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Jazz Rangers Live at the Stonehooker Brewery
2023-05-14 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Stonehooker Brewing Company, 866 Lakeshore Rd. E, Mississauga, Ontario, L5E1E1, Canada
Come join us for Mother’s Day festivities. We’re hoping for good weather when we will be out on the stage at the Biergarten lawn, in case of inclement weather we will be under cover inside their Bierhalle.

The Charlie Webb Trio
2023-05-14 15:00 - 18:00 | Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, Ontario, M4S 2N6, Canada
Live Mother’s Day Matinee at the Smokeshow BBQ and Brew

Four.30 at Hirut Cafe
2023-05-14 20:00 - 22:30 | Hirut Cafe, 2050 Danforth Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4C 1J6, Canada
Looking forward to playing with the Four.30 quartet, featuring Jeff King on sax, Steven Cole guitar, Peter Telford bass and Ben Ball on drums. We will be at Hirut Cafe on Sunday May 14, 3:30-5:30pm.
We’ll be playing music by great jazz artists and our own compositions. Bring your moms after brunch!
Hirut Cafe is the East end live music venue and offers home-style Ethiopian dishes. Its easy to get to by TTC and close to the Danforth/Woodbine station. There will be a $15 cover.

Fernanda Cunha meets Reg Schwager
2023-05-17 20:00 - 22:30 | Jazz Bistro, 251 Victoria Street, Toronto, Canada
Brazilian singer Fernanda Cunha meets guitarist Reg Schwager for an evening of jazz, Brazilian music and originals in duo.

Big Wind Band Live at the Lion and Unicorn
2023-05-17 20:00 - 23:00 | The Lion & Unicorn – Bar & Grill, 965 Dundas St W, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 2N8, Canada
An evening of big band music and delicious food at The Lion and Unicorn Bar and Grill

Danny Marks Band @ The Distillery District
2023-05-19 16:30 - 19:30 | Distillery District, 2 Trinity St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 22nd marks the 20th anniversary of the opening of The Distillery District as we know it today. To kick-off the summer season, we’ve turned Trinity Street into a giant outdoor patio with over 150 seats and decorated with towering palm trees and fresh florals.
Join us in celebrating with a weekend filled with music, live entertainment, shopping, dining and heated patios. This weekend also marks the launch of our Summer Local Market and Sunday morning Yoga in Trinity Square.
Special long-weekend live music programming has been curated by Grammy award-winning Music Director Kevin Ray Clark, The Distillery District’s original Music Director.
Join us May 19 – 22 for a summer kick-off you don’t want to miss!
May 19 – May 22 Musical Line-Up in Trinity Square
Friday, May 19th
4:30pm – 7:30pm Danny Marks Band
Saturday, May 20th
1:00pm – 4:00pm Heavyweight Brass Band
4:30pm – 7:45pm Queen Pepper
Sunday, May 21st
1:00pm – 4:00pm Julian Fauth Band
4:30pm – 7:45pm Elizabeth Shepherd Band
Monday, May 22nd
1:00pm – 4:00pm Red Hot Ramble
4:30pm – 7:45pm Kevin Ray Clark & Friends

Heavyweights Brass Band @ The Distillery District
2023-05-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Distillery District, 2 Trinity St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Friday, May 19th to Monday, May 22nd
May 22nd marks the 20th anniversary of the opening of The Distillery District as we know it today. To kick-off the summer season, we’ve turned Trinity Street into a giant outdoor patio with over 150 seats and decorated with towering palm trees and fresh florals.
Join us in celebrating with a weekend filled with music, live entertainment, shopping, dining and heated patios. This weekend also marks the launch of our Summer Local Market and Sunday morning Yoga in Trinity Square.
Special long-weekend live music programming has been curated by Grammy award-winning Music Director Kevin Ray Clark, The Distillery District’s original Music Director.
Join us May 19 – 22 for a summer kick-off you don’t want to miss!
May 19 – May 22 Musical Line-Up in Trinity Square
Friday, May 19th
4:30pm – 7:30pm Danny Marks Band
Saturday, May 20th
1:00pm – 4:00pm Heavyweight Brass Band
4:30pm – 7:45pm Queen Pepper
Sunday, May 21st
1:00pm – 4:00pm Julian Fauth Band
4:30pm – 7:45pm Elizabeth Shepherd Band
Monday, May 22nd
1:00pm – 4:00pm Red Hot Ramble
4:30pm – 7:45pm Kevin Ray Clark & Friends

Queen Pepper @ The Distillery District
2023-05-20 16:30 - 19:45 | Distillery District, 2 Trinity St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Julian Fauth Quintet @ The Distillery District
2023-05-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Distillery District, 2 Trinity St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Elizabeth Shepherd Band @ The Distillery District
2023-05-21 16:30 - 19:45 | Distillery District, 2 Trinity St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Red Hot Ramble @ The Distillery District
2023-05-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Distillery District, 2 Trinity St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Kevin Ray Clark & Friends @ The Distillery District
2023-05-22 16:30 - 19:45 | Distillery District, 2 Trinity St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Denise Leslie Jazz Trio at Reid’s Distillery
2023-05-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Reid’s Distillery, 32 Logan Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4M 2M8, Canada
Join me for my debut show at Reid’s Distillery! Reid’s has quickly distinguished itself internationally as one of Canada’s finest craft gin curators. They opened up their gorgeous space in Leslieville in 2019, then soon after kicked off their Gin & Jazz Concert Series. It wasn’t long after that they began winning awards for their creative gin concoctions!
My TRIO will play a TRIFECTA of musical works: tunes from ONE FINE MORNING, new originals with my collaborator Bob McAlpine and thirdly, some faves from the Great American Songbook! I hope you can join us for a great evening in this vibin’ venue!

The Past Is Never Far at the Rivoli
2023-05-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Rivoli, 334 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, M5V 2A2
Photographer and Artist Summer Leigh exhibits her works of history and present day represented in her project, ‘The Past Is Never Far’ being held in the front room of Toronto’s Rivoli.
Music by Heather Luckhart and Josh Piche

Gin & Jazz with Fifth Element at Reid's Distillery
2023-05-24 20:00 - 22:30 | Reid’s Distillery, 32 Logan Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4M 2M8, Canada
With two sold-out shows behind us, Fifth Element jazz quintet is delighted to be returning to Reid’s Distillery. Join us for Gin & Jazz on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 from 8:00 to 10:15 pm (doors open at 6:30). Enjoy fabulous drinks and delicious snacks (charcuterie, cheese, humus and pita) while band leader Dave Coules (tenor sax and arranger), Glenn Anderson (drums), Ron Johnston (bass), Jack Gelbloom (piano) and Nina Richmond (vocals) entertain you with music from The Great American Songbook and more. Reid’s Distillery is located at 32 Logan Avenue, between Eastern Ave and Lakeshore Blvd. Tickets are $10 (all proceeds go to the band).
Reserve your table online at reidsdistillery.com/pages/gin-jazz-concert-series. See you there!

Kirke Karja Trio & more @ Estonian Music Week 2023
2023-05-25 18:30 | St Anne’s Anglican Church, 270 Gladstone, Toronto, ON
A young visionary from Estonia meets Toronto jazz fixtures at the historic St. Anne’s Church: Kirke Karja Trio, Tania Gill Quartet & Marilyn Lerner/Matt Brubeck Duo.
Kirke Karja Trio: groundbreaking experimental improvisers
The Trio is lead by the vigorous and awarded Estonian pianist Kirke Karja. Together with German bassist Felix Henkelhausen and German drummer Ludwig Wandinger they focus on extended techniques, elements from free improvisation and contemporary composition. The trio gets their inspiration from old creepy silent films and broken machines.
Kirke Karja: piano (Estonia)
Felix Henkelhausen: double bass (Germany)
Ludwig Wandinger: drums (Germany)
Tania Gill Quartet: lyrical/wild avant-jazz
Tania Gill (piano)
Lina Allemano (trumpet)
Rob Clutton (bass)
Nico Dann (drums)
Pianist and composer Tania Gill’s name will undoubtedly be familiar to anyone that’s been keeping a close eye on Toronto’s jazz and experimental scenes over the past two decades. She has worked with numerous musicians including The Brodie West Quintet, The Titillators, Steve Reich, and The Weather Station. The Tania Gill Quartet is a primary vehicle for her writing and playing. The group launched their debut Bolger Station (Barnyard Records) in 2010 to numerous accolades including a nomination for ‘debut album of the year’ in The Village Voice jazz critics’ poll, and a spot on The Globe and Mail’s top 10 discs of the year. Their 2022 recording Disappearing Curiosities, mines Gill’s polar fascinations—pensive lyricism and playful angularity, with compositions ranging from thoughtfully melodic to wildly edgy. Of it, the Wire says, “her subtly coruscating second release as leader is a revelation.”
Marilyn Lerner & Matt Brubeck Duo: piano cello sound sculpture
Jazz pianist/improviser Marilyn Lerner performs to acclaim internationally, from her native Montreal to Havana, from Jerusalem to Amsterdam and the Ukraine. Her musical career has been marked by a deep exploration of traditional and free jazz, new music tinged improvisation, and Ashkenazic folk music.
Lerner performs and records with her two jazz trios, Ugly Beauties with Matt Brubeck and Nick Fraser and Lerner/Filiano/Grassi and accompanies silent films at the Toronto Bell Lightbox Theatre in Toronto.
Matt Brubeck is a JUNO award -winning performer/composer/educator specializing in improvisation on the cello. Raised on jazz and classically trained at Yale, Matt is at ease in multiple genres and has taken his cello improvisation skills into diverse musical territories.

Klout's Jazz Pop-up ft. Ori Dagan and Nathan Hiltz @ Gastro Market
2023-05-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Gastro Market, 193 King Street East, Hamilton, ON, L8N 1B3
Beyond Jazz is a monthly, pop-up, live jazz and culinary experience brought to you by Klout Entertainment. For the upcoming May pop-up, guests will be treated to a tantalizing tapas menu expertly crafted by the talented chefs of Gastro Market. They can indulge in creative cocktails while being serenaded by the smooth voice of Ori Dagan and uplifting guitar strumming of Nathan Hiltz.
As part of Klout Entertainment’s commitment to giving back, a portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the Hamilton Children’s Hospital. Additionally, attendees will have the chance to win exciting door prizes. Seating is limited, so secure your tickets now to ensure your spot at this unforgettable experience.

Jazz Rangers at the Kingsway's The Business Barber
2023-05-27 12:00 - 14:00 | The Business Barbershop, 2982 Bloor St W, Etobicoke, Ontario, M8X 1B9, Canada
Early afternoon jazz in the barbershop. Come by for a drink in the fully licensed facility, get a trim or just enjoy the music.

Advocats Big Band @ Old Mill Toronto
2023-05-27 18:00 | The Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Canada
The Advocats Big Band is returning to Old Mill Toronto on Saturday, May 27th for a delightful evening of dinner and dancing. We will be playing a variety of music that will get you kicking up your heels on the dancefloor all evening! Doors open at 6:00 pm and we will entertain you from 8:00 to 11:30 pm. Reservations are a must for this event. Here is the link to book your table: oldmilltoronto.com/event/the-advocats/

Twilight Jazz Series: Bossas & Ballads – Sundar Quartet
2023-05-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Mahtay Café & Lounge, 241 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines, Canada
This show will focus on the bossa nova compositions of Antonio Carlos Jobim and ballads and blues by Duke Ellington, two composers/musicians who are heavy influences on the way Sundar thinks about melody and harmony. The music is highly lyrical and grooving!
Presented by the TD Niagara Jazz Festival in partnership with the Mahtay Cafe and co-sponsored by DPLU Music.

Sound of Jazz: A Celebration of Nimmons 'N' 100
2023-05-30 19:00 - 22:00 | Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Canada
jazz.fm91 welcomes you to the final edition of the 46th annual Sound of Jazz Concert Series. For this evening, we’ll celebrate the living legend Phil Nimmons. This Canadian jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader, and educator is known for his free jazz and mainstream styles. He received the first-ever Juno Award given in the jazz category for his album Atlantic Suite and has composed more than 400 pieces of music across the board. The Nimmons Tribute Band will lead the celebration on this special evening marking his upcoming centenary.
To learn more about Phil Nimmons, go to philnimmons.ca. In fact, you can leave him a special birthday message, or tell him about your memory of studying with him, or playing music with him. jazz.fm91 will read some of these messages during the concert, hosted by Heather Bambrick.
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.

Cassatt - McNicoll @ The AGO
2023-05-31 - 2023-09-05 | Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON, M5T 1G4
This groundbreaking exhibition brings together for the first time the work of two extraordinary women Impressionist painters, Mary Cassatt (American, 1844-1926) and Helen McNicoll (Canadian, 1879-1915). Renowned for their depictions of modern womanhood, their work had a profound impact on the development and proliferation of Impressionism in North America.
This original and eye-opening exhibition draws upon the AGO’s significant collection of McNicoll works and it is the first in Canadian history to centre Cassatt’s paintings and works on paper. Educated in Philadelphia and Montreal, Cassatt and McNicoll both left North America for Europe in their early 20s to study and pursue art professionally. Cassatt was an original member of the Impressionist movement in Paris, and a generation later, McNicoll contributed to the movement’s evolution and spread around the globe.
Curated by Caroline Shields, Curator of European Art at the AGO, and showcasing more than 65 artworks including paintings, prints and sketch books, this innovative exhibition will be accompanied by a fully illustrated publication.

Occhipintis Grooveyard @ Distillery District
2023-06-02 16:30 - 19:30 | Distillery District, 2 Trinity St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Join us for Live Jazz in Trinity Square June 2nd – June 4th.
Friday June 2 4:30-7:30pm Occipinti’s Grooveyard
Saturday June 3 1:00pm – 4:00pm Trash Panda & 4:30-7:30pm Queen Pepper
Sunday June 4 1:00pm – 4:00pm Danny Marks Blues revue & 4:30-7:30pm Red Hot Ramble

TONE: Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog
2023-06-02 20:00 - 23:30 | The Great Hall, 1087 Queen St. W, Toronto, ON, M6J 1H3, Canada
This year’s TONE festival opens on June 2 at Tibet Street Records with a night of instrumental dynamism. “In the rarefied, underground world of experimental free improvisation,” writes the Washington Post of TONE’s first headliner, “saxophonist Jack Wright is King.” Wright performs with longtime collaborator Evan Lipson (bassist), Ben Bennett (drummer and noteworthy YouTuber), and Zach Darrup (guitarist). The ensemble explores more widely the pointed and pixelated qualities of Wright’s work, characterized by dense seismic passages contrasted with more subtle exhalations of sound. The concert also features the mercurial artistry of local multi-instrumentalist Naomi McCarroll Butler, and Unguent whose raw minimalist electronics ruminate and recalibrate in countless layered permutations.
Tickets: $12 Adv / $15 Door, All Ages

TONE: RAWL, Naomi McCarroll-Butler, Unguent
2023-06-02 20:00 - 23:30 | Tibet Street Records, 102 Ossington Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M6J 2Z4, Canada
This year’s festival opens on June 2 at Tibet Street Records with a night of instrumental dynamism. “In the rarefied, underground world of experimental free improvisation,” writes the Washington Post of TONE’s first headliner, “saxophonist Jack Wright is King.” Wright performs with longtime collaborator Evan Lipson (bassist), Ben Bennett (drummer and noteworthy YouTuber), and Zach Darrup (guitarist). The ensemble explores more widely the pointed and pixelated qualities of Wright’s work, characterized by dense seismic passages contrasted with more subtle exhalations of sound. The concert also features the mercurial artistry of local multi-instrumentalist Naomi McCarroll Butler, and Unguent whose raw minimalist electronics ruminate and recalibrate in countless layered permutations.
Tickets: $12 Adv / $15 Door, All Ages

Trash Panda @ Distillery District
2023-06-03 13:00 - 16:00

Queen Pepper @ Distillery District
2023-06-03 16:30 - 19:30 | Distillery District, 2 Trinity St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Danny Marks Blues Revue @ Distillery District
2023-06-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Distillery District, 2 Trinity St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

JudyBlue Anderson at Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre
2023-06-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre, 247 Ricardo Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, L0S 1J0
The exhibit in the Joyner Gallery of Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre features the JudyBlue Anderson’s new body of abstract works that explores impressions of what rests unseen ‘under the sea’. The paintings portray the human-made tension in the rhythms of nature on man-made debris left by shipwrecks.
Join us on Sunday, June 4th from 2:00-4:00 p.m. for an opening reception and an opportunity to meet the artist in person. Admire the mixed media works over nibbles and refreshments with other art appreciators. Remarks at approximately 2:30 p.m.

Red Hot Ramble @ Distillery District
2023-06-04 16:30 - 19:30 | Distillery District, 2 Trinity St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
