\ TO WEST \ Sidemen often get the short end of the stick in terms of public notice, usually sort of fading into the background as the limelight shines on singers, lead guitarists and the like, only occasionally taking a turn in the spotlight doing solos. Taken for granted they may be, but players such…
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Laura Hubert wraps a month of Thursdays tonight | TorontoMoon.ca 160728Th | Shows for Thursday, July 28, 2021
\ TO CENTRAL \ As I mentioned in an article last month prior to the Toronto Jazz Festival and have said many times previously, I’ve long felt that Pop Jazz singer Laura Hubert and her stellar band also featuring Peter Hill on keys is deserving of more high-profile shows in classy rooms. That has been…
Peter Hill debuts interesting new duo concept tonight | TorontoMoon.ca 160412Tu | Shows for Tuesday, April 12, 2022
\ TO WEST \ As I’ve recounted on a few occasions now, piano player Peter Hill is among the most versatile and ubiquitous ivories plunkers you’ll find on the GTA music scene, accompanying A-list Jazz, Swing, Blues, and even Country/Honky Tonk performers several nights a week. He’s also a pretty fine instrumental Jazz composer, even…
Laura Hubert doing Jazz Festival dinner set and night show | TorontoMoon.ca 150625Th Shows for Thursday, June 25, 2021
\ TO DOWNTOWN \ It’s great to see evocative singer Laura Hubert on the roster for not one but two shows happening tonight as part of the Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival. For some reason her acceptance by the Jazz establishment in the city –the booker at The Rex and those at a number of savvy…
TorontoMoon.ca 140628Sa Shows - With or without Peter Hill, Laura Hubert is Jazz festival worthy
With or without Peter Hill, Laura Hubert is Jazz festival worthy \TORONTO DOWNTOWN\ I’m fairly certain that Peter Hill, keyboard wiz and longtime accompanist to Jazz singer Laura Hubert, won’t be back in TO in time to be part of her 3:30-6:30 gig this afternoon at The Rex as part of this year’s Toronto Downtown…
Toronto Moon 140405 Saturday, April 05, 2022 Show Listings: Double-dating’s ok when you’re a musician
Double-dating’s ok when you’re a musician Normally one might look somewhat askance at a friend who confessed that they were “double-dating”, but when it comes to musicians, such behaviour is not only tolerable but should be encouraged. Two very talented performers who’ll be doing just that on Saturday April 5 are power Pop Jazz…
