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Alex Pangman's Alleycats @ Kensington Market Jazz
2023-10-01 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Toronto) | Kensington Market Jazz Festival, Kensington Market, Toronto, Canada
Alex Pangman’s Alleycats play their penultimate show of 2023 with a kicking 7 piece outfit!
4:30-5:30 on Alan Slaight Big Band Stage behind El Gordo’s in Kensington Market
$25 Cash entry

jazz.fm91 Youth Big Band at Kensington Market Jazz Festival
2023-10-01 14:30 - 15:30 | Kensington Market Jazz Festival, Kensington Market, Toronto, Canada
The jazz.fm91 Youth Big Band performs at El Gordo’s Backyard on the Slaight Music Big Band Stage as part of the 2023 Kensington Market Jazz Festival on Sunday, Oct. 1.
See the full festival schedule and artist information at kensingtonjazz.com/schedule-2023.

Jazz & Reflection feat Ben Bishop and Jonathan Meyer @ Beach United Church
2023-09-30 16:30 - 18:30 | Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4E 2T4, Canada
Beach United Church is excited to welcome dynamic jazz duo Ben Bishop (jazz guitar) and Jonathan Meyer (bass) to their venue for a free concert on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 4:30pm.
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Jazz Guitarist Ben Bishop favours a freewheeling, bop-based guitar style, most reminiscent of the classic guitarists of the 1950s and 1960s. Players including Kenny Burrell, Wes Montgomery, and Grant Green are major inspirations to his sound and musical approach. He currently resides in Toronto, Canada, where he regularly performs with many of the city’s finest jazz musicians. After a number of years living in New York, during which he earned a DMA in Jazz Studies from the prestigious Eastman School of Music, he is also active as an educator at Toronto’s Humber College.
Jonathan Meyer, born and raised in Toronto, has performed professionally for over fifteen years with internationally renowned and award-winning artists such as Peter Appleyard, Allison Au, Tony “Oulabula” Bazley (Wes Montgomery, Leroy Vinnegar), Ned Goold (Harry Connick Jr.), Pat Labarbera, Michael Kaeshammer, Bill Murray, Mary Margaret O’Hara, Norman Marshall Villeneuve, and David Virelles to name just a few. He has played on numerous film and television soundtracks including the Chet Baker biopic “Born to be Blue” and has toured extensively throughout North America and Europe. He has recorded over twenty albums with artists encompassing a diverse range of styles, including jazz, rock, pop, folk, avant-garde electronic, and everything in between.

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Beach United’s warm, inviting hall serves as the perfect backdrop for this concert – donations are welcomed, and proceeds support the Beach United Church food programs.

Melissa Lauren & Christopher Plock do Peggy & Frank @ the Old Mill Toronto
2023-09-29 18:00 - 23:30 | The Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Canada
Singers Christopher Plock and Melissa Lauren come together in a collaborative tribute to two of the swing eras greats: Frank Sinatra and Peggy Lee. The night covers the quintessential Sinatra and Lee as well as some lesser-known gems. In solo and duet format, Plock and Lauren are dynamic entertainers in their own rights. Backed by Eric St-Laurent (guitar), Mark Dunn (bass) Daniel Barnes (drums), and Rob Thaller (piano) the performers move from playful banter, to informative reverence and gripping ballads that truly stand the test of time.

Dan Fortin, Solo Bass @ Sellers & Newel
2023-09-28 20:00 - 22:00 | Sellers & Newel, 672 College St, Toronto, ON, M6G 1B8
The Sellers and Newel Literary Society presents an evening of innovative solo music performed by one of the country’s finest jazz bassists.

Etobicoke Jazz Festival 2023
2023-09-28 - 2023-10-02 | Crooked Cue, 3056 Bloor St. W, Etobicoke, Ontario, M8X 1C4, Canada
The Etobicoke Jazz Festival returns with four nights of great musical talent, including the Laila Biali Trio, the Ale Nunez Quintet, Queen Pepper & Alison Young, the Lorne Lofsky Trio, the Hilario Durán Sextet, Oakland Stroke, and more.

The Jellyfish @ Sellers & Newel
2023-09-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Sellers & Newel, 672 College St, Toronto, ON, M6G 1B8
The Sellers & Newel Literary Society presents the brilliant improvised jazz artistry of the Jellyfish, featuring Ewen Farncombe on piano, Jacob Gorzhaltsan on sax and clarinet, and Ravi Naimpally on tabla.

Fall for Dance North 2023
2023-09-26 - 2023-10-08
Fall for Dance North is Toronto’s premier professional international dance festival that exists to break boundaries and remove barriers.
The 9th annual festival will be held between Sept. 26 and Oct. 7 in Toronto.
Six mainstage events featuring more than 19 professional Canadian and international companies have been announced and are on sale now. Plus, additional programming includes free performances, digital streams, workshops and artist talks.

Jazz @ The Port Credit Legion
2023-09-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Port Credit Legion (Branch 82), 35 Front Street North, Mississauga, Canada
The BIG band is back for their monthly gig at the Port Credit Legion.
New arrangements and our vocalist Denise Leslie. Come out and enjoy some LIVE big band jazz!

Four.30 @ Hirut Cafe
2023-09-23 20:00 - 22:00 | 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 Saturday, September 23, 8:00-10:00pm.
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 $20 cover.
Hirut Cafe
2050 Danforth Ave, Toronto
416-551-7560

Hungry 4 Hammond at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
2023-09-23 19:00 - 22:30 | Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 3M2, Canada
On Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, Niagara’s music community lost an amazing musician. Peter Shea, co-founder of the TD Niagara Jazz Festival, lost his hard-fought battle with cancer.
This September, the TD Niagara Jazz Festival explores the world of the Hammond B3 organ — an instrument near and dear to Peter’s heart. Hungry 4 Hammond’s tribute performance will feature renowned artists Donnybrook and The Tonewheels on Saturday, Sept. 23, in the Recital Hall at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. Showtime is 7 p.m.

The Charlie Webb Trio @ The Vista by Chef Denis
2023-09-23 18:30 - 21:30 | The Vista by Chef Denis, 20706 Heart Lake Rd, Caledon Village, Ontario, L7K 2A2, Canada
Charlie Webb is back at the Vista by Chef Denis at the luxury Mount Alverno Resort in Caledon Saturday Sept. 23 from 6:30 to 9:30. A regular feature at the Vista, the Charlie Webb Trio makes this a night to remember as guests enjoy the fabulous preparations by Chef Denis, the wine selection from Scott, the sommelier at the resort, and the beautiful vocals of Ms. Charlie Webb. Guests routinely say the music elevates the evening from a dining experience into a romantic and beautiful night. Reservations recommended.

TSO Stravinsky's Rite of Spring @ Roy Thompson Hall
2023-09-21 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-09-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto, ON, M5J 2H5, Canada
Your Toronto Symphony Orchestra proudly kicks off Year 101 with a musical mosaic, highlighted by the multi-faceted Jean-Yves Thibaudet’s electrifying take on Gershwin’s jazz-influenced Piano Concerto in F. The performance opens with Lili Boulanger’s vibrant and delicate tone poem D’un matin de printemps, countering the controversial score of Stravinsky’s wildly hypnotic and primal The Rite of Spring.
Sep 20 & 21 at 8:00PM
Tickets starting at $45

Big Wind Band Live at the Lion and Unicorn
2023-09-20 20:00 - 23:00 | The Lion & Unicorn – Bar & Grill, 965 Dundas St W, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 2N8, Canada
Date: September 20th
Time: 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Cost: Free
Venue The Lion & Unicorn – Bar & Grill
965 Dundas St W
Whitby, Ontario L1N 2N8 Canada
Phone: (905) 668-2100

Harry Bartlett, Andrew Downing, Aline Homzy @ Sellers and Newel
2023-09-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Sellers & Newel, 672 College St, Toronto, ON, M6G 1B8
The Sellers and Newel Literary Society Presents Harry Bartlett on guitar, Andrew Downing on bass, and Aline Homzy on violin. Performing original chamber music that draws from jazz, folk, and bluegrass traditions, this exceptional trio creates a unique and compelling sound.

Fifth Element - Gin & Jazz @ Reid's Distillery
2023-09-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Reid’s Distillery, 32 Logan Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4M 2M8, Canada
With three 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, September 20th, 2023 from 8:00 to 10:15 pm (doors open at 6:30). Enjoy fabulous drinks, delicious snacks (charcuterie, cheese, humus and pita) all while listening to Dave Coules’ arrangements of 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!

Swing Shift Big Band @ the Rex
2023-09-16 13:30 - 16:00 | The Rex, 194 Queen Street West, Toronto, Canada
Join the 19 piece Swing Shift Big Band at the Rex in Toronto with vocalists Larisa Renee and Dave Statham. Seating is first come, first served basis and the $15 cover charge will be added to your bill. Classic big band and jazz by one of the best anywhere!

The Maple Blues Band With Special Guests: Harrison Kennedy and Quisha Wint @ the Regent Theatre
2023-09-15 21:00 - 23:59 | Regent Theatre Oshawa, 50 King St E, Oshawa
Founded by and featuring key members of the ever-popular Downchild Blues Band!
It all began at a Toronto Blues Society meeting following the 1998 Maple Blues Awards. Gary Kendall, band leader, told all present that the music that accompanied the award presentations should be better. The come back was “Let’s see what you can do”. It must be working because the band has been the centre piece of the Maple Blues Awards ever since.
At inception twenty-four years ago, Kendall knew the ball was in his hands and that he had to make it good; really good. He wanted a big band that could play all the blues styles, Delta Blues, Southside Chicago Blues, New Orleans Funk, Uptown Blues, Zydeco, Blues Rock and most of all Canadian Blues. Over the years the musicians that have contributed to making this dream possible all rose to the occasion lending their talent, support and high level of musicianship.
With Special Guests: Harrison Kennedy and Quisha Wint.

Jim Clayton's Birthday @ Reid's
2023-09-15 20:00 - 23:30 | Reid’s Distillery, 32 Logan Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4M 2M8, Canada
Award-winning Jim Clayton is joined by bassist Peter Telford for Jim’s birthday show.

Durham Blues Festival
2023-09-14 - 2023-09-18 | Regent Theatre, 224 Main St., Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada
The Durham Blues Festival will take place over four nights/three days from Thursday, September 14 through Sunday September 17, 2023
The daytime part of the event is FREE to the public, and will take place outdoors on the Victoria St Parkette, adjacent to the Regent Theatre in Oshawa, Ontario. Multiple bands and entertainers will be performing on the outdoor stage, along with food and craft vendors. Entertainers and guests will be comfortably hosted under a large tent, so the event is guaranteed to proceed rain or shine.
The festival will also feature headlining concerts taking place each evening in the Regent Theatre. Start times and ticket prices will be on a per event basis. There will also be a subscription discount to purchase tickets for all headlining events.
Friday September 15th The maple Blues band !!!!

Jazz Rangers at the Port Credit Legion
2023-09-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Port Credit Legion (Branch 82), 35 Front Street North, Mississauga, Canada
This is the Jazz Rangers’ blues edition, coinciding with the last day of the Port Credit South Side Shuffle blues fest. We have special guest vocalist Dionne R. Grant featured this month.

Alex Pangman's Sweet Hots online concert
2023-09-09 20:00 - 22:00
Monthly online show! 8pm ET facebook.com/alexpangman and 9pm ET youtube.com/alexpangmanofficial with Pangman vocals, Drew Jurecka violin and Nathan Hiltz guitar. Suggested tip $10-$20 in online tip jar.

World of Jazz Festival 2023
2023-09-09 - 2023-09-11
The World of Jazz Festival, presented by B-Jazzed, is proud to celebrate its 7th annual festival, hosting more than 100 musicians performing over two days in downtown Brampton.
Featuring community events, late-night jazz jams, and two stages of non-stop music.
Visit worldofjazz.ca for a full festival schedule and more information.

Advocats Big Band @ The Duke
2023-09-07 19:45 - 22:15 | The Duke Live, 1225 Queen Street East, Toronto, Canada
Join the Advocats Big Band for another instalment of big band jazz but this time on the FIRST THURSDAY of September! Due to a conflict at The Duke Toronto, we will return there on Thursday, September 7th from 7:45 to 10:15 pm. Expect the usual 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.

Galt Jazz: Scott Marshall Quartet in Cambridge
2023-09-03 14:00 - 17:00
Visit beautiful downtown Cambridge, just a short drive from the GTA and enjoy a 3-hour performance by the sensational Scott Marshall Quartet on Sunday, Sept 3 from 2-5pm,
Bring a chair, relax, enjoy!

Olcott Beach Jazz Trail - 2023
2023-09-03 12:00 - 20:30 | Olcott Beach, 5965 E Main St, Olcott, NY, NY, 14126-9541, United States
Performers include the Heather Bambrick Quintet, Danny Hull and Friends, Tres Mais, the Brendan Lanighan Octet, and the Western New York Big Band.

Alex Pangman's Alleycats in the Distillery District
2023-09-02 13:00 - 16:00
Alex Pangman’s Alleycats quintet 1-4pm ET at Trinity stage, free!
Special guest this month from New Orleans!

T.U. Jazz Fest 2023 @ Mel Lastman Square
2023-09-01 - 2023-09-05 | Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge Street, Toronto, Canada
The biggest jazz festival for emerging musicians in Canada, T.U. Jazz Fest is holding its 9th annual festival at Mel Lastman Square on Labor Day weekend. With over 150 equity-deserving musicians across Canada featuring some of the JUNO Award musicians such as Laila Biali will serve the music lovers in the GTA with Jazz In the Now. This year, within TUJF, an international Night Market with 60 food vendors will be held to serve over 20,000 visitors. For jazz fans and music lovers will not only benefit from the amazing live music but also hundreds of great street food this year.

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.
