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Time Warp – June 24, 2023 Toronto Jazz Fest

Time Warp – Kelly Jefferson, Kevin Turcotte, Al Henderson and Barry Elmes

Time Warp

Al Henderson – bass, composer, co-leader | Barry Elmes – drums, composer, co-leader | Kevin Turcotte – trumpet | Alex Dean – saxophone

Date: June 24, 2023, Time: 8:30 pm

Location: Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival, TD Village Stage

Time Warp is an iconic quartet in Canadian jazz. Formed in 1980 by co-leaders Barry Elmes and Al Henderson as a vehicle for writing and performing original music, the band became an ‘underground’ hit, releasing nine recordings since 1982 (garnering three Juno nominations), and led the way for many other Canadian jazz groups, touring internationally and across Canada. Time Warp forged a unique style and original repertoire, drawing on musical and cultural influences from around the world, long before the term ‘world music’ was widely known. Today, while still firmly rooted in the long tradition of improvised jazz music and the blues, the band’s vast repertoire has grown to include original compositions influenced by the rhythms and harmonic structures of West African music, Japanese koto music, Hungarian folk songs, North American urban funk rhythms, New Orleans parade music and more.

Festival Map + Venues

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Time Warp – April 30, 2023

Time Warp

Al Henderson – bass, composer, co-leader | Barry Elmes – drums, composer, co-leader | Kevin Turcotte – trumpet | Kelly Jefferson – saxophone

Date: April 30, 2023, Time: 2:00 pm

Location: Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, 140 Charlotte Street, 3rd floor, Peterborough, ON
Phone: 705-775-1503
E-mail Contact: boxoffice@markethall.org

Buy tickets here

Time Warp Recordings

Time Warp is an iconic quartet in Canadian jazz. Formed in 1980 by co-leaders Elmes and Henderson as a vehicle for writing and performing original music, the band became an ‘underground’ hit, releasing nine recordings since 1982 (garnering three Juno nominations), and led the way for many other Canadian jazz groups, touring internationally and across Canada. Time Warp forged a unique style and original repertoire, drawing on musical and cultural influences from around the world, long before the term ‘world music’ was widely known. Today, while still firmly rooted in the long tradition of improvised jazz music and the blues, the band’s vast repertoire has grown to include original compositions influenced by the rhythms and harmonic structures of West African music, Japanese koto music, Hungarian folk songs, North American urban funk rhythms, New Orleans parade music and more.

QUOTES

“Is there a better band in this part of the world…? I doubt it.”
Geoff Chapman, Toronto Star

“Simply put, they’re a quartet that hangs together on arresting, original music like
few other jazz groups…”
Roger Levesque, Edmonton Journal

“…the most potent band in Canada.”
James Hale, Ottawa Citizen

“…Time Warp’s jazz is as rewarding as any you’ll hear in Canada and better than
most of what you’ll hear anywhere…Time Warp delivers a level of drama and
energy most bands can’t match…”
Paul Wells, The Montreal Gazette

“This is a serious jazz band with consistently high artistic standards that also
shows a highly developed sense of humour in its compositions.”
John Reid, Calgary Sun

Cornerstone Records Inc. – ordering

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Al Henderson Quintet August 31, 2019

Saturday, August 31st, 2019 9:45 p.m.

AL HENDERSON QUINTET

The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar
194 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON
416-598-2475
Cover Charge

Featuring: Alex Dean-saxes, Pat LaBarbera-saxes, Richard Whiteman-piano, Al Henderson-bass and Barry Romberg-drums.

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June 6th & 13th, 2019 The Jive Bombers

Thursdays, June 6th and 13th, 2019 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

THE JIVE BOMBERS

The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar
194 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON
416-598-2475

Featuring:
Johnny Max-vocals, John Karpenko-trombone, Brigham Phillips-trumpet, Alex Dean-tenor sax, Bob Brough-alto sax, John Johnson-baritone sax, Gord Sheard-piano, Al Henderson-bass and Curt Smith-drums.

Photo of Al Henderson courtesy of Bill Symmons.

 

 

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The Jive Bombers June 8, 2019

Saturday, June 8th, 2019 starting at 8 p.m.
THE JIVE BOMBERS with special guest Johnny Max

Gravenurst Opera House
295 Muskoka Road South
Gravenhurst,Ontario
Call 705-687-5550 or 1-888-495-8888
for tickets.

Winterset in Summer August 8, 2019

Al Henderson (bass) and Florian Hoefner (piano) will be performing at the opening event at the Gander International Airport starting at 7:00 p.m.  Tickets and more information. 

 

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Saturday, January 12, 2019 at The Rex

The Al Henderson Quintet will be performing at The Rex at 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2019

Featuring:  Alex Dean (saxes), Kelly Jefferson (saxes), Richard Whiteman (piano) Al Henderson (bass) and Barry Romberg (drums).

Cover charge. The Rex Hotel, 194 Queen Street West, 416-598-2475  www.therex.ca

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Saturday, November 5th at The Rex

The AL HENDERSON QUINTET returns to The Rex for one night only on Saturday, November 5th, 2016 9:30 p.m.

Featuring the talents of Pat LaBarbera and Alex Dean (saxes), Richard Whiteman (piano), Al Henderson (bass) and Barry Romberg (drums).

The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar, 194 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON  M5V 1Z1, 416-598-2475, Cover Charge