About
Sounds of Stories features a trio of musicians improvising instrumental music that moves through spoken word poetry, drawing on a range of musical genres to guide stories through live music. Merging pre-recorded poetry by various poets in multiple languages, the accompanying music explores the intersection of sound and story, crafting a unique auditory experience that spans emotions.
About Dhaivat Jani
Dhaivat Jani is a Toronto-based, award-winning drummer, tabla player, composer and producer originally from Ahmedabad, India. He began his musical journey at five in Indian classical music and earned his tabla Visharad with three gold medals by sixteen. Jani moved to Toronto in 2018 to study at Humber College and has called the city home ever since.
In 2023, he released his debut album Sum // Parts with his contemporary jazz ensemble, Dhaivat Jani PLUS, which earned praise from All About Jazz, Paris Move and Jazz.FM91. As a sideman, Jani has collaborated with artists like Pat LaBarbera, Kiran Ahluwalia and Adam Rudolph. His multimedia projects explore the intersection of music, technology and culture, with music at the core.
The Dhaivat Jani Trio features Jonathan Kay on woodwinds and esraj and Chris Pruden on keys and synths.
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