Second Fridays @ CMC : Dan Fortin’s ‘Cannons, Max Donaldson Trio, and Stick Figures

Join us for an exciting evening of music at the Second Fridays @ CMC concert on November 8, 2024!

This dynamic event will feature:
– The launch of Dan Fortin’s new album ‘Cannons’
– Performances by the Max Donaldson Trio
– Triple drum styles of Stick Figures

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore contemporary sounds in a vibrant community setting!

Tickets: $15, $10 for students

Canadian Music Centre
20 St. Joseph St.
Toronto, ON M4Y 1J9

Sponsor: getgruvi.com / @getgruvi

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Dan Fortin’s ‘Cannons’
Dan Fortin – bass

Dan Fortin was born and raised in Peterborough, Ontario. His eclectic tastes have led to work with a wide variety of artists in the jazz, rock and pop worlds, including Myriad3, Bernice, The Allison Au Quartet, Queer Songbook Orchestra, Emilie-Claire Barlow, Aline’s étoile magique, John Southworth, Serena Ryder, July Talk, Ethan Iverson, Devon Sproule, Mike O’Neill, Laila Biali, Bryn Roberts, Mike Murley, Will Bonness, Jon Gordon, Andy Milne, David Occhipinti, Tara Davidson, Harley Card, Alex Goodman, and many others. He will be performing a selection of pieces for solo bass from his 2020 release The Latest Tech and his upcoming recording Cannon (to be released Nov 18, 2024 on Elastic Recordings, the jazz and improvised music label he runs with vibraphonist Michael Davidson.)

Max Donaldson Trio
Max Donaldson – piano
Ian Afif – bass
Matteos Labbe-Phelan – drums

Emerging composers and improvisers in the Toronto music scene, drummer Matteos Labbe-Phelan, bassist Ian Afif, and pianist Max Donaldson debuted publicly in this configuration in early 2024. They will present compositions by Max and the trio exploring a dynamic range of musical aesthetics drawing from jazz traditions, gospel and folk music, and contemporary classical music, all rooted in and supported by highly organic improvising.

Stick Figures
Regan Mowery – Drums
Ezra Schell – Drums
Aidan McConnell – Drums

Stick Figures brings together a blend of rhythms and influences from the jazz and improvised music traditions. The trio explores conventional and experimental elements of drumming and strikes a balance between structure and freedom. Each member adds their voice to the mix, creating an engaging atmosphere where structure and improvisation meet. The result is a mix of swing, spontaneous rhythms, and free-flowing conversations that offer a fresh take on jazz drumming and musical collaboration.