JAZZ.FM91

Arturo Sandoval presented by TO Live
2023-04-29 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Toronto) | Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St., Toronto, ON, M2N 6R8, Canada
Cuban-born jazz trumpeter and composer Arturo Sandoval, a 10-time Grammy Award-winner who plays with an unbeatable mix of fire, finesse, and feeling, brings an unforgettable evening of jazz and Latin music.
Awarded the Medal of Freedom in 2013 by President Obama, Sandoval, who’s equally fluent in jazz, classical, and Cuban musical expressions, was a protégé of the late, great bebop trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie. Heard on recordings by artists as diverse as Gillespie, Sinatra, and Alicia Keys, Sandoval soars when he’s performing live with his band.

Brel! The Show at Koerner Hall
2023-04-29 20:00 - 23:00 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
From the company that brought us Piaf! The Show and Formidable! Charles Aznavour, this theatrical concert celebrates the haunting music and poetic lyrics of another great singer-songwriter who wrote “Ne me quitte pas,” “Amsterdam,” and “Marieke.”
Created and directed by Gil Marsalla, and performed by the Belgian Olivier Laurent, this tribute show to the great Jacques has already taken the world by storm.
Olivier Laurent, vocals
Frederic Viale, accordion
Philippe Villa, piano
Philippe Brassoud, bass
Benoit Pierron, drums

Play for Turkey
2023-04-30 11:00 - 16:00 | Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, Canada
A fun, fair-like, family-friendly day to raise funds for the regions that were recently hit by multiple earthquakes in SE Turkey and Syria.
Bring your kid(s) to take part in a variety of workshops and creative activities led by

Ronley Teper (sock puppets),
The Sensationals (mime/clown shenanigans),
Joyce To (graphic score and sound futures stall with chatterbox origami),
Andrea Kuzmich (body percussion workshop) and
Begüm Boyancı (Pinecone Club musical games).

In addition there will be musical performances by Begüm Boyancı and Brenna MacCrimmon singing songs from Turkey and Ronley Teper and her Lip Liners who will take everyone to the edge of their imagination.
Treats and goodies will be available from Ethica Coffee and Ice Creamonology.
Suggested donation is $20 but any donation is welcome!
Follow Destek on Instagram or RSVP on the Facebook event page to stay tuned for more details and learn about upcoming events soon TBA!

Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble at Port Credit Legion
2023-04-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Port Credit Legion (Branch 82), 35 Front Street North, Mississauga, Canada
We’re back at the Port Credit Legion for our monthly gig. Come out and enjoy an afternood of LIVE big band jazz!

Cole Porter's Anything Goes (2022 Revision)
2023-04-30 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-03 19:30 - 22:00, 2023-05-04 19:30 - 22:00, 2023-05-05 19:30 - 22:00, 2023-05-06 19:30 - 22:00, 2023-05-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall Drive, Toronto, Ontario, M2J 4S4, Canada
This show-stopping Broadway classic features an updated script, and the sparkling, memorable music of Cole Porter. Music, dance, laughs and the age-old tale of boy meets girl… Anything Goes is “delightful, delicious and de-lovely.”
Photo: Christine Lindo as Reno Sweeney
Photographer: Vinnie Sestito
Post: Cheryl Lee

Caledon Concert Band Spring Concert
2023-04-30 15:30 - 17:30 | Ontario
Spring Concert – Caledon favourites

Twilight Jazz Series: International Jazz Day with Caity Gyorgy Quartet
2023-04-30 19:00 - 21:30 | The Hare Wine Co., 769 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, L0S 1J0, Canada
Celebrate International Jazz Day with the Caity Gyorgy Quartet as part of the TD Niagara Jazz Festival’s Twilight Jazz Series.
Caity Gyorgy is a Juno Award-winning Canadian vocalist who is known for singing bebop and swing music. She has performed at popular clubs and jazz festivals across Canada and the USA and has worked and recorded with incredible musicians and groups including Christine Jensen, Pat LaBarbera, Jocelyn Gould, Ira Coleman, Allison Au, Bryn Roberts and Postmodern Jukebox, to name a few.
The Caity Gyorgy Quartet features drummer Sanah Kadoura, pianist Anthony D’Alessandro, and bassist Thomas Hainbuch.
The Hare Wine Co. is offering some delicious menu items to accompany your wine and jazz experience. A small cheese and charcuterie board for $20 + HST, as well as your choice of a 12-inch pizza for $22 + HST (Smoked duck, Pepperoni or Margarita.) Order in advance when you buy your tickets.

Sound of Jazz: The jazz.fm91 Canadian Jazz Time Capsule Concert
2023-04-30 19:00 - 22:00 | Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Canada
Celebrate International Jazz Day with us by honouring some of the greatest Canadian composers and artists with the jazz.fm91 Canadian Jazz Time Capsule Concert at Lula Lounge with the Michael Shand Trio and special guests!
Michael and his band will share compositions and artists from Canada’s rich history of jazz. He’ll be visited by special guests Laila Biali, Bill McBirnie, Jane Bunnett and more. We’ll also reveal the contents of the jazz.fm91 Canadian Jazz Time Capsule.
The jazz.fm91 Canadian Jazz Time Capsule is made possible by Heritage Time Capsules.
jazz.fm91’s Sound of Jazz Concert Series is brought to you in part by Don Valley North Lexus and Remenyi House of Music.

Jazz at the Centre: Thompson Egbo-Egbo
2023-05-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Ontario
The Canadian Music Centre (CMC) is thrilled to continue our Jazz at the Centre series featuring acclaimed composer and pianist, Thompson Egbo-Egbo with a very special solo piano concert. Thompson has a gift for memorable and harmonically complex composition that have at their core a deep, abiding groove.
His recent album, What Remains is a “brilliant and impassioned work” that is inspired by the shifts and impacts of the pandemic. “The entire album tells a story with its influences of jazz, classic rock and Latin influences. Its musical pieces resemble hills, valleys, or even rollercoaster rides.”
About Thompson Egbo-Egbo
Thompson Egbo-Egbo moved to Toronto from Nigeria when he was 4, and started dedicating himself to the piano when he was six. A rambunctious and free spirit was channeled in a creative direction with piano lessons at an inner-city music school. He earned a degree in Music from Humber College and studied electronic production and design at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Thompson served as a member of the board of Dixon Hall for many years, and is currently on the board of jazz.fm91. He founded The Thompson T. Egbo-Egbo Arts Foundation, which strives to fill a void in the education of music and arts not found in many communities by partnering with talented Canadian artists who are dedicated to creating a resource for under-served Canadian youth to advance in music and the arts.

Advocats Big Band at The Duke Toronto
2023-05-01 19:30 - 22:00 | The Duke Live, 1225 Queen Street East, Toronto, Canada
Join us for our next First-Monday-of-the-Month performance at The Duke Toronto on Monday, May 1st from 7:45 to 10:15 pm. Here’s where it gets exciting! Dean Hollin, the host of Big Band Sunday Night on Zoomer Radio, is coming to hear us play AND has agreed to sing a few tunes with our band! Join us for a terrific night! The Duke Toronto is located at 1225 Queen Street East at Leslie on the southwest corner. There is parking onsite and nearby, plus the Queen streetcar stops right in front! $15 cash cover. We encourage you to call 416-466-2624 to reserve your table!

Sean Stanley Quartet -Reid's Distillery Gin & Jazz
2023-05-03 20:00 - 22:30 | Reid’s Distillery, 32 Logan Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4M 2M8, Canada
The Sean Stanley Quartet PROUDLY plays Jazz, swing & the Blues. The music of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Ray Charles, Erroll Garner as well as Sean’s original compositions. The band features 2 time Juno winner Kyle Tarder-Stoll -tenor sax, featured on Caity Gyorgy’s Vocal Jazz record 2022/2023, Gram Whitty -bass, Andrew McCarthy -drums and Sean Stanley -piano/vocal. Their music ranges from hot & fiery to smooth & sweet but is always based in Blues and improvisation.

Up Jumped Spring with the Borealis Big Band
2023-05-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Newmarket Old Town Hall, 460 Botsford St., Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y1T1, Canada
A big band concert with the Borealis Big Band featuring vocalist Cheryn Lyn Backman at the Newmarket Old Town Hall doors open at 7 PM for concert start at 7:30 PM. Tickets $20 email borealisbigband@gmail.com or call 905-717-3319

Fifth Element at The Jazz Lounge at The Old Mill
2023-05-05 20:00 - 22:00 | The Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Canada
Fifth Element jazz quintet is delighted to be returning to the Jazz Lounge at Old Mill Toronto on Friday, May 5th at 8 pm. Join bandleader, arranger and tenor saxophonist, Dave Coules, along with Glenn Anderson (drums), Ron Johnston (bass), Jack Gelbloom (piano) and Nina Richmond (vocals) for dinner and a lovely evening of music from The Great American Songbook and more. All of the details can be found here:
https://www.oldmilltoronto.com/event/fifth-element/
Reservations are a must. See you there!

Jazz and Reflection - John Amato Trio
2023-05-06 16:30 - 17:30 | Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4E 2T4, Canada
Beach United Church presents John Amato trio – John Amato, piano, John Kervin, piano and Matt Savard, bass
Join us for a wonderful afternoon of music with crooner John Amato.
Donation only

The Charlie Webb Trio at The Vista
2023-05-06 18:30 - 21:30 | The Vista by Chef Denis, 20706 Heart Lake Rd, Caledon Village, Ontario, L7K 2A2, Canada
Live at the Vista Restaurant in Caledon

TD Niagara Jazz Festival's Spring 2023 Fundraiser with Dizzy & Fay
2023-05-06 19:00 - 22:00 | The Hare Wine Co., 769 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, L0S 1J0, Canada
The Spring 2023 Fundraising Event will be at The Hare Wine Co. in luscious Niagara-on-the-Lake. Performing for your pleasure are the sensational Dizzy & Fay.
Much like a well balanced cocktail, songwriting duo Dizzy & Fay have undeniable chemistry. Inspired by the composers of the American Songbook, Dizzy’s passionate piano and Fay’s romantic voice are the perfect pairing; resulting in original jazz songs that sound fresh, while also echoing timeless standards. Their intuitive musical charm is captivating on record and on stage where audiences are fast becoming lifelong fans.
Based in Toronto and Fenwick, Ont., these two songsmiths arrived on the Canadian jazz scene with their debut album Songbook, which received a glowing review from The Wholenote and made several top 20 in 2021 lists.
Now, just a year later, Dizzy & Fay have released their sophomore album Hooked. Like Songbook, it too features all original compositions, but with the addition of bass, drums, horns, and a 28-piece philharmonic orchestra on selected tracks. It’s clear that with two albums in two years, the Dizzy & Fay Songbook is only just beginning.

Alex Pangman's Sweet Hots
2023-05-06 20:00 - 22:00 | Ontario
Join the Sweetheart of Swing Alex Pangman singing with her Sweet Hots, Drew Jurecka violin and Nathan Hiltz guitar in this lovely vintage jazz trio of 1920s and 30s material. Suggested virtual tip is $10-$20, and the showtimes are 8pm ET facebook.com/alexpangman and 9pm ET rerun on youtube.com/alexpangmanofficial

The Shuffle Demons at Koerner Hall
2023-05-06 20:00 - 23:00 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
With special guests Skratch Bastid and Caity Gyorgy
High-energy virtuosic jazz and funk, and over-the-top stage antics have thrilled audiences for decades since their 1980s MuchMusic hit “Spadina Bus.”
The legend of The Shuffle Demons is well known to Canadians. Beginning in September 1984 with veteran street sax player Demon Richard Underhill pleasing the pedestrian multitudes at the corner of Yonge and Bloor in Toronto, The Shuffle Demons quickly evolved into an immensely popular street band. In 1986, John Gunn and Rob Fresco directed “Spadina Bus,” the video that became a MuchMusic hit, and was quickly followed by the hilarious “Out of My House, Roach” (directed by Joel Goldberg). The Demons caught fire, sold more independent albums than anyone up to that point (15,000), were nominated for a Juno Award, won five CASBY Awards, toured like mad, and released their second album, Bop Rap, which featured a very popular rendition of “Hockey Night in Canada.”
This band is genre bending, highly visually entertaining, funny, and best of all, their eye catching, crowd-pleasing stunts are backed up by incredibly solid musicianship. Over the course of their illustrious career The Shuffle Demons have released 10 CDs, four hit videos, won several music awards, done numerous TV and radio appearances, and toured nationally and internationally. The band continues the tradition today with a great line-up of players that includes Juno Award winner Richard Underhill (sax & vox), Matt Lagan and Kelly Jefferson (saxes), Mike Downes (bass), and Stich Wynston (drums). Expect the same exciting, no holds barred performances that feature wild romps in the crowd, free jazz moments, danceable funk, poetry, killer solos, and more.
For the past two decades, Skratch Bastid has been rocking parties and wowing crowds all over the globe, becoming one of the world’s best known and most loved DJs. Known for his electric stage presence, technical prowess, and versatile selections that span the complete musical spectrum – from hip hop to house, disco to dancehall, reggae to funk and back again – Bastid is a true crowd favourite with an unrivaled ability to create unforgettable moments with music.
Caity Gyorgy is a two-time Juno Award-winning Canadian vocalist who is known for singing bebop and swing music. She has performed at popular clubs and jazz festivals across Canada and the USA and has worked and recorded with incredible musicians and groups including Christine Jensen, Pat LaBarbera, Jocelyn Gould, Ira Coleman, Allison Au, Bryn Roberts and Postmodern Jukebox, to name a few. In addition to performing, Caity is also an avid writer and composes songs in the style of the Great American Songbook. Her compositions have been sung by other vocalists around the world, and she has released several albums of original and standard music.
After the concert, enjoy a beverage and more music at the Postlude Performance.

jazz.fm91 and MRG Live present: GoGo Penguin at The Opera House
2023-05-09 19:00 - 22:30 | The Opera House, 735 Queen St E, Toronto, Ontario, M4M 1H1, Canada
MRG Live/jazz.fm Presale: Jan 25 @ 10am ET (code: JAZZFM)
Public On Sale: Jan 27 @ 10am ET
Emotive, cinematic break-beat trio GoGo Penguin are back, playing music from their exhilarating new album Everything Is Going to Be OK – April 2023 (Sony records XXIM), together with songs from their luminous back catalogue. Bursting with the optimism of new beginnings, with a new drummer, a new record label and a subtly updated and developed sound, the band are ushering in a more sonically liberated era.
Everything Is Going to Be OK is born from a time of turbulence and loss. During a personally difficult period for the band, including deep personal loss and mourning, the studio offered the band a sanctuary from real life. The resulting project draws its strength from a shared understanding and empathy. Through our hardships, together, we will emerge stronger; everything is going to be ok.

Big Wind Band Live at Simcoe's
2023-05-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Simcoe’s Blues and Jazz, 926 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, Ontario, L1G 4W2
An evening of big band music at Simcoe’s Blues and Jazz
Wednesday May 10th, 7:00PM – 10:00PM
926 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, ON L1G 4W2
NO COVER

Gelcer/Lovekin Collective ~ Live at the Emmet Ray
2023-05-11 18:00 - 20:00 | The Emmet Ray, 924 College Street, Toronto, Canada
Come and join us at the Emmet Ray as the “Gelcer/Lovekin Collective” have their performance debut!
The concert will take place Thursday May 11th, with two sets of live music starting at 6pm. On this particular occasion, Jim Gelcer (Drums) and Oliver Lovekin (Guitar) are joined by featured artists David Hodgson (Saxophone) and George Koller (Bass) to bring to you an exploratory night of jazz quartet music.
Inspired by the great Jazz Standard tradition of Black American Music, the Collective will draw repertoire and inspiration from jazz lumineers such as the great Thelonius Monk, Ornette Coleman, Miles Davis, and Wayne Shorter, to name a few.
Tickets are $15 (with a reservation), or $18 at the door.
Reservations are recommended, and can be made at reso@erbar.ca
Thank you, and we hope to see you there for the Collective’s premiere concert!

Sound of Jazz: A Tribute to Archie Alleyne with Kollage feat. Alexis Baro
2023-05-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Canada
jazz.fm91 welcomes you to the 46th annual Sound of Jazz Concert Series. For this evening, we’ll celebrate the legendary Archie Alleyne.
Alleyne was best known as an influential drummer for some of the very best including Billie Holiday, Lester Young, Stan Getz and many more. This special evening will feature Kollage, one of Canada’s most important jazz bands born out of the tradition and importance of the Blue Note Records era of the ’50s and ’60s. Joining them will be the incomparable trumpeter Alexis Baro.
Tickets are general admission and do not guarantee seating. To reserve a table, please call Lula Lounge at (416) 588-0307 or reserve online at lula.ca/reservations. PLEASE NOTE: Dinner begins at 6:30 PM day of the show.
jazz.fm91’s Sound of Jazz Concert Series is brought to you in part by Don Valley North Lexus and Remenyi House of Music.

Michael Louis Johnson Swingin' at the Redwood
2023-05-11 20:00 - 23:00 | Redwood Theatre, 1300 Gerrard St E, Toronto, Ontario, M4L 1Y7, Canada
Thursday May 11, 8pm
Michael Louis Johnson sextet, featuring Trombone Charlotte
1914 venue with a 1700 sq ft dance floor, full bar, great place to see a show.
Bonus Bang by MANIFESTO

Michael Louis Johnson – vocals & flugelhorn
Charlotte McAfee-Brunner – trombone & vocals
Tak Arikushi – guitar
Duncan Wilson – piano
Terry Wilkins – bass
Al Cross – drums

Tix $20 advance at https://www.theredwoodtheatre.com/…/swingin-at-the-redwood

The Charlie Webb Trio at Adamo Estate Winery
2023-05-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Adamo Estate Winery, 793366 3rd Line EHS, Mono, Ontario, L9W 5X7, Canada
Live at Adamo Estate Winery by Hockley Valley Resort

Mothers Day Charity Dinner Gala at 37 Advance Rd
2023-05-12 18:00 - 22:00 | 37 Advance Rd Unit 105, 37 Advance Rd, Etobicoke, ON, M8Z 2S6
In honour of Mother’s Day, Chefs Crystal Powell and Doris Fin have collaborated to bring you an exquisite evening of delicious TLC through taste, sound and visual splendour, a taste sensation your mother would love to experience.
Upon arrival, the warm and talented Alyra Music will grace us with her beautiful harp while you enjoy earthy cocktails and canapés.
Proceeds go to The New Mom Project, a Toronto-based charity committed to serving new and expecting Mothers in need.
The evening includes:
-cocktails, wine and canapes (3 decadent Hors d’oeuvres)
-5 course dinner
-beautiful live harp music played by the talented Alyra Music
-5 inspirational mama speakers
-giftbag to take home to continue to enjoy some TLC
-And gorgeous door prizes
Open to everyone, not just women.
Motherhood is both rewarding and challenging. It is nature’s greatest epitome of selfless love, commitment and devotion.
In ancient times mothers were often tied to gods and goddesses and maternal symbols of fertility, birth, creativity, and cycles of growth. Mothers are protectors, nurturers and providers, so it is obvious why mothers are seen as superheroes by many.
But, how do they do it?
We’ve invited 5 incredibly driven women to share their journeys of how they have it all; Create life, manage a career, maintain the household, and their well being.
Guest Speakers:
Naomi Saplemeaff – Family Financial Advisor
Vanessa Yeung – CEO/ Entrepreneur
Sheila Cardenas – Business Pitcher Manager
Siobhan Lacey – Chow – Impowered Speaker
Crystal Powell- Food Stylist+Private Chef
