Brodie West's Legends Of Jazz Piano @ Hirut Ethiopian Restaurant, Friday

This just in from Toronto saxophonist/bandleader Brodie West:

"I've recently discussed with Ryan Driver the fact that Jazz is not dead, that must mean it is still alive, so come out and find yourself enjoying the latest thing in Jazz!
I am very pleased to announce that my group Legends of Jazz Piano will be returning to the stage for a special first time appearance at Hirut Ethiopian Restaurant (2050 Danforth – just west of Woodbine station) on Friday (August 24) at 7 pm.
Perhaps you're interested in having some tasty Ethiopian food this Friday night while checking out 'the newest thing in Toronto jazz!' It's going to be swinging.
Legends Of Jazz Piano features Ryan Driver on piano, Nicole Rampersaud trumpet, Rob Clutton bass, Jake Olerichs drums and myself Brodie West alto saxophone and compositions."

Check out this Legends Of Jazz Piano recording with special guest Han Bennink performing the Brodie West tune Thelonius Monk which you can momentarily download right here

Brodie West's Eucalyptus @ Hirut, Sunday 7-9 pm

Wondering what a calypso band is doing at an Ethiopian restaurant on the Danforth Sunday evenings? Well if that combo is Brodie West's all-star ensemble Eucalyptus, then probably having a good time getting down with friends. And since his pals happen to be some of the Toronto improv scene's top hands, namely trum­peter Nicole Ram­per­saud, gui­tarist Alex Luka­shevsky, bassist Michael Smith, pianist Ryan Driver, drummer Nick Fraser and per­cus­sion­ist Blake Howard, you can count on a lively blast of Afro-Caribbean flava to go with your tasty zilzil tibs at Hirut (2050 Danforth at Woodbine) between 7 and 9 pm.


Jelly Roll by Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus Jelly Roll

Durrty Goodz by Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus - Durrty Goodz