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Jeff Healey’s musical friends pay tribute in two celebrations
Ian Gillan(Deep Purple), Jack Bruce(Cream), Randy Bachman *(Guess Who, Bachman-Turner Overderive), Colin James, David Wilcox among 30 artists to take part in Toronto concerts
Jeff Healey’s contributions to the worlds of rock, blues and jazz will be celebrated in two Toronto concerts on May 3 and 4.
The first concert will be held at the Sound Academy (formerly The Docks) on Saturday May 3, and will include performances from former Cream vocalist and bass player Jack Bruce, Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan, Randy Bachman, Colin James, David Wilcox, Greg Godovitz, Alannah Myles, and Matt Minglewood, among many others.
Jeff Healey’s Jazz Wizards will open the show, while Jeff Healey’s Blues Band, the four-piece group which played with Healey both at the Toronto club that carries his name and on numerous international tours, will support the wide array of guest artists.
Additional artists will be announced in the near future.
Jazz bands join with U.S. guests…The second event, which celebrates Healey’s parallel career in the classic jazz world, will be held Sunday May 4 at Jeff Healey’s Roadhouse. Seven bands — and several of Healey’s special friends from the United States — are among the musical guests, including Marty Grosz, Brad Kay and Vince Giordano.
Jeff Healey’s Jazz Band Ball follows the format — and shares the name — with a successful event Healey hosted at the Palais Royale in Toronto last summer, but this time with a larger roster of traditional and classic jazz bands from Toronto.
Cristie Healey, Jeff’s wife, who has helped organize the two shows, said she was touched by the way so many members of the musical community, both in Toronto and internationally, had shown such enthusiasm and support for the upcoming events.
“This has been a great reminder for Jeff's family and close circle of friends of how many people were touched by Jeff and his music. I think we have assembled an incredible collection of talent, and created two shows that Jeff would love. The shows will provide a great way for his friends and fans to pay tribute to his memory, and support a cause that was so very important to Jeff."
Funds raised at both concerts will be donated to the Daisy’s Eye Cancer Fund and to The Healey Family Trust.
Tickets for both concerts are now on sale.
Full details of the events are listed below:
Saturday May 3 — Jeff Healey: A celebration
What: A rock and roll and blues tribute to the late Jeff Healey
Where: The SoundAcademy (formerly The Docks), 11 Polson St.
When: Saturday May 3, 2008. Doors at 6.30 p.m., show starts at 7.30 p.m.
Who: (Alphabetical order)
Randy Bachman - Jimmy Bowskill -Jack Bruce -Alan Frew - Ian Gillan - Jerome Godboo - Greg Godovitz - Jeff Healey’s Blues Band - Jeff Healey’s Jazz Wizards - Chuck Jackson - Colin James - Danny Marks - Matt Minglewood - Alannah Myles - Rob Quail - Joe Rockman - Pat Rush - Tony Springer - David Wilcox -(and other guests to be announced)
How much: $45.00 in advance at TICKETBREAK on-line: www.ticketbreak.com or by phone at 1 866-9-GET-TIX (943-8849), or at the door (if available) $50.00.
Sunday May 4: Jeff Healey’s Jazz Band Ball
What:Toronto’s jazz community celebrates Jeff Healey at an all ages concert event (hopefully with a bit of room for dancing!)
Where: Jeff Healey’s Roadhouse, Blue Jays Way
When: Sunday May 4, 2008. Doors at 3 p.m., show starts at 4 p.m.
Who: (in alphabetical order)
Climax Jazz Band - Grande Bouche Swingtette - Vince Giordano Marty Grosz - The Happy Pals - Jeff Healey’s Jazz Wizards with Terra Hazleton - Hot Five Jazzmakers - Brad Kay - Rainbow Gardens Orchestra - Mose Scarlett with Chris and Ken Whiteley - Shakura S’Aida - Silverleaf Jazzband
How much: $35.00 in advance at TICKETBREAK on-line: www.ticketbreak.com or by phone at 1 866-9-GET-TIX (943-8849), or at the door (if available) $40.00.