Friday, January 10th, 2025
Doors 7:00 pm / Concert 7:30 pm
Tickets: $15 / $10

Second Fridays @ CMC : Aline Homzy Trio, Patrick O’Reilly & Jim Lewis, and Annie Elgie

Second Fridays is a new music series aimed at building community through the dynamic Canadian new music, jazz and improvised music scene. It offers space for student, emerging, and established new music and jazz musicians and improvisors to perform in a supportive environment.

Join us on January 10, 2025, for an evening of boundary-breaking music and artistic exploration!

 

Aline Homzy Trio – Jazz and Improvisation

Aline Homzy is an award-winning violinist and composer celebrated for her culturally diverse music, reflecting her Québécois, American, and Eastern-European roots. An in-demand studio violinist and leader of projects such as “Aline’s étoile magique,” she seamlessly blends jazz, improvisation, and classical music in her performances. Aline has collaborated with renowned artists including The Weather Station, Danilo Perez, and Ed Sheeran. Beyond her musical accomplishments, she is deeply committed to creating fair-pay opportunities and supporting underrepresented musicians in the improvised music scene. 

Patrick O’Reilly & Jim Lewis – Experimental Duo

Patrick O’Reilly is a composer, guitarist, and community-focused artist whose work is a vital part of Toronto’s creative music scene. Known for his open-minded approach that balances beauty and brashness, Patrick is co-curator of the Furniture Music series and runs the W/DRWN record label. He leads and collaborates in various groups, including his trio Wire Circus, the international quartet Sonic Perfume, and the trio WAPAMA, each showcasing his eclectic compositions and improvisational prowess. 

Jim Lewis is a trumpet player, composer, and educator with an extensive career in jazz and improvisation. Currently an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto, he is deeply involved in nurturing the next generation of jazz musicians as Musical Director for the Ottawa Jazz Festival’s Youth Jazz Summit. Jim’s performance credits span collaborations with Canada’s top improvisers, contributions to acclaimed ensembles such as Christine Duncan’s Element Choir and Avi Granite AG6, and appearances at major jazz festivals across North America and Europe. Together, O’Reilly and Lewis create a rich tapestry of sound, blending structure with spontaneous exploration. 

Annie Elgie – Voice and Electronics

Annie Elgie is an improvising musician based in Tkaronto, drawing from Black American music traditions, folk influences, and Toronto’s experimental soundscape. Her practice centers around voice and its manipulation through electronics and found materials, creating performances that are as innovative as they are evocative. Inspired by the grating symphony of the 401 and vibrant local communities, Annie crafts soundscapes that resonate deeply with audiences.