Jazz Concert
Twilight Jazz & Blues Series: Tom Szczesniak Trio
$31.64
At Aura on the lake — NIAGAR FALLS
2026-10-05
About the Series
The Twilight Jazz & Blues Series, founded in 2011 by Juliet Dunn and Peter Shea, offers an inviting evening of live music in an intimate setting where audiences can unwind as the day fades into night. Held on the first Monday of every month at The Hare Wine Co. in Niagara-on-the-Lake, the series showcases a mix of acclaimed artists and exceptional touring and local talent while celebrating the rich traditions of jazz and blues in a warm, relaxed atmosphere. 🎶🍷✨
The 14th, 15th, and 16th edition of the Twilight Jazz Series is generously supported by The Hare Wine Co. and funded in part by Tourism NOTL.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Tom Szczesniak - Piano
Tom Szczesniak is a Toronto-based pianist, composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist whose remarkable career spans jazz, film, television, and popular music. Since moving to Toronto in 1973, he has performed and recorded with artists including Gordon Lightfoot, Anne Murray, Little Richard, k.d. lang, and Bobby McFerrin, while contributing music to more than 100 feature films, numerous television productions, and countless commercials. A versatile and highly respected musician, Tom brings decades of experience and a wealth of musical knowledge to every performance.
Paul Novotny - Upright Bass
Paul Novotny is a Toronto-based bassist, composer, producer, and educator whose career spans more than four decades of Canadian jazz and music production. He has performed with internationally acclaimed artists including Cedar Walton, Kenny Wheeler, Geoff Keezer, Junior Mance, and Holly Cole, while also working extensively as a studio musician and composer for film, television, and advertising. A two-time JUNO nominee and co-founder of Triplet Records, Paul has produced numerous award-winning recordings and continues to perform, compose, and teach.
Morgan Childs - Drums
Morgan Childs is a Toronto-based drummer, composer, and educator originally from Invermere, British Columbia. A highly regarded first-call jazz musician, he has performed and recorded with many of Canada’s leading artists, as well as internationally acclaimed musicians including Ingrid Jensen, Zach Brock, Phil Dwyer, Robi Botos, and Ian Hendrickson-Smith. Known for his deep swing, sensitivity, and versatility, Morgan has received multiple awards, including three consecutive CBC Galaxie Rising Star Awards and two Grand Prix du Jazz awards at the Montréal International Jazz Festival.
Juliet Dunn - Guest vocalist
Juliet Dunn is a Canadian jazz vocalist, producer, artistic director, and booking agent whose eclectic career has taken her from the stages of Paris to venues and festivals throughout Canada and beyond. Based in Niagara, she is the co-founder and Executive & Artistic Director of the TD Niagara Jazz Festival and has been a driving force in bringing outstanding local, national, and international musicians to the region. She co-founded and continues to curate the long-running Twilight Jazz & Blues Series, while her Secret Salon Series presents intimate, exclusive concerts in unique and undisclosed Niagara venues. Through her company, J.A.D.E. Niagara, Juliet also books and manages bands and musicians for concerts, festivals, and private events, connecting audiences with exceptional talent across jazz, soul, blues, pop, and other genres.
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