Nick MacLean
_____NICK MACLEAN QUARTET_____
This contemplative and often thrilling quartet’s explorations of modern, original repertoire is led by fast-rising piano star NICK MACLEAN – an 8x Global Music Award winner, a Toronto Independent Music Award winner, and one of the most in-demand young jazz piano players in Toronto. The group delivers jazz between the two poles of thoughtful introspection and powerhouse conveyance, taking influences from Herbie Hancock’s primordial 1960’s Blue Note era recordings, while paying tribute to some of the greatest improvisers in jazz history.
Maclean’s quartet heavily features one of Canada’s most provocative improvising trumpet players – BROWNMAN ALI, heralded as “Canada’s preeminent jazz trumpet player” by New York City’s Village Voice. Recognized as an internationally acclaimed jazz iconoclast, he currently splits his time between Brooklyn, NY & Toronto, Canada and is a 2x National Jazz Award winner. This jazz veteran is best known globally as the last trumpet player with the legendary jazz-hip-hop group GURU’s JAZZMATAZZ, having replaced Donald Byrd in that seminal ensemble. Ali & Maclean stand shoulder to shoulder with two of Toronto’s top-tier rhythm section 20-somethings: BEN DUFF on bass and JACOB WUTZKE on drums. The synergy of the 4 is always palpable in concert.
The group has toured across Canada as well as internationally and has been featured in numerous festivals and concert series including the Regina Jazz Society, the Altrincham Jazz Festival, and multiple appearances at the Toronto Jazz Festival both as a featured ensemble and an often requested backing band. In addition to their original material, the ensemble has also mounted several popular tribute series to jazz masters including Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, Clark Terry and Cole Porter.
The quartet’s debut 11-track full-length album 'Rites Of Ascension' features six Maclean-penned compositions, one Brownman original and four re-imagined Herbie Hancock classics. All recorded at the renowned Canterbury Studios in Toronto. Produced by Brownman Ali, this debut was released on October 31st, 2017 and was nominated for CJSF’s '2018 Julian Award of Excellence'. It won 3 ‘Gold’ Global Music Awards in the jazz 'band' and 'album’ categories, and was featured as one of the Global Music Awards’ 'Top 5 Albums of Spring 2018'. The group is hard at work on their next studio album slated for release on Browntasauras Records in winter 2023.
Nick Maclean - Piano | Brownman Ali - Trumpet | Bennett Young - Bass | Mike Rajna - Drums
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$19
7.30pm - Doors
8pm - Showtime
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We are happy to announce that we're back to hosting live music on our stage!!
Shows are Friday and Saturday evenings. Tickets can be purchased online in advance through Eventbrite or grab them from the shop. Only in the case of the show not selling out with advance tickets will there will be tickets at the door, so don't sleep on it!!
It's at your discretion to wear a mask or not inside. It can feel cosy in here with a full house and we understand apprehensions. We're all navigating this world with different comfort levels, we'll strive to accommodate all in the enjoyment of musical performance.
Vinyl Envy has zero tolerance for any type of racist, sexist, ableist, fatphobic, transphobic or homophobic behaviour. By purchasing a ticket and attending this event, you agree to conduct yourself with the respect for everyone in the room. In the event that you do not, you may be asked to leave without a refund. If you feel uncomfortable at any time, please let us know and we will try to support you in the best way possible.
Thank you for your understanding and support. On with the show!
This contemplative and often thrilling quartet’s explorations of modern, original repertoire is led by fast-rising piano star NICK MACLEAN – an 8x Global Music Award winner, a Toronto Independent Music Award winner, and one of the most in-demand young jazz piano players in Toronto. The group delivers jazz between the two poles of thoughtful introspection and powerhouse conveyance, taking influences from Herbie Hancock’s primordial 1960’s Blue Note era recordings, while paying tribute to some of the greatest improvisers in jazz history.
Maclean’s quartet heavily features one of Canada’s most provocative improvising trumpet players – BROWNMAN ALI, heralded as “Canada’s preeminent jazz trumpet player” by New York City’s Village Voice. Recognized as an internationally acclaimed jazz iconoclast, he currently splits his time between Brooklyn, NY & Toronto, Canada and is a 2x National Jazz Award winner. This jazz veteran is best known globally as the last trumpet player with the legendary jazz-hip-hop group GURU’s JAZZMATAZZ, having replaced Donald Byrd in that seminal ensemble. Ali & Maclean stand shoulder to shoulder with two of Toronto’s top-tier rhythm section 20-somethings: BEN DUFF on bass and JACOB WUTZKE on drums. The synergy of the 4 is always palpable in concert.
The group has toured across Canada as well as internationally and has been featured in numerous festivals and concert series including the Regina Jazz Society, the Altrincham Jazz Festival, and multiple appearances at the Toronto Jazz Festival both as a featured ensemble and an often requested backing band. In addition to their original material, the ensemble has also mounted several popular tribute series to jazz masters including Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, Clark Terry and Cole Porter.
The quartet’s debut 11-track full-length album 'Rites Of Ascension' features six Maclean-penned compositions, one Brownman original and four re-imagined Herbie Hancock classics. All recorded at the renowned Canterbury Studios in Toronto. Produced by Brownman Ali, this debut was released on October 31st, 2017 and was nominated for CJSF’s '2018 Julian Award of Excellence'. It won 3 ‘Gold’ Global Music Awards in the jazz 'band' and 'album’ categories, and was featured as one of the Global Music Awards’ 'Top 5 Albums of Spring 2018'. The group is hard at work on their next studio album slated for release on Browntasauras Records in winter 2023.
Nick Maclean - Piano | Brownman Ali - Trumpet | Bennett Young - Bass | Mike Rajna - Drums
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$19
7.30pm - Doors
8pm - Showtime
--------------------
We are happy to announce that we're back to hosting live music on our stage!!
Shows are Friday and Saturday evenings. Tickets can be purchased online in advance through Eventbrite or grab them from the shop. Only in the case of the show not selling out with advance tickets will there will be tickets at the door, so don't sleep on it!!
It's at your discretion to wear a mask or not inside. It can feel cosy in here with a full house and we understand apprehensions. We're all navigating this world with different comfort levels, we'll strive to accommodate all in the enjoyment of musical performance.
Vinyl Envy has zero tolerance for any type of racist, sexist, ableist, fatphobic, transphobic or homophobic behaviour. By purchasing a ticket and attending this event, you agree to conduct yourself with the respect for everyone in the room. In the event that you do not, you may be asked to leave without a refund. If you feel uncomfortable at any time, please let us know and we will try to support you in the best way possible.
Thank you for your understanding and support. On with the show!