | Live on Elgin |
| Time: 10:00pm. Address: 220 Elgin St.. Part of JUNOfest 2017. More information | |||
| Mar 21, 2017 | Brian Dickinson Big Band | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Mar 5, 2017 | Shirantha Beddage | St. Catherines, ON | Mahtay Cafe |
| Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Mar 3, 2017 | Directing student ensembles | Collingwood, ON | Collingwood Regional Music Festival |
| Time: 4:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Directing the Humber Yellowjackets project | |||
| Mar 2, 2017 | Directing student ensembles | Collingwood, ON | Collingwood Regional Music Festival |
| Time: 4:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Directing the Humber Yellowjackets Project | |||
| Feb 23, 2017 | Adjudicating | Toronto, ON | Next Generation Jazz Festival |
| Time: 10:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Feb 21, 2017 - Feb 22, 2017 | Adjudicating | Hamilton, ON | Golden Horseshoe Music Festival |
| Time: 12:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Feb 10, 2017 | Tia Brazda | Ottawa, ON | La Nouvelle Scene |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Part of the Ottawa Winter Jazz Festival. | |||
| Jan 23, 2017 | Directing student ensembles | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 10:45pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Jan 21, 2017 | Jeff King’s “Catalyst” | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:45pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Dec 18, 2016 | Toronto Jazz Orchestra | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Nov 21, 2016 | Joe Sullivan | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Nov 5, 2016 | Gary Morgan “Panamericana” | Etobicoke, ON | Etobicoke Jazz Festival |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Long Branch Legion. More information | |||
| Nov 5, 2016 | Alex Dean’s “Baried Alive” | Etobicoke, ON | Etobicoke Jazz Festival |
| Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Long Branch Legion. More information | |||
| Oct 28, 2016 | Jason Wilson’s “Soldiers of Song” | Port Hope, ON | Victoria Hall |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. More information | |||
| Oct 25, 2016 | John Pittman Quintet | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 6:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Oct 18, 2016 | John Pittman Quintet | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 6:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Tour: “Momentum” CD Release GTA 2016 | |||
| Oct 15, 2016 | Shirantha Beddage Trio | Toronto, ON | Old Mill Inn (Homesmith Bar) |
| Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 21 Old Mill Road. With Mike Downes (bass) and Ethan Ardelli (drums). | |||
| Oct 11, 2016 | John Pittman Quintet | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 6:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Oct 5, 2016 | Will Kennedy | Boston, MA | Berklee College of Music |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. This concert is the culmination of the 2016 Armand Zildjian Artist-in-Residence program at Berklee, featuring Michael Davis (trombone), Shirantha Beddage (baritone saxophone), Justin Stanton (trumpet and piano), Dane Alderson (bass) and Will Kennedy (drums). | |||
| Tour: “Momentum” CD Release GTA 2016 | |||
| Sep 25, 2016 | “Momentum” CD Release with special guest Will Kennedy | Kitchener, ON | Kitchener-Waterloo Jazz Room |
| Time: 4:00pm. Admission: $20. Age restrictions: All Ages. CD Release concert for the album “Momentum”. With Nancy Walker (piano), Rich Brown (bass) and special guest Will Kennedy (drums). More information | |||
| Sep 24, 2016 | Shirantha Beddage Quartet | Toronto | Humber College |
| Time: 11:00am. Concert and clinic at the Humber Community Music Program. With Nancy Walker (piano), Rich Brown (bass) and Will Kennedy (drums). | |||
| Sep 22, 2016 | “Momentum” CD Release with special guest Will Kennedy | Toronto, ON | Music Gallery |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 197 John Street. CD Release concert for the new album, “Momentum”. Featuring Robi Botos (piano), Mike Downes (bass) and special guest Will Kennedy of the Yellowjackets (drums). | |||
| Sep 22, 2016 | Shirantha Beddage & Will Kennedy | Toronto, Ontario | JazzFM 91.1 (Live On-Air) |
| Time: 3:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Shirantha and Will Kennedy will be hitting the airwaves for a special live performance in-studio at JazzFM 91. This show will be broadcast live online at jazz.fm. | |||
| Sep 22, 2016 | Presenting | Toronto, ON | Humber College North Space Gallery |
| Time: 9:30am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Presenting at Symposium for Defining the Digital (North Space gallery relaunch) | |||
| Sep 19, 2016 | John Macleod’s Rex Hotel Jazz Orchestra | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 8:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Sep 18, 2016 | Tia Brazda | Toronto, ON | The Jazz Bistro |
| Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $15. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 251 Victoria St.. | |||
| Sep 16, 2016 | Nancy Walker Quintet | Toronto | Kensington Market Jazz Festival |
| Time: 5:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Sep 11, 2016 | Tia Brazda | Port Hope, ON | All-Canadian Jazz Festival |
| Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Sep 10, 2016 | Tia Brazda | Sudbury, ON | Sudbury Jazz Festival |
| Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Aug 27, 2016 | Bruce Cassidy’s Hotfoot Orchestra | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:45pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Aug 19, 2016 | Beddage / Hiltz Duo | Vineland, ON | Megalomaniac Winery |
| Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 3930 Cherry Ave.. More information | |||
| Jul 31, 2016 | Jason Wilson’s “Soldiers of Song” | Ottawa, ON | Canadian War Museum |
| Time: 2:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. More information | |||
| Jul 30, 2016 | Jason Wilson’s “Soldiers of Song” | Ottawa, ON | Canadian War Museum |
| Time: 2:00pm. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: All Ages. More information | |||
| Jul 24, 2016 | Composer’s Collective Big Band | Toronto | Beaches Jazz Festival |
| Time: 12:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Jun 13, 2016 | Guest Clinician | Caledon, ON | Mayfield Secondary School |
| Time: 10:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Jun 4, 2016 | Ebi Hamedi | Toronto, ON | Sony Center |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| May 9, 2016 - May 13, 2016 | Adjudicating | Ottawa, ON | MusicFest Canada |
| Time: 12:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Apr 23, 2016 | Brian Dickinson Big Band | Kitchener, ON | Kitchener-Waterloo Jazz Room |
| Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Apr 22, 2016 | Adjudicating | Toronto | Toronto District School Board Music Festival |
| Time: 12:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Apr 16, 2016 | Turboprop | Toronto | The Pilot Tavern |
| Time: 3:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Apr 15, 2016 | Beddage / Hiltz Duo | St. Catherines, ON | Bethesda Auction |
| Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Apr 14, 2016 | Guest Artist | Oakland, MI | Oakland University |
| Time: 9:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Shirantha will be performing and lecturing as a guest artist with the Oakland University Jazz Studies program. | |||
| Tour: Northern Ontario Tour Feb 25-26 | |||
| Feb 26, 2016 | Christian Overton Quintet | Sudbury, ON | Laurentian University |
| Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Feb 25, 2016 | Christian Overton Quintet | North Bay | Chippewa Secondary School |
| Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. More information | |||
| Feb 6, 2016 | Composer’s Collective Big Band | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 3:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Feb 4, 2016 | Composer’s Collective Big Band | Toronto, ON | Music Gallery |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 197 John Street. | |||
| Feb 3, 2016 | Composer’s Collective Big Band | Toronto, ON | Humber College Auditorium |
| Time: 12:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Lakeshore Campus. | |||
| Feb 1, 2016 | Directing student ensembles | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Jan 23, 2016 | Turboprop | Ancaster, ON | The Old Firehall Arts Center |
| Time: 8:00am. Admission: $26. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 334 Wilson St. E.. | |||
| Nov 28, 2015 | Humber Faculty 9 | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:30am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Nov 27, 2015 | Shirantha Beddage Trio | Toronto, ON | Old Mill Inn (Homesmith Bar) |
| Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 21 Old Mill Road. S.B. (saxophone and piano), Mike Downes (bass) and Mark Kelso (drums). | |||
| Nov 21, 2015 | The Travelling Wall-Barries | Kitchener, ON | Kitchener-Waterloo Jazz Room |
| Time: 8:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Nov 11, 2015 | Presenting | Toronto, ON | Humber College Auditorium |
| Time: 12:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Lakeshore Campus. Shirantha will be presenting as part of the “Understanding the Music of Billy Strayhorn” lecture series. This event is part of the Humber College Billy Strayhorn Centenary celebration. | |||
| Nov 9, 2015 | Christian Overton Group | Toronto, ON | Emmett Ray |
| Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Nov 4, 2015 - Nov 5, 2015 | Guest Lecturer | Indianapolis, IN | Butler University |
| Time: 12:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Oct 26, 2015 | John Macleod’s Rex Hotel Jazz Orchestra | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 8:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Oct 23, 2015 | The Order of Canada Band | Toronto | Koerner Hall |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Oct 22, 2015 | The Travelling Wall-Barries | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Oct 15, 2015 | The Travelling Wall-Barries | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Oct 9, 2015 | Nancy Walker Quintet | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:45pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Oct 8, 2015 | The Travelling Wall-Barries | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Sep 30, 2015 | Daniel Jamieson Orchestra | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Sep 29, 2015 | Daniel Jamieson Orchestra | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Sep 19, 2015 | The Travelling Wall-Barries | Toronto | The Pilot Tavern |
| Time: 3:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Aug 15, 2015 | Shirantha Beddage Quartet | Markham, Ontario | Markham Jazz Festival |
| Time: 4:00pm. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: All Ages. With David Restivo (piano), Mike Downes (bass), Ethan Ardelli (drums). | |||
| Jul 25, 2015 | Bruce Cassidy’s Hotfoot Orchestra | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Jul 25, 2015 | Turboprop | Toronto | The Pilot Tavern |
| Time: 3:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Jul 25, 2015 | Gary Morgan “Panamericana” | Toronto, ON | Distillery District |
| Time: 1:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Part of the PanAm Games | |||
| Jul 22, 2015 | Panamania Big Band with Danilo Perez, John Pattitucci and Brian Blade | Toronto | Koerner Hall |
| Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Part of PANAMANIA (Pan-Am Games 2015) | |||
| Jul 21, 2015 | Panamania Big Band with Danilo Perez, John Pattitucci and Brian Blade | Toronto, ON | Nathan Phillips Square |
| Time: 6:00pm. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: All Ages. Part of PANAMANIA (Pan-Am Games 2015) | |||
| Jul 9, 2015 - Jul 11, 2015 | Presenting | Winnipeg, MB | CMEA Conference |
| Time: 12:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. More information | |||
| Jun 4, 2015 - Jun 5, 2015 | Presenting | Ottawa, ON | Advancing Learning Conference |
| Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| May 22, 2015 | Guest Artist | North Bay | Chippewa Secondary School |
| Time: 2:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| May 15, 2015 - May 16, 2015 | The Travelling Wall-Barries | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| May 11, 2015 - May 16, 2015 | Adjudicating | Toronto, ON | MusicFest Canada |
| Time: 12:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. More information | |||
| May 7, 2015 | Canadian Jazz Quartet | Toronto, ON | KAMA Restaurant |
| Time: 5:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 214 King St. West. | |||
| Apr 30, 2015 | Laila Biali and the Radiance Project | Toronto, ON | Little Trinity Church |
| Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $25. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 425 King St E. “House of Many Rooms” CD Release More information | |||
| Apr 9, 2015 | Directing student ensembles | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. Humber College “B” Band | |||
| Apr 4, 2015 | Shirantha Beddage Quartet | Kitchener, ON | Kitchener-Waterloo Jazz Room |
| Time: 8:30pm. Admission: $20. Age restrictions: All Ages. With Robi Botos (piano), Mike Downes (bass) and Mark Kelso (drums). | |||
| Mar 28, 2015 | Bobby Rice Latin Jazz Big Band | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 3:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. CD Release: “X-Treme Latin Jazz” (Addo Records – JUNO Nominee 2015) | |||
| Mar 6, 2015 | Directing student ensembles | Toronto, ON | Humber College Auditorium |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Lakeshore Campus. Joe Lovano Artist-in-Residence concert | |||
| Feb 18, 2015 | Daniel Jamieson Orchestra | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Feb 17, 2015 | Daniel Jamieson Orchestra | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Feb 6, 2015 | Nancy Walker Quintet | Ottawa, ON | National Arts Center 4th Stage |
| Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Jan 24, 2015 | Bruce Cassidy’s Hotfoot Orchestra | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Dec 27, 2014 | Gary Morgan “Panamericana” | Toronto, Ontario | Lula Lounge |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Dec 22, 2014 | Mike Malone Jazz Orchestra | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Nov 28, 2014 | Guest Artist with Lisa Martinelli Vocal Jazz Ensemble | Toronto, ON | Humber College Auditorium |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Lakeshore Campus. | |||
| Nov 15, 2014 | Nancy Walker Quintet | North York, ON | Chalkers Pub |
| Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 247 Marlee Ave. | |||
| Sep 17, 2014 | Christian Overton Group | Toronto, ON | Gallery 345 |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 345 Sorauren Avenue. CD Release concert | |||
| Aug 30, 2014 | Shirantha Beddage Trio | Toronto, ON | Old Mill Inn (Homesmith Bar) |
| Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $20 minimum. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 21 Old Mill Road. With Robi Botos (piano) and Mike Downes (bass). | |||
| Aug 17, 2014 | Carn-Davidson 9 | Markham, Ontario | Markham Jazz Festival |
| Time: 3:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Aug 17, 2014 | Mike Downes “In the Current” Ensemble | Markham, Ontario | Markham Jazz Festival |
| Time: 1:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Aug 12, 2014 - Aug 13, 2014 | Daniel Jamieson Orchestra | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Jun 29, 2014 | Toronto Jazz Orchestra | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. Premiering a new arrangement, commissioned for the Toronto Jazz Orchestra’s “Radiohead Jazz Project” 6. | |||
| Jun 22, 2014 | Gary Morgan “Panamericana” | Toronto, Ontario | Lula Lounge |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Jun 21, 2014 | Bruce Cassidy’s Hotfoot Orchestra | Toronto, Ontario | Dominion on Queen |
| Time: 4:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Jun 9, 2014 | Mike Malone Jazz Orchestra | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| May 14, 2014 | Humber Faculty 9 | Vancouver, BC | Musicfest Canada |
| Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| May 13, 2014 - May 17, 2014 | Adjudicating | Vancouver, BC | Musicfest Canada |
| Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| May 10, 2014 - May 11, 2014 | Adjudicating | St. John’s, NF | Rotary Music Festival |
| Age restrictions: All Ages. Adjudicating the Rotary Music Festival. | |||
| Apr 25, 2014 | KC Roberts and the Live Revolution | Toronto, ON | The Mod Club |
| Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Double CD Release: Parkdale Funk v.2 “Sides” | |||
| Feb 28, 2014 | Debby Boone | Richmond Hill, ON | Richmond Hill PAC |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Feb 27, 2014 | Nancy Walker Quintet | Toronto, ON | Gallery 345 |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 345 Sorauren Avenue. CD Release Concert | |||
| Feb 21, 2014 | Bruce Cassidy’s Hotfoot Orchestra | Mississauga, ON | Mississauga Living Arts Center |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Feb 8, 2014 | Mike Downes “In the Current” Ensemble | Toronto, ON | Gallery 345 |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 345 Sorauren Avenue. CD Release concert | |||
| Feb 4, 2014 - Feb 5, 2014 | Daniel Jamieson Orchestra | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Feb 1, 2014 | Shirantha Beddage Quartet | Kitchener, ON | Kitchener-Waterloo Jazz Room |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Feb 1, 2014 | Shirantha Beddage | Kitchener, ON | Kitchener-Waterloo Jazz Room |
| Time: 4:00pm. Admission: $5. Age restrictions: All Ages. Workshop: “Connecting the dots: Motivic playing and composing”. Bring your instrument! More information | |||
| Jan 28, 2014 | Christian Overton Group | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 6:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Jan 24, 2014 | Bruce Cassidy’s Hotfoot Orchestra | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Jan 21, 2014 | Christian Overton Group | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 6:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Jan 14, 2014 | Christian Overton Group | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 6:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Jan 7, 2014 | Christian Overton Group | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 6:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Nov 30, 2013 | Bruce Cassidy’s Hotfoot Orchestra | Elora, ON | Elora Legion |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Nov 20, 2013 | Shirantha Beddage Quartet | Toronto, Ontario | The COC Free Concert Series at the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre |
| Time: 5:30pm. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 145 Queen St W. From the producers: “One of the most compelling new voices on the Canadian jazz scene today, baritone saxophonist Shirantha Beddage teams up with stellar sidemen Dave Restivo (piano), Mike Downes (bass) and Mark Kelso (drums) in a high-octane hour of original music from their JUNO-nominated CD, Identity. Always unique and distinctive, Beddage’s hip grooves and powerful, modern hard bop are infused with gospel and blues and draw inspiration from jazz legends ranging from Coltrane and Rollins to Evans, Monk and Corea.” | |||
| Nov 4, 2013 | Christian Overton Group | Toronto, ON | Emmett Ray |
| Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Nov 2, 2013 | Nancy Walker Quintet | Kitchener, ON | Kitchener-Waterloo Jazz Room |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. CD Release | |||
| Oct 26, 2013 | Nancy Walker Quintet | North York, ON | Chalkers Pub |
| Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 247 Marlee Ave. | |||
| Oct 18, 2013 | Humber Faculty Big Band | Toronto, ON | Humber College Auditorium |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Lakeshore Campus. Humber Composer-in-Residence concert with special guest Bill Dobbins (Eastman School of Music) | |||
| Oct 2, 2013 | Shirantha Beddage / Nancy Walker Duo | Toronto, ON | The Jazz Bistro |
| Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 251 Victoria St.. More information | |||
| Sep 30, 2013 | Daniel Jamieson | Toronto | Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Spadina & Bloor. Featuring Daniel Jamieson’s arrangements of John Coltrane’s “Ballads” album for big band plus strings, with special guest saxophonist Mike Ruby. | |||
| Sep 23, 2013 | Composer’s Collective Big Band | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Sep 21, 2013 | Bruce Cassidy’s Hotfoot Orchestra | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Sep 9, 2013 | Mike Malone Jazz Orchestra | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Aug 26, 2013 | Mike Malone Jazz Orchestra | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Aug 2, 2013 | Shirantha Beddage Trio | Toronto, Ontario | Princess Margaret Hospital |
| Time: 12:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Part of the “Jazz For the Soul” concert series. Featuring S.B. (sax and piano), George Koller (bass) and Mark Kelso (drums). | |||
| Jul 30, 2013 | With the Derek Gray Group | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Jul 2, 2013 | Shirantha Beddage Quartet | Montreal, QC | Montreal Jazz Festival |
| Time: 9:00pm. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Scene CBC/Radio-Canada, Esplanade, Clark South. | |||
| Jun 29, 2013 | Hilario Duran Big Band | Kingston, ON | Grand Theatre |
| Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Jun 27, 2013 | Hilario Duran Big Band | Toronto, ON | Toronto Jazz Festival – Nathan Phillips Square |
| Time: 12:30pm. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| Jun 22, 2013 | Shirantha Beddage Quartet | Toronto, Ontario | Toronto Jazz Festival – Distillery District (Trinity Stage) |
| Time: 2:00pm. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: All Ages. With Dave Restivo (piano), MIke Downes (bass), Mark Kelso (drums) More information | |||
| Jun 6, 2013 | Lecture: “iPads and Music: Creating community through collaboration” | Toronto | Humber College |
| Time: 10:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. | |||
| May 25, 2013 | Shirantha Beddage Trio | Toronto, ON | Old Mill Inn (Homesmith Bar) |
| Time: 7:30pm. Admission: No cover, $20 minimum. Address: 21 Old Mill Road. S.B. (baritone saxophone and piano), Mike Downes (bass), Mark Kelso (drums) | |||
| Apr 19, 2013 | Shirantha Beddage Duo at Junofest 2013 | Regina, SK | Artful Dodger |
| Time: 10:00pm. Address: 1631 11th Avenue. With Jeff McLeod (piano). $30 wristband gets you into all Junofest events for the weekend. | |||
| Apr 19, 2013 | Shirantha Beddage Quartet | Toronto, Ontario | Toronto Jazz Festival – Distillery District (Trinity Stage) |
| Time: 10:00pm. Admission: Free admission. Age restrictions: All Ages. With Dave Restivo (piano), Mike Downes (bass), Mark Kelso (drums) More information | |||
| Apr 7, 2013 | Julia Cleveland Quintet | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:30pm. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Apr 6, 2013 | Bruce Cassidy’s Hotfoot Orchestra CD RELEASE | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 3:30pm. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Mar 9, 2013 | Nancy Walker Quintet | North York, ON | Chalkers Pub |
| Time: 6:00pm. Address: 247 Marlee Ave. S.B. (baritone, alto sax, bass clarinet), Nancy Walker (piano), Ted Quinlan (guitar), Kieran Overs (bass), Ethan Ardelli (drums) | |||
| Feb 16, 2013 | Mike Downes “In the Current” Ensemble | Toronto, ON | Gallery 345 |
| Time: 8:00pm. Address: 345 Sorauren Avenue. S.B. (baritone, tenor, soprano saxes, clarinet, flute, bass clarinet), with Colleen Allen and Kelly Jefferson (winds), Jon Challoner (trumpet), James Macdonald (horn), Kelsley Grant (trombone), Brian Dickinson (piano), Mike Downes (bass), Mark Kelso (drums) | |||
| Feb 13, 2013 | Mike Downes “In the Current” Ensemble | Toronto, ON | Humber College Auditorium |
| Time: 12:00pm. Address: Lakeshore Campus. | |||
| Feb 5, 2013 | Christian Overton Group | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:30pm. Address: 194 Queen St W. With Christian Overton (trombone), Brian Dickinson (keyboard), Justin Gray (bass), Jeff Halischuk (drums) | |||
| Jan 25, 2013 | Guest Lecturer | Guelph, ON | Thinking Spaces Reading Group, Public Library |
| Time: 3:00pm. Address: 300 Norfolk. Topic: “Jazz Pedagogy: Classroom and Community in the Digital Age” How does one create community in the music classroom, in an age where our lives are often increasingly fragmented through modern technologies? Through exploring concepts of social constuctivism and contemporary jazz pedagogy, this session will focus on using technology to foster and develop learning in community. | |||
| Jan 21, 2013 | Christian Overton Group | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 6:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Jan 14, 2013 | Christian Overton Group | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 6:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Jan 12, 2013 | Bruce Cassidy’s Hotfoot Orchestra | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:30pm. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Jan 10, 2013 | Kirk MacDonald Big Band | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 9:30pm. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
| Jan 7, 2013 | Christian Overton Group | Toronto, ON | The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar |
| Time: 6:30pm. Admission: PWYC. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 194 Queen St W. | |||
Past events (pre-2013)
January 31, 2012, 7:30-10:30pm: Humber Alumni Jazz Jam
The Gallery Studio Cafe, 2877 Lakeshore Blvd. W., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
January 26, 2012, 12:30-1:30 pm: With the Carn-Davidson 9
York University Faculty of Fine Arts Building (Accolade East), Martin Family Lounge (2nd Floor), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
January 18, 2012, 8pm: With the Jazz Response Unit
Whistler’s Pub, 995 Broadview, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
January 18, 2012, noon: With the Humber Faculty Tentet featuring Jackie Richardson
Humber College Lakeshore Auditorium, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
January 10, 2012, 7:30-10:30pm: Humber Alumni Jazz Jam
The Gallery Studio Cafe, 2877 Lakeshore Blvd. W., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
February 10, 2012, 8:30pm: With Suzana da Camara and her Company of Men
Hugh’s Room, 2261 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
February 18, 2012, 9:30pm: With Bruce Cassidy’s Hotfoot Orchestra
The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
February 27, 2012, 9:30pm: With John McLeod’s Rex Hotel Jazz Orchestra
The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
March 2-3, 2012: Adjudicating at Capital Region Musicfest
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
February 8, 2012: With Jackie Richardson at the Canadian Film Center Gala
The Carlu, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
February 4, 2012, 3:30pm: With the Composers Collective Big Band (led by Christian Overton)
The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
March 31, 2012, 2pm: Shirantha Beddage Quartet
Macdonald Stewart Arts Center, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
With Dave Restivo (piano), Mike Downes (bass), Morgan Childs (drums)
Admission is $15, and there is limited seating available. To order tickets, e-mail [email protected] or call 519-823-8893
April 18, 2012: Clinic at Sir John A. Macdonald Secondary School
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
April 18, 2012: Adjudicating jazz bands at the Kitchener-Waterloo Kiwanis Festival
Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
April 30th-May 1, 2012: Adjudicating at North Bay Kiwanis Festival
North Bay, Ontario, Canada
May 9, 2012, 8pm: With the Mike Downes “In the Current” Ensemble
Gallery 345, 345 Sorauren Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
S.B. (baritone, tenor, soprano saxes, clarinet, flute, bass clarinet), with Colleen Allen and Kelly Jefferson (winds), Jon Challoner (trumpet), James Macdonald (horn), Al Kay (trombone), Brian Dickinson (piano), Mike Downes (bass), Mark Kelso (drums)
May 12, 2012, 6-9pm: With the Nancy Walker Quintet
Chalkers Pub, 247 Marlee Ave, North York, Ontario, Canada
S.B. (baritone, alto sax, bass clarinet), Nancy Walker (piano), Ted Quinlan (guitar), Kieran Overs (bass), Ethan Ardelli (drums)
May 16-19, 2012: Adjudicating and performing at Musicfest Canada
National Arts Center, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
June 9, 2012, 9:30pm: Shirantha Beddage Quartet
The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar, 194 Queen Street West, Toronto, Canada
With Dave Restivo (piano), Mike Downes (bass), Mark Kelso (drums)
June 22, 2012: With celebrity impersonator Chris John
Private event, Toronto, Canada
June 23, 2012: With vocalist Jarvis Church
Ganonoque, Ontario, Canada
June 24, 2012, 5pm: With the Carn-Davidson 9 at the TD Toronto Jazz Festival
Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
June 27, 2012: Shirantha Beddage Quartet at the Rochester International Jazz Festival
Max of Eastman Place, Gibbs St., Rochester, New York, USA
With Dave Restivo (piano), Mike Downes (bass), Mark Kelso (drums)
Shows at 6:15 and 10pm
$20 or Club Pass; For tickets, please visit www.rochesterjazz.com
June 30, 2012, 3:30pm: With Alex Dean and Chris Gale (Three Baritone Band) at the TD Toronto Jazz Fest
The Pilot, 22 Cumberland St, Toronto, Canada
With Jeff McLeod (B3 organ) and Morgan Childs (drums)
August 11, 2012, 11am: With the Nancy Walker Quintet
Art of Jazz Festival, Brampton, Ontario, Canada
S.B. (baritone, alto sax, bass clarinet), Nancy Walker (piano), Ted Quinlan (guitar), Kieran Overs (bass), Ethan Ardelli (drums)
September 15, 2012, 6-9pm: With the Nancy Walker Quintet
Chalkers Pub, 247 Marlee Ave, North York, Ontario, Canada
S.B. (baritone, alto sax, bass clarinet), Nancy Walker (piano), Ted Quinlan (guitar), Kieran Overs (bass), Ethan Ardelli (drums)
October 19-20, 2012: Presenting workshops at the 2012 BCMEA Conference
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
SHIRANTHA BEDDAGE “IDENTITY” CD RELEASE CONCERT
November 1st, 2012, 8pm, Gallery 345, 345 Sorauren Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Tickets: $20 (adults), $15 (seniors and arts workers), $10 (students)
With Dave Restivo (piano), Mike Downes (bass), Mark Kelso (drums)
Special guest Larnell Lewis (drums)
November 7, 2012, 6:30pm: With the Travelling Wall-Barries (3 baritone sax band)
The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
With Alex Dean and Chris Gale (baritone sax), Jeff MacLeod (B3 organ), Andy Scott (guitar), Morgan Childs (drums)
November 14, 2012, 6:30pm: With the Travelling Wall-Barries (3 baritone sax band)
The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
With Alex Dean and Chris Gale (baritone sax), Jeff MacLeod (B3 organ), Andy Scott (guitar), Morgan Childs (drums)
November 21, 2012, 6:30pm: With the Travelling Wall-Barries (3 baritone sax band)
The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
With Alex Dean and Chris Gale (baritone sax), Jeff MacLeod (B3 organ), Andy Scott (guitar), Morgan Childs (drums)
November 28, 2012, 6:30pm: With the Travelling Wall-Barries (3 baritone sax band)
The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
With Alex Dean and Chris Gale (baritone sax), Jeff MacLeod (B3 organ), Andy Scott (guitar), Morgan Childs (drums)
December 1, 2012, 3pm: As special guest with the JazzFM91 Youth Big Band
Long and McQuade, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
December 4, 2012, 9:30pm: Hosting the Rex Jam with the Derek Gray ensemble
The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
With Ted Quinlan (guitar), Mike Downes (bass), Derek Gray (drums)
December 15, 2012, 3:30pm: With Christian Overton and the Composers Collective Big Band
The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Past events (2011):
February 5, 2011: With the Composer’s Collective Big Band
The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar, 194 Queen St West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
February 12, 2011, 9:45pm: With the Humber Faculty Jazz Band
The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar, 194 Queen St West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
February 24, 2011: Guest clinician
West Ferris Secondary School, North Bay, Ontario, Canada
March 2, 2011: Guest clinician
Yorkhill Elementary School, Thornhill, Ontario, Canada
March 16, 2011, 12:30pm: With Dave Holland and the Humber Faculty Tentet
Humber College, Lakeshore Auditorium, 3199 Lakeshore Drive, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
March 23, 2011, 9pm: With guitarist Ted Quinlan
Mezzetta Cafe Restaurant, 681 Saint Clair Avenue at Christie, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
March 24, 2011, 7:30pm: Guest clinician with Chingacousy Swing Orchestra
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
March 28, 2011, 7:30pm: Guest clinician with Jazz Mechanics Big Band
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
April 13, 2011, 6:30pm: With vocalist Whitney Ross-Barris
Reservoir Lounge, 52 Wellington Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 14, 2011, 8:15pm: Private event
CJ’s Cafe, Bronte Road and Lakeshore, Oakville, Ontario, Canada
May 16-20, 2011: Adjudicating Jazz Bands at Musicfest Canada
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
May 27, 2011, 5:30 and 8pm: With Suzana da Camara
Berber lounge, 49 Front St E, Toronto, Canada
May 28, 2011: Duo with pianist Dave Restivo
The Old Mill Inn, Homesmith Bar, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Ontario
June 24, 2011, 5:30 and 8pm: With Suzana da Camara
Berber lounge, 49 Front St E, Toronto, Canada
June 25, 2011, 1:30pm: Jazz pedagogy workshop: “Jazz For the Teach”
TD Toronto Jazz Festival, Imperial Pub, 54 Dundas St. E.
For more details, visit torontojazz.com
September 2, 2011, 9:30pm: Shirantha Beddage Quartet
With Dave Restivo (piano), Mike Downes (bass), Mark Kelso (drums)
The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar, 194 Queen St West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
September 10, 2011: Shirantha Beddage Quartet at Jazz Sudbury Festival
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
For more details, visit jazzsudbury.ca
October 7&8, 2011: Don Thompson Big Band
Location TBA
October 14, 2011: With composer Maria Schneider and the Humber Faculty Big Band
Humber College, Lakeshore Auditorium, 3199 Lakeshore Drive, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Wednesday, October 26, 2011, 8pm: JPEC Jazz Gala: “Jazz Goes To The Movies”
Toronto Center for the Performing Arts, 5040 Yonge St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
I’ll be performing baritone sax with the JPEC Jazz Tentet (Denny Christianson, Mark Promane, William Carn, Mike Murley, Brian Dickinson, Ted Quinlan, Pat Collins, Don Thompson and Terry Clarke), featuring vocalists Jackie Richardson, Heather Bambrick, Denzal Sinclaire and Francois Mulder. I’ve written some new arrangements for the concert as well.
Tuesdays in October and November 2011, 7:30-10:30pm: Humber Alumni Jazz Jam
The Gallery Studio Cafe, 2877 Lakeshore Blvd. W., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
November 14, 2011: Big band clinic with Peel Region School Board teachers
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
December 28, 2011, 8pm and 9:30pm: With Gary Morgan and the Panamericana Big Band
Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas St. W., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Past events: (2010)
January 19, 2010, 9:30pm: With Darryl Orr at the Rex Jazz Jam
The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar, 194 Queen St West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
January 19, 2010, 9:30pm: With Darryl Orr at the Rex Jazz Jam
The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar, 194 Queen St West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
January 19, 2010, 9:30pm: With Darryl Orr at the Rex Jazz Jam
The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar, 194 Queen St West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
January 23, 2010, Noon-3pm: Darryl Orr / Shirantha Beddage duo
Gate 403, 403 Roncesvalles, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
January 26, 2010, 9:30pm: With Darryl Orr at the Rex Jazz Jam
The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar, 194 Queen St West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
February 16, 2010, 11am: Improvisation Clinic at the Next Generation Jazz Festival
Humber College, Lakeshore Campus, 3199 Lakeshore Drive, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
February 16, 2010, 2pm: As guest soloist with the Humber Studio Jazz Ensemble at the Next Generation Jazz Festival
Humber College, Lakeshore Auditorium, 3199 Lakeshore Drive, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
February 17, 2010, 11am: Improvisation Clinic, Next Generation Jazz Festival
Humber College, Lakeshore Campus, 3199 Lakeshore Drive, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
March 3, 6-8:30pm: With the Alex Dean Quintet
The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar, 194 Queen St West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
March 10, 6-8:30pm: With the Alex Dean Quintet
The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar, 194 Queen St West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
March 17, 6-8:30pm: With the Alex Dean Quintet
The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar, 194 Queen St West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
March 31, 6-8:30pm: With the Alex Dean Quintet
The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar, 194 Queen St West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
September 24, 2010: With pianist Tom Richards at the Central
Bloor and Bathurst, Toronto, Canada
June 29, 2010: With Mr. Something Something
The Apollo, Thunder Bay, Ontario
July 1, 2010: With Mr. Something Something
SaskTel Jazz Festival, Saskatoon, SK
July 2, 2010: With Mr. Something Something
SaskTel Jazz Festival, Saskatoon, SK
July 3, 2010: With Mr. Something Something
LoPub, Winnipeg, MB
May 18-22, 2010: Adjudicating jazz bands at MusicFest Canada
National Arts Center, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
September 30, 2010, 7-9pm: With vocalist Whitney Ross-Barris
Reservoir Lounge, 52 Wellington, Toronto, Canada
October 15, 2010, 8pm: With Bob Mintzer and the Humber Faculty Big Band
Humber College Auditorium, 3199 Lakeshore Blvd W., Toronto, Canada
October 23, 2010, 9:30pm: With the Humber Faculty nonet
The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar, 194 Queen Street West, Toronto, Canada
November 15, 2010: With Brazilian vocalist Ana Aune
CJ’s Cafe, Bronte Road and Lakeshore, Oakville, Ontario, Canada
December 22, 2010: With the Jazz Response Unit
The Only Cafe, 972 Danforth Ave, Toronto, Canada
Past events: (2009)
4.26.09, 2-5pm: Jazz Orchestra Atlanta fundraiser
5 Seasons Brewing, 3655 Old Milton Pkwy, Atlanta GA
5.4.09, 7pm: Jazz Orchestra Atlanta featuring Joe Gransden
Cafe 290, 290 Hilderbrand Avenue, Atlanta GA
5.10.09, 6pm: Hosting the Vaillancourt B3 organ trio @ Columbus Jazz Society
Annual scholarship fundraiser dinner, Liberty Theatre, 813 8th Avenue, Columbus GA
Tickets are $7 for non-members, $5 for students
5.11.09, 5-9pm: SB Quintet guest artist masterclass and concert
Brookwood High School, 1255 Dogwood Road, Snellville GA
With Melvin Jones – trumpet, Kevin Bales – piano, Robby Handley – bass, John David – drums
6.1.09, 7pm: Jazz Orchestra Atlanta featuring Joe Gransden
Cafe 290, 290 Hilderbrand Avenue, Atlanta GA
7.20.09, 7pm: Jazz Orchestra Atlanta featuring Joe Gransden
Cafe 290, 290 Hilderbrand Avenue, Atlanta GA
12.5.09, 7:30pm: Shirantha Beddage and Dave Restivo Duo
The Old Mill Inn, Homesmith Bar, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
12.19.09, 8pm: With Garry and Renee White
Renee’s Cafe, Hwy 11, South River, Ontario, Canada