Jazz Music

Sunday, December 1, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Jazz Ensemble Concert: The Spirit of St. Frederick

A jazz concert encompassing Jazz Compositions influenced by the traditions and talents of America, Canada, and Cuba, with a Christmas twist thrown in just for fun!

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.

Monday, April 18, 2022 7:00 pm - Saturday, April 30, 2022 11:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Alive & Well: The Jazz Ensemble end of term concert

We are glad to report that Jazz Music is alive and well at UWaterloo. This ensemble is directed by Michael Wood, an experienced percussionist who performed at the Stratford Festival for many years. Members come from many different UWaterloo Faculties, Math in particular.  The music is lively and always fun. This term Ernie Kalwa, noted local sax player and Computer Science alumni, joined us for the Winter term.

The live concert took place on April 3, and was recorded to be released on the Grebel You-tube Channel on Monday, April 18th at 7pm.  

Sunday, March 29, 2020 2:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Cancelled: Spring Thaw: Jazz Ensemble Concert

Join us for a highlight of the Winter term, the 22 member jazz ensemble concert.  Directed by Michael Wood, the Jazz Ensemble plays a wide range of jazz standards and newer compositions. This term the ensemble is featuring the music of Quincy Jones, Wayne Short, Rob McConnell, and more.

Admission is $10/$5 students and seniors.  Tickets available at the door.  Reception to follow.

Sunday, March 31, 2019 2:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Jazz Subsequentia: Jazz Ensemble Concert

Jazz guitaristThe UWaterloo Jazz Ensemble consists of approximately 20 jazz aficionados playing standard and non-standard jazz instruments.  This concert will feature the music of Spyro -Gyra, Al Jarreau, Count Basie, Ernie Watts, and more.   This ensemble is directed by Michael Wood.  Tickets are available at the door, reception to follow. Jazz Ensemble