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Gene DiNovi, Jazz Piano | Music and Dialogue with Dr. Andrew Scott -Humber Noon-Hour Concerts

Humber

Wed, November 27, 2024 | 12:15 p.m.
Lakeshore

Humber Music Presents jazz pianists Gene DiNovi. Performance and dialogue with Dr. Andrew Scott. Admission Free - Space Limited!

Gene Dinovi, jazz pianist and composer comes to Humber to perform and share stories of his long life’s work with some of jazz’s greatest legends, from Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker to Doris Day and Tony Bennett. Having lived in Toronto since the 1970s, Mr. DiNovi, at 96, remains one of the few living connections to the earliest days of bebop. He will be joined, in conversation and performance, by Music Faculty Professor and Program Coordinator, Dr. Andrew Scott, also a jazz guitarist with whom Gene has made numerous CDs and performed many concerts.

This Noon Hour Concert is an exciting opportunity to hear original compositions performed by one of Toronto’s most acclaimed and experienced jazz pianists and get the chance to hear firsthand accounts about the legendary jazz musicians with whom he performed.

More about the Featured Artist Gene DiNovi began his musical life as a jazz pianist on 52nd Street in New York sitting in with none other than Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker. Following that remarkable beginning, Gene went on to play and record with Lester Young, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Buddy Rich, and Chubby Jackson. Moving to Hollywood in the 1960s, Gene worked with Peggy Lee, Tony Bennett, Lena Horne, as well as virtually every great singer of that era as composer, pianist, and musical director. As a composer, Gene’s collaborations with Johnny Mercer have been recorded by Percy Faith, Nancy Wilson, Doris Day, Dinah Shore, Victor Feldman, Carmen McRae, and others. DiNovi has also composed during this time with Harold Arlen, Jimmy Van Heusen, and Harry Warren. DiNovi currently lives in Toronto and continues to perform throughout the city.

Admission is free. No ticket registration necessary, but space is limited.

Swara Squad and the Global Grooves, Indian Fusion Ensemble - Humber Noon-Hour Concerts

Humber

Wed, January 22, 2025 | 12:15 p.m.
Lakeshore

Humber Music Presents Swara Squad and the Global Grooves, an Indian Fusion Ensemble. Admission Free - Space Limited!

Embarking on a sonic journey, this fusion music ensemble fuses the essence of Indian classical music with contemporary jazz. Inspired by Indian ragas, their repertoire combines structured compositions with spontaneous improvisations to create a unique and captivating sound. Each performance weaves a distinctive tapestry of energy and frequency culminating in an electrifying experience. This diverse ensemble brings together six talented musicians (including Humber student Adhithi Baskar and two Humber Music faculty members: Ravi Naimpally and Jonathan Kay,) blending the timeless tones of Veena, Piano, Saxophone, Drums, Tabla and Bass.

More About the Feature Artist: Radhika Baskar

Radhika Baskar is an accomplished Veena player. Radhika has a rich knowledge of traditional South Indian Carnatic Music with skills in improvisation. Radhika was a recipient of fellowship from the Department of Culture, Government of India, to carry out a research project on rare ragas in Carnatic music. Radhika performs throughout the GTA both as a solo artist, as well as in musical ensembles. Beyond Indian classical, Radhika showcases her versatility in fusion music, fronting a dynamic and increasingly popular ensemble, which fuses the essence of Indian classical music with contemporary music and rhythms, creating a unique and captivating sound. Radhika's Veena mastery blends traditional Carnatic roots with contemporary flair and fusion sensibilities.

In 2023 Radhika was awarded the Marty's Award by the Mississauga Arts Council, in the “stablished Music Instrumental” category, and a Civic Award of Recognition from the Mayor for her contributions in music to the City of Mississauga.

Admission Free. Space is limited. Come early to get a seat!

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