APEX Jazz Band

Today would normally be the day that several members of APEX would be playing in the annual Santa Claus parade in Kanata. Sadly, Santa cannot come to Kanata this year - maybe next year. Keep well, everyone! (Photo: Keith Hartshorn)

Regrettably, the continuing COVID-19 crisis has forced the suspension of all APEX Jazz Band activities for the foreseeable future. We dearly miss all you friends, fans and fellow musicians and hope that you are safe and well. The members of the band are all fine. It is our hope we may soon be able to perform again. Please continue to monitor this website and our Facebook page for news of any changes in the current situation. In the meantime, stay safe everyone!

Peter Gemmell is getting scary tonight!

Happy CANADA DAY! Some images of long-past Canada Day gigs.

Heartiest congratulations to our multi-talented reedman Peter Gemmell for his prestigious JUNO win last evening. Pete recorded, mixed & mastered the winning album in the ‘Classical Album of the Year: Solo or Chamber" category for "Detach" by Toronto harpist Angela Schwarzkopf. https://redshiftrecords.org/releases/tk472/

'Enjoyed fish & chips from the Royal Oak-Kanata last evening - yummy! Yes, our fave gig location is now open for takeout (only) Wed-Sun (limited hours). Band members are all well, trying in various ways to keep their musical chops in shape but greatly missing our Sunday afternoon sessions with fans & friends at the Oak. Sadly, it doesn't look like there will be a return to scenes like this any time soon. Keep well, friends