Tangent Live!

One of Canada’s finest jazz pianists and bassists join forces with one of the world’s great jazz drummers for an evening of deep groove, fearless improvisation and musical discovery.

Tangent brings together Toronto pianist and composer Adrean Farrugia, Montreal bassist Adrian Vedady, and legendary New York drummer Adam Nussbaum. The trio takes its name from the spirit of improvisation itself: starting from a common point and following the music wherever it leads. Tangent bio

Expect deep grooves, humour, spontaneity and adventurous interplay, with three extraordinary musicians drawing on decades of experience performing alongside some of the most celebrated names in jazz.

Farrugia is a two-time Juno Award winner who has appeared on more than 60 albums and performed internationally with artists including Curtis Fuller, Ernie Watts, Sheila Jordan, Jane Siberry and Molly Johnson. Tangent bio

Vedady is a three-time Juno Award-winning bassist whose career has included collaborations with Marc Copland, Dave Liebman, Ravi Coltrane, Sheila Jordan and Christine Jensen. Tangent bio

And behind the kit is Adam Nussbaum, whose extraordinary career has included work with John Abercrombie, Michael Brecker, Stan Getz, John Scofield, Toots Thielemans and many others. He has appeared on hundreds of recordings, including the Grammy-winning Don't Try This At Home with Michael Brecker. Tangent bio

Three remarkable musicians. No fixed destination. One Tangent.

Join us at the Robo Lounge for an evening of adventurous, spontaneous jazz.