Name: HMC Presents: Darcy Hepner & Friends
Start: 2024-11-28T20:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-28T22:30:00-05:00
Location: The Gasworks

HMC Presents: Darcy Hepner & Friends

The Hamilton Music Collective (HMC) is a charitable organization that was founded in 2008 by a local group of musicians, educators and community supporters, who are passionate about music and believe in its transformative power to enrich lives and empower students.

Hamilton Music Collective

Saxophonist Darcy Hepner and his quintet close out our 10th anniversary concert series with his unique blend of jazz and RnB.

The Gasworks

HMC Presents: Fall 2024

Celebrating our 10th anniversary  of world-class jazz concerts in the heart of downtown Hamilton, in support of An Instrument For Every Child. With pianist Harold Danko, vocalist John Neudorf, Mandy Lagan with her 7-piece band Origins, and Darcy Hepner.

<h1>Hamilton Music Collective Presents:</h1><h2>Darcy Hepner &amp; Friends</h2><h3>Thursday November 28, 2024</h3><h3> </h3> Ted Quinlan – GuitarNancy Walker – Piano/KeyboardsPaul Intson – BassJoel Haynes - Drums Series Tickets on sale Friday August 23 2024 9:00amIndividual Tickets on sale Friday September 6 2024 9:00am Tickets: $45 / $25 (student)<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hmc-presents-fall-2024-series-ticket-tickets-998748422417?utm-campaign=social&amp;utm-content=attendeeshare&amp;utm-medium=discovery&amp;utm-term=listing&amp;utm-source=cp&amp;aff=ebdsshcopyurl" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hmc-presents-fall-2024-series-ticket-tickets-998748422417?utm-campaign=social&amp;utm-content=attendeeshare&amp;utm-medium=discovery&amp;utm-term=listing&amp;utm-source=cp&amp;aff=ebdsshcopyurl" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Purchase a Series Ticket and save 15% on each show here.</a><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/hmc-presents-fall-2024-3583129?utm-campaign=social&amp;utm-content=creatorshare&amp;utm-medium=discovery&amp;utm-term=odclsxcollection&amp;utm-source=cp&amp;aff=escb" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/hmc-presents-fall-2024-3583129?utm-campaign=social&amp;utm-content=creatorshare&amp;utm-medium=discovery&amp;utm-term=odclsxcollection&amp;utm-source=cp&amp;aff=escb" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Check out the rest of the fall series here.</a> Please choose your seats at check out!Doors at 7:00PM, show at 8:00PM (two sets).Thanks to our charcuterie sponsor Sam's Cheese &amp; Meats! Find them in the Hamilton Farmer's Market. About Darcy HepnerA crowd favourite and no unfamiliar name to jazz fans in Hamilton, Darcy Hepner is the son of professional musicians (conductor Lee Hepner and pianist Patricia Rolston). His professional career began as a cellist at the age of 15 and transitioned to flute, clarinet, and saxophone during his studies at McMaster University (BMus 1978). While pursuing jazz studies at the University of Miami he performed with Henry Mancini, BB King, Aretha Franklin, Tony Bennett, Mel Tormé and many others (MMUS 1980). Moving to New York City in 1983 he studied composition and saxophone at New York University with Lee Konitz and Bob Mintzer. During his second residency in New York from 1996 to 2005, Hepner toured with Blood, Sweat and Tears, played in Broadway and Off-Broadway shows and in clubs with such artists as Buster Poindexter, Tom Wopat and the Ed Palermo Big Band.Since 2008 he has recorded and performed with Tom Wilson (musician) and LeE HARVeY OsMOND as both a woodwind player and conductor/arranger for his symphony shows which have included performances with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra and the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa.In 2015, he collaborated with Canadian musician Ian Thomas as arranger and conductor to develop a concert for the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. The music for the concert was used to produce Thomas’s “Life In Song” recording. Since he has developed a sold out Beatles show for the HPO, and will conduct the music of James Bond in 2025.Hepner taught at Berklee College of Music (Boston) 1985–89, and was founder and head of the Music Program at Selkirk College in Nelson, BC, 1989–96. From 2005 to 2020, he held the position of professor of music at Mohawk College, Hamilton --Join Hamilton Music Collective for our 10th anniversary jazz concert series, showcasing top Canadian and international musicians in jazz, blues, and improvised music. Step into our cozy jazz lounge at 141 Park Street, featuring a top notch sound system (brand new in 2020), wine selections, and an attentive audience. It all comes together in the perfect venue to hear world-class jazz in downtown Hamilton!All proceeds from ticket sales support the An Instrument For Every Child (AIFEC) program.For more information about the Hamilton Music Collective and An Instrument For Every Child visit: <a href="http://hamiltonmusiccollective.ca" title="http://hamiltonmusiccollective.ca" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">hamiltonmusiccollective.ca</a>Parking is available in the parking lots. Read more here: <a href="https://www.thegasworks.ca/parking/" title="https://www.thegasworks.ca/parking/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.thegasworks.ca/parking/</a>

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