Big Band Classics

The Hamilton All Star Jazz Band, under the direction of Artistic Director Allan Gaumond, brings audiences the very best of traditional big band music in this annual audience favourite. Classic and fresh takes on the music of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller and some of the many great jazz vocalists of the 20th Century will keep audience members’ toes tapping all afternoon.

About Hamilton All Star Jazz

Hamilton All Star Jazz has been entertaining audiences locally and abroad since 1984. The conception of lifelong Hamiltonian musician and educator Russ Weil, their ensembles have performed at the Ontario Music Educators Association, the International Association for Jazz Educators, and the Jazz Education Network Conferences. The groups have performed at the Golden Horseshoe Music Festival and Musicfest Canada countless times, where they have been recognized for their outstanding performances. Internationally, bands have performed throughout Europe, including the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. Their ensembles have shared the stage with such Canadian jazz greats as Pat LaBarbera, Rob McConnell, Guido Basso, Kenny Wheeler, and the great Phil Nimmons, to name a few. Their alumni have garnered much industry acclaim, including countless JUNO Award nominations and wins, as well as 2 Grammy wins.