Joel Haynes Quartet (Eclectic Local)

A free outdoor series celebrating Hamilton’s diverse music scene, presented by the Hamilton Music Collective and Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra.

Brought to you by Lead Sponsor Incite Foundation for the Arts.

Saturday August 26: Joel Haynes celebrates the release of his third album as a leader with Seamus Blake, Tilden Webb and Neil Swainson. Contemporary Jazz mixed with original compositions and arrangements by The Beatles, Sarah McLachlan and Oasis.

With Joel Haynes (drums), Jeff King (saxophone), Nancy Walker (piano), and Neil Swainson (acoustic bass).

All shows: Saturdays from 5:00 – 6:00pm

Gates Open at 4:00pm, Rain or Shine.

No admission fee. All ages event.

Beer garden by Collective Arts Brewing

Outdoor Stage at The Gasworks (141 Park St N, Hamilton)

Chairs Provided

The series is co-curated by members of the HMC and the HPO with the goal to bring vibrant, accessible musical performances to the downtown community.

Made possible with the support of Ontario Creates.

About Joel Haynes:

Joel Haynes has grown from his early community musical experiences in his hometown of Burlington, Ontario, and has progressed to playing with some of the finest jazz artists. Highlights include being nominated for a “National Jazz Award” in 2003 and two nominations in 2009 for CD of the Year and Drummer of the Year. He has performed at many international jazz festivals in North America, Europe, China, Japan, South Korea, South America, Australia and the Caribbean. Joel has also recorded over 30 recordings as a side man including artists such as; Seamus Blake, Russell Malone, Ray Anderson, David Braid, The Cookers and Denzel Sinclaire.

Joel’s debut CD, released in November 2005, (Cellar Live Records, Vancouver) is entitled “The Time is Now”, with Denzel Sinclaire. In February 2008, Joel recorded his second CD, “Transitions”, live at the Cellar Jazz Club over three nights with special guest Seamus Blake. Joel Haynes now celebrates the release of his third album as a leader, “The Return”, with Seamus Blake, Tilden Webb and Neil Swainson. Contemporary Jazz mixed with original compositions and arrangements by The Beatles, Sarah McLachlan and Oasis.