About this Event
Experience the timeless music of two giants of American jazz: George Gershwin and Duke Ellington, performed by JUNO-nominated pianist Mark Eisenman.
In this captivating program, Eisenman explores the remarkable musical worlds of Gershwin and Ellington, from Gershwin’s sophisticated blend of classical composition and jazz to Ellington’s unmistakable orchestral colours, swing, and blues. Featuring beloved standards alongside lesser-known gems, the performance celebrates two composers who transformed the sound of 20th-century America.
With his signature combination of virtuosity, warmth, and deep musical insight, Mark Eisenman brings fresh energy to these enduring works, revealing the extraordinary connection between jazz, improvisation, and the concert tradition.
Mark Eisenman has performed with numerous eminent Canadian and U.S. jazz artists including the following: Scott Hamilton, Art Farmer, Lew Tabackin, Barney Kessell, Ed Bickert, Rob McConnell, Guido Basso, and Pat Labarbera.
Mark is proud to have recorded with drummer Jimmy Cobb. (Sweet and Lovely) Knowledgable jazz fans will recognize Cobb as the drummer on Kind Of Blue. (Miles Davis’ classic recording).Mark’s latest recording with Mike Murley (Recent History) was a Juno nominee in 2024.
Event venue & nearby stays
LA REV, 825 Runnymede Road, Toronto, Canada
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