The Heillig Manoeuvre CD Launch

Live at the Paintbox Bistro on Friday February 1st!

This band, originally formed by bassist Henry Heillig in 1997, is celebrating the release of a new CD ‘Toons, the first recording since 2004. Heillig is best known as co-founder and musical director of Manteca, a group which Heillig recently left in order to re-launch the Manoeuvre.

Heillig describes the repertoire as “friendly jazz, more songbook than doctoral thesis”.

His Manoeuvre mates are: 

Alison Young, sax; Stacie McGregor, piano; Charlie Cooley, drums.

www.heilligman.com

Jazz at The Paintbox Bistro ft. Jackie Richardson

The Archie Alleyne Trio, featuring trumpeter Alexander Brown Cabrera and special guest, Jackie Richardson!

Paint box Lounge is proud to host a celebration of drummer Archie Alleyne’s 80^th Birthday.

Alleyne is a true legend of the Toronto jazz scene, having spent over 10 years in the house band at the fabled Town Tavern, as well as being the drummer of choice for many visiting band leaders.

Alleyne was made a Member of the Order of Canada in 2011, in honour of both his musical longevity and his support of young musicians through his foundation, the Archie Alleyne Scholarship Fund.

Joining Archie on stage will be his long-time trio, Stacie McGregor on piano and Artie Roth on bass. 

They will be joined by young trumpet star Alex Brown Cabrera and Canada’s soulful jazz vocalist, Jackie Richardson.