Brian Katz, piano and guitar (with special guests, Allan Merovitz, voice; Frank Rackow, woodwinds)

Toronto-based and internationally renowned, guitarist, pianist, composer, educator, Brian Katz, is celebrated for his instrumental mastery and evocative compositions, where he forges jazz, Jewish, classical, and various world music influences into a very personal sound.  Of Brian’s recording Leaves Will Speak, noted European music critic Alexander Schmitz wrote: “If you want music that speaks—here it is.” 

For this special concert, Katz will perform original compositions on the piano and guitar, with some leanings towards his Jewish-themed compositions; to compliment the program, he will be joined by his long-time colleague, the exceptional Yiddish singer, Allan Merovitz and woodwind player, Frank Rackow.

This concert is the first in a series of five Piano Concerts during 2023 generously sponsored by: