# Event Details - **Event Name**: HMC Presents: Nancy Walker Quartet - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 10:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: 2026 Juno-nominee Nancy Walker shares her boundary-pushing compositions with the help of Shirantha Beddage, Dan Fortin and Ethan Ardelli.About this EventHamilton Music Collective Presents:Nancy Walker QuartetThursday October 22, 2026Nancy Walker (piano)Shirantha Beddage (saxophones)Dan Fortin (bass)Ethan Ardelli (drums)Series Tickets on sale Friday August 21 2026 9:00amIndividual Tickets on sale Friday September 4 2026 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 Nancy Walker:Pianist and composer Nancy Walker has been recognized with honours Canada-wide. Her most recent recording Deeper Down is a 2026 JUNO nominee (JazzAlbum Of The Year - Solo). Past awards include the Montréal Jazz Festival’s GrandPrix de Jazz, the National Jazz Awards Keyboardist Of The Year, a JUNO nominationfor Instrumental Album Of The Year (Rainy Days And Mondays, 2006), and aninduction into the Mississauga Music Walk Of Fame. A dynamic improviser, anartful composer and a responsive accompanist, Nancy has been praised both forher work as a solo arOst and as a musical collaborator. As a side player she can beheard on a wide range of jazz recordings, from saxophonist Kirk MacDonald tovocalist Emilie-Claire Barlow. More recently she can be heard on the 2024recording Here’s To Life by John Neudorf (on which she was both pianist and co-producer), and Sarah Jerrom’s 2025 JUNO-nominated Magpie.Nancy’s musical scope extends beyond the jazz genre. Earlier in her career Nancyworked extensively as a side musician with a diverse range of artists includingRaffi, Sylvia Tyson, Roger Whittaker and The Parachute Club. She is also acommissioned composer of contemporary choral music.Nancy has several discs to her credit as leader; her most recent album DeeperDown features eight of her original compositions, reflecting her love of nature, herpull toward the cinematic, and her view of the age we live in.“Nancy Walker has played enough piano to know how to keep listeners interestedhowever hard she pushes the boundaries of familiarity.” Toronto Star“Harmonically she's influenced by the usual suspects—Evans, Hancock, Jarrett, etc.—but her delicate touch and denser harmonic constructs brings to mind Britishpianist John Taylor as well…Walker's music is easy on the ears, but don't mistakethat for lacking in interest or challenge, because she masks an advanced harmonicconcept within an accessible veneer.” - All About Jazz“A fine example of the modern jazz musician’s art.” - The Globe and Mail--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/events9/banners/6c8defe0-b25d-11f1-a1e3-8dba664d1587-rimg-w1110-h740-dcc8c8c8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/6cf31a50-b25d-11f1-a1e3-8dba664d1587-rimg-w493-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/6d329450-b25d-11f1-a1e3-8dba664d1587-rimg-w1102-h740-dc281818-gmir.jpg https://youtu.be/70bF1yovV0Q?si=ewpV_IPIgH3LHRVA - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/hmc-presents-nancy-walker-quartet/100001997980857529 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, art, jazz, concerts, festivals, nonprofit, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: All Ages - Door Time: 7:00 PM - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: The Gasworks - Languages: English ## 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: Nancy Walker Quartet - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/232ce45a9da4535c74750ce79e8d9ca3cb66788fca3e3a45f31c0046b87e21c7-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd8d8d8-gmir.jpg?v=1788782464 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is HMC Presents: Nancy Walker Quartet being held? - **A:** HMC Presents: Nancy Walker Quartet takes place on Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 10:30 pm at The Gasworks, 141 Park St N, Hamilton, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing HMC Presents: Nancy Walker Quartet? - **A:** HMC Presents: Nancy Walker Quartet is organized by Hamilton Music Collective. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** HMC Presents: Nancy Walker Quartet is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. 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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