2025 Markham Jazzlicious: Jill Barber @ Essence of Unionville
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Tuesday January 28 – Saturday, February 1 nightly starting at 6pm with dinner seating followed by performance at 8pm.
Dinner Seating: Starting at 6:00pm
Performance: 8:00pm
General Admission: $35
Jill Barber
Jill Barber is a musical chameleon, effortlessly weaving through genres with a voice that leaves an indelible mark on all who hear it. A three-time JUNO Award-nominated singer-songwriter, Jill’s artistry spans folk, vocal jazz, and pop, performed in both English and French. Her timeless sound has captivated audiences worldwide, earning accolades like SiriusXM Jazz Artist of the Year and East Coast Music Award for Album of the Year.
Jill’s breakthrough album Chances solidified her place in Canadian music history, going Gold with over 40,000 copies sold and featuring iconic tracks like Never Quit Loving You, which powered a global Chrysler campaign. She followed this with Metaphora, featuring the empowering #1 hit Girl’s Gotta Do. Her songs have appeared in acclaimed shows like Orange Is The New Black, The L Word, and Heartland, resonating deeply across media platforms.
Renowned for her enchanting performances, Jill has graced prestigious stages including Massey Hall, Roy Thomson Hall, and Tokyo’s Blue Note. Whether captivating audiences in Canada or across the globe in Europe, Japan, and South America, Jill Barber creates unforgettable musical moments that transcend borders and genres. Experience the magic of a true artist redefining timeless elegance in every note.
Jitin Gaba
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Chef Jitin Gaba joined Hilton Toronto/Markham culinary team as an Executive Chef in November 2018.
Although born in Delhi, India, Jitin spent a lot of time in France and Italy, where he developed his culinary skills and passion for cooking at an early age. He would often assist his mother in the kitchen, cooking for his family, and accompanying her to the local food market, choosing freshest produce and later transforming ingredients into meals.
Prior to his journey with Hilton, Jitin worked as an Executive Sous Chef at the Fairmont Royal York (Toronto), which has one of the biggest kitchens in North America, as well as Chef de Cuisine at TOCA restaurant at the Ritz Carlton Toronto.
“Jitin has enjoyed an extensive career in hospitality spanning almost two decades. He has held various roles working in kitchens across Asia, Australia, Europe and North America. Chef Jitin’s culinary experience included working at four and five star hotels, as well as top restaurants, such as Chef Oliver Glowig’s Two Michelin Star restaurant and Chef Antoine Westermann’s Three Michelin Star restaurant.”
From his home base in Toronto, where he lives with his wife, Jitin journeys weekly to fresh produce markets in his neighbourhood and beyond, sourcing new ingredients and suppliers and discovering different family-owned businesses and new producers. Jitin’s favourite cuisine is Italian, made with fresh local ingredients. Like other members of his 35-plus culinary team, he is passionate and creative about cooking, which shows in the menus he creates!