BASSMENT LINE-UP
All Jazz events start at 9:00 PM (unless stated otherwise)
* Jazz Nights are non-smoking evenings *

Saturday, October 15 - Roy Sydiaha Quintet featuring Gillian Snider (Saskatoon) Roy Sydiaha – vibraphone, drums, percussion Gillian Snider – Vocals Brett Balon – vibraphone, drums, percussion Teegan Jeffers – bass Jeff McLeod — piano Roy and friends play jazz and latin standards featuring the dreamy sound of the vibraphone, and the even dreamier tones of Gillian Snider’s voice. With the departure of Stephen Schartstein from Saskatoon, the group welcomes Regina pianist Jeff McLeod, a fabulous jazz player. Expect Ellington, Parker, Jobim and more. Saturday, October 22 - Bachelors of Music (Saskatoon) Last year The Bachelors of Music were proud to open for Dean McNiell and The Birth Of The Cool tribute concert, and now, they are excited to present their first show at the Bassment. The group has been performing for over a year at such venues as Lydias and the 2nd Ave Grill. Consisting of students and graduates of the University of Saskatchewan, each member has a shared love of Jazz that will follow them throughout their careers. Favouring a traditional acoustic format, their sounds reflect those of Wynton Marsalis, as well as the Jazz Messengers and many others. The Bachelors also have written many original, exciting compositions. Come down to the Bassment and hear this exciting young ensemble play great favourites and exciting original tunes. Friday, October 28 - Karin Plato (Vancouver) Bill Coon – guitar Ross Taggart – piano, saxophone Darren Radtke – bass Dave Robbins – drums Raised in Alsask and educated at the University of Saskatchewan, Karin returns to Saskatoon for her first performance since the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival in 2000. The Karin Plato Quintet has performed jazz festivals and concerts in Canada since 1998. Acclaimed Canadian guitarist Bill Coon is featured in Karin’s group along with other top Canadian jazz instrumentalists. Group leader Plato was twice nominated Canadian Jazz Vocalist of the Year at the National Jazz Awards (2003/2004) and was nominated for a Juno Award in 2000 for her recording “There’s Beauty In The Rain”. In 2004 she was nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award for her recording “The State Of Bliss”. Gaining new fans with each new appearance, she has performed in cities across Canada and has appeared in several jazz and blues festivals. Bebop, Bossas and Blues aptly describes the Quintet’s music; from languid ballads to finger snapping swing tunes; beloved Brazilian favorites to lesser-known gems from the Great American Songbook. In the spirit of jazz the Quintet reinvents ‘30s and ‘40s compositions with thoughtful, current arrangements, always leaving room for the improvisation that is such an important part of the jazz tradition Saturday, October 29 - William Carn Group (Toronto) Trombonist William Carn has emerged as one of Canada’s leading contemporary jazz composers and performers. He has performed and recorded with jazz artists such as Dave Binney, Rob McConnell, Guido Basso, Mike Murley, Kirk MacDonald, Kevin Turcotte, Andrew Downing, Bernie Senensky, Don Thompson, Brian Dickinson, David Occhipinti and Phil Dwyer. He was also nominated for “Trombonist of the Year” for the National Jazz Awards in 2004 and 2005. As a bandleader, William currently leads the William Carn Quintet, featuring some of Canada’s finest musicians. The group includes Kelly Jefferson, saxophones; David Braid, piano; Kieran Overs, bass; and Anthony Michelli, drums. Showcasing the leader’s evolution as a composer and improviser, the band has released their first recording, Other Stories, in the Spring of 2005. The William Carn Quintet’s performing credits include the Rex Jazz Bar, the Montreal Bistro as well as headlining at the 2004 Beaches International Jazz Festival. Wednesday, Nov. 2 – Steve Amirault Trio - Montreal Great playing and composing from a world class pianist. Len Dobbin, Montreal Mirror. Thursday, Nov. 3. – Klezmer Night with David Kaplan Klezmer Band and Gary Cristal’s Flying Bulgars Klezmer Band - Vancouver A special night at the Bassment featuring this Klezmer band led by Gary Cristal. David Kaplan will be bringing along the Saskatoon Klezmer band as an opening act. Saturday, Nov. 5 – Mark DeJong Group Saxophonist Mark DeJong will be joined by Jerrold Dubyk, saxophone and Craig Brenan, trombone from Edmonton.