Ally Fiola & the Next Quest @ the Rex: Nova Scotia Jazz Quintet
Schedule
Sun Sep 29 2024 at 08:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar | Toronto, ON
Ally Fiola, a Nova Scotian saxophonist, film composer, and bandleader of The Next Quest, blends quirky melodies with joyous grooves inspired by funk, soul, and New Orleans brass bands. Her emotionally charged compositions, including “Thoughts of Home” from her latest album, earned her a nomination at the 2022 Marvin Hamlisch International Music Awards.
Ally’s recent jazz album, Interblaze, features Grammy- winning saxophonist Jeff Coffin (Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, Dave Matthews Band), Grammy-winning keyboardist Glenn Patscha (Bonnie Raitt), and other top-tier musicians, exploring themes of grief and passion. With a background including the Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity and performances in London and France, Ally’s artistry resonates worldwide, connecting diverse audiences through her expressive music.
Personnel:
Ally Fiola: alto sax
Simon Oakey: trombone
Addison Sowery-Quinn: sousaphone
Tom Richards: keys
Lowell Whitty: drums
Where is it happening?
The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar, 194 Queen St. W.,Toronto, Ontario, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays: