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The World of Jazz Festival
2024-09-06 08:00 - 2024-09-08 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Downtown Brampton Garden Square, 12 Main Street North, Brampton, Ontario, L6V 1N6, Canada
The World of Jazz Festival is the annual signature event for B-Jazzed, hosting more than 100 musicians performing over two days, in Downtown Brampton. The World of Jazz Festival extends an opportunity for local students, hobbyists, and professional musicians to perform across its various stages, and has featured Canadian and international jazz luminaries, such as Michael Kaeshammer, and the Count Basie Orchestra.
Annually, the festival is supported by more than 20 sponsors, as well as a grant from the City of Brampton.
See the full schedule here.

Scugog Arts Ontario Culture Days 2024 Festival
2024-09-21 10:00 - 16:00
September 21st and 22nd from 10am – 4pm
Scugog Arts invites you to celebrate The Ontario Culture Days Festival in beautiful Port Perry.

This FREE annual celebration features over 50 Free arts and culture events.Paint a derby car, take a trolley tour, catch Ontario Culture Days creative in residence, Aaron Jones, as he debuts his inflatable artwork “Sky irage” at Plamer Park.
Ontario Culture Days Festival, September 21st, and 22nd in Port Perry.

Visit onculturedays.ca/Scugog for more information.

FLOW FEST Brampton
2024-09-21 19:30 - 22:30 | The Rose Theatre Brampton, 1 Theatre Ln, Brampton, Ontario, L6V 0A3, Canada
Join us once again for the 3rd annual Flow Fest, Brampton’s International Drumming Festival, with Artistic Directors Larnell Lewis and Joy Lapps.
This year’s Flow Fest will be hosted by Asha Lapps & Ryan Chung and features performances by Weedie Braimah and Hands of Time; Esie Mensah Creations featuring Esie Mensah, Yohance Parsons and Taejah Mark; DJ Joshua Lucas; The Recipee; Majoko Duo; and the Flow Fest Percussion Ensemble.

Scugog Arts Ontario Culture Days 2024 Festival
2024-09-22 10:00 - 16:00
September 21st and 22nd from 10am – 4pm
Scugog Arts invites you to celebrate The Ontario Culture Days Festival in beautiful Port Perry.

This FREE annual celebration features over 50 Free arts and culture events. Paint a derby car, take a trolley tour, catch Ontario Culture Days Creative-in-Residence, Aaron Jones, as he debuts his inflatable artwork “Sky irage” at Plamer Park.
Ontario Culture Days Festival, September 21st, and 22nd in Port Perry.

Visit onculturedays.ca/Scugog for more information.

Kensington Market Jazz Festival
2024-09-27 - 2024-09-30
From September 27 to September 29, celebrate the vibrant jazz culture of Toronto. The Kensington Market Jazz Festival (KMJF) features over 200 of Toronto’s finest musicians in 92 shows. An extraordinary weekend, featuring celebrated names in Canadian jazz.

Venues are throughout the market including Tom’s Place where you can hear jazz greats performing live on the grand piano! Chill to the sounds as you shop for cool fashions for the new season. Experience cool deals and cool jazz in Toronto’s vibrant heart and heritage district.

For the complete lineup, see kensingtonjazz.com

Jazz in the Courtyard at St. Andrews United
2024-09-27 12:00 - 14:00 | St. Andrew’s Church, 73 Simcoe St., Toronto, ON, Canada
Every in September, enjoy free jazz with Jazz In The Courtyard at St Andrew’s United Church. Featuring the St Andrew’s Trio and special guests. This week features Alexander Brown. Fridays from noon until 2pm.
Visit standrewsunited.com.

Toronto Burlesque Festival - Fly Me To the Moon
2024-10-03 00:00 - 2024-10-06 00:00 | El Mocambo, 464 Spadina Ave, Toronto, Canada
Bringing together the diverse talents of over 50 of North America’s premier burlesque, drag, and cabaret artists, The Toronto Burlesque Festival returns October 3-6, 2024 under the neon palms of the legendary El Mocambo with four sultry, jazz soaked showcases of glamour, humour, and high-caliber performances rooted in messages of diversity, inclusivity and body-positivity.

Founded in 2008 as a grassroots festival and furloughed by the pandemic, Toronto Burlesque Festival returns as an artist-led, non-profit organization. Opening night festivities on October 3 kick-off with a VIP cocktail reception featuring live Jazz by the Michael Shand Trio and photography retrospective of the festival’s history followed by four days of world class performances. Burlesque Legend, Ka’ena (Hawaii), a traditional Polynesian dancer who began her burlesque career as a teenager in the 1950s, will be headlining, leading a dance workshop, and doing a talk-back at the closing high-tea brunch matinee on October 6.

The Toronto Burlesque Festival’s headliners include: dance/roller skate duo Kozmic Joy featuring 3x Burlesque Hall of Fame winner Joy Rider and 4-time world-champion roller skater/Cirque du Soleil movement artist Kozmic Skater; reigning burlesque queen of the NYC Noire Pageant Chola Magnolia; and hometown hero Zyra Lee Vanity, Queen of the Panama Burlesque Festival and 3x Top 50 burlesque performers in the world (21st Century Burlesque Magazine).

Audiences can shine up their rhinestones and get ready for LIFT OFF at www.torontoburlesquefestival.ca

Goblin: Macbeth
2024-10-03 08:00 - 2024-10-27 17:00 | Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada
When three Goblins come across a copy of the Complete Works of William Shakespeare, they’re eager to take over a theatre and take a stab at Macbeth. A unique blend of comedy and tragedy, with a spatter of improvisation, GOBLIN:MACBETH is a fresh-blood take on a Shakespearean classic.
Created by Spontaneous Theatre, who brought you Blind Date, and Undercover, this is like no Macbeth you’ve ever seen.

The Hot Sardines at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
2024-10-03 19:30 - 22:00 | Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 50 St Paul St, St Catherines, ON, L2R 3M2, Canada
From selling out Carnegie Hall to Koerner Hall, The Hot Sardines are fueled by brassy horn arrangements, rollicking piano melodies and vocals from a powerful chanteuse that reinvigorate classic jazz and makes old sounds new again.
In the last two years, the Hot Sardines have been featured at the Newport Jazz Festival and the Montreal Jazz Festival, have sold out NYC venues from Joe’s Pub to Bowery Ballroom and more than 150 tour dates from Chicago to London, and have released two albums on Universal Music Classics to critical raves and a No. 1 slot on the iTunes Jazz chart in the U.S. and internationally.
Buy tickets here.

Hamilton Music Collective presents Gary Versace Trio
2024-10-03 20:00 - 22:30 | The Gasworks, 141 Park Street N, Hamilton, ON, L8R 2N4, Canada
Jazz pianist Gary Versace kicks off Hamilton Music Collective’s 10th anniversary concert series with Neil Swainson (bass) and Terry Clarke (drums).
Join Hamilton Music Collective for our 10th anniversary jazz concert series, showcasing top Canadian and international musicians in jazz, blues, and improvised music. 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.ca

Toronto Burlesque Festival - Celestial Bodies
2024-10-04 19:00 - 23:00 | El Mocambo, 464 Spadina Ave, Toronto, Canada
Night Two of the Toronto Burlesque Festival!
Bringing together the diverse talents of over 50 of North America’s premier burlesque, drag, and cabaret artists, The Toronto Burlesque Festival returns October 3-6, 2024 under the neon palms of the legendary El Mocambo with four sultry, jazz soaked showcases of glamour, humour, and high-caliber performances rooted in messages of diversity, inclusivity and body-positivity.

Founded in 2008 as a grassroots festival and furloughed by the pandemic, Toronto Burlesque Festival returns as an artist-led, non-profit organization. Opening night festivities on October 3 kick-off with a VIP cocktail reception featuring live Jazz by the Michael Shand Trio and photography retrospective of the festival’s history followed by four days of world class performances. Burlesque Legend, Ka’ena (Hawaii), a traditional Polynesian dancer who began her burlesque career as a teenager in the 1950s, will be headlining, leading a dance workshop, and doing a talk-back at the closing high-tea brunch matinee on October 6.

The Toronto Burlesque Festival’s headliners include: dance/roller skate duo Kozmic Joy featuring 3x Burlesque Hall of Fame winner Joy Rider and 4-time world-champion roller skater/Cirque du Soleil movement artist Kozmic Skater; reigning burlesque queen of the NYC Noire Pageant Chola Magnolia; and hometown hero Zyra Lee Vanity, Queen of the Panama Burlesque Festival and 3x Top 50 burlesque performers in the world (21st Century Burlesque Magazine).

Audiences can shine up their rhinestones and get ready for LIFT OFF at www.torontoburlesquefestival.ca

Toronto Burlesque Festival - The Big Bang
2024-10-05 19:00 - 23:00 | El Mocambo, 464 Spadina Ave, Toronto, Canada
Night Three of the Toronto Burlesque Festival!
Bringing together the diverse talents of over 50 of North America’s premier burlesque, drag, and cabaret artists, The Toronto Burlesque Festival returns October 3-6, 2024 under the neon palms of the legendary El Mocambo with four sultry, jazz soaked showcases of glamour, humour, and high-caliber performances rooted in messages of diversity, inclusivity and body-positivity.

Founded in 2008 as a grassroots festival and furloughed by the pandemic, Toronto Burlesque Festival returns as an artist-led, non-profit organization. Opening night festivities on October 3 kick-off with a VIP cocktail reception featuring live Jazz by the Michael Shand Trio and photography retrospective of the festival’s history followed by four days of world class performances. Burlesque Legend, Ka’ena (Hawaii), a traditional Polynesian dancer who began her burlesque career as a teenager in the 1950s, will be headlining, leading a dance workshop, and doing a talk-back at the closing high-tea brunch matinee on October 6.

The Toronto Burlesque Festival’s headliners include: dance/roller skate duo Kozmic Joy featuring 3x Burlesque Hall of Fame winner Joy Rider and 4-time world-champion roller skater/Cirque du Soleil movement artist Kozmic Skater; reigning burlesque queen of the NYC Noire Pageant Chola Magnolia; and hometown hero Zyra Lee Vanity, Queen of the Panama Burlesque Festival and 3x Top 50 burlesque performers in the world (21st Century Burlesque Magazine).

Audiences can shine up their rhinestones and get ready for LIFT OFF at www.torontoburlesquefestival.ca

Eliana Cuevas Unveils the Angel Falls String Quartet: A New Musical Journey
2024-10-05 19:00 - 23:00 | Redwood Theatre, 1300 Gerrard St E, Toronto, Ontario, M4L 1Y7, Canada
Experience the magic of Eliana Cuevas and the Angel Falls String Quartet – a captivating musical journey not to be missed.
Venezuelan-Canadian artist and performer Eliana Cuevas is thrilled to announce that she will debut her latest musical endeavor, the Angel Falls String Quartet, in Toronto, ON. This brand-new project illuminates Eliana’s original repertoire, bringing it to life innovatively and enchanting.
Named after the world’s tallest uninterrupted waterfall, Angel Falls, located in Auyán-tepui, Canaima National Park in Venezuela, this project reflects Eliana’s deep connection to her native land.
The debut performance promises to be memorable. It will reveal a collection of songs that feature imaginative reinterpretations of Eliana’s original works. These pieces, arranged for string quartet by the acclaimed JUNO Award-winning pianist Jeremy Ledbetter, highlight Eliana’s roots, merging Venezuelan tradition with contemporary flair.
Some of Toronto’s most talented and versatile classical and jazz musicians, including Jessica Deutsch (violin), Praise Lam (violin), Clara NguyenTran (viola), Lydia Munchinsky (cello), and Jeremy Ledbetter (piano), form the Angel Falls String Quartet. This ensemble will showcase their masterful musicianship, offering a passionate and heartfelt celebration of Eliana’s cultural heritage.
Join us for an evening of exquisite music as Eliana Cuevas and the Angel Falls String Quartet take you on a journey through the rich sounds of Venezuelan tradition, reimagined through the lens of string arrangements and modern jazz influences. This concert is not just a performance; it is a tribute to the beauty of cultural fusion and the enduring power of music.
Buy tickets here.

The Hot Sardines at Flato Markham Theatre
2024-10-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, Ontario, Canada
Fuelled by the belief that classic jazz feeds the heart and soul, THE HOT SARDINES are on a mission to make old sounds new again and prove that joyful music can bring people together in a disconnected world.
Led by Evan Palazzo and Elizabeth Bougerol, this group of irreverent, effortlessly swinging, early-jazz aficionados channel New York speakeasies, Parisian cabarets, and New Orleans jazz halls from past eras into music for the 21st century. Hear the era-defining sounds of Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, and Louis Armstrong, alongside music by expatriate bandleader Sam Wooding and innovative touches from Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht.
Buy tickets here.

Toronto Burlesque Festival - Heavenly High Tea
2024-10-06 13:30 - 15:30 | El Mocambo, 464 Spadina Ave, Toronto, Canada
Final Day of the Toronto Burlesque Festival!
Bringing together the diverse talents of over 50 of North America’s premier burlesque, drag, and cabaret artists, The Toronto Burlesque Festival returns October 3-6, 2024 under the neon palms of the legendary El Mocambo with four sultry, jazz soaked showcases of glamour, humour, and high-caliber performances rooted in messages of diversity, inclusivity and body-positivity.

Founded in 2008 as a grassroots festival and furloughed by the pandemic, Toronto Burlesque Festival returns as an artist-led, non-profit organization. Opening night festivities on October 3 kick-off with a VIP cocktail reception featuring live Jazz by the Michael Shand Trio and photography retrospective of the festival’s history followed by four days of world class performances. Burlesque Legend, Ka’ena (Hawaii), a traditional Polynesian dancer who began her burlesque career as a teenager in the 1950s, will be headlining, leading a dance workshop, and doing a talk-back at the closing high-tea brunch matinee on October 6.

The Toronto Burlesque Festival’s headliners include: dance/roller skate duo Kozmic Joy featuring 3x Burlesque Hall of Fame winner Joy Rider and 4-time world-champion roller skater/Cirque du Soleil movement artist Kozmic Skater; reigning burlesque queen of the NYC Noire Pageant Chola Magnolia; and hometown hero Zyra Lee Vanity, Queen of the Panama Burlesque Festival and 3x Top 50 burlesque performers in the world (21st Century Burlesque Magazine).

Audiences can shine up their rhinestones and get ready for LIFT OFF at www.torontoburlesquefestival.ca

jazz.fm91'S 50/50 RAFFLE
2024-10-07 08:00 - 2024-11-07 17:00
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B-JAZZED at The Rose Brampton
2024-10-08 20:00 - 23:00 | The Rose Theatre Brampton, 1 Theatre Ln, Brampton, Ontario, L6V 0A3, Canada
B-Jazzed returns for its 2nd season on The Rose Mainstage!
For years, B-Jazzed has presented the finest in Canadian jazz through Sessions at Studio II and the World of Jazz Festival, making Brampton a destination for jazz lovers and locals alike. Its Mainstage series invites audiences to enjoy the soulful sounds and musical virtuosity of Canada’s best jazz musicians, accompanied by the B-Jazzed Orchestra, a 16-piece big band comprised of incredible talent from Brampton and beyond. Stay for an engaging Q&A with the bandleaders, hosted by B-Jazzed Artistic Director Carmen Spada. An evening filled with the greatest music of the 20th century, and insightful conversation.
Buy tickets here.

Pink Martini featuring China Forbes at the Living Arts Centre
2024-10-10 20:00 - 21:30 | Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga, ON, Ontario, L5B 4B8, Canada
In 1994 in his hometown of Portland, Oregon, Thomas Lauderdale was working in local politics when he saw the need for most engaging and inspiring music at political fundraisers.
Drawing inspiration from music from all over the world–crossing genres of classical, jazz and old-fashioned pop–and hoping to appeal to conservatives and liberals alike, he founded the “little orchestra” Pink Martini in 1994 to provide more beautiful and inclusive musical soundtracks for causes such as civil rights, affordable housing, the environment, libraries, public broadcasting, education and parks. One year later, Lauderdale called China Forbes, a Harvard classmate who was living in New York City, and asked her to join Pink Martini. Their first song writing collaboration was “Sympathique (Je ne veux pas travailler)”which became an overnight sensation in France, was nominated for “Song of the Year” at France’s Victoires de la Musique Awards, and is still the band’s number one song.
In 2024 the band is celebrating it’s 30th anniversary!

Carla Gonzalez-Casanova at The Oakville Centre for the Performing Art
2024-10-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, 130 Navy St, Oakville, ON, L6J 2Z4, Canada
Venezuelan-born Carla Gonzalez-Casanova is a celebrated vocalist and visual artist who is known for her powerful vocals and energetic performances. One of the GTA’s most active world music performers, Carla sings for thousands of people annually through her work as a front woman with Latintrain and Wharpo, two of Toronto’s popular Latin musical acts.
Her sound features a melting pot of Latin rhythms such as Bolero, Cha-Cha, Son, Salsa, Cumbia with a pinch of jazz. With a busy performance schedule with over 150 dates a year, Carla has graced major stages in Canada including Celebration Square, The Rose Theatre Brampton, and Young Dundas Square. Carla is deeply committed to her community and performs actively at festivals including Carabram, Carassauga, Coubough Latin Festival, Panamerican Jazz Festival, Inti Raimy and more.

Jaymz Bee presents Thank You jazz.fm91
2024-10-16 19:00 - 23:00 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
Jaymz Bee Presents: THANK YOU jazz.fm91
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
Toronto, ON – Jaymz Bee, renowned for his 22-year legacy with jazz.fm91, is bidding a heartfelt farewell with a special benefit concert at Koerner Hall on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Following an illustrious career producing concerts, hosting radio shows, and guiding international jazz tours, Bee is now dedicating his efforts to his burgeoning film career, which includes three award-winning short films and an upcoming feature film.
This memorable evening is designed to express Bee’s gratitude to jazz.fm91 for two decades of musical magic and to support the station. The concert will feature a dazzling lineup of performers and a celebration of jazz’s vibrant spirit.
Highlights of the Evening:

Genevieve Marentette will showcase her latest album, “Songs of ’69,” with a special set that blends classic jazz and contemporary flair.
The night will open with “Music for Secret Agents,” featuring a tribute to James Bond and other iconic tunes. Singers on the opening set include Irene Torres, Adam James, John Finley, Serafin LaRiviere, Gavin Hope, Simone Denny, and Queen Pepper.
The house band includes notable musicians: Michael Shand (piano), Eric St-Laurent (guitar), George Koller (bass), Ben Wittman (drums), Alison Young (saxophone), and Bill McBirnie (flute).

Tickets are available from $30 to $120 plus service charges and can be purchased directly from Koerner Hall. All proceeds will benefit jazz.fm91, a cherished radio station and registered charity.
For more details and to purchase tickets, please visit: Koerner Hall Event Page

Genevieve "Gigi" Marentette presents Songs of '69 Album Launch
2024-10-16 19:00 - 23:00 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
Toronto-based singer Genevieve Marentette, aka Gigi, is set to release her first LP, Songs of ’69 Volume 1, on October 16th at Koerner Hall.
The album features Michael Shand on piano, Eric St-Laurent on guitars, Ben Wittman on drums, George Koller on bass, and Alison Young on saxophone on popular classics like “Leaving on a Jet Plane” and “These Eyes” and some rarely covered songs such as “Easy to Be Hard” and “I Talk to the Wind.”
The concert is a celebration of Jaymz Bee’s 22 years as a DJ at JAZZFM.91. It will open with a set of “Music For Secret Agents” featuring Simone Denny, Gavin Hope, Irene Torres, Adam James, John Finley, Serafin LaRiviere and Queen Pepper (Mary), as a thank you to jazz.fm91, all proceeds of the concert will benefit the station.
Get your tickets here.

Orillia Jazz Festival 2024: Brassworks & Autorickshaw with Orillia's Youth
2024-10-19 01:30 - 16:00 | Orillia Opera House, 20 Mississaga St W, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 3A6, Canada
Get ready for an unforgettable musical journey featuring Brassworks, Autorickshaw, The Orillia All-Star Jazz Band and All-Star Vocal Ensemble. The concert will embody the power of jazz to unite and delight in our shared humanity.

Adults – $25
Seniors 65+ – $22.50
Young Adults 18-20 – $12.50
Youth 17 and Under – $6.25
Groups of 20+ use GROUP20 at checkout for 10% off

For an ALL DAY JAZZ FESTIVAL PASS (includes both this performance and the 7:30 Caity Gyorgy and Thomspon Egbo-Egbo) – Please Contact the Box Office
Jazz Fest Pass

Adults – $59
Seniors 65+ – $49
Young Adults 18-20 – $29
Youth 17 and Under – $15
Groups of 20+ use GROUP20 at checkout for 10% off

Orillia Jazz Festival 2024: Caity Gyorgy and The Thompson Egbo-Egbo Trio
2024-10-19 19:30 - 22:00 | Orillia Opera House, 20 Mississaga St W, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 3A6, Canada
Caity Gyorgy (pronounced George) is a two-time JUNO-award-winning Canadian vocalist famed for her bebop and swing stylings. She has performed at venues and festivals across Canada, Mexico, Japan, and the U.S., and worked with acclaimed artists Christine Jensen, Pat and Joe LaBarbera, Jocely Gould, Ira Coleman, and Bryn Roberts, in addition to her collaborator in this show, Thompson Egbo-Egbo.
Acclaimed Toronto composer and pianist Thompson Egbo-Egbo was born in Nigeria and moved to Canada at the age of four. His innate aptitude and affection for the piano began with his first lesson at the age of six and remains with him to this day. Audiences will thrill to the themes of transition and rebirth and the joy and optimism present in his work.
Vicki St. Denys is a leader in the field of jazz dance, and has toured nationally and internationally as a performer, teacher, and choreographer for numerous companies, with a broad array of productions. Her choreography has been featured on television, film, theatre, opera and motion capture projects. She has been teaching at Ryerson (now TMU) since 1991 and has been the Director of the Dance Program there since 2014.

Monty Alexander 80th Birthday Celebration Concert and the Jay Douglas All-Stars
2024-10-19 20:00 - 23:00 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
The legendary pianist and composer performs music from his latest release D-Day to celebrate his 80th birthday. Local reggae legend Jay Douglas opens the show.
In 2022, Monty Alexander was awarded the national honor of the Order of Jamaica for “Sterling Contributions to the Promotions of Jamaican Music and the Jazz Genre Interpretations Globally.” Recognized as one of the greatest living jazz pianists, Monty Alexander is an American classic, touring the world relentlessly and delighting a global audience. He is a perennial favorite at the Montreux Jazz Festival where he has appeared 23 times since 1976. His spirited conception is informed by endless melody-making, effervescent grooves, sophisticated voicings, a romantic spirit, and a consistent predisposition to build up the heat and kick up a storm.
Juno Award nominee Jay Douglas has performed at various festivals worldwide, including Rastafest Festival in Toronto and the 4 Seasons Reggae Cruise in Atlanta, Georgia. He has worked with international reggae stars such as Beres Hammond, Freddie McGregor, Marcia Griffiths, Luciano, Ken Boothe, Leroy Sibbles, Fab5 Band, General Tree, Jesse “Dub Matix” King, Ziggy Marley, Lyn Tait, and the great Ernest Ranglin.

Matt Dusk Sings Tony Bennett at The Living Arts Centre
2024-10-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga, ON, Ontario, L5B 4B8, Canada
Platinum award-winning crooner Matt Dusk pays homage to the legendary Tony Bennett, in a toe tapping, electrifying show titled “The Best Is Yet To Come.” Renowned for his remarkable vocal range and talent, Dusk brings to life the essence of Bennett’s style and honors his musical legacy with classic hits such as “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” “The Way You Look Tonight,” and “The Good Life.” It’s an unforgettable night of entertainment, nostalgia, and celebration of the enduring impact of one of America’s most beloved singers.

Pat Metheny at Massey Hall
2024-11-05 20:00 - 23:00 | Massey Hall, 178 Victoria St., Toronto, Canada
Massey Hall and Rubin Fogel Productions presents…
World-renowned guitarist and composer Pat Metheny, winner of 20 Grammy Awards in 12 different categories, gives an intimate concert like no other Metheny performance in the past. Playing more than a dozen guitars, Metheny offers compositions from his nearly 50-year career plus recent recordings, Dream Box and MoonDial… all given further dimension by rare and entertaining storytelling that Pat shares with his audience.

Jeremy Ledbetter Trio @ Oakville Centre for the Arts
2024-11-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, 130 Navy St, Oakville, ON, L6J 2Z4, Canada
Forged in a cauldron of raging, inspiring contemporary jazz, the Jeremy Ledbetter Trio features three Canadian virtuosos — pianist and band-leader Jeremy Ledbetter (CaneFire), drummer Larnell Lewis (Snarky Puppy), and bassist Rich Brown (richthealgorithm) — at the absolute top of their game. Ledbetter’s compositions for the trio format push the boundaries of jazz and world music, and provide an undiluted display of the astonishing musicianship of the Trio’s members.
The Jeremy Ledbetter Trio’s debut album, Got a Light?, is a controlled explosion of big musical ideas, stylistic variety, vivid colours, and compelling musical storytelling. Forged in an interstellar collision of contemporary jazz and world music, Ledbetter’s compositions form a style that is truly organic and uniquely his own.

Canadian Brass @ Centre in the Square
2024-11-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N, Kitchener, Ontario, N2H6P7, Canada
“These are the men who put brass music on the map with their unbeatable blend of virtuosity, spontaneity and humor.” – Washington Post
The original challenge was to develop an audience for an ensemble of brass players that, at the time, had no standing in the concert world. What set Canadian Brass apart from all other performing artists in 1970 was the relentless search for repertoire that was both loved by its performers and embraced by a growing brass audience.
The musical experiences of the members along with the interests and wishes of audiences informed the programs that the group created ranging from Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Joplin, Gershwin and Ellington, to ballet, opera and Schickele. The ensemble never ignored an opportunity to relate to its audience which brought the Brass to international attention. They were at first criticized for talking to audiences and now take pride in seeing the entire concert world embracing engagement as a fundamental element of performance.
The Brass has averaged two and a half full-length recordings per year of its 52 years of existence for a total of 138 recordings. They have received a combined total of 24 Grammy and Juno nominations and won the German Echo Award for Goldberg Variations. A North American group taking Bach back to Europe and winning approval at the highest level was a crowning achievement! Most recently during the Covid era, the Brass created another award-winning recording, Canadiana. The album features unique arrangements of many Canadian superstars include Joni Mitchell, k.d. lang, Bruce Cockburn, Drake and DeadMau5.
Education continues to be at the forefront of Canadian Brass’ yearly activities. There are over one million Canadian Brass quintet repertoire books in the hands of students in every country with a strong brass tradition. Between Hal Leonard Music Publishing distributing its 800 unique individual brass titles and SmartMusic now making available some 76 titles for mixed ensemble use, the Brass continues to shape the future of chamber music ventures.

CMC November Jazz Festival presents Jazzmeia Horn
2024-11-23 18:00 - 20:00
CMC November Jazz Festival Presents Jazzmeia Horn
Come join us for a night of soulful jazz music with the talented Jazzmeia Horn at the Villa Maria College. Get ready to be mesmerized by her incredible voice and captivating stage presence. This in-person event promises to be a memorable experience for all jazz enthusiasts. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to witness a rising star in the jazz scene!
Grammy-nominated vocalist Jazzmeia Horn is one of the most virtuosic and exciting vocalists in jazz today. 32-year-old Jazzmeia’s combination of mind-boggling, saxophone-like vocal facility and lyrical artistry led her to win the 2015 Thelonious Monk International Vocal Competition and the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Horn has gone on to perform with many names in the jazz pantheon, including Vincent Herring, Ellis Marsalis, and Billy Harper. Jazzmeia utilizes her astonishing vocal range to traverse the spectrum of musical and lyrical expression, leaving no stone unturned.
With her newest album Dear Love, she became the first black woman in a century to front a big band album from cover to cover. The album comes on the heels of two widely praised albums, A Social Call and Love and Liberation, which each garnered Grammy nominations in the Best Jazz Vocal Album category.
Jazzmeia Horn in Concert is presented by The Colored Musicians Club.

Celebrate Women in Jazz with Toronto Women in Jazz and Blakes: Live to Air at jazz.fm91
2024-12-05 19:00 - 20:00
Celebrate Women in Jazz
With Toronto Women in Jazz (TWIJ) and Blakes
Thursday, December 5, 7PM EST
Featuring Colleen Allen, Ewen Farncombe, Virginia MacDonald, Mateo Mancuso, Lauren Falls and Andrew Marzotto
With Special Guests Kellylee Evans and Heather Bambrick
Tune in live at jazz.fm. Please note that this Live to Air is not open to the public.
