Jazz Jam

ABOUT THE EVENT

Jazz Jam

Join us as we celebrate the close of this year’s Niagara Jazz Festival with an unforgettable evening of live music, drinks, and dancing. It’s the perfect way to wrap up the festival and keep the energy going into the night. The evening will feature the dynamic Randy Stirtzinger Trio, with Randy Stirtzinger on keys, Clark Johnston on bass, and Kevin Lipishak on drums. Their vibrant sound and musical chemistry promise a fantastic show. Musicians and singers are invited to sit in with the band to sing and play their instruments throughout the night. If you’re interested in performing, be sure to arrive early and get your name on Randy’s list as spots fill quickly. Come out for a night of great music, community, and celebration as we close the curtain on another incredible year of the Niagara Jazz Festival.

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About Randy Stirtzinger

Randy Stirtzinger has been and still is to this day, a pillar of jazz music in the Niagara community. He has performed all over the region and beyond as a pianist, bass player and vibraphone player. He first discovered his passion for jazz when he heard Oscar Peterson’s ‘Hello Herbie’ album, Herbie Hancock’s ‘Maiden Voyage’ album and HH’s ‘Headhunters album’ around the of age 16. Since then he has never looked back. His first instrument is the bass guitar and later on came piano, vibes, latin percussion and then upright string bass. Some of his influences include: Milt Jackson, Cal Tjader, Tito, Mongo, Ray Brown, Don Patterson, to name just a few.