Regrettably due to circumstances beyond our control John Abercrombie will not be able to perform at Chalkers Pub on February 24th, 25th, and 26th. All tickets purchased through TicketWeb are being refunded.

Please note on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night Don Thompson will be performing with Neil Swainson on bass. If you want to enjoy a great night out just head over to Chalkers. Pay cash at the door, admission will be $10

Guitar master John Abercrombie will be joined by Don Thompson on piano and bass for three nights of exceptional duo performances plus an afternoon workshop on Sat. the 26th, from 2-4pm.
PERFORMANCE DATES
-THURS. FEB.24 8:00-11:00 pm
-FRI. FEB.25 7:00-10:00 pm
-SAT. FEB. 26 6:00-9:00 pm

Afternoon workshop SAT. 26th 2-4pm

On Feb. 24, 25 and 26th 2011 musicians Don Thompson and John Abercrombie reunite to perform as a duo at Chalkers, 247 Marlee Ave. These two critically acclaimed jazz artists first met while teaching at the Banff Center for the Arts in 1982. Their 1984 recording "A Beautiful Friendship" featuring Don's quartet was a JUNO award winner, and was followed by "Witchcraft" (1986) a duo recording released by Just In Time records. The NYC based Abercrombie visited Toronto frequently to play with Don until the Montreal Bistro closed. The duo's performance last year at Chalkers (Jan. 2010) presented the opportunity for CBC radio to capture the exceptional interplay of these two masters. Between the two of them, they've performed with many of the jazz greats, including Milt Jackson, Lenny Breau, Art Farmer, Michael Brecker, Jim Hall, Gato Barbieri,Charles LLoyd and Gil Evans.

Seeing John and Don create their music in the intimate setting at Chalkers is the perfect antidote for the Feb. blahs.