Queen Kong is an exploration of sounds inspired by the Radical Jewish Culture movement in New York founded by pioneer John Zorn. Led by Toronto drummer, vocalist and composer, Lorie Wolf, Queen Kong seamlessly blends Ashkenazi Jewish idiom with jazz, free improv, rock and punk to explore new sounds and ideas.
JAZZ MANOUCHE DUO
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Zack Martel has been studying with world-renowned guitarist and pedagogue Denis Chang on the Swing-Romani music tradition for close to five years. As well as being an active member of the jazz scene in Montreal, Sudbury, Ottawa & Toronto.
Playing with local guitarist Jared Higgins, this duo specializes specifically in the swing “Hot Jazz” style of guitar playing.