Jazz music

Sunday, July 24, 2022 2:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Summer Breeze: Jazz Ensemble

Join us for an engaging jazz concert in July.  Directed by Michael Wood, the Jazz Ensemble has members from all 6 Faculties, particularly Mathematics. This term they will be featuring the music of Mike Tomaro …  Neal Hefti  … Dave Wolpe & Rob McConnell.

Tickets will be available at the door, or from Jazz Ensemble members.

Tuesday, December 14, 2021 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Arranger's Corner: The University of Waterloo Jazz Ensemble End of Term Concert

Please join us for a tribute to the arrangers of big band jazz presented by the University of Waterloo Jazz Ensemble. Directed by Michael Wood, the Jazz Ensemble has been a crowd favourite for many years.  Special guest saxophonist and UW alumni Ernie Kalwa will also join the band.

Wednesday, February 26, 2020 12:30 pm - 12:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Noon Hour Concert: Bernstein 101

Featuring singer Mary-Catherine Pazzano and pianist Paul Stouffer, the program will be a jazzy exploration of Bernstein's iconic West Side Story, while also delving into his various musicals (On the Town, Wonderful Town), and classical works as well such as MASS, Peter Pan, and Candide.
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 12:30 pm - 12:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Noon Hour Concert: Calgary Connection

Ralf Buschmeyer celebrates his return to Ontario with friends new and old. Michael Wood is a Stratford vibes player Ralf worked with while a faculty member of Ambrose University Calgary. Over the past few years, Michael and Ralf have played together frequently and have developed a sound inspired by the great Gary Burton Quartets. Clark Johnston is an old school chum of Ralf’s, both having graduated from Hamilton’s Mohawk College Applied Music program in the 90’s.  The concert will be a mix of original material, Jazz Standards with new arrangements and classic Jazz-Vibes repertoire. 
  • Ralf Buschmeyer, Guitar
  • Michael Wood, Vibraphone
  • Clark Johnston, Upright Bass