Evolution of Jazz Ensemble

Available: 2011 Corporate Events
Territory: Ontario
Website: http://www.kollage.ca
Agent: Jesse O Hara
Email: johara@thepushagency.com

The Evolution of Jazz (EOJ) Ensemble was created in 2001 by jazz legend Archie Alleyne to provide mentorship and performance opportunities for young, primarily African-Canadian, students graduating from post-secondary music programs. The ensemble has 10 musicians and 2 vocalists.

The key objectives of the EOJ Ensemble are:

1. To provide young jazz musicians with tangible mentoring and connections with veteran musicians
2. To cultivate an enhanced sense of historical accomplishment, identity and pride in their art form.
3. To provide high-profile, quality performance opportunities for young jazz musicians.n innovative and exciting modern Toronto Sextet, Kollage, led by Archie Alleyne.

The EOJ Ensemble has performed at these functions under the direction of Archie Alleyne:

* Arts National, CBC Radio (1993)
* The Port Hope Jazz Festival (2003)
* Cotillion Ball (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)
* Muhtadi International Drumming Festival (2007, 2008, 2009)
* Royal Ontario Museum Jazz Series (2005)
* Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival (2005)
* Harbourfront Special Presentation for Canada Day (2006)
* Club Sixty5 (2009)