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The Jazz Room The Jazz Room is a live music venue in Uptown Waterloo, Ontario. Shows every Friday and Saturday night, September - June. Operating in the Huether Hotel.
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It's a sizzling night club dedicated to the best in jazz music presentation. Home to the Grand River Jazz Society (GRJS), the club has a dual mandate: to support dedicated local musicians, and to bring exceptional talent from elsewhere for local audiences to hear. The Jazz Room, located at the Huether Hotel in Uptown Waterloo, will be active from September to June, presenting music on Friday and Saturday nights on a continuous rotation of professional musicians. The stage will be dedicated to the best in local talent on Friday nights (8:30-11:30), while those coming from afar will take the same time Saturday headline. In order to pay for the very high level of talent on our stage, a cover charge will be necessary upon entry (roughly the cost of a movie). Grants and sponsorships will help lower the cover charge, and ensure proper compensation for musicians. GRJS activities include fostering audience appreciation, education, outreach, etc. The GRJS looks to foster partnerships with other jazz presenters such NUMUS, Neruda, local secondary and post-secondary institutions, The Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival, and more. Come out and experience the magic of great jazz in a prime spot for fun on the weekend!

Our hard-working President, Larry Larson, has been blowing his horn about the immeasurable contribution The Jazz Room ma...
10/15/2026

Our hard-working President, Larry Larson, has been blowing his horn about the immeasurable contribution The Jazz Room makes to the Waterloo arts and culture scene. Besides the documentary video which is posted on our website, Larry has made the rounds in the local media circuit with interviews on the CBC Radio Morning Edition with Craig Norris, and CKMS Community Connections with Bob Jonkman.

You can view the documentary and the interviews from The Jazz Room website sidebar. https://www.kwjazzroom.com/

Jazz Jams are a great way to spend a Fall Saturday afternoon with family and friends.
10/14/2026

Jazz Jams are a great way to spend a Fall Saturday afternoon with family and friends.

Tonight at The Jazz Room! An Evening of Soul with Xavier Solis & Simone MillerFeaturing the powerful voices of Xavier So...
10/08/2026

Tonight at The Jazz Room!
An Evening of Soul with Xavier Solis & Simone Miller

Featuring the powerful voices of Xavier Solis and Simone Miller, An Evening of Soul is a celebration of the music that has moved generations and given a voice to love, longing, heartbreak, joy and desire. From the timeless sounds of Motown, R&B, Soul and Jazz to beloved pop classics and unforgettable duets, Xavier and Simone come together for an intimate musical experience rooted in the great tradition of soul. Expect rich harmonies, powerful vocals, master musicianship, and undeniable chemistry. The evening pays homage to the artists and songs that made soul music timeless while bringing a fresh generation of performers into the conversation.
Two Voices. One Stage. An evening dedicated to the Soul.

Simone Miller is an a singer/songwriter and actress from Toronto. From a young age, Simone has always enjoyed being a performer and has sung since she was able to speak. Her acting has been featured on CBC, Lifetime and PBS s be Simone has been working diligently towards writing and composing her own original music, having released a number of original songs and videos, one of which released 4 original songs she conceptualized and co-directed at 16 years old. In 2022, Simone was thrilled to open for Blue Rodeo and the Arkells.

Xavier Solis is a Toronto-born musician of Latin American descent, trained and experienced as a singer, vocal coach, composer, and music director, across a number of genres including jazz, opera, pop, musical theatre, soul funk and gospel. No stranger to The Jazz Room, Xavier’s powerful voice and dynamic stage presence have earned him a reputation for delivering high-energy live performances that captivate audiences.

Come enjoy the magic and connection of music that inspired generations, and continues to provide a backdrop to our own journeys and lives. Simone and Xavier will have you captivated from the first note to the last encore!

Larry Larson, President of the Grand River Jazz Society was recently featured on CKMS Community Connections. Click on Se...
09/10/2026

Larry Larson, President of the Grand River Jazz Society was recently featured on CKMS Community Connections. Click on See Details for the complete interview where Larry provides highlights on the exciting lineup of artists in Season 16 at The Jazz Room.

https://radiowaterloo.ca/ckms-community-connections-for-31-august-2026-with-larry-larson-of-the-jazz-room/Larry Larson, ...
09/10/2026

https://radiowaterloo.ca/ckms-community-connections-for-31-august-2026-with-larry-larson-of-the-jazz-room/
Larry Larson, President of the Grand River Jazz Society was recently featured on CKMS Community Connections. Check it out to learn more about Larry's personal Jazz journey and the exciting lineup of artists in Season 16 at The Jazz Room.

CKMS Community Connections, Shows CKMS Community Connections for 31 August 2026 with Larry Larson of The Jazz Room 6 September 2026 Bob Jonkman Leave a comment Notes Events Podcast Index Video Show Notes Larry Larson Larry Larson, president of the Grand River Jazz Society, joins Bob Jonkman to intro...

Larry Larson, President of the Grand River Jazz Society was featured on a recent CKMS Community Connections podcast. Che...
09/09/2026

Larry Larson, President of the Grand River Jazz Society was featured on a recent CKMS Community Connections podcast. Check it out to learn about Larry's personal Jazz journey and the exciting lineup of artists coming up in Season 16 at The Jazz Room, in Waterloo! https://tinyurl.com/yc42677j

Larry Larson, President of the Grand River Jazz Society was featured on a recent CKMS Community Connections podcast. Che...
09/08/2026

Larry Larson, President of the Grand River Jazz Society was featured on a recent CKMS Community Connections podcast. Check it out to learn about Larry's personal Jazz journey and the exciting lineup of artists coming up in Season 16 at The Jazz Room, in Waterloo!

https://tinyurl.com/yc42677j

CKMS Community Connections, Shows CKMS Community Connections for 31 August 2026 with Larry Larson of The Jazz Room 6 September 2026 Bob Jonkman Leave a comment Notes Events Podcast Index Video Show Notes Larry Larson Larry Larson, president of the Grand River Jazz Society, joins Bob Jonkman to intro...

Saturday night The Jazz Room is thrilled to welcome back the award winning Brian Dickinson!Brian Dickinson has been a fi...
06/25/2026

Saturday night The Jazz Room is thrilled to welcome back the award winning Brian Dickinson!

Brian Dickinson has been a fixture on the Canadian jazz scene for over thirty-five years. He has performed internationally with artists including Lee Konitz, Jerry Bergonzi, Michael and Randy Brecker, Pat LaBarbera, Kirk MacDonald, Kenny Wheeler and John Abercrombie.

He is a multple Juno award winner with two recent nominatons for his recordings, “Fishs Eddy”, a trio offering featuring the bass work of George Mraz and “The Rhythm Method”, a quintet recording. His most recent recording is, “Music for Jazz Orchestra” (October 2017), a recording of original music for big band featuring some of Canada’s best, including: Kelly Jefferson, Kevin Turco]e, John MacLeod, Luis Deniz, Perry White and Al Kay, among others. As a sideman, he has played on over eighty recordings.

For the past two years, he has been an active member of the “Canadian Jazz Collective” touring and recording in Europe and North America.

Friday night at The Jazz Room the award winning Muneeb Hermans from South Africa will hit our stage!Muneeb Hermans is a ...
06/24/2026

Friday night at The Jazz Room the award winning Muneeb Hermans from South Africa will hit our stage!

Muneeb Hermans is a trumpeter from South Africa.He was born in Cape Town and started his career at the Cape Minstrel fraternity. Herman studied jazz Performance at the University of Cape Town. He plays regularly on the Cape Town jazz scene and has internationally performed in the UK, France, China, Seychelles, Spain and the US.

Herman has also performed at most South African jazz festivals on numerous occasions such as the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, Standard Bank National Youth Jazz festival, and Joy of Jazz Festival in Johannesburg. In 2016, Herman performed at the London Jazz Festival in collaboration with Kinetika Bloco (UK) and The Little Giants (SA). In 2013, he worked on a collaboration project between South Africa and France with Benjamin Jephta and Marcus Wyatt. He also travelled to France to work on a project called Big Time.

Hermans has recorded on Sean Sanby’s 2020 Mzansi Jazz Award nomination album called ‘Out of The Candlelight’. He is also a 2020 award recipient for the virtual National Arts Festival in Makhanda.He has shared the stage with artists likes Caiphus Semenya, Errol Dyers, Tete Mbambisa, Jimmy Dludlu, Mark Fransman and Buddy Wells.

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Heuther Hotel, 59 King Street North
Waterloo, ON
N2J2X2

Opening Hours

Friday 6:30pm - 11:45pm
Saturday 6:30pm - 11:45pm

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