BRENDA EARLE STOKES

After a big wave of jazz gigs, I’m excited to report that Piano Ma’am is back! Playing 6-9 tonight. Come and request a song (or 10).

Based in Sarnia Ontario and Port Huron Michigan the Riverview Jazz Quintet unites five distinguished musicians from across Southwestern Ontario for a sophisticated and engaging jazz experience grounded in tradition and energized by modern expression.

With a repertoire spanning straight-ahead jazz, swing, Latin rhythms, blues, and contemporary standards, the ensemble blends lyrical storytelling with dynamic improvisation. From intimate ballads to driving hard-bop classics, Riverview Jazz Quintet delivers performances that are refined, soulful, and unmistakably vibrant.

The group features:
Al Weiss (Saxophone)
Brenda Earle Stokes (Internationally recognized pianist, vocalist, and composer)
Andy Tattersall (Guitar)
Andy Lloyd (Bass)
Rob Emmanuel (Drums)

Together, the Riverview Jazz Quintet offers a polished yet inviting performance style suited to jazz festivals, concert series, theatres, and upscale club venues. With a shared commitment to artistry and audience connection, the ensemble delivers music that honours the jazz tradition while celebrating the vibrant creative spirit of Southwestern Ontario.

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🎶 April is National Jazz Month and the London Jazz Festival is on all month long to celebrate!

This year marks the 3rd annual London Jazz Festival, featuring 34 free performances throughout April (yep, that’s more than one per day) showcasing incredible local jazz musicians across the city.

✅ All shows are FREE
(Please note that Apr 1, 14, 21, 24, and 30 are ticketed events due to venue capacity)

For the full schedule (performers, dates, locations, and times), visit londonjazzfestival.ca (linked in bio).

I had a blast giving a workshop called Building a Thriving Teaching Studio for Erica von Kleist's Music Business class at Manhattan School of Music Manhattan School of Music today! I took them through the whole deal: finding your ideal client, market research, building out a website, lead captures, SEO, marketing and how to decide your billing structure.

I LOVE doing this kind of work. If your students need this information, please reach out!

Today! Join us from 2-4:30 in while we play as part of the

The London Jazz Festival consists of 34 shows in 30 days at venues across the city. We are so grateful for the generous sponsors who are making these events free to the public and paying all the musicians!

I can’t wait to hit with my new BFFs on drums and on bass.

See you soon!

April is shaping up to be an awesome month of gigs! Shows in Sarnia and London, a workshop at Manhattan School of Music in NYC and an online workshop as part of my The Versatile Musician membership.

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Piano Ma'am is heading to in Thedford today from 3-6pm. This cozy spot is nestled between Port Franks and the and they serve great food and drink.

I will be SERVING a buffet of amazing music from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s - you get the idea. Where else can you hear The Cure, Elton John, Tori Amos and Bruce Springsteen sung in a Canadian accent? Come for a bite and request a tune or two.

STOP the piano struggle! A great many of you requested this course and I'm excited that it runs next Friday, April 11th at 11am ET.
I have extended the coupon code for a few days longer. Save $30 by using coupon code MT30.
Learn my unique Piano Skills for Singers method, which will give you an easy method to simplify those *impossible* Music Theatre accompaniments so you can play for your students. Seriously!
You will get access to the live workshop, at least 30 days access to the replay, plus a full course book and a bonus PDQ Piano Skills for Singers mini course and booklet! Sign up NOW! LINK in comments...