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 14 -- Shane Statz Trio
Shane Statz is a jazz saxophonist and composer based in Calgary Alberta. His music is known for its sophistication, ear-catching inventiveness, and bold yet lush lyricism. Shane has been a featured artist with many groups and has had the privilege of sharing the stage with a variety of world-class musicians.
Read more about Shane Statz.
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.
