Calling Reverend All Green: Come Sing a Song at the "Al Green Theatre"!
Category: Music

Now here's  a coincidence:

The same night Ron Davis is playing at  The Al Green Theatre, Thursday June 19, Reverend Al Green will be singing in Toronto!

The Theatre is not named for the celebrated 70's singer of such R&B hits as Let's Stay Together. Still, his name does come to mind.

So, we thought we'd put out the invitation. Reverend Green- we'd love for you to come sing one song at the theatre that bears the same name as you, with Ron Davis! We start at 8:00 o'clock. There's time before you go on stage elsewhere.

If you're reading this Reverend Al, we hope you can make it. It'll be a blast. And if you're reading this, but you're not reverend Al - pass it on!

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In Concert: Thursday June 19, 2008 - It’s Ticket Time!
Category: Music

TICKETS ARE SELLING. $15 student $24 advance $28 day of. Available by phone 416-924-6211 ex.0,  or in person at the Miles Nadal JCC, home of the Al Green Theatre.

Thursday June 19. 8:00pm. It's going to be an evening of music and enjoyment. Why buy your tickets now? Because, we don't want you to miss the fun!

Ron's return to downtown Toronto's Al Green Theatre at the Miles Nadal JCC, at 8:00pm on June 19, 2008 is much awaited. His last concert there, in 2006, was a full-house triumph. Now, he is coming with a unique sextet. Two first-call bass players: Mike Downes and Drew Birston--  giving new meaning to "double bass"! --join Ron, Richard Underhill (sax), Sasha Boychouk (sax, clarinet) and Ted Warren (drums).

You'll hear Ron's original songs, and not-so-standard jazz standards. You'll hear music from Ron's fifth CD, Subarashii Live (soo-ba-ra-shee - Japanese for "great"). It was 1 on Chart Attack's college chart.  Wholenote Magazine called it "Awesome". And of course, you'll hear Ron's engaging audience talk. Expect to be entertained.

Kick off the summer with this concert at the Al Green Theatre. We're expecting a sellout, so order early! Tickets are available by phone 416-924-6211 ex.0, or in person at the MNjcc. It'll be a sizzling evening.

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PERFORMING AT THE AL GREEN THEATRE JUNE 19!
Category: Music

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MAY 1 2008

WHO:       MNjcc Jazz at the J Presents; The Ron Davis Sextet
    Ron Davis (piano); Richard Underhill (Saxophone); Ted Warren (drums); Sasha Boychouk (clarinet); Mike Downes     (acoustic bass); Drew Birston (acoustic bass) - www.rondavismusic.com    
WHAT:     Exciting jazz piano in sextet with two double bass players
WHEN:      June 19, 2008
WHERE:     Al Green Theatre, Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre, 750 Spadina Ave. (at Bloor),  Toronto, ON Canada M5S2J2
TIME:      8:00pm
TICKETS: $15.00 student, $24 advance, $28 day of 
     Tickets available by phone 416-924-6211 ex0.  or in person at the MNjcc

Critically acclaimed jazz pianist Ron Davis ("One of Canada's A-list Pianists"- CFRB) returns to the Al Green Theatre at the Miles Nadal JCC with his sextet on June 19th, 2008.  Always looking to expand the musical experience and enjoyment, Ron's unique sextet features TWO of Canada's top double bass players, Mike Downes and Drew Birston. The group wil be   playing original compositions as well as jazz standards.  Rounding out the superb band are Richard Underhill, Sasha Boychouk and Ted Warren.

Ron's fifth CD, Subarashii Live, (pronounced:  soo-ba-ra-shee - Japanese for "great") has received fabulous response on radio, reaching 1 for two weeks on Chart Attack's college radio chart.  Wholenote Magazine called the CD "Awesome" and JAZZ FM Host, Jaymz Bee says 'I Love this CD'. 

Lawyer, turned PhD graduate, turned professor, metamorphosed into full time pianist, composer and arranger, Ron has traveled a long path to find his life's passion. Throughout his many professional incarnations, jazz was never far from his mind. His extensive body of work points to strong musical roots in stride piano and swing, while retaining a clean and straight-ahead style. The Toronto Star compared Davis' technique and enthusiasm to a young Oscar Peterson, and his compositions to early Dave Brubeck. Other critics likened his virtuoso flashes to Art Tatum.

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Announcing Jazz for Herbie 2008
Category: Music

Along with Jazz.FM91 personality Bryan Snelson and singer Leah State, Ron is co-producing the 5th edition of this important annual charitable event. The cream of Canada's jazz community come out to play for the children of the Herbie Fund:

Saturday February 23, 2008 11:30am-3:00PM

 WWW.JAZZFORHERBIE.ORG

JAZZ FOR HERBIE - FEATURING A GALAXY OF GREAT CANADIAN JAZZ ARTISTS
including Heather Bambrick, Hilario Duran, Roberto Occhipinti, Rich Underhill, Ron Davis, Chris Donnelly, Thompson Egbo Egbo and a special one time reunion of Swing Rosie.

Saturday February 23, 2008
11:30AM-3PM

THE OLD MILL INN

21 Old Mill Road, Toronto

Hosted by JazzFM 91 personalities Ralph Benmergui and Larry Green.

Operation Herbie, a volunteer based fundraising group, has been raising money for the Herbie Fund for over 27 years at The Hospital For Sick Children. The group is dedicated to bringing children from all parts of the world, who are in need of life-saving or life-altering surgeries to SickKids for medical treatment.

TICKETS $50 AVAILABLE BY CALLING

1-877-251-5500, OR BY EMAILING TICKETS@JAZZFORHERBIE.ORG, OR AT THE DOOR.

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Announcing Jazz for Herbie 2008

Along with Jazz.FM91 personality Bryan Snelson and singer Leah State, Ron is co-producing the 5th edition of this important annual charitable event. The cream of Canada's jazz community come out to play for the children of the Herbie Fund:

Saturday February 23, 2008 11:30am-3:00PM

 WWW.JAZZFORHERBIE.ORG

JAZZ FOR HERBIE - FEATURING A GALAXY OF GREAT CANADIAN JAZZ ARTISTS
including Heather Bambrick, Hilario Duran, Roberto Occhipinti, Rich Underhill, Ron Davis, Chris Donnelly, Thompson Egbo Egbo and a special one time reunion of Swing Rosie.

Saturday February 23, 2008
11:30AM-3PM

THE OLD MILL INN

21 Old Mill Road, Toronto

Hosted by JazzFM 91 personalities Ralph Benmergui and Larry Green.

Operation Herbie, a volunteer based fundraising group, has been raising money for the Herbie Fund for over 27 years at The Hospital For Sick Children. The group is dedicated to bringing children from all parts of the world, who are in need of life-saving or life-altering surgeries to SickKids for medical treatment.

TICKETS $50 AVAILABLE BY CALLING

1-877-251-5500, OR BY EMAILING TICKETS@JAZZFORHERBIE.ORG, OR AT THE DOOR.

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Announcing Jazz for Herbie 2008

Along with Jazz.FM91 personality Bryan Snelson and singer Leah State, Ron is co-producing the 5th edition of this important annual charitable event. The cream of Canada's jazz community come out to play for the children of the Herbie Fund:

Saturday February 23, 2008 11:30am-3:00PM

 WWW.JAZZFORHERBIE.ORG

JAZZ FOR HERBIE - FEATURING A GALAXY OF GREAT CANADIAN JAZZ ARTISTS
including Heather Bambrick, Hilario Duran, Roberto Occhipinti, Rich Underhill, Ron Davis, Chris Donnelly, Thompson Egbo Egbo and a special one time reunion of Swing Rosie.

Saturday February 23, 2008
11:30AM-3PM

THE OLD MILL INN

21 Old Mill Road, Toronto

Hosted by JazzFM 91 personalities Ralph Benmergui and Larry Green.

Operation Herbie, a volunteer based fundraising group, has been raising money for the Herbie Fund for over 27 years at The Hospital For Sick Children. The group is dedicated to bringing children from all parts of the world, who are in need of life-saving or life-altering surgeries to SickKids for medical treatment.

TICKETS $50 AVAILABLE BY CALLING

1-877-251-5500, OR BY EMAILING TICKETS@JAZZFORHERBIE.ORG, OR AT THE DOOR.

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Announcing Jazz for Herbie 2008
Category: Music

Along with Jazz.FM91 personality Bryan Snelson and singer Leah State, Ron is co-producing the 5th edition of this important annual charitable event. The cream of Canada's jazz community come out to play for the children of the Herbie Fund:

Saturday February 23, 2008 11:30am-3:00PM

 WWW.JAZZFORHERBIE.ORG

JAZZ FOR HERBIE - FEATURING A GALAXY OF GREAT CANADIAN JAZZ ARTISTS
including Heather Bambrick, Hilario Duran, Roberto Occhipinti, Rich Underhill, Ron Davis, Chris Donnelly, Thompson Egbo Egbo and a special one time reunion of Swing Rosie.

Saturday February 23, 2008
11:30AM-3PM

THE OLD MILL INN

21 Old Mill Road, Toronto

Hosted by JazzFM 91 personalities Ralph Benmergui and Larry Green.

Operation Herbie, a volunteer based fundraising group, has been raising money for the Herbie Fund for over 27 years at The Hospital For Sick Children. The group is dedicated to bringing children from all parts of the world, who are in need of life-saving or life-altering surgeries to SickKids for medical treatment.

TICKETS $50 AVAILABLE BY CALLING

1-877-251-5500, OR BY EMAILING TICKETS@JAZZFORHERBIE.ORG, OR AT THE DOOR.

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Ron sur les ondes de Radio Canada
Category: Music

Ron a donné une interview pour l'émission de Radio Canada, Desautels, qui honorait le géant du jazz, Oscar Peterson, décédé le 24 décembre dernier: cliquer ici pour l'écouter.

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STILL Still No. 1!

News

January 2009

STILL Still Number 1 !

Having ended 2007 at Number 1 on the ChartAttack national jazz radio charts, Subarashii Live, Ron's new CD, continues to gain new fans and fantastic reviews.  2008 looks to be a great year for Subarashii Live.

Remember, you can buy Ron's CDs at HMV, CDBaby.com, iTunes , or by calling 1-800-771-6161 from anywhere in North America.  Please continue to request Ron's music at your favourite radio station. You can write your own review of Subarashii Live at CDBaby (click here). Please do!

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A Week at One of Canada’s Top Clubs
Category: Music

Ron is starting off 2008 with a week of performances at one of Canada's premier jazz venues, OPAL Jazz Lounge, 472 Queen Street West, Toronto, 416-646-6725, from Tuesday, January 8 until Saturday, January 12, 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The performances coincide with the International Association of Jazz Educators conference in Toronto.

Duos will be the theme of the week. On Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th, Ron will be making music with clarinet / sax virtuoso Sasha Boychouk. Sasha's work on Ron's Shimmering Rhythm and recent Subarashii Live recordings is dazzling! On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the 10th, 11th and 12th, Ron with be with one of Canada's bright new stars, Brandi Disterheft, on bass. Brandi's been earning deserved praise from around the world, for her energy and musicality.

Come if you can. Reservations recommended!

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