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Sean Stanley Quartet -Reid's Distillery Gin & Jazz
2023-05-03 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Toronto) | 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.

Cole Porter's Anything Goes (2022 Revision)
2023-05-03 19:30 - 22:00, 2023-04-30 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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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!

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

Arturo Sandoval presented by TO Live
2023-04-29 20:00 - 22:30 | 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.

Yellowjackets presented by Bravo! Niagara
2023-04-29 19:30 - 22:30 | Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 50 St Paul St, St Catherines, ON, L2R 3M2, Canada
Throughout their storied 43-year history, the Yellowjackets have recorded 26 albums, received 18 Grammy nominations – won two – performed countless sold-out tours, and enjoyed worldwide critical acclaim and commercial success. Their latest Grammy-nominated album Parallel Motion was released in fall 2022 and is a true testament to the longevity and resilience of a band who debuted over 40 years ago. Consistently reinventing themselves through elevated instrumentation in their signature electro-acoustic soundscape, the current lineup showcases a collective at their prime.

Cole Porter's Anything Goes (2022 Revision)
2023-04-29 19:30 - 22:00 | 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.”
Christine Lindo as Reno Sweeney
Photo by: Vinnie Sestito
Post: Cheryl Lee

Distillery Art After-Hours
2023-04-29 17:00 - 21:00 | Ontario
On Saturday, April 29th seven of the The Distillery District’s art galleries and studio spaces are extending their hours (until 9 pm) and serving complimentary refreshments in a celebration of all things artistic.
Take in the stunning paintings, sculptures and one-of-a-kind ceramics and installations. Connect with like-minded individuals and experience the power of creativity firsthand.
Extended hours at participating galleries include:
Thompson Landry Gallery 5pm-9pm
DEAF CULTURE CENTRE 5pm-9pm
Les Galeries d’art Beauchamp 5pm-9pm
Arta Gallery 5pm-9pm
Redeye Gallery Studio & Dish Gallery Studio 5pm-9pm
Corkin Gallery 5pm-7pm

Cole Porter's Anything Goes (2022 Revision)
2023-04-28 19:30 - 22:00 | Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall Drive, Toronto, Ontario, M2J 4S4, Canada
Produced by Alexander Showcase Theatre, 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.”

Circuit Quartet at Hirut Cafe
2023-04-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Hirut Cafe, 2050 Danforth Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4C 1J6, Canada
Jazz organ group Circuit features Chris Brown on Nord organ, Alexander Brown on trumpet, Steven Cole on guitar and Ben Ball on drums. Their sounds range from post-bop to groove and funk, playing music by great jazz artists and original compositions.
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.

The Sean Stanley Quartet at Jazz Bistro
2023-04-25 20:00 - 22:30 | Jazz Bistro, 251 Victoria Street, Toronto, Canada

Twilight Jazz Series: Alexander Brown Quartet
2023-04-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Mahtay Café & Lounge, 241 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines, Canada
An exciting evening of jazz executed by all the possibilities of the Trumpet alongside an exceptional quartet led by Alexander Brown. In this repertoire, the quartet will feature the music of Herbie Hancock as well as Alexander’s original compositions with different colours and textures that he hopes you will enjoy.
Presented by the TD Niagara Jazz Festival in partnership with the Mahtay Cafe and co-sponsored by DPLU Music.

Fifth Element at Smokeshow
2023-04-23 15:00 - 18:00 | Ontario
Fifth Element jazz quintet is delighted to be returning to Smokeshow BBQ & Brew on Sunday, April 23rd for an afternoon of jazz from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. How about three sets of live jazz done just right while you enjoy delicious food and drink? Smokeshow is located at 744 Mount Pleasant on the west side, just south of Eglinton. TTC, Green P and street parking are nearby. Cover is $15 (cash) per person. Reserve your table by calling 416.901.7469 or book online at smokeshowbbqandbrew.com
See you there!
fifthelementjazz.com

Toronto Symphony Orchestra presents… Frank & Ella
2023-04-19 20:00 - 23:00, 2023-04-18 20:00 - 23:00 | Massey Hall, 178 Victoria St., Toronto, Canada
Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra were powerhouse vocalists who forever changed the musical landscape, and blew the roof off every venue they played. To pay homage to these legendary stars, the TSO presents an assortment of classic standards immortalized by the Queen of Jazz and Ol’ Blue Eyes including “Night and Day,” “My Way” and “I’ve Got You under My Skin.”

Jazz Rangers: Sunday Live Jazz
2023-04-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Port Credit Legion (Branch 82), 35 Front Street North, Mississauga, Canada
We are here with the regular crew, lots of fun tunes from our repertoire! There is a generously sized dance floor for those who want to come out for some great swing dance music. As usual, there is no cover charge, cash (preferred) bar but credit card payment is also accepted. We will be passing the hat around and we thank everyone for supporting live music. The BBQ on the deck is also open for the season offering burgers, hotdogs and more!

Big Band Open Mic
2023-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Cooksville United Church, 2500 Mimisa Row, Mississauga, Canada
An evening of big band jazz with 11 fabulous singers.

Matt Andersen & The Big Bottle of Joy
2023-04-14 20:00 - 23:00 | Massey Hall, 178 Victoria St., Toronto, Canada
Massey Hall presents…
When Matt Andersen steps on stage, he brings a lifetime of music to every note he plays. His latest album, The Big Bottle of Joy, is all about hard-won celebration; a dozen songs infused with raw blues-rock, rollicking Americana, thoughtful folk, and ecstatic gospel. Andersen’s stage presence, buoyed by his spectacular live band (also called The Big Bottle of Joy), is informed by decades of cutting his teeth in dusty clubs, dim-lit bars, and grand theatres all over the world, delivering soulful performances that run the gamut from intimate to wall-shaking. In the studio, he’s always brought the same attention to detail and commitment to craft as he has to his live show, and the result—a multi-faceted and poignant body of work—has led him to amass over 22 million streams on Spotify and 26 million views on YouTube. In addition to headlining major festivals, clubs and theatres throughout North America, Europe and Australia, he has shared the stage and toured with Marcus King, Beth Hart, Marty Stuart, Greg Allman, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Randy Bachman, Jonny Lang, Serena Ryder, and more. Andersen nabbed the 2013 and 2016 European Blues Awards for Best Solo/Acoustic Act, was the first ever Canadian to take home top honours in the solo category at the 2010 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, won the CIMA Road Gold award in 2015, and has won multiple Maple Blues Awards.

Fifth Element at Reid's Distillery
2023-04-12 20:00 - 22:00 | Ontario
On the heels of January 17th’s sold-out debut performance, Fifth Element jazz quintet is delighted to be returning to Reid’s Distillery. Join us for Gin & Jazz on Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 from 8:00 to 10:00 pm (doors open at 6:00). 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!

Calico Trio at LA REV
2023-04-08 20:00 - 22:30 | Ontario
The Calico Trio is Peter Dick on piano, Kobi Hass on bass, Paul Fitterer on drums. We’re back at LA REV in Toronto’s west-end (2848 Dundas St. W. by Keele in ‘The Junction’), this Saturday, April 8th, from 8:00-10:30pm. [No Cover Charge]

Mark Kelso & The Jazz Exiles at The Rex
2023-03-31 20:30 - 22:30, 2023-03-30 20:30 - 22:30 | The Rex, 194 Queen Street West, Toronto, Canada
With their original Jazz/Funk/Fusion sound now familiar to Jazz radio stations all around the globe, the Jazz Exiles continue to craft their signature style on ELEMENTALS. Whether laying down the greasy grooves of “Slank” and “Boom Tune” or the melodic approach on “Solace” to the fiery intensity of “Elementals (Water) and “Zig Zag” the Jazz Exiles continue their commitment to playing music that grooves hard, has lots of rhythmic interplay and is all about the melody. This recording is the perfect continuation of what the group debuted on “Stealing From My Youth” back in 2016.
Kelso says, “After playing with the guys now, I have a better understanding of each individual voice so I am able to write more specifically for them yet still allow a lot of creative freedom for them to do their own thing!” Kelso also adds a personal touch on this recording by writing 2 tunes for his young children, Conor & Aoife.
The Jazz Exiles are back and they are here to stay! Check out “ELEMENTALS” on itunes, spotify or on the band website at www.groovydrums.com and fall into their groove and hang on for a fun ride!

Cécile McLorin Salvant at Koerner Hall
2023-03-30 20:00 - 23:00 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
“She sings standards, show tunes and old novelties in a taut, flinty, elusively beautiful voice, erring toward material with difficult lyrics and tough places in history.” (The New York Times) Cécile McLorin Salvant is a composer, singer, and visual artist. The late Jessye Norman described her as “a unique voice supported by an intelligence and full-fledged musicality, which light up every note she sings.” Salvant has developed a passion for storytelling and finding the connections between vaudeville, blues, folk traditions from around the world, theatre, jazz, and Baroque music. She is an eclectic curator, unearthing rarely recorded, forgotten songs with strong narratives, interesting power dynamics, unexpected twists, and humour. She won the Thelonious Monk competition in 2010 and has received Grammy Awards for Best Jazz Vocal Album for three consecutive albums. In 2020, she received the MacArthur fellowship and the Doris Duke Artist Award. Nonesuch Records released her latest recording, Ghost Song, in March 2022.
