Jeremy Ledbetter Trio (Toronto) and Raagaverse in Concert
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 1930 - 2130
Jeremy Ledbetter Trio
Wildly creative and deeply emotional
Jeremy Ledbetter, piano
Andrew Stewart, bass
Larnell Lewis, drums
Raagaverse
Rich blend of Hindustani music and jazz
Shruti Ramani, vocals
Jodi Proznick, bass
Noah Franche-Nolan, piano
Nicholas Bracewell, drums
Jeremy Ledbetter Trio will perform on a double bill with Raagaverse led by Hindustani jazz vocalist Shruti Ramani at Pyatt Hall on Saturday, July 12.
Forged in a cauldron of raging, inspiring contemporary jazz, the Jeremy Ledbetter Trio pushes the boundaries of jazz and world music, providing an undiluted display of rampaging energy and captivating musicianship.
Ledbetter is a fiery, passionate performer whose music knows no boundaries. His compositions are wildly creative and deeply emotional. At Ledbetter's hands, the piano roars, whispers, cries, and laughs, telling stories as only he can, evoking cinematic images in the listeners' minds.
The Jeremy Ledbetter Trio's second album, "Gravity", sees Jeremy joined by Grammy-winning drummer Larnell Lewis (Snarky Puppy) and renowned electric bassist Rich Brown (Steve Coleman's Five Elements), who offer the perfect counterpart to Ledbetter's iconoclastic energy at the piano. "Gravity" has taken the jazz world by storm, racking up a Juno Award (Canada's top music prize) for Jazz Album of the Year, the title "Best in Canadian Jazz" from Jazz FM91, and over half a million streams worldwide. For this concert, the gifted and versatile bassist Andrew Stewart replaces Brown.
Juno Nominee and 2025 Western Canadian Music Artistic Award Nominees for Global Artist of the Year and Jazz Artist of the Year) Raagaverse, led by Shruti Ramani (voice) with Jodi Proznick (bass), Noah Franche-Nolan (piano) and Nicholas Bracewell (drums), is a creative Indo-Jazz fusion band that pays homage to the two deeply historical and culturally-significant genres: classical Hindustani music and Jazz.
Bandleader Ramani brings her expertise in Hindustani music together with the quartet's appreciation, knowledge, affinity and experience of the Jazz and other musical artforms. Raagaverse retains the authenticity of both traditions, melding them seamlessly into one cohesive sound that is both dynamic and explosive with immense respect, depth and beauty. Shruti's musical fluency originates from her rigorous Hindustani training and degree under Dr. Ritu Johri in Mumbai, India, and her studies leading to a degree in Jazz from Capilano University. Her original compositions use melodies ornamented with traditional Hindustani nuances, with underlying modern Jazz harmonies and rhythms.
Jodi brings her musical mastery on the bass as well as her insight and experience performing, recording, touring and promoting her music. Noah is a stellar composer, pianist and keyboard player well known for his cross-disciplinary collaborations in jazz and classical idioms and for blending different musical styles. Nicholas is talented young drummer who immediately connected with the music and musicians of Raagaverse.
This concert is made possible with support from Canadian Heritage, Government of BC, City of Vancouver, JTS Heersink Foundation, the VSO School of Music and VIM donors.
About Vancouver Independent Music Centre Society (VIM):
VIM is a non-profit, charitable organization established in 2011 with a mandate to develop a well-designed, central, accessible, sustainable and culturally diverse music centre based on feedback from hundreds of musicians, music presenters, concertgoers and managers among others. In 2018, the City of Vancouver passed zoning at the Plaza of Nations to include a 20,000 square foot music centre based on the VIM's vision and plans. https://vimhouse.ca
About Vancouver Symphony Orchestra School of Music (VSO):
Envisioned by Bramwell Tovey (Music Director Emeritus), Arthur H. Willms (Honorary Life Vice President) and Jeff Alexander (former VSO President and CEO) in 2003, the VSO School of Music was created to provide a modern educational institution next to the Orpheum Theatre, where students of all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds could enjoy lifelong learning and the majority of instructors would be members of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Made possible through the City of Vancouver's Cultural Amenity Bonus Program, the residents of British Columbia now have a state-of-the-art community music school, serving students from 3 months old to senior citizens, catering to all ability levels from beginners to aspiring professionals. The School's Artistic Advisor is Maestro Otto Tausk, Music Director of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. https://vsoschoolofmusic.ca/about/
URL:
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3110119-2?pid=2874
Category: Live Music | Jazz
Wildly creative and deeply emotional
Jeremy Ledbetter, piano
Andrew Stewart, bass
Larnell Lewis, drums
Raagaverse
Rich blend of Hindustani music and jazz
Shruti Ramani, vocals
Jodi Proznick, bass
Noah Franche-Nolan, piano
Nicholas Bracewell, drums
Jeremy Ledbetter Trio will perform on a double bill with Raagaverse led by Hindustani jazz vocalist Shruti Ramani at Pyatt Hall on Saturday, July 12.
Forged in a cauldron of raging, inspiring contemporary jazz, the Jeremy Ledbetter Trio pushes the boundaries of jazz and world music, providing an undiluted display of rampaging energy and captivating musicianship.
Ledbetter is a fiery, passionate performer whose music knows no boundaries. His compositions are wildly creative and deeply emotional. At Ledbetter's hands, the piano roars, whispers, cries, and laughs, telling stories as only he can, evoking cinematic images in the listeners' minds.
The Jeremy Ledbetter Trio's second album, "Gravity", sees Jeremy joined by Grammy-winning drummer Larnell Lewis (Snarky Puppy) and renowned electric bassist Rich Brown (Steve Coleman's Five Elements), who offer the perfect counterpart to Ledbetter's iconoclastic energy at the piano. "Gravity" has taken the jazz world by storm, racking up a Juno Award (Canada's top music prize) for Jazz Album of the Year, the title "Best in Canadian Jazz" from Jazz FM91, and over half a million streams worldwide. For this concert, the gifted and versatile bassist Andrew Stewart replaces Brown.
Juno Nominee and 2025 Western Canadian Music Artistic Award Nominees for Global Artist of the Year and Jazz Artist of the Year) Raagaverse, led by Shruti Ramani (voice) with Jodi Proznick (bass), Noah Franche-Nolan (piano) and Nicholas Bracewell (drums), is a creative Indo-Jazz fusion band that pays homage to the two deeply historical and culturally-significant genres: classical Hindustani music and Jazz.
Bandleader Ramani brings her expertise in Hindustani music together with the quartet's appreciation, knowledge, affinity and experience of the Jazz and other musical artforms. Raagaverse retains the authenticity of both traditions, melding them seamlessly into one cohesive sound that is both dynamic and explosive with immense respect, depth and beauty. Shruti's musical fluency originates from her rigorous Hindustani training and degree under Dr. Ritu Johri in Mumbai, India, and her studies leading to a degree in Jazz from Capilano University. Her original compositions use melodies ornamented with traditional Hindustani nuances, with underlying modern Jazz harmonies and rhythms.
Jodi brings her musical mastery on the bass as well as her insight and experience performing, recording, touring and promoting her music. Noah is a stellar composer, pianist and keyboard player well known for his cross-disciplinary collaborations in jazz and classical idioms and for blending different musical styles. Nicholas is talented young drummer who immediately connected with the music and musicians of Raagaverse.
This concert is made possible with support from Canadian Heritage, Government of BC, City of Vancouver, JTS Heersink Foundation, the VSO School of Music and VIM donors.
About Vancouver Independent Music Centre Society (VIM):
VIM is a non-profit, charitable organization established in 2011 with a mandate to develop a well-designed, central, accessible, sustainable and culturally diverse music centre based on feedback from hundreds of musicians, music presenters, concertgoers and managers among others. In 2018, the City of Vancouver passed zoning at the Plaza of Nations to include a 20,000 square foot music centre based on the VIM's vision and plans. https://vimhouse.ca
About Vancouver Symphony Orchestra School of Music (VSO):
Envisioned by Bramwell Tovey (Music Director Emeritus), Arthur H. Willms (Honorary Life Vice President) and Jeff Alexander (former VSO President and CEO) in 2003, the VSO School of Music was created to provide a modern educational institution next to the Orpheum Theatre, where students of all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds could enjoy lifelong learning and the majority of instructors would be members of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Made possible through the City of Vancouver's Cultural Amenity Bonus Program, the residents of British Columbia now have a state-of-the-art community music school, serving students from 3 months old to senior citizens, catering to all ability levels from beginners to aspiring professionals. The School's Artistic Advisor is Maestro Otto Tausk, Music Director of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. https://vsoschoolofmusic.ca/about/
URL:
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3110119-2?pid=2874
Category: Live Music | Jazz
Starting Price Per Person
35.00 CAD
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Where
Pyatt Hall at the VSO School Of Music
843 Seymour Street
Vancouver British Columbia V6B 3L4
Canada
( College - School - Training Center )
843 Seymour Street
Vancouver British Columbia V6B 3L4
Canada
( College - School - Training Center )
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