“Journey to Klezmer” with The Jonno Lightstone/Brian Katz Klezmer Duo
Brian Katz (guitar, piano, vocals), famed jazz and Jewish music artist and Jonno Lightstone, acclaimed klezmer clarinettist/flautist combine their talents to explore some rarely performed klezmer repertoire as well as the beloved pulsating dance music of this exciting genre. Bringing together a multitude of musical styles and experience, they create a variety of diverse moods by weaving klezmer melodies with the sounds and textures of chamber music, jazz, Indian raga and down home rock’n blues!
A summer pay-what-you-can lunchtime concert series at Holy Trinity in the heart of Toronto.
Join us for a live performance of relaxing guitar and piano music, as part of the Toronto Reference Library Summer Concert Series. An outstanding guitarist, pianist, and composer who bridges modern jazz, classical, and various world music, Brian Katz is internationally acclaimed for his orchestral approach to solo guitar playing, and for his evocative compositions and improvisations.
Of his solo guitar recording, Leaves Will Speak, noted European music critic Alexander Schmitz wrote in Jazz Podium (Germany), “If you want music that speaks – here it is.”
Brian is also deeply involved in the Music and Health field, as an educator (at U of T and York U.), and as a performer with Music Can Heal.
All ages. Drop in. No registration required.
Contact the Arts Department for more details: 416-393-7157.
Presented in partnership with Music Can Heal.
Jonno Lightstone and Brian Katz Klezmer Duo (Jonno Lightstone Clarinet/Flute; Brian Katz, Guitar/Piano/Vocals): Combining klezmer with the sounds and textures of chamber music, jazz, Indian raga and down home rock’n blues, the sparkling duo explore some rarely performed klezmer repertoire as well as the beloved pulsating dance music of this exciting genre!
KatzTollar (Brian Katz, guitar/piano/vocals); Ernie Tollar (sax/bansuri flute/ney)
KatzTollar (Brian Katz, guitar/piano, Ernie Tollar, sax, bansuri flute, ney) mostly perform original compositions in the “world jazz” genre: the music is rooted in the modern jazz tradition and extends outwards to embrace elements of Middle Eastern, klezmer, classical, East Indian and “free” (open) improvisation.
Brian Katz with Martin van de Ven (clarinet) and Arie Verheul van de Ven (viola) and others $10
Audiopollination is a monthly free improvisation series in association with Array Music featuring a smorgasbord of spontaneous/improvised/instantly composed music.
Brian Katz with Berlin-based composer/performer Paul Brody (improvising duet) as part of Yiddish Spring held at the Canadian Language Museum, Glendon College.
Here’s the link to the opening and a little more about the project; stay posted to the site for more info:
http://www.languagemuseum.ca/news/apr-4-yiddish-spring-canadian-language-museum
The York Classical Guitar Ensemble performs several traditional works in the classical tradition under the direction of Brian Katz.
Admission is free.
Concert/Multi-media presentation with:
Lenka Lichtenberg (voice, piano), Brian Katz (guitar), David Buchbinder (trumpet), and Lorie Wolf (percussion).
Background information about this project can be found at: https://www.beby.org/czechitout
Tickets: $18
Phone: 416-633-3838
On the tenth anniversary of their tour in Holland, three artists/friends reunite to recreate Yiddish Journey: poetic interpretations of Yiddish songs masterfully rendered by vocalist-composer Lenka Lichtenberg, guitarist Brian Katz, and soulful clarinetist Kinneret Sagee.
Dinner reservations for 6pm and 6:30pm
Note: There is a comedy show beginning at 9PM, so come for the heartfelt Yiddish show…and stay for the laughs!
Join us for a coffeehouse experience featuring the talents of Music Can Heal’s various singer-songwriters!
Featuring:
- Alexandra Babiak
- Kristin Lindell
- Nicole Lisa Craig
- Brian Katz
- Michael Moon
- Alan Gasser & The Comfort Choir
