# Event Details - **Event Name**: HMC Presents: Darcy Hepner & Friends - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 27 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 pm – Thu, 27 Nov, 2025 at 10:30 pm - **Event Description**: Darcy Hepner returns with his jazz ensemble featuring Nancy Walker, Ted Quinlan, Paul Intson and Joel HaynesAbout this EventHamilton Music Collective Presents:Darcy Hepner & FriendsThursday November 27, 2025Darcy Hepner - SaxNancy Walker - PianoTed Quinlan - GuitarPaul Intson - BassJoel Haynes - DrumsSeries Tickets on sale Friday August 22 2025 9:00amIndividual Tickets on sale Friday September 5 2025 9:00amTickets: $45 / $25 (student)Purchase a Series Ticket and save 15% on each show here.Check out the rest of the fall series here.Please choose your seats at check out!Doors at 7:00PM, show at 8:00PM (two sets).About Darcy HepnerBorn in Edmonton, Alberta and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, he is the son of professional musicians (conductor Lee Hepner and pianist Patricia Rolston). His professional career began as a cellist at the age of 15 and transitioned to flute, clarinet, and saxophone during his studies at McMaster University (BMus 1978). While pursuing jazz studies at the University of Miami he performed with Henry Mancini, BB King, Aretha Franklin, Tony Bennett, Mel Tormé and many others (MMUS 1980). Moving to New York City in 1983 he studied composition and saxophone at New York University with Lee Konitz and Bob Mintzer. During his second residency in New York from 1996 to 2005, Hepner toured with Blood, Sweat and Tears, played in Broadway and Off-Broadway shows and in clubs with such artists as Buster Poindexter, Tom Wopat and the Ed Palermo Big Band.Since 2008 he has recorded and performed with Tom Wilson (musician) and LeE HARVeY OsMOND as both a woodwind player and conductor/arranger for his symphony shows which have included performances with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra and the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa.In 2015, he collaborated with Canadian musician Ian Thomas as arranger and conductor to develop a concert for the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. The music for the concert was used to produce Thomas’s “Life In Song” recording. Since then, he has also arranged and conducted tribute shows to The Beatles and the music of James Bond for the HPO.Hepner taught at Berklee College of Music (Boston) 1985–89, and was founder and head of the Music Program at Selkirk College in Nelson, BC, 1989–96. From 2005 to 2020, he held the position of professor of music at Mohawk College, Hamilton.Now retired from teaching, Darcy Hepner is a regularly gigging saxophonist and arranger in Hamilton, Ontario where he lives with his wife Astrid.--Join Hamilton Music Collective for our fall jazz concert series, showcasing top Canadian and international musicians in jazz, blues, and improvised music since 2014. Step into our cozy jazz lounge at 141 Park Street, featuring a top notch sound system (brand new in 2020), wine selections, and an attentive audience. It all comes together in the perfect venue to hear world-class jazz in downtown Hamilton!All proceeds from ticket sales support the An Instrument For Every Child (AIFEC) program.For more information about the Hamilton Music Collective and An Instrument For Every Child visit: hamiltonmusiccollective.caParking is available in the parking lots. Read more here: https://www.thegasworks.ca/parking/ https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/43b13390-8c0f-11f0-9c5f-cd27b3802ea0-rimg-w1125-h740-dc070607-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/43e58a00-8c0f-11f0-99cd-752bf2e2ddba-rimg-w493-h740-dc2e1614-gmir.jpg https://youtu.be/NcQCoEkzAhI?si=c8pKpI3j1wuLuLso - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/hmc-presents-darcy-hepner-and-friends/100001578623468289 - **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Concerts, Art, Nonprofit, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28.25, max: 49.64, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Hamilton - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: The Gasworks - **lat**: 43.2621493 - **long**: -79.8703275 - **full address**: The Gasworks, 141 Park St N, Hamilton, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: HMC Presents: Darcy Hepner & Friends - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a3260a9d2ca7b4d283aa085e903b78805f74cfcc882ffa7d24087ac4b6e7056a-rimg-w1200-h600-dc392e7b-gmir.jpg?v=1757265778 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is HMC Presents: Darcy Hepner & Friends being held? - **A:** HMC Presents: Darcy Hepner & Friends takes place on Thu, 27 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 pm to Thu, 27 Nov, 2025 at 10:30 pm at The Gasworks, 141 Park St N, Hamilton, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing HMC Presents: Darcy Hepner & Friends? - **A:** HMC Presents: Darcy Hepner & Friends is organized by Hamilton Music Collective. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** HMC Presents: Darcy Hepner & Friends is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hamilton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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