Notice

Due to changing Ontario government COVID-19 restrictions on physical distancing and the number of people permitted to gather together, the Algonquin Commons Theatre is unable to guarantee the full venue capacity will be available at the time of the event.

If government regulations require the venue capacity to be decreased for an event, ticket holders will be notified in advance by email. Attendance priority will be given in the order that purchases were made, and once capacity is reached, all other purchases will be refunded.

Cost:
$15.37 to $21.16


Event Type:
On-Campus


Open To:
General Public

Presented by TD Ottawa Jazz Festival.

The masterclass with Stevens is a limited capacity, intimate setting opportunity to discuss musical approaches, improvising, guitar technique, producing and general music making. Matthew will perform and field questions from participants as part of the masterclass. Open to all musicians, aspiring and beyond.

In addition, be captivated by consummate musicians and artistry with some names that might be new to you. The Ottawa Jazz Festival continues in its pursuit to bring back live and in-person shows this Oct 29 – 30. TD Ottawa Jazz Festival is proud to present the Florian Hoefner Trio, festival favourite Michael Kaeshammer, the Chuck Copenace Group and the Matthew Stevens Solo/Trio feat. Dezron Douglas & Joe Dyson at our dynamic Algonquin Commons Theatre!

Showtimes

Fri, Oct 29 @ 7:00pm Florian Hoefner Trio
Fri, Oct 29 @ 9:30pm Michael Kaeshammer
Sat, Oct 30 @ 2:00pm Matthew Stevens Masterclass
Sat, Oct 30 @ 6:30pm Chuck Copenace Group
Sat, Oct 30 @ 9:00pm Matthew Stevens Solo/Trio feat. Dezron Douglas & Joe Dyson

Vaccine Policy

Details on our vaccine policy can be found here.

Tickets

Please check in at the ACT Box Office at 1:45pm - 2:00pm

$21.16 - General Public
$15.37 - Student

All ages event. Children aged 2 and under may attend the event at no cost (with no ticket), provided they sit on a parent's lap.

All tickets are final sale. No exchanges, upgrades, or refunds. Additional fees may apply.

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More About This Event

A leading artist of his generation, Grammy Nominated Matthew Stevens singular style dissolves the demarcation lines between jazz, rock and ambient music. Stevens’ music is “honest and soulful” (Pitchfork) and is described as “music that advances the ideals of modern jazz”. In addition to his critically acclaimed solo albums, Woodwork, Preverbal, Pittsburgh and In Common 1 and 2 with Walter Smith III, Stevens’ songs and guitar playing are featured on over 50 albums including those by artists Christian Scott atunde Adjuah, Esperanza Spalding, Terri Lyne Carrington, Dave Douglas, Anna B Savage, Jamire Williams, Sean Jones, Linda Oh, Jacky Terrasson, and Jany Green. Stevens has worked as a guitarist with producers Quincy Jones, Glen Ballard and Tony Visconti. As a producer, he worked on Esperanza Spalding’s albums Exposure and the Grammy winning 12 Little Spells and on Terri Lyne Carrington’s Grammy nominated album Waiting Game, which featured guests such as Lalah Hathaway, Andrew Bird, Robert Glasper, Rapsody, Maimouna Youssef, Meshell Ndegeocello, Malcolm Jamal Warner, and Kokayi. He lives in Harlem NY and is a Professor of Jazz Studies at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, MD.

Additional Information

Accessibility

The Algonquin Commons Theatre is committed to providing universal accessible seating for all patrons. Wheelchair accessible seating is available to purchase online, and at the Algonquin Commons Theatre Box Office. When purchasing tickets online on www.ticketmaster.ca, please click Filters and then the “Show accessible tickets” toggle for seat availability or more information. Remember to click Apply Filters to show accessible tickets on the map. Please contact the Box Office by phone at (613) 727-4723 x6442 or via email at boxoffice@algonquincollege.com if you require any special arrangements to be made. Learn more about accessibility options.

Coat Check

Coat Check will not be provided for this event. Large bags (such as backpacks, large purses, and gym bags) are not permitted into the venue.

Parking

Paid parking is in effect at all times. Red Parking Lot 8 is the closest possible lot to our venue. Parking is a $6.00 flat rate on weekends and after 5:00pm on weekdays in Lots 8, 9, 10 and 12. See Algonquin College Parking Services for the parking map.

Smoking

Algonquin College is a non-smoking campus. See the Algonquin College Smoke-Free Campus Policy for more details.