saskatoon jazz society

What began as a simple solo project in the summer of 2008 has, over time and travel, evolved into a powerful and dynamic folk-pop experience. Lauren Mann brings eclectic, passionate, and, as the name might give away, a fairly odd group of  musicians alongside her to bring greater instrumentation and dynamic to her captivating songs.
$12/15     

Door – 8:00    Show – 9:00     Sponsored by CFCR

 Can you or someone you know play the piano?   We at The Bassment are always looking for ways to introduce new talent to our stage.  There are a few open spots in next season’s PIANO FRIDAYS schedule and, in an effort to fill those spots, The Bassment’s artistic director Don Griffith will host a live audition for interested local piano players.   Don’t sweat it if you do not have two hours of music – just make sure you have three good tunes ready.   You can reserve your audition spot by email at griffithdonald@hotmail.com or you can sign up to play when you arrive on Friday, May 18.

4:30 – 7:30,  NO COVER

For over fifteen years the Stone Frigate Big Band has been playing the swing music of the 1930’s and 40’s, including the hits of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and Benny Goodman.  Sit back and listen or get up and swing the night away on our full dance floor.

 $12/15

Two great jazz pianists meet on The Bassment stage in Saskatoon to perform on two great pianos. Calgary’s Chris Andrew is a recipient of CBC’s Galaxie Rising Star Award and has worked with everyone from jazz legend PJ Perry to contemporary country crooner Paul Brandt. American Michael Cain has played with Jack DeJohnette, Joshua Redman, and Bobby
McFerrin. Michael is also

a much-respected teacher and is an associate professor at Manitoba’s Brandon University. This evening will also feature two very fine grand pianos: the Mendel Art Gallery’s Bosendorfer 200 and the Kinsmen Yamaha S6.
$16/20
Sponsored by Yamaha Piano Centre

Feel like making some music with a professional band? If you sing or play an instrument, make your way down to The Bassment for our Jazz Jam where musicians of all levels are welcome to sit in. With Gent Laird – bass and Arlan Kopp – drums. Jammers get in free.

$5
Sponsored by St. John’s Music

Winner of the 2009 Juno for Blues Album of the Year, Julian Fauth is a two-fisted-piano-pounding-blues-shouter with an entertaining show of blues and barrelhouse originals and covers.    Forced to cancel his June 2010 Bassment gig due a nasty fall in the bathroom, Julian swore off showers, spent six months healing up, and is now ready, willing, and able to make his Bassment debut.
$14/18
Sponsored by CFCR and Yamaha Piano Centre