WELCOME
music lovers and jazz fans!
The Nipissing-Parry Sound Music & Jazz Corporation of North Bay, Ontario, Canada proudly presents Jazz at the Junction - a musical event series that showcases local musicians and singers, as well as travelling bands.
Performances feature a variety of jazz styles & eras, from Dixieland to Bossa Nova... with occasional concerts by singer/songwriters and blues musicians.
With its roots in blues and ragtime, "jazz" embodies that love of improvisation, interpretation and playing with feeling found in performers of all styles and genres.
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MEMBERSHIP
Help us continue to bring you great music events
by becoming a
Supporting Member of the Jazz at the Junction Club!
You will save on the cover charge for concerts! ($10 instead of $15)
Memberships renew yearly in April ($50/yr)
*SPECIAL EXTENDED MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW!*
*Join today and you won't have to renew until April 2021*
Read more about MEMBERSHIP
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EVENTS
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Events take place in the intimate atmosphere of the upstairs lounge, or occasionally in the larger downstairs room at the West Ferris Legion.
They are scheduled twice a month (on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month), from 7 pm to 9:30 pm.
SPECIAL EVENTS may be added to the calendar on specific Sunday afternoons.
Occasionally events may take place at an alternate location.
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To see details for the next featured events in 2020...
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For a date list of upcoming bookings through 2020,
click/tap EVENTS CALENDAR or scroll down
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Bands may request a booking - download & use the following form:
LINK TO BOOKING REQUEST FORM (PDF)
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Admission (at the door):
Supporting Members $10, Non-members $15
Bar service & light snacks available during the performances.
If you are ready for an evening of good music and good company,
come out to the West Ferris Legion for
Jazz at the Junction
Come early!
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JANUARY 2020
Sarah Craig is a jazz artist from Sudbury, Ontario who has the ability to sing anything from old country to jazz and pop like an angel.
Along with a variety of jazz styles, the Sarah Craig Jazz Trio plays fun pop-reggae and soulful originals.
Her fellow musicians, drummer Christopher Dardick and saxophonist Sean Whalen, are also from the Sudbury area.
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You are sure to love Sarah’s beautiful range
and soulful, smoky vocals.
Tuesday January 28 2020
CLICHE COLLECTIVE
Swingy old jazz, fusion, folk-rock, fiddle tunes, and world beat...
acoustic and electric arrangements
Peter Cliche, multi-instrumentalist, vocals
Rob Joanisse, drums
Dan Colomby, bass
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The ultimate in feel good music!
FEBRUARY 2020
Tuesday February 11 2020
BEN HERMANN QUARTET
Ben Hermann: guitar/vocals; Vince Aquilina: drums;
Andrew Sowka: bass; Peter Cliche: guitar/violin/vocals
Originally from North Bay, Ben is a songwriter, recording artist and performer currently based in Toronto. His music is jazzy, sophisticated and thoughtful, with strong finger-style guitar playing and nuanced vocals. As an ensemble, these four accomplished performers create multi-layered vocals, instrumental expressions and rhythms, producing a rich interplay of sounds and styles.
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Great ensemble work with a jazzy vibe!
Tuesday February 25 2020
TWILIGHT
Twilight is a four-piece band with Charlie Zavitz on Drums (and occasionally vibraphone), Bob Bartlett on stand-up bass, with lively song introductions and vocals, Mary Kennedy on piano with sweet lead vocals, and Neil Kennedy on clarinet & sax. Twilight brings you a blend of swing standards, light jazz, latin & ballads- creating the perfect musical ambiance for an enjoyable evening of all your listening favourites. LINK TO BIO
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Swing standards, light jazz, latin & ballads
EVENTS CALENDAR
Regular Events are Tuesdays 7pm- 9:30pm
Special Events are Sundays 1:30-4 pm
unless otherwise noted
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Check this space often for ongoing updates!
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
Tuesday February 11 2020
Ben Hermann Band
Ben Hermann: guitarist/singer/songwriter
Andrew Sowka: bass/vocals
Vince Aquilina: drums
Peter Cliche: guitar/violin
Tuesday February 25 2020
Twilight
MARCH
Tuesday March 10 2020
Shawn Sasyniuk Duo
Tuesday March 24 2020
Garry White Trio
(Garry White, Renée White, Marion Linton)
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APRIL
Tuesday April 14 2020
Sean Cotton Quartet
Tuesday April 28 2020
David Laronde Band
MAY
Special Event Sunday 1:30- 4 pm
Sunday May 3 2020
Restoration Band
Tuesday May 12 2020
Aaron Dolman
& 20 Strings Quintet
Tuesday May 26 2020
Mike Landoni Quartet
JUNE
Tuesday June 9 2020
Blue Screw Blues Band
Tuesday June 23 2020
Northern Ranger
(Harry Vetro Quartet)
JULY
Special Event Sunday 1:30- 4 pm
Sunday July 5 2020
TBA
Tuesday July 14 2020
Northfacing Folk
Tuesday July 28 2020
Maple Hill Project
AUGUST
Tuesday August 11 2020
Twilight
Tuesday August 25 2020
TBA
Special Event Sunday 1:30- 4 pm
Sunday August 30 2020
Shirantha Beddage
SEPTEMBER
Tuesday September 8 2020
TBA
Tuesday September 22 2020
TBA
OCTOBER
Tuesday October 13 2020
TBA
Tuesday October 27 2020
David Laronde Band
NOVEMBER
Tuesday November 10 2020
TBA
Tuesday November 24 2020
TBA
Follow link below to see more info on performers, including photos & audio clips
The Nipissing Parry Sound Music and Jazz Corporation is a not-for-profit organization with the goal of providing a venue and appreciative audience to local musicians, whether they be professional, amateur or aspiring.
The Club is also dedicated to keeping live music "alive" and bringing musicians and music lovers together.
CALL (705) 752-5759 or CONTACT US by email using the form below: