Parkdale United Church
parkdale performance
what is parkdale performance?
Our mission is to expand the use of our sanctuary for the benefit of the congregation and the wider community.
The goal of Parkdale Performance is to open the doors of our sanctuary for performance through word, song and music -- building a dynamic community one event at a time.
Our re-purposed modern performance space provides a large open stage, seating for up to 300 people, contemporary sound system and lighting, grand piano and Johannes organ. We aim to encourage its use through partnerships with groups and organizations, third party rentals, organized concerts, and as a practice space for musicians, choirs and theatre.
We feature Wednesday Night Jazz Night plus a great line-up of other concerts with well-known musicians -- solo artists, ensembles and groups.
Wednesday night jazz concerts
We are pleased to introduce our Parkdale Performance Wed Night Jazz events.
7:00 to 8:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Open seating.
Free Will Offering, suggested $20 cash per person.
january 28 -- Dani Moon Quartet
Dani Moon is a Singer/songwriter, author, mother of triplets and lover of nature. Her music is sophisticated, edgy & soulful with authentic storytelling. Join the Dani Moon Quartet for a lovely night filled with beautiful music.
february 11 -- Tina Hartt Quartet
Tina Hartt is a singer, composer and musician native to Montreal. She has enjoyed a diverse singing career spanning all over Canada: rock bands and church choirs in Montreal, Big Bands and jazz ensembles in Toronto, and acting/singing/dancing in Nova Scotia and PEI.
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In 2014 she moved out west to Calgary, and decided to focus on jazz. Going back to her French roots, she has dusted off some old French chansons and given them new life by combining the romance of the French with Latin rhythms and jazz harmonies. These elements are the foundation for her original material, and give a freshness to her interpretations of jazz standards.
february 25 -- Chris Tauchner Trio
Montreal native Chris Tauchner is a pianist, keyboardist, composer and educator who has been performing across North America for over twenty years. While his musical journey has provided the opportunity to play a wide array of styles, he has focused primarily on jazz, blues, funk, gospel, and electronic music.
march 11 -- Keith O'Rourke Quartet
Keith O'Rourke is a born and raised Albertan. After travelling the world and seven seas honing his craft, he returned home to Calgary in 2008. Blessed with the opportunity to regularly perform for many of Calgary's jazz fans, Keith has been able to make a name for himself and become a recognizable figure in the jazz community. For his own compositions, Keith draws inspiration from a diverse range of jazz musicians, keeping his writing fresh while still being rooted in the jazz tradition. When not performing, Keith spends a great deal of his time teaching private lessons and small group workshops. He enjoys passing on his knowledge and fostering a love of music to the next generation of players.