TWILIGHT JAZZ AND BLUES SERIES – GENEVIEVE MARENTETTE QUARTET
🕑 TIME: 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
🏟️ VENUE: The Hare Wine Co.
🗺️ ADDRESS: 769 Niagara Stone Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
💵 PRICE: $39 + HST
💵 SERIES PASS: $99 + HST (Includes 3 shows)
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Gigi is a unique song interpreter who will be curating songs from many eras and styles. From the 30s til the 80s, from the blues to brazil and of course a little bit of seasonal music to get us into the holiday spirit!
Genevieve “Gigi” Marentette on Vocals
Genevieve (Gigi) Marentette has established herself as one of Toronto’s most recognizable and illustrious vocalists. “She has always had the type of voice and stage presence that mesmerizes an audience and is simply one of Canada’s finest singers.” Says Jaymz B. Read more.
George Koller on Bass
Bassist, Composer and Producer George Koller has accumulated hundreds of wildly diverse performing and recording credits in his expansive musical career. A prolific composer and producer, yet recognized primarily as a bass player, George plays a variety of instruments, notably Indian stringed Instruments. Read more.
Michael Shand on Piano
Over 30 years of performance worldwide has earned Michael Shand his place in the upper echelon of keyboardists in all of Canada. Despite, in just four years, having achieved a grade 9 Royal Conservatory of Music classical piano certification, his musicality has been deeply rooted in jazz, having been immersed in it since birth in the home. Read more.
Ben Wittman on Drums
Percussionist, composer and producer Ben Wittman was raised in the creative and adventuresome atmosphere of Bennington College, Vermont during the ’60s and ’70s. He attended college at New England Conservatory of Music in Boston where he received a Bachelor in Jazz Performance. Read more.
FOOD:
The Hare Wine Co. is offering some delicious menu items to accompany your wine and jazz experience. A small cheese and charcuterie board for $20 + HST, as well as your choice of a 12-inch pizza for $22 + HST (Smoked duck, Pepperoni or Margarita.) Order in advance when you buy your tickets.
