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Sound of Jazz: A Reel Christmas
2019-12-19 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | The Great Hall, 1087 Queen St. W, Toronto, ON, M6J 1H3, Canada
A Reel Christmas
A Celebration of Holiday Movie Music

The season is Christmas, the mood is merry, and the groove is cool.
Join jazz.fm91 for A Reel Christmas, a celebration of holiday music from your favourite Hollywood films.
Trombonist Russ Little leads a supergroup of Canada’s finest: pianist Tom Szczesniak, drummer Brian Barlow, bassist Scott Alexander, saxophonist Michael Stuart, guitarist Ted Quinlan and vocalist Jeff Jones in this spectacular evening of movie music magic, Thursday, December 19th, at The Great Hall.
Concert seating is general admission — first come, first seated. Doors open at 6:30 pm for a 7:30 pm start.
A Reel Christmas is part of jazz.fm91’s annual fundraising concert series, Sound of Jazz.

Live to Air: Heather Bambrick's Holiday Kitchen Party
2019-12-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Long & McQuade Performance Hall, 4 Pardee Avenue, Toronto, Canada
UPDATE: This event is now fully booked. Many thanks to everyone who made donations.
‘Tis the season for Heather Bambrick’s holiday kitchen party!
This donor favourite in our Live to Air concert series returns for another edition on Sunday, December 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Long & McQuade Performance Hall at the jazz.fm91 studios.
Backed by an all-star house band, the irrepressible Heather Bambrick will lead an afternoon of music and entertainment —joined by one of Canada’s greatest voices, Jackie Richardson.
The whole show will be broadcast live to the radio, and it will be recorded and re-broadcast on Christmas Day at 2 pm.

How to attend
Invitations to jazz.fm91’s Live to Air performances are our gift to you for your donation of $175 for one seat or $350 for a pair ($15 or $30 monthly). Donations are eligible for a full tax receipt issued in February, 2020.
To donate, call 1-800-811-2400, email events@jazz.fm or click below.

PAMA Paints: Landscape Workshop
2019-12-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Peel Art Gallery, Museum + Archives, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton, ON, Canada
PAMA Paints: Landscape Workshop
Thursday, December 5, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives, Brampton
Explore the serenity and beauty of landscape artworks inspired by George Paginton using basic painting techniques in a fun and social artistic environment. This special landscape workshop is hosted by local artist Tamara Thompson and includes a guided tour of the George Paginton: Painting a Nation exhibit. Painting materials are provided.
Tickets are $15 for the general public, members $12.75.
Reserve your spot now.

Emilie-Claire Barlow: Winter Lights
2019-11-29 20:00 - 23:00 | Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, Ontario, Canada
Emilie Claire Barlow – Winter Lights
Flato Markham Theatre
Friday, November 29 • 8PM
Elements of both jazz and pop feature prominently in Winter Lights, a Christmas holiday show to see a top “Canadian jazz chanteuse display an impressive vocal range.” (Latin Jazz Network). Emilie-Claire Barlow is an award-winning, critically-acclaimed jazz singer, arranger, record producer and voice actress. Known for her treatment of both classic pop and jazz songs delivered with a relaxed, polished demeanor, charming humour, and a voice of unforgettable beauty, “she adds newfound depth to such varied selections…” (jazztimes.com). A highly engaging performer with a warm, lithe vocal style and a knack for tackling urbane jazz standards, Emilie-Claire is back to Markham with an eclectic mix of holiday favourites, wintry tunes and classics from her own repertoire.
Tickets at flatomarkhamtheatre.ca.

Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show
2019-11-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
In the seven decades since the Blind Boys of Alabama first began singing together, America has witnessed a World War, the civil rights movement, and the Summer of Love; the moon landing, Vietnam, and the fall of the Berlin Wall; JFK, MLK, and Malcolm X; the invention of the jukebox, the atomic bomb, and the internet “Gospel titans.”
The Blind Boys of Alabama have risen to fame with their thrilling vocal harmonies and roof-raising live show. This concert brings you songs from the Talkin’ Christmas! album, the band’s Grammy Award-winning Christmas recording, Go, Tell it on the Mountain, and other Gospel classics.
For tickets, go to rcmusic.com.

Estonian Music Week presents Laila Biali & Kadri Voorand
2019-11-29 - 2019-12-01
Two multi-award winning singer-songwriters from opposite sides of the world join forces for two amazing evenings of music. Canada’s Laila Biali and Estonia’s Kadri Voorand.

Friday, November 29 at The Westdale in Hamilton
Saturday, November 30 at The Royal Cinema in Toronto

For tickets, visit thewestdale.ca or eventbrite.ca.

Dee Dee Bridgewater: Memphis … Yes, I’m Ready
2019-11-28 20:00 - 22:00 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
In honour of her Memphis roots, 2017 NEA Jazz Master, three-time Grammy and Tony Award winner, and UN Ambassador Dee Dee Bridgewater brings the city’s rich musical history to life with a collection of blues, R&B and soul classics on Thursday, November 28 at Koerner Hall.
For tickets, go to rcmusic.com.

jazz.fm91 & Sunwing International Jazz Safari to Cuba
2019-11-27 - 2019-12-05
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jazz.fm91 presents the International Jazz Safari to Cuba — in partnership with Sunwing!
We love these unique Cuban excursions as much as you do, so we couldn’t resist heading back for another week of relaxation and entertainment.
On this safari, a small group of 34 donors will head to the Sanctuary at Grand Memories Varadero for four days of sun, sand, sea and nightlife, before heading to Havana to experience the best music and culture that Cuba has to offer. There, we’ll stay at the historic and iconic Hotel Nacional de Cuba, which is soaked in the history of pre-revolution Cuba and is situated adjacent to the Malecón and some of Cuba’s best music venues. On the night before departure, we’ll visit the legendary Tropicana Club cabaret — a Havana experience not to be missed. It’s all guided and curated by the inexhaustible Jaymz Bee.
Whether you’re a veteran of International Jazz Safaris or considering becoming a first-timer, you will not want to miss this trip to the home of some of the world’s greatest music and a unique culture in the Caribbean.
Dates:
Nov. 27 to Dec. 4
Your safari includes:

round-trip economy airfare;
four-night all-inclusive accommodations at the Sanctuary at Grand Memories Varadero Beach Resort;
three-night accommodations at Hotel Nacional de Cuba (Breakfast Plan);
transfers between Varadero and Havana;
transfers between the airport and hotel(s) in destination; and
entry into Tropicana Club

Donation levels
Single: $3,000 ($650 tax receipt)
Double: $4,800 ($1,010 tax receipt)
For more info, contact Elaine Sherwood at elaine@jazz.fm.

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra presents… An American in Paris
2019-11-22 - 2019-11-24 | Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto, ON, M5J 2H5, Canada
An American in Paris with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra
November 22 and 23 • 7:30 pm
Roy Thomson Hall
Famed conductor Leonard Slatkin leads a program of all-American masterworks, including Gershwin’s jazzy musical postcard, Samuel Barber’s Pulitzer Prize–winning Piano Concerto performed by Canadian gem Jon Kimura Parker, and Bernstein’s Overture to Candide.
For tickets, visit www.tso.ca.

David Clayton-Thomas Benefit Concert for Peacebuilders Canada
2019-11-20 20:00 - 23:00 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
David Clayton-Thomas Benefit Concert for Peacebuilders Canada
Wednesday, November 20, 8pm
Koerner Hall
Help effect change in our youth justice and education system.
Join Peacebuilders Canada, Wednesday, November 20th at Koerner Hall for a special benefit concert featuring Canadian music icon David Clayton-Thomas, in support of Toronto’s most vulnerable adolescents.
Tickets and VIP packages are on sale now at peacebuilders.ca
Peacebuilders is a nonprofit organization based in Toronto, Canada that seeks to enhance access to justice for youth in conflict and advocate for change in our justice and education systems. We use restorative practices to keep young people out of the criminal justice system, make schools safer for learning and development, and build strong and healthy communities.

Tarragon Theatre presents Buffoon
2019-11-12 - 2019-12-16 | Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada
Tarragon Theatre presents Anand Rajaram in Anosh Irani’s Buffoon. A Heart Breaking, Tragic and Hilarious tale of a clown finding love at the circus. November 12 to December 15.
Tickets available now at tarragontheatre.com.

Etobicoke Jazz Festival
2019-11-10 - 2019-11-11, 2019-11-07 - 2019-11-08
IC Savings presents the fifth annual Etobicoke Jazz Festival, November 7 and 10 at Humber College and the Crooked Cue Etobicoke.
Four days of world-class performances from jazz’s best: Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez, Robi Botos, Hilario Duran, Lorne Lofsky and Alex Dean, Pat LaBarbera, jazz.fm91’s Laura Fernandez and many more.
For tickets visit etobicokejazz.com.

Carminho and Pilar at Koerner Hall
2019-11-09 20:00 - 23:00 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
Carminho and Pilar
November 9, 2019, 8:00 pm
Koerner Hall
Two powerhouse singers in an unforgettable night of Portuguese fado and Italian cabaret. Platinum-selling Portuguese artist Carminho is one of the most outstanding and heartfelt voices to come out of the fado resurgence. Italian singer, lyricist, and actress, Pilar blends Italian singer-songwriter tradition with jazz, folk, pop, and theatrical flourishes, backed by a Toronto all-star band featuring Michael and Roberto Occhipinti.
For tickets call 416-408-0208 or visit rcmusic.com/performance.

JW-Jones Big Band at Flato Markham Theatre
2019-11-08 20:00 - 23:00 | Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, Ontario, Canada
JW-Jones Big Band World Premiere
Flato Markham Theatre
Friday, November 8 at 8 pm
Billboard Top 10 Blues Artists, IBC winner, and JUNO nominee, Canadian singer/guitarist JW-Jones is known for his high energy shows. Raw, real, and from the heart, JW and his new 17-piece big band show make their world premiere in Markham. The veteran bluesman has been praised as a red hot young Canadian guitar slinger/singer by Grammy-winning producer Tom Hambridge. The Globe and Mail refers to this Maple Blues Award winner “as one of this country’s top blues guitar stars.” Billboard calls JW part of “a new wave of young talent moving onto Canada’s blues stage.” JW-Jones and company are sure to deliver thrills and chills with vitality and panache.
For tickets, please visit flatomarkhamtheatre.ca.

Bravo Niagara's Voices of Freedom Festival
2019-11-08 19:30 - 22:30 | Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 50 St Paul St, St Catherines, ON, L2R 3M2, Canada
Voices of Freedom featuring Monty Alexander’s Harlem-Kingston Express and The Larnell Lewis Band
November 8, 2019, 7:30pm
Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, St. Catharines

Monty Alexander and his Harlem-Kingston Express blend the sounds of his native Kingston, Jamaica, with the classic jazz tradition of New York’s Harlem. Grammy Award nominee Monty Alexander has established himself as one of jazz music’s most diverse and globally recognized piano titans. For six decades, Monty has led some of the most celebrated groups in the genre’s history. Joining Monty for this special Voices of Freedom Festival concert is The Larnell Lewis Band with special guest Bakithi Kumalo.
For tickets visit bravoniagara.org.

Jaymz Bee's Swing Dance Party with Colin Hunter
2019-11-08 19:00 - 23:00 | Palais Royale, 1601 Lake Shore Blvd. West, Toronto, Ontario, M6K 3C1, Canada
Swing on over to the Palais Royale on Friday, Nov. 8 for Jaymz Bee’s Swing Dance Party featuring Colin Hunter and The Starlight Orchestra, with very special guests Alex Pangman and Combo Royale.
Dance the night away at Toronto’s biggest and best swing dance party. Lindy hop lessons from Swing Toronto are included.
Tickets are $40 each, or $20 for students with ID.
All proceeds from the party go to jazz.fm91.

Blues and Brews with Danny Marks
2019-11-07 17:30 - 21:30
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BLUZ.FM host Danny Marks invites you to join him for a bluesy tour of some of Toronto’s coolest craft breweries.

Thursday, November 7 at 5:30 pm

Led by the brew captains at Toronto Brewery Tours, you’ll go behind the scenes at three of Toronto’s best craft breweries to taste, explore and experience what goes into making delicious craft beer. Marks and his travelling blues band will keep you entertained the whole way, playing a mini-concert at each stop. The band will feature drummer Bucky Berger, bassist Terry Wilkins, sax sensation Alison Young and pianist Jenie Thai.
Recently, Toronto’s craft beer industry has undergone a renaissance, with more than 25 newly opened craft breweries in the last three years alone. With lagers, pilsners, stouts, ales and everything in between, there’s a huge variety of styles and flavours waiting to be experienced.

Our tour will stop at Henderson Brewing Company, High Park Brewery and Rainhard Brewing, where you’ll get to know the art and science of making craft beer. It includes an official tasting lesson, 20-ounce samples at each brewery and a souvenir beer glass and bottle opener.
Beer and the blues — what’s not to love?

Copy That | Tarragon Theatre
2019-11-06 - 2019-12-09 | Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada
“So what people watch on TV, it’s got nothing to do with the real world?”
Renowned playwright Jason Sherman’s caustic look at the entertainment industry, Copy That takes us behind the scenes of network television. Four writers struggle to get their new cop show approved for production. When the team’s only Black writer is roughed up by an actual cop, the fallout threatens to not only kill the show, but expose the systemic racism at the heart of popular entertainment itself.
From the author of last season’s moving account of the life of Marshall McLuhan (The Message).
For tickets, go to tarragontheatre.com.

Manteca at 40: a Live to Air concert experience
2019-11-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Long & McQuade Performance Hall, 4 Pardee Avenue, Toronto, Canada
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Manteca has been a pan-cultural jazz mashup since the group started in Toronto in 1979. Now, it’s time to celebrate 40 years of an international music innovator.
This Juno Award-winning collective draws on musical influences throughout the Americas, creating original compositions and arrangements using the roots of world, jazz and orchestral music. For the past four decades, they have toured the world as Canada’s musical ambassadors, bringing audiences an explosive, high-energy show full of joy and exhilaration.
To celebrate their 40th anniversary this year, Manteca will play an intimate, interactive concert for a small crowd at jazz.fm91 that will also be broadcast live to our radio audience.
We’re offering jazz.fm91 donors a rare opportunity to see the group play a one-hour concert in the small, intimate atmosphere of the Long & McQuade Performance Hall on Monday, Nov. 4.

Toronto Sings the Breithaupt Brothers Songbook
2019-11-02 20:00 - 23:00 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
The Royal Conservatory presents… Toronto Sings the Breithaupt Brother’s Songbook
America has Gershwins, Canada’s got the Breithaupts! Don and Jeff Breithaupt’s jazz and musical theatre neo-standards have been hailed as the next Great American Songbook.
On Saturday, November 2, Toronto’s best vocalists — Jackie Richardson, Kellylee Evans, Denzal Sinclaire, Heather Bambrick and more — will bring their songs to life at Koerner Hall.
For tickets visit rcmusic.com/performance

Brazil Film Festival Toronto
2019-11-01 - 2019-11-04 | Bell Tiff LIghtbox, 350 King St West, Toronto, On, M5V 3X5, Canada
The Brazil Film Festival Toronto is back for its 13th edition, November 1-3 at the TIFF Bell Lightbox.
The lineup includes a number of Cannes Film Festival award winners, including Los Silencios, Amazonia Groove, Simonal and more.
For tickets and info, visit www.brazilfilmfest.net.

Ken Page Memorial Trust 21st anniversary gala and Halloween party
2019-10-31 17:30 - 23:00 | The Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Canada
Ken Page Memorial Trust 21st Anniversary Gala and Halloween Party
Thursday, October 31, 5:30pm
The Old Mill
jazz.fm91 presents the 21st anniversary celebration of the Ken Page Memorial Trust, October 31st at The Old Mill. Under the magical musical direction of Warren Vache, the spirits of rhythm – Guido Basso, Ken Peplowski, Houston Person, Russ Phillips, Rossano Sportiello, Reg Schwager, Neil Swainson, Terry Clarke, will cast their musical spells Halloween night.
For tickets visit kenpagememorialtrust.com

Lizz Wright and Catherine Russell at Koerner Hall
2019-10-30 20:00 - 23:00 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
Lizz Wright and Catherine Russell
Wednesday, October 30th, 8:00pm
Koerner Hall
Two headlining performances, one night only. On Wednesday, October 30, Koerner Hall welcomes acclaimed American jazz vocalists Catherine Russell and Lizz Wright. Russell, known for her powerful, soulful voice, is the perfect complement to Wright’s smooth, honey-timbered tones.
To purchase tickets call 416-408-0208 or visit rcmusic.com/performance.

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band at Roy Thomson Hall
2019-10-29 20:00 - 23:00 | Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto, ON, M5J 2H5, Canada
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Tuesday October 29th, 2019
Roy Thomson Hall
For nearly 50 years, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band has been traveling the globe, bringing the joy of traditional New Orleans jazz to music fans around the world. Whether performing at prestigious centers like Symphony Hall in Boston, contemporary music festivals like Austin City Limits, or private engagements for Presidents and Kings, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band of New Orleans never fails to bring their audiences dancing into the aisles.
Purchase tickets at roythomsonhall.com

jazz.fm91 & CAA International Jazz Safari to Berlin
2019-10-28 - 2019-11-05 | Savoy Hotel, Fasanenstraße 9-10, Berlin, 10623, Germany
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jazz.fm91 presents the International Jazz Safari to Berlin — in partnership with CAA, our official travel insurance provider!
Join us along with the irrepressible Jaymz Bee as your host in Berlin, a city soaked in history and culture. We’ll be there for the 66th edition of JazzFest Berlin one of the oldest and most prestigious jazz festivals in Europe. Lineup has yet to be announced but with past headliners such as Duke Ellington, Miles Davis and Charles Mingus be assured you’ll experience some great music. And of course Jaymz Bee will be there to take you to jazz clubs even the hippest Berliners haven’t hear of!
We’ll travel from Oct. 28 to Nov. 4, in partnership with CAA, our official travel insurance provider. Your trip will include round-trip airfare, hotel and more.
Donation levels:
$8,500 double ($2,100 tax receipt)
$5,250 single ($1,400 tax receipt)
Your trip includes:

round-trip flight airfare with in and outbound connection in Munich;
6 nights at the historic Savoy Berlin just off the elegant Kurfürstendamm in the heart of Berlin’s “Golden West”
daily breakfast;
tickets to Berlin JazzFest events (schedule announce late summer 2019).
an evening safari of Berlin jazz clubs with Jaymz Bee
a half day city tour of Berlin

Savoy Hotel Berlin
You’ll spend six days in one of the world’s most vibrant cultural centres and in the company on Jaymz Bee who, as you would expect, will show you a time you’ll never forget.
The Savoy Hotel is soaked in the history of Berlin. Built in 1929 and undamaged during the war, it served as the Japanese embassy from 1943 to 1945 and as British headquarters from 1945 to 1946. Famous guests include Thomas Mann, Greta Garbo, Maria Callas and Henry Miller. Next to the Berlin Zoo, Tiegarten, close to theatres and music clubs, and only blocks from the main JazzFest venue, Berliner Festspiele, you will truly be in the heart of this unique and vibrant capital.
The jazz.fm91 International Jazz Safari to Berlin, in partnership with CAA – making bad days good, and good days better.

Jazz brunch at Cirillo's Culinary Academy
2019-10-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Cirillo’s Culinary Academy, 118 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON, M9A 1B5, Canada
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How about a little brunch with your jazz? Or maybe a little jazz with your brunch?
You’re invited to join Brad Barker and Bryan Snelson for a hands-on cooking class led by chef John Cirillo. Together, we will be making a five-course jazz brunch before sitting down together to enjoy the fruits of our labour and some cookin’ live music.

Saturday, October 26 from 10 am to 1 pm
Cirillo’s Culinary Academy: 118 The Esplanade

A group of 50 donors will meet at Cirillo’s Culinary Academy on The Esplanade and will then be split into five groups that will each prepare one of five dishes under the guidance of Chef Cirillo and his highly trained team. Once the meal is prepared, donors can mingle and sample each of the five dishes.
We’ll be accompanied by a live musician to keep the mood light and fun. At the end, every sous chef (that’s you!) will take home a “doggy bag” that includes recipes for each dish we prepared that day.

How to attend
Invitations to this event are offered as a gift to you for your donation of $250 per person. Donations are eligible for a tax receipt of $120 issued in February, 2020.
To donate, call 1-800-811-2400, email pledges@jazz.fm or click below.

The Official Blues Brothers Revue
2019-10-25 20:00 - 23:00 | Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, Ontario, Canada
The Official Blues Brothers Revue
Friday, October 25, 8pm
Flato Markham Theatre
The Blues Brothers are back!
There have been many imitators, but there is only one duo with the official stamp of approval to walk in the legendary footsteps of Jake and Elwood Blues.
See Wayne Catania and Kieron Lafferty don the official hat and sunglasses Friday, October 25th in an unforgettable concert event that captures the infectious humour, unbridled spirit and soulful sound of Aykroyd and Belushi’ original Blues Brothers.
For tickets visit flatomarkhamtheatre.ca

Brillante Merci Monsieur Chopin
2019-10-18 19:30 - 22:00 | Glenn Gould Studio, 250 Front St. W, Toronto, ON, Canada
Brillante Merci Monsieur Chopin
October 18, 2019, 7:30pm
Glenn Gould Studio, Toronto
Presented by… International Arts & Performers Society
Don’t miss an evening of superlative performances in a tribute to Frederic Chopin’s remarkable music. Legendary jazz icon Adam Makowicz and piano virtuoso Daniel Wnukowski celebrate one of the greatest Pianist’s and Composer’s in the history of music, Wednesday, October 18 at Glen Gould Studio.
For tickets visit bemusednetwork.com/chopin

Dave Brubeck and Oscar Peterson Tribute
2019-10-17 20:00 - 23:00 | Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, Ontario, Canada
Rémi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble
Thursday, October 17th, 8pm
Flato Markham Theatre
In the 1950s and ’60s very few jazz artists had as much influence or were as popular as Dave Brubeck and Oscar Peterson.
The Rémi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble featuring guest pianists Taurey Butler and Bernie Senensky perform the music of Dave Brubeck and Canada’s very own Oscar Peterson, Thursday, October 17th at Flato Markham Theatre, presented by Minken Employment Lawyers.
WholeNote credits Rémi and ensemble for playing inspired roles “in bringing the melodic, harmonic and rhythmic genius [of these jazz icons] to life for us again,” and applauds their songful dialogue “which makes for an utterly breathtaking experience.”
To purchase tickets, call 905-305-7469 or visit flatomarkhamtheatre.ca
