The Greatest Art Show with musical guest Alana Edwards
2023-08-02 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Small Arms Inspection Building, 1352 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga, Ontario, L5E 1E9, Canada
thegreatestartshow.com presents the second annual art show.
Artist: Paolo Gnurlandino
Musical guest star: Alana Edwards
Free Admission

A Night in Vegas at Base 31
2023-08-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-08-23 19:30 - 21:30 | The Sergeants Mess Hall, 343 County Road 22, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada
Two former members of The Nylons bring you an evening of pizzazz with songs you can’t forget. Billy Newton-Davis recounts his real life experience working with Sammy Davis Jr. and Micah Barnes lights up the stage singing songs from his latest album, Vegas Breeze, as well as classics such as “Got a Lot of Livin’ To Do” and “One For My Baby.” This isn’t just nostalgia, it’s some of Canada’s best cabaret performers working their magic in a great new intimate space you will want to return to again and again.

SKAFIRE at Jazz Bistro
2023-08-02 20:00 - 22:30 | Jazz Bistro, 251 Victoria Street, Toronto, Canada
The Jazz Bistro presents Toronto’s newest and most authentic Ska music Group: SKAFIRE. Founded and led by Jamaican Canadian guitarist Maurice Gordon along with Meirion Kelley on trombone, Michael Kennedy on bass, Austin Rowe Jr. on drums and Koriq on piano. It will be an exciting evening of Jamaican Jazz and dance music in the tradition of the world’s greatest Ska band: The SKATALITES. Ska was the most popular music in Jamaica in the 60’s and continues their legacy and will be celebrating their 60th anniversary next year. Skafire is here to continue this blazing fire tradition of this great music right here in the great White North.

Discover Women in Jazz: Lauren Falls
2023-08-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Long & McQuade Performance Hall, 4 Pardee Avenue, Toronto, Canada
Lauren Falls performs LIVE from the Long & McQuade Performance Hall at the jazz.fm91 studios on Aug. 3, 2023, as part of our Discover Women in Jazz concert series.
Lauren Falls is a sought-after, Juno-nominated bassist, composer, and bandleader who has been making her mark both on the Toronto and New York jazz scenes. Falls has an undeniably strong command of the bass and is in demand both as a side person and bandleader.
Listen live or watch the broadcast on YouTube.

The Charlie Webb Trio at Smokeshow
2023-08-03 19:00 - 22:00 | Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, Ontario, M4S 2N6, Canada
Back for a return engagement at the Smokeshow BBQ and Brew on Mount Pleasant south of Eglinton for an evening of live music entertainment. Vocalist Charlie Webb and her band perform unique covers of classic jazz and pop music ranging from Etta James to Amy Winehouse to Ricky Lee Jones. Enjoyed by all ages. $10 cover.

Galt Jazz
2023-08-06 14:00 - 17:00
Free live Jazz from Alfredo Caxaj (pronounced Cashah) Latin Jazz quintet in Downtown Cambridge aka Galt. This 3 hour show will take place on Sunday, August 6 from 2-5pm on our pedestrian-only Main Street block amidst old Scottish settler-built buildings and churches, steps away from Galt’s iconic heritage bridge that spans the truly Grand River.

Advocats Big Band at The Duke
2023-08-07 19:30 - 22:00 | The Duke Live, 1225 Queen Street East, Toronto, Canada
What’s up with the weather these days? We plan to tell you, big-band style! Join the Advocats Big Band for another instalment of first-Monday-of-the-month big band jazz! We will be back at The Duke Toronto on Monday, August 7th from 7:45 to 10:15 pm. Great food and drink and two one-hour sets of wonderful live music! 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. Reserve your table soon by calling 416-466-2624.

Luckhart and Friends at Horseshoe Tavern
2023-08-07 20:30 - 23:30 | Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St W, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2A2, Canada
Eric St-Laurent and Heather Luckhart are joined by other artists at the Legendary Horseshoe Tavern

Luckhart Blues Experience
2023-08-09 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-08-16 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-08-23 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-08-30 19:00 - 22:00 | MY HOUSE, 2882 Dundas St W, Toronto, Ontario, M6P 1Y8, Canada
Weekly Blues Showcase through September with performances by host and curator Heather Luckhart and featured guests!

Discover Women in Jazz: Sabine Ndalamba
2023-08-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Long & McQuade Performance Hall, 4 Pardee Avenue, Toronto, Canada
Sabine Ndalamba performs LIVE from the Long & McQuade Performance Hall at the jazz.fm91 studios on Aug. 10, 2023, as part of our Discover Women in Jazz concert series.
Sabine Ndalamba is always on a quest to establish the musical heartbeat of a compelling story as a composer, guitarist and singer-songwriter. Her music has traversed many mediums from stage to screen through collaborative work in film, games, theatre, art installations, and dance stages.
Listen live or watch the broadcast on YouTube.

The Charlie Webb Trio at The Vista
2023-08-12 18:30 - 21:30 | The Vista by Chef Denis, 20706 Heart Lake Rd, Caledon Village, Ontario, L7K 2A2, Canada
Back at the Vista Restaurant at the beautiful Mount Alverno Luxury Resort for another evening of find dining and entertainment. Enjoy an amazing meal and the beautiful vocals of lead singer Charlie Webb. A night to remember.

Aeolian Jazz & Musical Arts Festival 2023
2023-08-13 - 2023-08-20 | Aeolian Hall, 795 Dundas St., London, Ontario, N5W 2Z6, Canada
Celebrating jazz. The Music. The arts. The feeling.
The Aeolian Jazz & Musical Arts Festival is back for 2023!
Featuring performances by Molly Johnson, Monkey House, Laila Biali, Sammy Jackson, Eliana Cuevas, Holly Cole and more.

Jazz Rangers at the Port Credit Legion
2023-08-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Port Credit Legion (Branch 82), 35 Front Street North, Mississauga, Canada
Open to the public, great view over the Credit River, BBQ on the patio and lots of fun!

Prince Edward County Jazz Festival 2023
2023-08-15 - 2023-08-21
Every summer, the Prince Edward County Jazz Festival brings together top jazz talent, from local heroes to international stars in our beautiful wine-country setting.
This year’s festival includes performances by…

Big Smoke Brass
Alison Young Quintet
Virginia MacDonald & Todd Marcus Quintet
Marc Jordan Quintet
Caity Gyorgy Quartet
Hilario Durán Trio

The main stage shows will be taking place in the beautiful space at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Picton. Rich in history, with timeless acoustics, this venue is air-conditioned, accessible, has cushioned seating ​and is located centrally to many of the festival’s other events and concerts.
For details, go to pecjazz.org.

Live to Air: Oscar Peterson Day with the Hilario Durán Trio
2023-08-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Long & McQuade Performance Hall, 4 Pardee Avenue, Toronto, Canada
Celebrate Oscar Peterson Day on Aug. 15, 2023, with a very special Live to Air concert featuring pianist Hilario Durán, bassist Roberto Occhipinti and drummer Mark Kelso performing the music of the Canadian legend.
As you may know, not only has jazz.fm91 proclaimed August 15, the day he was born, Oscar Peterson Day, but last year, so did the City of Toronto. This year, during our full-day broadcast, we’ll also share memories and thoughts from musicians including Harold López-Nussa, Oliver Jones, and Terri Lyne Carrington. Plus, stay tuned for this Live to Air concert at 7 p.m. ET.
This celebration of Oscar Peterson Day is supported by Yamaha Canada Music: ca.yamaha.com
Listen live or watch the broadcast on YouTube.

Discover Women in Jazz: Emma Cava
2023-08-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Long & McQuade Performance Hall, 4 Pardee Avenue, Toronto, Canada
Emma Cava performs LIVE from the Long & McQuade Performance Hall at the jazz.fm91 studios on Aug. 17, 2023, as part of our Discover Women in Jazz concert series.
Vocalist, composer, lyricist, and arranger Emma Cava makes music for listeners sitting at the edge of the room, who, like herself, aren’t sure where they belong. Cava’s composition style takes cues from jazz-adjacent bandleaders like Frank Zappa and Nellie McKay, delivering earworm melodies and attention-grabbing harmonies with finesse and a wry sense of humour.
Listen live or watch the broadcast on YouTube.

TD Markham Jazz Festival 2023
2023-08-18 - 2023-08-21 | Main Street Unionville, Main Street, Unionville, Ontario, Canada
Discover pure gold at TDMJF 2023! Grammy winners, Juno winners, special tributes, jive, blues, big bands, modern – we’ve got it and it’s all free! Experience the joy of jazz as you sip, shop and stroll along charming Main Street in Unionville, in the heart of Markham.
Enjoy performances by Catherine Russell, the Matthew Stevens Trio, OKAN, Brian Barlow & Laila Biali, Avataar, the Nimmons Tribute, Barbra Lica, Alex Bird & The Jazz Mavericks, and many more.

Jozsef Botos Trio @ Pamenar Cafe
2023-08-23 18:00 - 23:00 | Cafe Pamenar, 307 Augusta Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada
Live Jazz at Kensington Market’s Pamenar Cafe with The Jozsef Botos Trio. The trio will play Jozsef’s originals and favorite jazz standards with Daniel Botos – Bass and Frank Botos – Drums. 307 Augusta Ave
PWYC

The Charlie Webb Trio @ Caledon's Music in the Park
2023-08-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Dennison Park in Southfields Village, 70 Learmont Ave, Caledon, ON, L7C 3P2, Canada
The Charlie Webb Trio is performing at Live at Caledon’s “Music in the Park” event on Thursday August 24th from 6:30 to 7:30. Catch the dynamic and beautiful vocals of Charlie Webb at this special event hosted by the City of Caledon.

Discover Women in Jazz: Virginia MacDonald
2023-08-24 19:00 - 20:00
Virginia MacDonald performs LIVE from the Long & McQuade Performance Hall at the jazz.fm91 studios on Aug. 24, 2023, as part of our Discover Women in Jazz concert series.
Known for her lyrical and soulful clarinet playing, Virginia MacDonald has been described as a “powerful new voice in the Canadian scene” by Juno-winning bassist Mike Downes. She is a highly in-demand bandleader, sidewoman, and composer, and regularly performs across Canada, the United States, and Europe.
Listen live or watch the broadcast on YouTube.

The Bettys Showcase
2023-08-24 20:00 - 23:00 | Revival Bar, 783 College St., Toronto, ON, M6G1C5, Canada
The Bettys are back in town THIS THURSDAY!

“Individually great. Collectively magical!”
–Paddy Quinn – 95.9 Sun fm East Coast Countdown

This dynamic ensemble escorts their audiences through the decades, bringing close harmony into the modern age. With a repertoire ranging from the 20’s to the 60’s, what really
makes The Bettys stand out is their show stopping re-workings of modern pop songs. Crowd favourites indeed! An evening with The Bettys is sultry, hilarious and unforgettable!

Port Hope Jazz
2023-08-25 - 2023-08-28
Port Hope Jazz has been a showcase for Canadian talent for over 15 years, offering live Canadian music to the Port Hope community as well as visitors from across Ontario. Mark your calendar for the final weekend of August for the annual Port Hope Jazz event.
Enjoy performances by Jocelyn Barth, Shannon Butcher, Jack de Keyzer, Colleen Allen, Bernie Senensky, Whitney Ross-Barris, and more.

Alex Pangman's Alleycats at Haida Warship 80th Bash
2023-08-26 19:00 - 21:00 | HMCS Haida National Historic Site, 658 Catharine St N, Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 8K4, Canada
Alex’s Alleycats perform on the shore in front of the historical war ship in Hamilton ON!
$30 tickets, with music from 7-9pm, with swing dancing, themed photo ops, drinks + food on site.
More details and to reserve tickets via haida.info@pc.gc.ca

Jazz @ The Port Credit Legion
2023-08-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Port Credit Legion (Branch 82), 35 Front Street North, Mississauga, Canada
The big band is off for August but we’ve put together a combo to continue our monthly gigs at the Port Credit Legion. Join us for an afternoon of LIVE jazz !

Heather Christine Quintet @ Port Credit Memorial Park
2023-08-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Port Credit Memorial Park, 40 Lakeshore Rd E, Port Credit, ON, Canada
The Summer Concert Series are a set of weekly free outdoor concerts featuring some of your favourite local artists! The Heather Christine Quintet will be performing at Port Credit Memorial Park on Sunday August 27 from 6:30-8:00pm. Featured performers include Heather Christine on vocals with Peter Hill on keys, Pat Collins on bass, Morgan Childs on drums with special guest Matt Zaddy. Enjoy an evening of Jazz, Pop, Latin (with a dash of showtunes). Come out to hear some fantastic (and free) live music! Presented by the City of Mississauga and Mississauga Music. Bring your lawnchairs.
Events are weather permitting and subject to change.

Discover Women in Jazz: Jen Lo
2023-08-31 19:00 - 20:00
Jen Lo performs LIVE from the Long & McQuade Performance Hall at the jazz.fm91 studios on Aug. 31, 2023, as part of our Discover Women in Jazz concert series.
Known for her lyrical and soulful clarinet playing, Virginia MacDonald has been described as a “powerful new voice in the Canadian scene” by Juno-winning bassist Mike Downes. She is a highly in-demand bandleader, sidewoman, and composer, and regularly performs across Canada, the United States, and Europe.
Listen live or watch the broadcast on YouTube.
