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TorontoJazz.net is your source for classical jazz in
the Toronto region, including details and schedules for The
Downtown Swing, The
Downtown Jazz Band, The Nick Van Weerdenburg
Piano Trio, and the vocalist Myrna
Van Weerdenburg.
Featured Bands on TorontoJazz.net
| Swing and Jazz from the 1930's to today |
The
Downtown Swing
The Downtown Swing, as the name implies, focuses on
swing.
Myrna Van Weerdenburg on vocals, Danny Mastri on bass,
Ted Roberts on guitar, Lenny Van Bruggen on drums and Nick Van Weerdenburg, the
leader, on clarinet, sax and piano, comprise the band.
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For more information phone Nick Van Weerdenburg at (416) 261-9379
or email: piano@virtualgroup.com
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| Traditional Jazz of the New Orleans and Chicago Style |
The
Downtown Jazz Band
The Downtown Jazz Band consists of 7 veteran traditional jazz musicians.
They offer a highly entertaining brand of traditional jazz. Together
the band creates an intense hard driving swinging style in the manner
of Louis Armstrong , but can also perform an inspiring emotional
slow blues style.
Under the leadership of clarinet and sax player Nick Van Weerdenburg,
this band has been together for about 15 years. The frontline consists
of Malcolm Higgins on trumpet, Peter Sagermann on trombone, and
vocals by Myrna Van Weerdenburg. The rhythm section usually consists
of Nordi Nosov on banjo, Lenny van Bruggen on drums and Danny Mastri
on bass.
The core of this group was the first on stage at the inaugural
Beaches Jazz Festival in 1989 and has been part of streetfest ever
since at its familiar location in front of the Toronto Dominion
Bank at Queen & Lee. The Downtown Jazz Band also does many corporate
and private functions in the Toronto area.
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For more information phone Nick Van Weerdenburg at (416) 261-9379
or email: piano@virtualgroup.com
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| Swing Ballads, Show Music, Popular Classics |
The
Nick Van Weerdenburg Piano Trio
The Nick Van Weerdenburg Piano Trio is a great band for cocktail
parties, private functions, upscale entertainment, and any event
that requires musical entertainment of the highest quality. The
Trio is popular alternative to full bands for corporate and private
functions, and can be customized to the needs of the function- e.g.
a piano player only, a pianist and vocalist, a duo, or any other
configuration that is particular to your needs.
The Trio plays Swing, ballads, show music, popular classics and
more.
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Details
For more information phone Nick Van Weerdenburg at (416) 261-9379
or email: piano@virtualgroup.com
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| Vocalist with Accompanist |
Myrna
Van Weerdenburg- Singer
Myrna, usually found singing with the three bands above, is also
available for private performances with her own accompanist. Myrna
has been entertaining Torontonians for years with her heart-felt
interpretations of popular jazz standards including ballads, blues,
show tunes, popular standards, and swing.
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For more information phone Myrna Van Weerdenburg at (416) 261-9379
or email: piano@virtualgroup.com
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Other Musical Services |
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Providing Musical Entertainment for Any Function or Event in Toronto
and Surrounding Areas
Piano Tuning and Repair- Nick Van Weerdenburg
has provided top-notch piano tuning and repair services in the Toronto
and surrounding areas for the last 30 years.
Piano Buying and Estimation Consulting- Looking
for a piano but don't know where to start?
Phone Nick Van Weerdenburg at (416) 261-9379 or email: piano@virtualgroup.com
for more information.
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