Parkdale United Church
parkdale performance
what is parkdale performance?
Our mission is to expand the use of our sanctuary for the benefit of the congregation and the wider community.
The goal of Parkdale Performance is to open the doors of our sanctuary for performance through word, song and music. Our re-purposed space provides a large open stage, seating for up to 300 people, contemporary sound system and lighting, grand piano and Johannes organ. We aim to encourage its use through partnerships with groups and organizations, third party rentals, organized concerts, and as a practice space for musicians, choirs and theatre.
Wednesday night jazz
We are pleased to introduce our Parkdale Performance Wed Night Jazz events.
7:00 to 8:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Open seating.
Free Will Offering, suggested $20 cash per person.
april 9 Tina Hartt Trio with Jon May on drums
Montreal-born jazz vocalist Tina Hartt effortlessly glides from phrases of incredible intimacy to vibrant improvisation. From bluesy soul-searching to intense declaration, her singing will take you on a journey. Her repertoire revives jazz songs from a bygone era, and she dips generously into all types of French chanson, because pourquoi pas?
Raised in New Hampshire, Jon grew up an avid music lover whose passion for drums eventually landed him in the great white north. He has played everything from jazz, folk, avant-garde, rock, classical, bee-bop, country, and beyond with groups such as JUNO award-winning Laila Biali, Blake Reid, The Mocking Shadows, John Wort Hannam, The Polyjesters, Terra Hazleton, Ian Thomas, and recently, the Canadian Ska orchestra. Read more about Jon May.
april 23 Esteban Herrera (piano trio) with Jon May on drums
Esteban Herrera is an internationally renowned pianist and composer, originally from Mexico, known for his distinctive style and contributions to contemporary jazz. Based in Calgary, he has led several musical projects, most notably his Trio, his Quintet, his Septet and his Calgary Latin Orchestra to create original contemporary world jazz and music inspired by Afro-Latin-American influences. Read more about Esteban Herrera and check out his website.