Composer

Harry Bartlett is a Canadian guitarist and composer. With a background in jazz and an affinity for Americana music, Harry’s compositions “transcend a single genre” (Textura). Blending an improvisational approach with old time, folk, and western influences, his music is at once recognizably nostalgic and markedly fresh.

Harry Bartlett Trio

The Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar

Named after the sleepy town in Tobacco Country where Downings roamed throughout the 20th century, OTTERVILLE is a new quintet led by Andrew Downing that evokes the peace, quiet and simplicity of small-town Ontario. It features Downing on cello, Tara Davidson on alto saxophone, Michael Davidson on vibraphone, Paul Mathew on bass and Nick Fraser on drums. The subtle, song-like of compositions and the contained virtuosity of the musicians take a sweet and contendedly nostalgic snapshot of the slow passage of time in the country and the joys that can bring. The double CD and special edition book were released in October, 2016.

Andrew Downing's Otterville

All programs and performers are subject to change. 
U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting. 

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U of T presents Andrew Downing Hybrid Ensemble

University of Toronto

Students from both the Jazz and Classical departments play music arranged and composed by members of the ensemble and also featuring music by Tom Waits, Astor Piazzola, John Southworth, The Beatles, Henry Purcell and more.

Composer

Andrew Downing

Events

Past events

May 26, 2024

Harry Bartlett Trio · The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Club

Mar 6, 2024

Andrew Downing's Otterville · The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Club

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