| If you go to only one live jazz event this
year (shame on you!) then THIS should be it! Either one of these
guitarists could fill a venue twice this size. Having seen Rob &
Lorne play in a duo format before, I can unequivocally say that this
will be one of the best musical experiences you will have! They are
definitely the "Ying" to each other's "Yang"!!!
This really is a unique opportunity to hear one
of North America's finest jazz guitarist's discuss his approach to modern
jazz guitar followed by a trio performance! If you have been thinking
about getting into jazz guitar or are already and advanced player,
I can guarantee you will learn and be inspired by Lorne's incredible technique
and musicality!
Sunday April 1st
Chalkers Pub Billiard Bistro : 247 Marlee Ave.
Marlee runs North/South (situated between Bathurst & Dufferin)
Chalkers is on the East side, between Eglinton & Lawrence
Chalkers has a friendly atmosphere with a pub fare menu offering
mid-priced appetizers, entrees, and desserts as well as eighteen draught
taps, a wide selection of domestic and imported brew, and a liquor and
cocktail menu.
Link
to Map
<reservations@chalkerspub.com> phone 416-789-2531
Link to Chalkers Website
Tickets available at the door
| Sunday April 1st
Seminar: 4:00 - 6:00 ($15.00)
Performance: 7:00 - 10:00 |
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Lorne Lofsky
Lorne has worked extensively in the Toronto area,
including an appearance at the Ontario Place Forum as a featured guest
with Oscar Peterson. Lorne also played with Oscar in Edmonton, Alberta
for a week in '82. In 1983 Lorne did an extended tour of the East coast
of Canada with renowned saxophonist Pat LaBarbera. Also, in 1983 to 1991
Lorne played in a quartet with legendary jazz guitarist Ed Bickert. This
quartet played frequently in and around the Toronto area. This collaboration
yielded two recordings (one of which was for the prestigious Concord label
entitled "This Is New") and a tour of Spain in 1991.
In the early 80's, Lorne began an important musical
association with saxophonist extraordinaire Kirk Macdonald leading to the
formation of a quartet that has continued to perform extensively in the
Toronto area. Various versions of this quartet have played numerous dates
outside of Toronto, including the Atlantic Jazz Festival, Montreal's Upstairs
Club, Vancouver's Cotton Club and others.
From '94-'96, Lorne was a member of the Oscar Peterson
Quartet. The group performed at Carnegie Hall in N.Y.C., the Montreal Jazz
Festival, Sao Paolo, Brazil and played numerous concerts throughout Europe.
In addition, Lorne was featured on 3 CDs with Oscar. One of them was a
double CD recorded live in Paris.
In addition, Lorne has, over the years taught many clinics
on jazz guitar and improvisation. Lorne has been a jazz instructor at York
University, in Toronto, since the late 70's. As well, Lorne has taught
for several years at the University of Toronto and has an extensive private
teaching practice.
Lorne continues to teach and perform in the Toronto
area where he remains a mainstay of the jazz scene. |
