The Hutchinson Andrew Trio (HAT) is looking forward to getting back onstage for some special shows this coming December in tribute to the late, great Hon. Tommy Banks. As one of western Canada's musical icons, Tommy had a great effect on the careers and approach of all the members of HAT as well as countless others across Canada. In celebration of what would be his birthday, the Hutchinson Andrew Trio will be joined by close friends and colleagues of Tommy including saxophonist PJ Perry, trumpeter Al Muirhead and vocalist Mallory Chipman. The group will be performing music closely connected with this JUNO-winning master of the piano including some of his favourite tunes and his originals. Come join us for this celebration of Albertan and Canadian jazz icon Tommy Banks which will be livestreamed and recorded for future release on Chronograph Records!

The Band: Chris Andrew - Piano, Kodi Hutchinson – Bass, Dave Laing – Drums

Special Guests: PJ Perry – Saxophone, Al Muirhead - Trumpet, Mallory Chipman - Vocals

About Tommy Banks: The Honourable Tommy Banks was known as a pianist, conductor, arranger, composer, TV personality, actor, producer and politician (1936-2018). Tommy had an unparalleled, multi-faceted career spanning more than 60 years in virtually every aspect of the entertainment industry in Canada. A professional jazz pianist at age 14, he went on to lead his own bands, conduct symphony orchestras around the world, direct musical ceremonies at international events, host his own long-running television show, and act in film and television. He also served nearly 12 years in the Canadian Senate. Tommy was chair (1978–86) of the Alberta Foundation for the Performing Arts and chair (1983–87) of the music program at Grant MacEwan College, Edmonton. He was a member (1989–95) and a policy consultant (1996– 98) of the Canada Council, and the chairman of the Edmonton Concert Hall Foundation (1989–91). In 1999, Edmonton named a street Tommy Banks Way in his honour. In 2010, he received SOCAN’s special achievement award for his contributions to Canada’s music industry and musical heritage.

The Hutchinson Andrew Trio (HAT) is looking forward to getting back onstage for some special shows this coming December in tribute to the late, great Hon. Tommy Banks. As one of western Canada's musical icons, Tommy had a great effect on the careers and approach of all the members of HAT as well as countless others across Canada. In celebration of what would be his birthday, the Hutchinson Andrew Trio will be joined by close friends and colleagues of Tommy including saxophonist PJ Perry, trumpeter Al Muirhead and vocalist Mallory Chipman. The group will be performing music closely connected with this JUNO-winning master of the piano including some of his favourite tunes and his originals. Come join us for this celebration of Albertan and Canadian jazz icon Tommy Banks which will be livestreamed and recorded for future release on Chronograph Records!

The Band: Chris Andrew - Piano, Kodi Hutchinson – Bass, Dave Laing – Drums

Special Guests: PJ Perry – Saxophone, Al Muirhead - Trumpet, Mallory Chipman - Vocals

About Tommy Banks: The Honourable Tommy Banks was known as a pianist, conductor, arranger, composer, TV personality, actor, producer and politician (1936-2018). Tommy had an unparalleled, multi-faceted career spanning more than 60 years in virtually every aspect of the entertainment industry in Canada. A professional jazz pianist at age 14, he went on to lead his own bands, conduct symphony orchestras around the world, direct musical ceremonies at international events, host his own long-running television show, and act in film and television. He also served nearly 12 years in the Canadian Senate. Tommy was chair (1978–86) of the Alberta Foundation for the Performing Arts and chair (1983–87) of the music program at Grant MacEwan College, Edmonton. He was a member (1989–95) and a policy consultant (1996– 98) of the Canada Council, and the chairman of the Edmonton Concert Hall Foundation (1989–91). In 1999, Edmonton named a street Tommy Banks Way in his honour. In 2010, he received SOCAN’s special achievement award for his contributions to Canada’s music industry and musical heritage.

The Hutchinon Andrew Trio willl be playing as part of the Banff Centre for the Performing Arts yearly Midsummer Ball. Pianist/Trumpeter Jon Day will be filling in for Chris Andrew to perform for this special event alongside Kodi Hutchinson on bass and drummer Karl Schwonik.

The Hutchinon Andrew Trio willl be playing as part of the Banff Centre for the Performing Arts yearly Midsummer Ball. Pianist/Trumpeter Jon Day will be filling in for Chris Andrew to perform for this special event alongside Kodi Hutchinson on bass and drummer Karl Schwonik.

Kodi joins the Lily String Quartet as a special guest for their concert as part of the Taylor Centre Concert Season - Winter Edition. Kodi will be playing music from HAT's album 'Hollow Trees'

HAT Pianist Chris Andrew and bassist Kodi Hutchinson will be performing with vocalist Johanna Sillanpaa for the release of her new album 'From the Side'.

Chris Andrew performed on the album and co-wrote and arranged many of the tunes. Kodi Hutchinson co-produced the album with bassist George Koller. Kodi will be playing the live shows for Johanna alongside Chris in Western Canada. The album also features guest appearances from renowned trumpeter Ingrid Jensen.

More info available at:

www.johannamusic.com

Pianist Chris Andrew and bassist will be performing with vocalist Johanna Sillanpaa for a live concert video shoot on February 5th in support of her new album 'From the Side'.

Chris Andrew performed on the album and co-wrote and arranged many of the tunes. Kodi Hutchinson co-produced the album and will be playing live with Johanna in Western Canada.

www.johannamusic.com

Kodi Hutchinson Trio feat. Mark Adam

Date: 8pm – Wednesday January 25h, 2017 Place: KAWA Espresso Bar - #101, 1333 – 8th Street SW, Calgary Cover: Free

Join double bassist & CKUA Radio host Kodi Hutchinson for an evening of jazz trio music ranging from standards to originals. The ensemble features three musicians with connections made through their mutual involvement with Banff Centre jazz program; Kodi Hutchinson (bass), Neil McVey (guitar) and special guest Mark Adam (drums). The free evening of music at KAWA Espresso Bar (1333 – 8th St SW) will be a unique opportunity to hear three musicians with a wide-range of influences perform together.

Joining the trio for this special performance is Kodi’s good friend and colleague Mark Adam who he grew up with playing in the Calgary jazz scene.

Percussionist/Drummer Mark Adam is fluent across a wide range of musical styles. He has played with many leading musical artists across Canada and internationally including jazz with Laila Biali, Dave Restivo, David Braid, Carol Welsman and Mike Murley, classical performances with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and Symphony Nova Scotia, modern dance work at the Toronto Dance Theater and the National Ballet School and with country music artists such as George Canyon and Dave Gunning. Mark is a collaborative performer who has spearheaded performances of large works by Steve Reich, George Crumb and Bela Bartok while also being active as an improviser with musicians like Derek Charke, Dinuk Wijeratne and the trio Sanctuary. He is a powerful public speaker who engages students and adults to reflect on their relationship to music and the people around them. He has received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Award for contributions to community, won teaching awards at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia where he works and teaches and received a 2015 East Coast Music Award for Classical Recording of the Year with collaborator Derek Charke.

www.kodihutchinson.com

Karl Schwonik Jazz Trio in Concert 6-7pm, Friday 20 January Music Centre, Churchill College ALL AGES, FREE ADMISSION

Karl Schwonik - Drums Chris McMurran - Piano Fred Smith - Bass

Join us for a concert filled with jazz music both contemporary and traditional. Karl Schwonik leads this dynamic trio showcasing his own compositions as well as pieces by McMurran. This concert is presented by the Churchill Music Society and sees two of the finest young musicians in Cambridge joining Schwonik on the stage.

"...Schwonik colors the [music] with an active imagination and serious technique…” - Frank Alkyer – DownBeat magazine

YAMAHA Drum Artist Karl Schwonik grew up on a farm near Gwynne, Alberta, Canada. Early on, he was exposed to a wide range of musical situations ranging from jazz to polka. Fresh out of high school, Schwonik embarked on a tour with 2-time Canadian Country Music Award Nominee Heather-Dawn. This was followed by an invitation to study at the Banff Centre where Schwonik was the youngest participant ever in the long-term career residency program.

Schwonik has an extremely active schedule; he has completed over thirty substantial tours as a leader. In his travels, Schwonik has performed in country barns, world-class jazz clubs and concert halls such as Carnegie Hall and the John F. Kennedy Center. His third of four recordings on Chronograph Records, 1+4, was #1 on Canadian jazz radio charts for nearly 2 months. Both 1+4 and Schwonik’s first album, Visions From the Farm, were nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award for ‘Jazz Recording of the Year’.

In 2008, Schwonik founded the Wetaskiwin Jazz Society in Wetaskiwin, AB. The WJS strives to build awareness for the arts in the central Alberta region with its three main programs: the Wetaskiwin Jazz Camp, Jazz-in-Schools and community concerts. In 2011, Schwonik joined the Board of Directors for the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA). The AFA is a government agency responsible for disbursing nearly $30M annually in grants and scholarships to artists and arts organizations in Alberta.

In demand internationally as both a guest artist and instructor, Schwonik has taught students of all ages at over two hundred educational institutions. He regularly lectures on a broad range of topics in jazz, music business and artists coping with disabilities. Some of these institutions include: University of Toronto, Indiana University, University of Southern California, The Banff Centre, Brandon University, University of Lethbridge, Red Deer College, Denver School of the Arts, and Triton College Chicago.

www.KarlSchwonik.com

Pianist Chris Andrew and bassist Kodi Hutchinson perform with the PJ Perry Sextet in honour of Canadian jazz legend Tommy Banks 80th birthday.

This concert features PJ Perry with an all-star sextet pre-recorded live at CKUA on December 15th including:

PJ Perry - Sax Al Muirhead - Trumpet Bobby Cairns - Guitar Chris Andrew - Piano Kodi Hutchinson - Double Bass Sandro Dominelli - Drums

with guests Tommy Banks on piano and vocalist Mallory Chipman.

www.ckua.com

Pianist Chris Andrew and bassist Kodi Hutchinson perform with the PJ Perry Sextet in honour of Canadian jazz legend Tommy Banks 80th birthday.

This concert features PJ Perry with an all-star sextet to be broadcast on CKUA on December 17th including:

PJ Perry - Sax Al Muirhead - Trumpet Bobby Cairns - Guitar Chris Andrew - Piano Kodi Hutchinson - Double Bass Sandro Dominelli - Drums

with guests Tommy Banks on piano and vocalist Mallory Chipman.

www.ckua.com

Visiting Regina as a nominee for the Instrumental Category for the Western Canadian Music Awards, Kodi Hutchinson will be presenting a trio performance at the 20Ten City Eatery.

Joining Kodi for a night of standards will be award wining trumpeter Al Muirhead and Calgary guitarist Karl Janzen.

The Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA) announces a Canadian Blast show and presents 4 Bands at Club-Moments (Bremen) on jazzahead! clubnight.

The line-up features : Hutchinson Andrew Trio (HAT) (Chronograph Records), Emie R Roussel Trio (Effendi Records), Matt Herskowitz (Justin Time Records) & Kirk MacDonald (Judith Humenick Prod.)

http://www.club-moments.de/2016/02/17/jazzaheadclubnight-23-april-2016/

Hutchinson Andrew Trio CD Release Feat. Lily String Quartet

Join the award winning Hutchinson Andrew Trio (HAT) for the release of their new album ‘Hollow Trees’ featuring the Lily String Quartet.

The multiple-award-winning Hutchinson Andrew Trio is a vital and distinctively western force on the Canadian and international jazz scene. The group’s third album, 2013’s Prairie Modern, was featured in jazz bible Down Beat magazine, which called the album “a terrific listen, with great musicianship throughout.” The current fourth album, Hollow Trees, was written specifically for the seven-piece configuration of the HAT and the Lily String Quartet. Its music features powerful, moving compositions by HAT pianist Chris Andrew that combine the beauty of classical chamber music with the drive and interplay of jazz.

It’s music that rewards the committed listener. Shifting textures, melodies, rhythm and tonality reveal themselves constantly throughout each track, telling a story that is best experienced from beginning to end.

The trio’s many honours include Western Canadian Music Awards nominations for each of its previous three albums, and the prestigious TD Grand Jazz Award at the Montreal International Jazz Festival. Hollow Trees is the group’s most inspired work to date, and is poised to make an impact on the global jazz scene.

Opening Act: Dr. Bill!

For Tickets or Information visit https://www.facebook.com/YeOldeJarBar/ Admission $20

Personnel:

HAT Chris Andrew – Piano Kodi Hutchinson – Double Bass Sandro Dominelli – Drums

Lily Elisa Milner – Violin I Diane Lane – Violin II Patricia Higgins – Viola Andrea Case – Cello

www.hatjazz.com

Concert with students of John G. Diefenbaker High School in Calgary after a full day of jazz workshops featuring the Hutchinson Andrew Trio.

The Band:

Chris Andrew - piano Kodi Hutchinson - bass Sandro Dominelli - drums

Special guest: Brent Mah - sax

Full day music workshop with the music students of John G. Diefenbaker High School in Calgary. An informative and fun day of jazz music featuring the Hutchinson Andrew Trio.

The Band:

Chris Andrew - piano Kodi Hutchinson - bass Sandro Dominelli - drums

Special guest: Brent Mah - sax

Join the Hutchinson Andrew Trio for their Chronograph Records Showcase featuring numerous groups from one of Western Canada's top record labels! A nice preview leading into the JUNO weekend in Calgary!

$10 Cover at the Door

www.chronographrecords.com

Hutchinson Andrew Trio CD Release and Europe Showcase Fundraiser Feat. Lily String Quartet

Join the award winning Hutchinson Andrew Trio (HAT) for the release of their new album ‘Hollow Trees’ featuring the Lily String Quartet. The evening will also be in support of the ensemble’s upcoming showcase at JazzAhead in Germany this April.

The multiple-award-winning Hutchinson Andrew Trio is a vital and distinctively western force on the Canadian and international jazz scene. The group’s third album, 2013’s Prairie Modern, was featured in jazz bible Down Beat magazine, which called the album “a terrific listen, with great musicianship throughout.” The current fourth album, Hollow Trees, was written specifically for the seven-piece configuration of the HAT and the Lily String Quartet. Its music features powerful, moving compositions by HAT pianist Chris Andrew that combine the beauty of classical chamber music with the drive and interplay of jazz.

It’s music that rewards the committed listener. Shifting textures, melodies, rhythm and tonality reveal themselves constantly throughout each track, telling a story that is best experienced from beginning to end.

The trio’s many honours include Western Canadian Music Awards nominations for each of its previous three albums, and the prestigious TD Grand Jazz Award at the Montreal International Jazz Festival. Hollow Trees is the group’s most inspired work to date, and is poised to make an impact on the global jazz scene.

Tickets available at the door or online at http://bit.ly/1moHMag General Admission $20 Students & Seniors $15 Ticket with Fundraiser Donation $40

Personnel:

HAT Chris Andrew – Piano Kodi Hutchinson – Double Bass Sandro Dominelli – Drums

Lily Elisa Milner – Violin I Diane Lane – Violin II Patricia Higgins – Viola Andrea Case – Cello

www.hatjazz.com

Hutchinson Andrew Trio CD Release Feat. Lily String Quartet

Join the award winning Hutchinson Andrew Trio (HAT) for the release of their new album ‘Hollow Trees’ featuring the Lily String Quartet.

The multiple-award-winning Hutchinson Andrew Trio is a vital and distinctively western force on the Canadian and international jazz scene. The group’s third album, 2013’s Prairie Modern, was featured in jazz bible Down Beat magazine, which called the album “a terrific listen, with great musicianship throughout.” The current fourth album, Hollow Trees, was written specifically for the seven-piece configuration of the HAT and the Lily String Quartet. Its music features powerful, moving compositions by HAT pianist Chris Andrew that combine the beauty of classical chamber music with the drive and interplay of jazz.

It’s music that rewards the committed listener. Shifting textures, melodies, rhythm and tonality reveal themselves constantly throughout each track, telling a story that is best experienced from beginning to end.

The trio’s many honours include Western Canadian Music Awards nominations for each of its previous three albums, and the prestigious TD Grand Jazz Award at the Montreal International Jazz Festival. Hollow Trees is the group’s most inspired work to date, and is poised to make an impact on the global jazz scene.

For Tickets or Information call (780) 432-0428 or visit www.yardbirdsuite.com Members Admission $22 Guest Admission $26

Personnel:

HAT Chris Andrew – Piano Kodi Hutchinson – Double Bass Sandro Dominelli – Drums

Lily Elisa Milner – Violin I Diane Lane – Violin II Patricia Higgins – Viola Andrea Case – Cello

www.hatjazz.com