JAZZ.FM91

Oscar Peterson Day: Live to Air Concert with Jim Doxas, Robi Botos & Pat Collins
2024-08-15 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Long & McQuade Performance Hall, 4 Pardee Avenue, Toronto, Canada
Celebrate Oscar Peterson Day with a special Live to Air concert featuring drummer Jim Doxas, pianist Robi Botos and bassist Pat Collins with special guest Celine Peterson performing the music of the Canadian jazz legend.
????Thursday, August 15, 2024 7PM EST
????Watch it live on our Youtube channel
????Oscar Peterson Day is presented by Yamaha Canada Music.

Markham Jazz Festival
2024-08-16 - 2024-08-19 | Main Street Unionville, Main Street, Unionville, Ontario, Canada
The Annual Markham Jazz Festival – August 16 to 18 on Historic Main Street Unionville

32 Free Outdoor Concerts on 3 stages Featuring:
Jackie Richardson
Nicole Zuraitis
Hilario Duran
The Eisenmen/Murley Quartet…..and so many others.

Alex Pangman at Markham Jazz Festival
2024-08-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Main Street Unionville, Main Street, Unionville, Ontario, Canada
Alex Pangman’s Alleycats Markham Jazz Festival
2 pm
McKay Wine and Beer Garden Stage
FREE

Port Hope Jazz Festival
2024-08-22 00:00 - 2024-08-25 00:00
The 2024 Port Hope Jazz Festival kicks off with a spectacular Free Jazz performance in Memorial Park Thurs-Aug-22nd 6-8pm with more Jazz performances at the Blue Room afterwards.
Fri-Aug-23rd, Sat-Aug-24th and Sun-Aug-25th there will be continuous Jazz performances featuring top Jazz musicians appearing at venues throughout the historic downtown Port Hope. You will not want to miss this amazing line-up that we will be posting on our website, Facebook and Instagram in the coming weeks ahead.
Come out to Port Hope and make a weekend of Jazz memories. Book your accommodations early! We look forward to seeing you!

Discover Women in Jazz: Joanna Majoko
2024-08-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Long & McQuade Performance Hall, 4 Pardee Avenue, Toronto, Canada
Joanna Majoko performs LIVE from the Long & McQuade Performance Hall at the jazz.fm91 studios on August 22, 2024, as part of our Discover Women in Jazz concert series.
Born in Germany to German and Zimbabwean parents, Majoko spent the majority of her childhood in Zimbabwe, where she grew up speaking Shona and German and participating in choirs, musicals, drum ensembles, and traditional Zimbabwean dance groups. From Zimbabwe, Majoko moved briefly to South Africa; then, at the age of fourteen, she and her family moved to Manitoba. It was at the University of Manitoba that Majoko would become immersed in jazz and would hone her skills as a vocalist, composer, and bandleader. Later, a move to Toronto would prove to be the catalyst for the next stage of her career. In Toronto’s rich, multi-faceted musical community, Majoko has found a steady stream of festivals, radio stations, and club programmers who were eager to hear her voice, both as a guest vocalist and with her own successful group. Majoko has been a fixture at the Toronto Jazz Festival, on jazz.fm91, at clubs such as The Rex and Poetry, and at major venues, including the Harbourfront Centre and the Canadian Opera Company’s Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre. In addition to her talents as a vocalist, composer, and arranger, Majoko has expanded her skills as a multi-instrumentalist, developing a sense of advanced rhythmic independence by incorporating percussion instruments into her performance practice. In 2021, she added another important entry to her list of accomplishments: the release of her debut EP, No Holding Back.
Listen live or watch the broadcast on YouTube.

Discover Women in Jazz: Nicole Sinclair-Anderson
2024-08-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Long & McQuade Performance Hall, 4 Pardee Avenue, Toronto, Canada
Nicole Sinclair-Anderson performs LIVE from the Long & McQuade Performance Hall at the jazz.fm91 studios on August 29, 2024, as part of our Discover Women in Jazz concert series.
A Toronto native, has a shared love of two things: God and music. Nicole is a graduate from Humber College with a diploma in Jazz Studies. There she honed her skills by studying with great instructors such as Trish Colter, Pat Labarbara, Lisa Martenelli, Denny Christianson, Shelly Berger and Don Thompson. She graduated in 1998 from Humber College and quickly started to use her God given gift becoming one of the most sought after studio musicians. A principle soloist with the Juno-awarding winning Toronto Mass Choir for over 20 years, Nicole has been featured on many of their gospel recordings and has also recorded with Aileen Lombardo, Hiram Joseph, Mark Masri, Laila Biali, Jenna Burke, Dave Brown and Anthony Brancati. Nicole has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Joe Hendricks, Alvin Slaughter, Andrew Craig, Larnell Lewis, Sam Williams, Corey Butler, Renee Rowe, Rob Brown, Matthew Burnett, Otis Williams, Toya Alexis and Shelly Berger, Isaac Cates, Julie Black and many other seasoned artists. Nicole was also on the inaugural television season of Canadian Idol, making it to the top 30. For over 8 years Nicole has been the Creative Arts Director at Malvern Christian Assembly and is always happy to share with others her unique vantage point of being not only an experienced singer/worship leader but also a seasoned gospel/jazz music artist/instructor.
Listen live or watch the broadcast on our Youtube channel.

T.U. Jazz Fest 2024
2024-08-30 00:00 | Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge Street, Toronto, Canada
The biggest jazz festival for emerging artists in Canada, T.U. Jazz Fest is holding its 10th annual festival at Mel Lastman Square on Labor Day weekend. With over 150 equity-deserving musicians across Canada, some of the JUNO Award musicians will serve the music lovers in the GTA with Jazz In the Now.

This is a FREE event. Tickets not required.
Friday August 30, 2024. 6 pm – 10 pm
Saturday August 31, 2024. 1 pm – 10 pm
Sunday September 1, 2024. 1 pm – 10 pm
Monday September 2, 2024. 1 pm – 8 pm

Program Features

Equity-Deserving Groups of Emerging artists and JUNO award-winning artists: 100% Canadian musicians (80% Ontario-based emerging musicians aged 35 or under)
Local Food & Market Vendor: World Eats Market
Masterclass series from some of the most wanted musicians

T.U. Jazz Fest 2024
2024-08-31 00:00 | Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge Street, Toronto, Canada
The biggest jazz festival for emerging artists in Canada, T.U. Jazz Fest is holding its 10th annual festival at Mel Lastman Square on Labor Day weekend. With over 150 equity-deserving musicians across Canada, some of the JUNO Award musicians will serve the music lovers in the GTA with Jazz In the Now.

This is a FREE event. Tickets are not required.
Friday August 30, 2024. 6 pm – 10 pm
Saturday August 31, 2024. 1 pm – 10 pm
Sunday September 1, 2024. 1 pm – 10 pm
Monday September 2, 2024. 1 pm – 8 pm

Program Features

Equity-Deserving Groups of Emerging artists and JUNO award-winning artists: 100% Canadian musicians (80% Ontario-based emerging musicians aged 35 or under)
Local Food & Market Vendor: World Eats Market
Masterclass series from some of the most wanted musicians

Olcott Beach Jazz Trail
2024-09-01 12:00 - 19:00 | Olcott Beach, 5965 E Main St, Olcott, NY, NY, 14126-9541, United States
The Olcott Beach Jazz Trail is back, Sunday September 1st. Featuring the Horace Silver Project, Western New York Big Band, Heather Bambrick and many more. Enjoy jazz on the beach in Olcott New York. Just minutes from the Queenston-Lewiston Bridge. Visit olcottbeachjazztrail.com.

Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival
2024-09-06 - 2024-09-09 | Port Credit Memorial Park, 40 Lakeshore Rd E, Port Credit, ON, Canada
Check out the Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival, September 6th through 8th. Featuring the Jim Cuddy Band, Matt Minglewood, the Downchild Blues Band and more. Plus the Lieoona street shuffle on Saturday. Visit southsideshuffle.ca.

The World of Jazz Festival
2024-09-06 08:00 - 2024-09-08 17:00 | Downtown Brampton Garden Square, 12 Main Street North, Brampton, Ontario, L6V 1N6, Canada
The World of Jazz Festival is the annual signature event for B-Jazzed, hosting more than 100 musicians performing over two days, in Downtown Brampton. The World of Jazz Festival extends an opportunity for local students, hobbyists, and professional musicians to perform across its various stages, and has featured Canadian and international jazz luminaries, such as Michael Kaeshammer, and the Count Basie Orchestra.
Annually, the festival is supported by more than 20 sponsors, as well as a grant from the City of Brampton.
See the full schedule here.

Scugog Arts Ontario Culture Days 2024 Festival
2024-09-21 10:00 - 16:00
September 21st and 22nd from 10am – 4pm
Scugog Arts invites you to celebrate The Ontario Culture Days Festival in beautiful Port Perry.

This FREE annual celebration features over 50 Free arts and culture events.Paint a derby car, take a trolley tour, catch Ontario Culture Days creative in residence, Aaron Jones, as he debuts his inflatable artwork “Sky irage” at Plamer Park.
Ontario Culture Days Festival, September 21st, and 22nd in Port Perry.

Visit onculturedays.ca/Scugog for more information.

FLOW FEST Brampton
2024-09-21 19:30 - 22:30 | The Rose Theatre Brampton, 1 Theatre Ln, Brampton, Ontario, L6V 0A3, Canada
Join us once again for the 3rd annual Flow Fest, Brampton’s International Drumming Festival, with Artistic Directors Larnell Lewis and Joy Lapps.
This year’s Flow Fest will be hosted by Asha Lapps & Ryan Chung and features performances by Weedie Braimah and Hands of Time; Esie Mensah Creations featuring Esie Mensah, Yohance Parsons and Taejah Mark; DJ Joshua Lucas; The Recipee; Majoko Duo; and the Flow Fest Percussion Ensemble.

Scugog Arts Ontario Culture Days 2024 Festival
2024-09-22 10:00 - 16:00
September 21st and 22nd from 10am – 4pm
Scugog Arts invites you to celebrate The Ontario Culture Days Festival in beautiful Port Perry.

This FREE annual celebration features over 50 Free arts and culture events. Paint a derby car, take a trolley tour, catch Ontario Culture Days Creative-in-Residence, Aaron Jones, as he debuts his inflatable artwork “Sky irage” at Plamer Park.
Ontario Culture Days Festival, September 21st, and 22nd in Port Perry.

Visit onculturedays.ca/Scugog for more information.

Kensington Market Jazz Festival
2024-09-27 - 2024-09-30
From September 27 to September 29, celebrate the vibrant jazz culture of Toronto. The Kensington Market Jazz Festival (KMJF) features over 200 of Toronto’s finest musicians in 92 shows. An extraordinary weekend, featuring celebrated names in Canadian jazz.

Venues are throughout the market including Tom’s Place where you can hear jazz greats performing live on the grand piano! Chill to the sounds as you shop for cool fashions for the new season. Experience cool deals and cool jazz in Toronto’s vibrant heart and heritage district.

For the complete lineup, see kensingtonjazz.com

Jazz in the Courtyard at St. Andrews United
2024-09-27 12:00 - 14:00 | St. Andrew’s Church, 73 Simcoe St., Toronto, ON, Canada
Every in September, enjoy free jazz with Jazz In The Courtyard at St Andrew’s United Church. Featuring the St Andrew’s Trio and special guests. This week features Alexander Brown. Fridays from noon until 2pm.
Visit standrewsunited.com.

Toronto Burlesque Festival - Fly Me To the Moon
2024-10-03 00:00 - 2024-10-06 00:00 | El Mocambo, 464 Spadina Ave, Toronto, Canada
Bringing together the diverse talents of over 50 of North America’s premier burlesque, drag, and cabaret artists, The Toronto Burlesque Festival returns October 3-6, 2024 under the neon palms of the legendary El Mocambo with four sultry, jazz soaked showcases of glamour, humour, and high-caliber performances rooted in messages of diversity, inclusivity and body-positivity.

Founded in 2008 as a grassroots festival and furloughed by the pandemic, Toronto Burlesque Festival returns as an artist-led, non-profit organization. Opening night festivities on October 3 kick-off with a VIP cocktail reception featuring live Jazz by the Michael Shand Trio and photography retrospective of the festival’s history followed by four days of world class performances. Burlesque Legend, Ka’ena (Hawaii), a traditional Polynesian dancer who began her burlesque career as a teenager in the 1950s, will be headlining, leading a dance workshop, and doing a talk-back at the closing high-tea brunch matinee on October 6.

The Toronto Burlesque Festival’s headliners include: dance/roller skate duo Kozmic Joy featuring 3x Burlesque Hall of Fame winner Joy Rider and 4-time world-champion roller skater/Cirque du Soleil movement artist Kozmic Skater; reigning burlesque queen of the NYC Noire Pageant Chola Magnolia; and hometown hero Zyra Lee Vanity, Queen of the Panama Burlesque Festival and 3x Top 50 burlesque performers in the world (21st Century Burlesque Magazine).

Audiences can shine up their rhinestones and get ready for LIFT OFF at www.torontoburlesquefestival.ca

Goblin: Macbeth
2024-10-03 08:00 - 2024-10-27 17:00 | Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada
When three Goblins come across a copy of the Complete Works of William Shakespeare, they’re eager to take over a theatre and take a stab at Macbeth. A unique blend of comedy and tragedy, with a spatter of improvisation, GOBLIN:MACBETH is a fresh-blood take on a Shakespearean classic.
Created by Spontaneous Theatre, who brought you Blind Date, and Undercover, this is like no Macbeth you’ve ever seen.

The Hot Sardines at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
2024-10-03 19:30 - 22:00 | Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 50 St Paul St, St Catherines, ON, L2R 3M2, Canada
From selling out Carnegie Hall to Koerner Hall, The Hot Sardines are fueled by brassy horn arrangements, rollicking piano melodies and vocals from a powerful chanteuse that reinvigorate classic jazz and makes old sounds new again.
In the last two years, the Hot Sardines have been featured at the Newport Jazz Festival and the Montreal Jazz Festival, have sold out NYC venues from Joe’s Pub to Bowery Ballroom and more than 150 tour dates from Chicago to London, and have released two albums on Universal Music Classics to critical raves and a No. 1 slot on the iTunes Jazz chart in the U.S. and internationally.
Buy tickets here.

Hamilton Music Collective presents Gary Versace Trio
2024-10-03 20:00 - 22:30 | The Gasworks, 141 Park Street N, Hamilton, ON, L8R 2N4, Canada
Jazz pianist Gary Versace kicks off Hamilton Music Collective’s 10th anniversary concert series with Neil Swainson (bass) and Terry Clarke (drums).
Join Hamilton Music Collective for our 10th anniversary jazz concert series, showcasing top Canadian and international musicians in jazz, blues, and improvised music. Step into our cozy jazz lounge at 141 Park Street, featuring a top notch sound system (brand new in 2020), wine selections, and an attentive audience. It all comes together in the perfect venue to hear world-class jazz in downtown Hamilton!
All proceeds from ticket sales support the An Instrument For Every Child (AIFEC) program.
For more information about the Hamilton Music Collective and An Instrument For Every Child visit: hamiltonmusiccollective.ca

Toronto Burlesque Festival - Celestial Bodies
2024-10-04 19:00 - 23:00 | El Mocambo, 464 Spadina Ave, Toronto, Canada
Night Two of the Toronto Burlesque Festival!
Bringing together the diverse talents of over 50 of North America’s premier burlesque, drag, and cabaret artists, The Toronto Burlesque Festival returns October 3-6, 2024 under the neon palms of the legendary El Mocambo with four sultry, jazz soaked showcases of glamour, humour, and high-caliber performances rooted in messages of diversity, inclusivity and body-positivity.

Founded in 2008 as a grassroots festival and furloughed by the pandemic, Toronto Burlesque Festival returns as an artist-led, non-profit organization. Opening night festivities on October 3 kick-off with a VIP cocktail reception featuring live Jazz by the Michael Shand Trio and photography retrospective of the festival’s history followed by four days of world class performances. Burlesque Legend, Ka’ena (Hawaii), a traditional Polynesian dancer who began her burlesque career as a teenager in the 1950s, will be headlining, leading a dance workshop, and doing a talk-back at the closing high-tea brunch matinee on October 6.

The Toronto Burlesque Festival’s headliners include: dance/roller skate duo Kozmic Joy featuring 3x Burlesque Hall of Fame winner Joy Rider and 4-time world-champion roller skater/Cirque du Soleil movement artist Kozmic Skater; reigning burlesque queen of the NYC Noire Pageant Chola Magnolia; and hometown hero Zyra Lee Vanity, Queen of the Panama Burlesque Festival and 3x Top 50 burlesque performers in the world (21st Century Burlesque Magazine).

Audiences can shine up their rhinestones and get ready for LIFT OFF at www.torontoburlesquefestival.ca

Toronto Burlesque Festival - The Big Bang
2024-10-05 19:00 - 23:00 | El Mocambo, 464 Spadina Ave, Toronto, Canada
Night Three of the Toronto Burlesque Festival!
Bringing together the diverse talents of over 50 of North America’s premier burlesque, drag, and cabaret artists, The Toronto Burlesque Festival returns October 3-6, 2024 under the neon palms of the legendary El Mocambo with four sultry, jazz soaked showcases of glamour, humour, and high-caliber performances rooted in messages of diversity, inclusivity and body-positivity.

Founded in 2008 as a grassroots festival and furloughed by the pandemic, Toronto Burlesque Festival returns as an artist-led, non-profit organization. Opening night festivities on October 3 kick-off with a VIP cocktail reception featuring live Jazz by the Michael Shand Trio and photography retrospective of the festival’s history followed by four days of world class performances. Burlesque Legend, Ka’ena (Hawaii), a traditional Polynesian dancer who began her burlesque career as a teenager in the 1950s, will be headlining, leading a dance workshop, and doing a talk-back at the closing high-tea brunch matinee on October 6.

The Toronto Burlesque Festival’s headliners include: dance/roller skate duo Kozmic Joy featuring 3x Burlesque Hall of Fame winner Joy Rider and 4-time world-champion roller skater/Cirque du Soleil movement artist Kozmic Skater; reigning burlesque queen of the NYC Noire Pageant Chola Magnolia; and hometown hero Zyra Lee Vanity, Queen of the Panama Burlesque Festival and 3x Top 50 burlesque performers in the world (21st Century Burlesque Magazine).

Audiences can shine up their rhinestones and get ready for LIFT OFF at www.torontoburlesquefestival.ca

Eliana Cuevas Unveils the Angel Falls String Quartet: A New Musical Journey
2024-10-05 19:00 - 23:00 | Redwood Theatre, 1300 Gerrard St E, Toronto, Ontario, M4L 1Y7, Canada
Experience the magic of Eliana Cuevas and the Angel Falls String Quartet – a captivating musical journey not to be missed.
Venezuelan-Canadian artist and performer Eliana Cuevas is thrilled to announce that she will debut her latest musical endeavor, the Angel Falls String Quartet, in Toronto, ON. This brand-new project illuminates Eliana’s original repertoire, bringing it to life innovatively and enchanting.
Named after the world’s tallest uninterrupted waterfall, Angel Falls, located in Auyán-tepui, Canaima National Park in Venezuela, this project reflects Eliana’s deep connection to her native land.
The debut performance promises to be memorable. It will reveal a collection of songs that feature imaginative reinterpretations of Eliana’s original works. These pieces, arranged for string quartet by the acclaimed JUNO Award-winning pianist Jeremy Ledbetter, highlight Eliana’s roots, merging Venezuelan tradition with contemporary flair.
Some of Toronto’s most talented and versatile classical and jazz musicians, including Jessica Deutsch (violin), Praise Lam (violin), Clara NguyenTran (viola), Lydia Munchinsky (cello), and Jeremy Ledbetter (piano), form the Angel Falls String Quartet. This ensemble will showcase their masterful musicianship, offering a passionate and heartfelt celebration of Eliana’s cultural heritage.
Join us for an evening of exquisite music as Eliana Cuevas and the Angel Falls String Quartet take you on a journey through the rich sounds of Venezuelan tradition, reimagined through the lens of string arrangements and modern jazz influences. This concert is not just a performance; it is a tribute to the beauty of cultural fusion and the enduring power of music.
Buy tickets here.

The Hot Sardines at Flato Markham Theatre
2024-10-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, Ontario, Canada
Fuelled by the belief that classic jazz feeds the heart and soul, THE HOT SARDINES are on a mission to make old sounds new again and prove that joyful music can bring people together in a disconnected world.
Led by Evan Palazzo and Elizabeth Bougerol, this group of irreverent, effortlessly swinging, early-jazz aficionados channel New York speakeasies, Parisian cabarets, and New Orleans jazz halls from past eras into music for the 21st century. Hear the era-defining sounds of Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, and Louis Armstrong, alongside music by expatriate bandleader Sam Wooding and innovative touches from Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht.
Buy tickets here.

Toronto Burlesque Festival - Heavenly High Tea
2024-10-06 13:30 - 15:30 | El Mocambo, 464 Spadina Ave, Toronto, Canada
Final Day of the Toronto Burlesque Festival!
Bringing together the diverse talents of over 50 of North America’s premier burlesque, drag, and cabaret artists, The Toronto Burlesque Festival returns October 3-6, 2024 under the neon palms of the legendary El Mocambo with four sultry, jazz soaked showcases of glamour, humour, and high-caliber performances rooted in messages of diversity, inclusivity and body-positivity.

Founded in 2008 as a grassroots festival and furloughed by the pandemic, Toronto Burlesque Festival returns as an artist-led, non-profit organization. Opening night festivities on October 3 kick-off with a VIP cocktail reception featuring live Jazz by the Michael Shand Trio and photography retrospective of the festival’s history followed by four days of world class performances. Burlesque Legend, Ka’ena (Hawaii), a traditional Polynesian dancer who began her burlesque career as a teenager in the 1950s, will be headlining, leading a dance workshop, and doing a talk-back at the closing high-tea brunch matinee on October 6.

The Toronto Burlesque Festival’s headliners include: dance/roller skate duo Kozmic Joy featuring 3x Burlesque Hall of Fame winner Joy Rider and 4-time world-champion roller skater/Cirque du Soleil movement artist Kozmic Skater; reigning burlesque queen of the NYC Noire Pageant Chola Magnolia; and hometown hero Zyra Lee Vanity, Queen of the Panama Burlesque Festival and 3x Top 50 burlesque performers in the world (21st Century Burlesque Magazine).

Audiences can shine up their rhinestones and get ready for LIFT OFF at www.torontoburlesquefestival.ca

jazz.fm91'S 50/50 RAFFLE
2024-10-07 08:00 - 2024-11-07 17:00
OUR 50/50 RAFFLE IS BACK!
Support the station you love for a chance to win 50% OF THE JACKPOT!
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B-JAZZED at The Rose Brampton
2024-10-08 20:00 - 23:00 | The Rose Theatre Brampton, 1 Theatre Ln, Brampton, Ontario, L6V 0A3, Canada
B-Jazzed returns for its 2nd season on The Rose Mainstage!
For years, B-Jazzed has presented the finest in Canadian jazz through Sessions at Studio II and the World of Jazz Festival, making Brampton a destination for jazz lovers and locals alike. Its Mainstage series invites audiences to enjoy the soulful sounds and musical virtuosity of Canada’s best jazz musicians, accompanied by the B-Jazzed Orchestra, a 16-piece big band comprised of incredible talent from Brampton and beyond. Stay for an engaging Q&A with the bandleaders, hosted by B-Jazzed Artistic Director Carmen Spada. An evening filled with the greatest music of the 20th century, and insightful conversation.
Buy tickets here.

Pink Martini featuring China Forbes at the Living Arts Centre
2024-10-10 20:00 - 21:30 | Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga, ON, Ontario, L5B 4B8, Canada
In 1994 in his hometown of Portland, Oregon, Thomas Lauderdale was working in local politics when he saw the need for most engaging and inspiring music at political fundraisers.
Drawing inspiration from music from all over the world–crossing genres of classical, jazz and old-fashioned pop–and hoping to appeal to conservatives and liberals alike, he founded the “little orchestra” Pink Martini in 1994 to provide more beautiful and inclusive musical soundtracks for causes such as civil rights, affordable housing, the environment, libraries, public broadcasting, education and parks. One year later, Lauderdale called China Forbes, a Harvard classmate who was living in New York City, and asked her to join Pink Martini. Their first song writing collaboration was “Sympathique (Je ne veux pas travailler)”which became an overnight sensation in France, was nominated for “Song of the Year” at France’s Victoires de la Musique Awards, and is still the band’s number one song.
In 2024 the band is celebrating it’s 30th anniversary!

Carla Gonzalez-Casanova at The Oakville Centre for the Performing Art
2024-10-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, 130 Navy St, Oakville, ON, L6J 2Z4, Canada
Venezuelan-born Carla Gonzalez-Casanova is a celebrated vocalist and visual artist who is known for her powerful vocals and energetic performances. One of the GTA’s most active world music performers, Carla sings for thousands of people annually through her work as a front woman with Latintrain and Wharpo, two of Toronto’s popular Latin musical acts.
Her sound features a melting pot of Latin rhythms such as Bolero, Cha-Cha, Son, Salsa, Cumbia with a pinch of jazz. With a busy performance schedule with over 150 dates a year, Carla has graced major stages in Canada including Celebration Square, The Rose Theatre Brampton, and Young Dundas Square. Carla is deeply committed to her community and performs actively at festivals including Carabram, Carassauga, Coubough Latin Festival, Panamerican Jazz Festival, Inti Raimy and more.

Jaymz Bee presents Thank You jazz.fm91
2024-10-16 19:00 - 23:00 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
Jaymz Bee Presents: THANK YOU jazz.fm91
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
Toronto, ON – Jaymz Bee, renowned for his 22-year legacy with jazz.fm91, is bidding a heartfelt farewell with a special benefit concert at Koerner Hall on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Following an illustrious career producing concerts, hosting radio shows, and guiding international jazz tours, Bee is now dedicating his efforts to his burgeoning film career, which includes three award-winning short films and an upcoming feature film.
This memorable evening is designed to express Bee’s gratitude to jazz.fm91 for two decades of musical magic and to support the station. The concert will feature a dazzling lineup of performers and a celebration of jazz’s vibrant spirit.
Highlights of the Evening:

Genevieve Marentette will showcase her latest album, “Songs of ’69,” with a special set that blends classic jazz and contemporary flair.
The night will open with “Music for Secret Agents,” featuring a tribute to James Bond and other iconic tunes. Singers on the opening set include Irene Torres, Adam James, John Finley, Serafin LaRiviere, Gavin Hope, Simone Denny, and Queen Pepper.
The house band includes notable musicians: Michael Shand (piano), Eric St-Laurent (guitar), George Koller (bass), Ben Wittman (drums), Alison Young (saxophone), and Bill McBirnie (flute).

Tickets are available from $30 to $120 plus service charges and can be purchased directly from Koerner Hall. All proceeds will benefit jazz.fm91, a cherished radio station and registered charity.
For more details and to purchase tickets, please visit: Koerner Hall Event Page
