February 16 2009
The Old Mill Inn opened in Toronto in 1914. In 1921 it began presenting live music. The music has never stopped. And now it will continue in a new direction.
Ron is proud to announce Ron Davis & Friends: a weekly Friday/Saturday jazz series at the Old Mill. Every weekend, Ron will be at the Old Mill's Home Smith Bar hosting and presenting some this country's best jazz talent - vocal, instrumental, established, emerging . Audiences will enjoy not only great music, but the Old Mill's terrific food and ambience. Ron Davis & Friends is a return to the classic jazz club feel.
The first weekend of each month will feature Ron's music. So, Ron Davis & Friends begins with Ron's Trio on Friday/Saturday March 6 and 7. Following up in the series will be singer Gillian Margot (March 13/14), piano-bass duo Joe Sealy & Paul Novotny (March 20/21), and saxman Jim Galloway (March 27/28).
We hope you'll make Ron Davis & Friends an enjoyable, regular weekend destination!
Ron Davis & Friends at The Home Smith Bar- The Old Mill Inn, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto. Every Friday and Saturday, 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Free parking. On the subway line (Old Mill Station.) $12 cover. Full menu available.
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February 10 2009
Thanks to the great work of the people at DB Promotions, The Bestseller has entered the Chart Attack jazz/ blues charts this week (Feb. 8 - 15, 2009) at no. 10, and the Earshot jazz charts at no. 3. Onward and upward!
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February 10 2009
Ron's debut of SymphRonica, his jazz meets the orchestra project, was a great success!
Two sold-out concerts with the Windsor Symphony Orchestra and conductor John Morris Russell were greeted with multiple standing ovations, and much acclaim.
Bravo to all!
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January 07 2009
Ron Davis is thrilled to announce a big new project for 2009: SymphRonica.
Ron + symphony orchestra. That's SymphRonica. Ron commissioned four composers / arrangers to work up eight of his original compositions (including Allelujah and The Climb), plus four covers (including The Way You Look Tonight and some J. S. Bach) for his trio and a full symphony. Result: a new sound. Rich. Multi-layered. Accessible. Different. Ron.
Six of the SymphRonica pieces will be premiered this winter. On February 7 (8:00pm) and 8 (2:00pm), Ron will perform with the Windsor Symphony, and its wonderful conductor John Morris Russell. The program is entitled To Oscar, With Love. Along with the SymphRonica tunes, Ron will perform selections with the trio, and two songs with Detroit vocal powerhouse Shahida Nurullah.
Watch out for more announcements about it throughout the year.
- Details of Ron's Windsor Symphony appearance February 7 and 8, 2009
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December 30 2008
Ron's latest recording The Bestseller has been named a Staff Pick for 2008.
Awesome!
- SoundProof - Bestseller - Staff Pick 2008 PDF
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A brilliant adventure. On his latest recording, My Mother's Father's Song, Ron Davis embraces both his family's rich cultural heritage, and boldly re-engages with the jazz standard.
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