JAZZ.FM91

Jazz @ Durbar featuring vocalist Rebecca Enkin
2023-11-24 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | Durbar Indian Cuisine, 2469 Bloor St W, Toronto, Ontario, M6S 1P7, Canada
Enjoy swinging classic vocal jazz with the Rebecca Enkin Trio. Reserve a table for a delicious dinner or drop in at the bar.

Amanda Martinez @ Old Mill Jazz Lounge
2023-11-24 18:00 - 22:00 | The Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Canada
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Amanda Martinez and her award winning trio meld Latin American rhythms and sensual vocals that will move your soul. Join her for this intimate concert where she will showcase music from her 4 acclaimed albums as well as some songs to get you in the mood for the holidays. Featuring Kevin Laliberte – guitar, Rosendo Chendy Leon – percussion and Drew Birston bass. Don’t miss Amanda Martinez at Old Mill Toronto on Friday November 24th, 2023!
Proudly Sponsored by Andrew Peller Ltd.
Jazz Lounge 2023 Event Schedule
Dinner starts at 6pm
Show starts at 8pm
19+
Cover Charge | $20 + HST Prepaid Entertainment Charge
Food & Beverage | Minimum $30 Food and Beverage Spend
Old Mill Toronto
Dining Room Entrance by the Big Red Heart
www.oldmilltoronto.com
21 Old Mill Rd, Toronto ON M8X 1G5
416-207-2020 (Dining Room/Shows)
416-236-2641 x2 (General Inquiries/Weddings/Private Events)

The Nimmons Tribute @ Aeolian Hall
2023-11-23 20:00 - 22:30 | Aeolian Hall, 795 Dundas St., London, Ontario, N5W 2Z6, Canada
The Nimmons Tribute honours the legacy of Canada’s living jazz legend – The Dean of Canadian jazz – Phil Nimmons O.C., O. Ont. The Nimmons Tribute band features some of Canada’s greatest musicians, many of whom are JUNO Award-winners. The Nimmons Tribute, led by Sean Nimmons-Paterson consists of former students, colleagues, friends, and family, who have come together to celebrate Phil through his music.

The jazz.fm91 Youth Big Band: In Memory of Michael Arthurs
2023-11-20 18:00 - 21:00 | The Pilot, 22 Cumberland Street, Toronto, Canada
The jazz.fm91 Youth Big Band performs live at The Pilot, in memory of Dr. Michael Arthurs.
Dr. Michael Arthurs, the respected musician and educator who for the past year served as musical director of the jazz.fm91 Youth Big Band, passed away last month at the age of 60.
Dr. Arthurs joined jazz.fm91 in September of 2022 with more than 25 years of experience as a composer, arranger, music teacher, freelance musician, and recording artist both in Toronto and internationally. Since then, he had been a champion, advocate, confidant and fearless leader for the 13 young musicians in the jazz.fm91 Youth Big Band. Dr. Arthurs’ calm and cool leadership led the band to perform at a professional level.
On Monday, Nov. 20, in the Stealth Lounge at The Pilot, the jazz.fm91 Youth Big Band will perform in honour of their late mentor.
Doors are at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. No cover charge, no reservations.

Advocats Big Band @ Old Mill Toronto
2023-11-18 20:00 - 23:00 | The Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Canada
The Advocats Big Band is delighted to be returning to Old Mill Toronto on Saturday, November 18th for “Swing into the Holidays with the Advocats Big Band”, another delightful evening of dinner and dancing to get you in the mood for the upcoming festive season. This is the Old Mill’s holiday season opener! Doors open at 6 pm and the band will play from 8 to 10 pm. Reservations are a must. Please book your table here: oldmilltoronto.com/event/the-advocats. See you there!

The Charlie Webb Trio @ The Vista by Chef David
2023-11-18 19:00 - 22:00 | The Vista by Chef Denis, 20706 Heart Lake Rd, Caledon Village, Ontario, L7K 2A2, Canada
Enjoy an intimate dining experience with Charlie Webb and her Trio at the Vista by Chef Denis at the Mount Alverno Luxury Resort in Caledon. The dining lounge is exquisite, the food exceptional, the service impeccable. Charlie Webb performs a mix of music from Amy Winehouse to Ella Fitzgerald with classic timeless favourites that makes the evening a special occasion on top of an incredible dining experience.

The Elvis Goes Jazz Project @ The Westdale
2023-11-17 20:00 - 22:00 | The Westdale Theatre, 1014 King St W, Hamilton, ON, L8S 1L4
From Mark Kelso, creator of The Elvis Goes Jazz Project:
In February of 2022, Oliver Vadas (Organizer of the West End Jazz Festival) contacted me regarding playing drums for a project of classic Elvis Presley tunes done in a jazz format. Being an Elvis fan myself, I was intrigued by this possibility. The original arranger had to suddenly remove himself from the project due to a family emergency, so I ended up taking on the arranging duties myself. For the first performance I was able to put together 18 classic Elvis tunes, spanning the 1950’s to the 1970’s, using the big band styles of Frank Sinatra, some New Orleans grooves, and Afro-Cuban rhythms. What an interesting mix! For me, the main focus was to change the songs in a way that would make them interesting to a jazz listener (and the musicians playing) but without being disrespectful to the original songs and melodies. All and all, with these fabulous players, I think we have succeeded in doing just that!
Mark Kelso (drums, leader, arranger), David Statham (lead vocals), Colleen Allen (tenor sax), Michael Occhipinti (guitar), Kevin Turcotte (trumpet), Mike Downes (acoustic bass), Ewen Farncombe (piano), Karen Thornton (host) – Click on Karen’s name for her bio

Red Hot Ramble @ Old Mill Jazz Lounge
2023-11-17 18:00 - 22:00 | The Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Canada
Toronto’s Red Hot Ramble, formed in 2010, is a vibrant musical ensemble celebrating the rich sounds of New Orleans, from traditional jazz to blues and funk. With trumpet player Alexis Baro, clarinet and saxophonist Jacob Gorzhaltsan, bassist Jack Zorawski, drummer Glenn Anderson, and pianist/vocalist Roberta Hunt, their spirited performances have graced numerous jazz festivals across Southern Ontario. Their music, showcased on three CDs and a holiday single, including their acclaimed “Today Will Be a Good Day” album, exudes intense passion and soul. Notably, their video for “Marie Laveau” has earned international recognition, making Red Hot Ramble a must-see act.
Proudly Sponsored by Andrew Peller Ltd.
Jazz Lounge 2023 Event Schedule
www.oldmilltoronto.com/jazz-lounge
Dinner starts at 6pm
Show starts at 8pm
19+
Cover Charge | $20 + HST Prepaid Entertainment Charge
Food & Beverage | Minimum $30 Food and Beverage Spend
Old Mill Toronto
Dining Room Entrance by the Big Red Heart
www.oldmilltoronto.com
21 Old Mill Rd, Toronto ON M8X 1G5
416-207-2020 (Dining Room/Shows)
416-236-2641 x2 (General Inquiries/Weddings/Private Events)

Jazz Rangers @ Port Credit Legion
2023-11-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Port Credit Legion (Branch 82), 35 Front Street North, Mississauga, Canada
We’re back featuring Zach Continenza on keyboard this month.

Israel Fernández and Seffarine @Koerner Hall
2023-11-11 20:00 - 23:00 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
One of the leading voices of a new generation of flamenco cantaors, Israel Fernández draws from the deep well of flamenco to captivate new audiences with its timeless power. Born into a Roma family in Corral de Almaguer (Toledo), he infuses traditional flamenco singing with his own distinctive style.
One of the most recognized flamenco guitarists in recent history, Diego del Morao’s guitar accompaniment has served the most successful artists of the genre, including Diego El Cigala, Niña Pastori, José Mercé, Marina Heredia, Duquende, Antonio Reyes, and even Paco de Lucía.
Seffarine’s music embraces and extends Morocco’s musical collision between Arabic, Iberian, and West African cultures, forging original music deeply rooted in the Arab-Andalusi and flamenco music that vocalist Lamiae Naki and co-composer/oud player/flamenco guitarist Nat Hulskamp meld cohesively into their compositions. The diverse instrumentation of their companions, who hail from Iran, Spain, and the US, charge the sound with texture and colour. They will be joined by bassist Gal Maestro along with flamenco dancer and percussionist Manuel Gutierrez.

"No Maps on My Taps" (1979) Film Screening @ Fox Theatre
2023-11-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Fox Theatre, 2236 Queen St E, Toronto, ON, Canada
“Exhilarating, touching, [and] thoroughly absorbing!” — The New York Times

Upon its release 1979—when tap dancing was largely seen as a relic of the past—this captivating documentary instantly revived interest in a uniquely American art form. Through a celebration of three remarkable dancers—Bunny Briggs, Chuck Green, and Harold “Sandman” Sims—director George T. Nierenberg traces the history of tap dance and its importance within jazz and African American culture, transmitting his love for the art and its practitioners with an infectious sense of joy. Featuring music by jazz legend Lionel Hampton, NO MAPS ON MY TAPS remains an essential cultural record that has inspired countless young dancers to put on tap shoes.

Directed by George T. Nierenberg • 1979 • United States

Screening includes tap dance shorts and educational preface, social mixer and all tickets are entered to win a door prize.

Night in the Garden @ The Aga Khan Museum
2023-11-10 20:30 - 23:30 | Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Dr., North York, Ontario, M3C 1K1, Canada
Join longtime collaborators of one of the most prolific musicians of the 20th century, Yusef Lateef, as they interpret a special banner painted by Night in the Garden of Love artist Shezad Dawood. Using the banner as a visual score, master musicians Adam Rudolph, Ralph Miles Jones, and Alexis Marcelo will share deep insights into the creative process Lateef called autophysiopsychic — music coming from the mental, physical, and spiritual self.
Presented in seven movements, Night in the Garden will lead you through the imagined garden, stopping along the way to reflect on the radiance of love. Prototypical sounds of spontaneous composition will be heard as the musicians dialogue with one another, responding to the feelings that radiate from the audience. Performing as the fourth member of the quartet, Dawood will blend sound and colour to create a truly multisensory experience.
Following the event, the banner painted by Shezad Dawood and a recording of the performance will be displayed in the exhibition at a later date.

Django Festival Allstars @ Koerner Hall
2023-11-10 20:00 - 22:30 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
The Django Festival Allstars bring the music of the legendary jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt fully into the 21st century. Their unique, high-energy performances pay tribute to Reinhardt who is considered one of the greatest guitar players of all time. Reinhardt’s driving, swinging style became known as “hot jazz” and it continues to grow in popularity throughout the world, in great part to the success of the Django Festival Allstars, who honour the traditions of the music, adding their own interpretations, arrangements, and original compositions with stunning virtuosity.

An Evening with Jackie Richardson & Mark Lalama @ Old Mill Toronto Jazz Lounge
2023-11-10 18:00 - 22:00 | The Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Canada
Don’t miss the electrifying collaboration of two Canadian musical legends, Jackie Richardson and Mark Lalama! Jackie, renowned for her award-winning jazz, blues, and gospel vocals, and Mark, a versatile singer/songwriter and accomplished musician, join forces to create an unforgettable musical experience. With accolades ranging from JUNO nominations to lifetime achievement awards, their performance promises to be a true celebration of Canada’s rich musical heritage.
Proudly Sponsored by Andrew Peller Ltd.
Jazz Lounge 2023 Event Schedule
www.oldmilltoronto.com/jazz-lounge
Dinner starts at 6pm
Show starts at 8pm
19+
Cover Charge | $20 + HST Prepaid Entertainment Charge
Food & Beverage | Minimum $30 Food and Beverage Spend
Old Mill Toronto
Dining Room Entrance by the Big Red Heart
www.oldmilltoronto.com
21 Old Mill Rd, Toronto ON M8X 1G5
416-207-2020 (Dining Room/Shows)
416-236-2641 x2 (General Inquiries/Weddings/Private Events)

Alexander Showcase Theatre's Music Hall Revue
2023-11-10 - 2023-11-13 | Papermill Theatre, 67 Pottery Rd, Toronto, Ontario, M4K 2B9, Canada
This Fall, Alexander Showcase Theatre presents a Music Hall Revue! For one weekend only, join us in celebrating 35+ years of AST and support the future of our theatre family. Filled with songs, dance and storytelling from our archive of theatrical productions and featuring performers from years past and present, AST’s Music Hall Revue is a must-see celebration of joy, of community, of our unforgettable history, and of our exciting future.

Tony Monaco @ The Gasworks
2023-11-09 20:00 - 22:30 | The Gasworks, 141 Park Street N, Hamilton, ON, L8R 2N4, Canada
The Hamilton Music Collective presents its 2023 jazz concert series.
Featuring:
Tony Monaco – B3 Organ
Reg Schwager – Guitar
Vito Rezza – Drums
About Tony Monaco
Tony Monaco may be the best organ player you have yet to hear of, flying stealth while playing arguably some of the hottest B-3 around. Mentored by the legendary Jimmy Smith in what is considered the more classic style, Monaco does not swing, smolder or smoke. “Tony Monaco burns is this most fitting!” CriticalJazz Review2012. Tony Monaco began his keyboard life at age eight. When he was twelve, his destiny as a jazz organist was sealed when he first heard Jimmy Smith. An enthusiastic student, Tony began working in Jazz clubs as a teenager in his native Columbus, Ohio, guided by local organ gurus Hank Marr and Don Patterson. Four years later, Jimmy Smith invited Tony to come play at his club in California, a peak lifetime experience for Tony.

Michelle Berting Brett - Jazz, Torch & Ancient Pop @ Revival Bar
2023-11-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Revival Bar, 783 College St., Toronto, ON, M6G1C5, Canada
Michelle Berting Brett returns to Toronto to celebrate the release of her latest album, Jazz, Torch & Ancient Pop. It’s an eclectic mix of songs from Berting Brett’s expansive career in pop, jazz, and musical theatre.
The twelve songs on the album range from musical theatre classics and jazz standards like “If I Were a Bell” from Guys and Dolls and “Just in Time” from Bells Are Ringing to the Gershwins’ timeless “They Can’t Take That Away From Me” and Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer’s immortal “Moon River.” She mixes up the collection with the pop hit theme song from the 1967 film, “To Sir with Love,” imbuing it with a Latin arrangement, the jazz standard “Skylark,” and even the Carpenters’ “Close to You” with a new, jazzy arrangement.
The concert will feature the songs from the album as well as audience favourites from Michelle’s career.
The album will be available for purchase in CD or digital format at MichelleBertingBrett.com as of Nov. 3/23. The album will be released on streaming platforms on Nov. 3/23. It will also be available for purchase in CD format at the Nov. 8/23 concert at Revival in Toronto and at all live shows.
Michelle Berting Brett – Vocals
Rob Thaller – Piano
Drew Birston – Bass
Jay Boehmer – Drums
Tickets: $30 at the door and includes two sets at 7 pm and 8:15 pm
For more info: MichelleBertingBrett.com

Additional time info:
Doors open at 6 p.m.
2 sets at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.
Socializing post show.
Venue closes at 11 p.m.

Tarragon Theatre Presents Withrow Park
2023-11-07 - 2023-12-04 | Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada
Three people gaze out their living room window as the days pass. Across the street in Withrow Park life goes on – or is it a dream?
Then a knock at the door. Time has found them, hiding in plain sight. Or possibly it’s just a man in a wrinkled suit. But they must act, now, or forever be devoured by their own indifference. Logan Avenue awaits, and beyond it, heaven, perhaps. They can no longer live on the periphery of their own lives. They must invite the young man to dinner.
With direction from Jackie Maxwell, and from the mind of Morris Panych, Withrow Park asks what we see in the darkness, and who is watching us from the light.

Advocats Big Band @ The Duke Toronto
2023-11-06 19:45 - 22:15 | The Duke Live, 1225 Queen Street East, Toronto, Canada
Join the Advocats Big Band for another instalment of first-Monday-of-the-month big band jazz! We will be back at The Duke Toronto on Monday, November 6th from 7:45 to 10:15 pm. 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 (all proceeds go to the band). Reserve your table soon by calling 416-466-2624.

Christian McBride's New Jawn @ Koerner Hall
2023-11-04 20:00 - 22:30 | Koerner Hall
“One of the premier musicians of his generation” (DownBeat), eight-time Grammy Award-winning bassist Christian McBride leads an all-star quartet that draws on the powerhouse connection between McBride and drummer Nasheet Waits. The frontline of Josh Evans (trumpet) and Marcus Strickland (sax) soar as they are propelled by one of the world’s greatest rhythm sections with no piano or guitar chords to ground them. One thing is guaranteed, this band will swing!

Ritesh Das @ Al Green Theatre
2023-11-04 19:00 - 22:30 | Koerner Hall
Calcutta-born, Toronto-based tabla maestro Ritesh Das releases his debut solo album, To Begin With, after three decades of heading the acclaimed Toronto Tabla Ensemble, a multi-cultural entity that has been on the map for a while for its cutting edge contemporary fusion.
The 66-year-old percussion maestro has led a fairy-tale life in his shift of roots. As a metaphor for yet another new phase in his life, To Begin With is unlike anything in Das’s storied career.
To Begin With stands out as an epic sequence of cinematic cuts that blend man and machine, balances spirituality and technology, and forms the soundtrack for a globe-trotting adventure film straight out of Das’s boundless imagination.
The performance will feature guest artists Toronto Tabla Ensemble, Japanese Taiko maestro Kiyoshi Nagata and Aki Takahashi, Egyptian vocalist Maryem Hassan Tollar and multi-instrumentalist George Koller.
Don’t miss this one time epic performance at the Al Green Theatre in Toronto!
Since 1991, Das and the TTE have crossed Canada multiple times, and mesmerized audiences in India and Australia with their intricate grooves and modern, high-energy approach. They have released eight original studio albums that have garnered Global Music Awards, Independent Music Awards and Ethnic Media Awards. Their 2020 album Bhumika earned the group a nomination for Best World and Best Instrumental Group at the Canadian Folk Music Awards. Their compositions have been licensed for commercials, films, and as the theme music for CBC Radio’s daily Metro Morning.

Jazz & Reflection w/ Emily & Jack Steinwall @ Beach United Church
2023-11-04 16:30 - 18:30 | Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4E 2T4, Canada
Join us for our second Jazz & Reflection concert of the season featuring an incredible sibling duo, Emily and Jack Steinwall, on saxophone, bass, and more!

Tickets are not required; you may show up at the doors for free entry!
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EMILY STEINWALL is a saxophone player, vocalist, flautist and bandleader based in Toronto. She toured as a backup singer with Alessia Cara from May 2018 until January 2019, and through that has performed on the “Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon”, the “Late Show with Stephen Colbert ” and “Austin City Limits”, among other notable television broadcasts. She has also performed on world renowned stages, including Madison Square Garden, Scotiabank Arena (formerly the ACC), and at MTV’s European Music Awards.

Jackson Steinwall is a Toronto based singer composer and multi-instrumentalist. Coming from a musical family, Jackson has always been surrounded by music. He has been part of many bands as a bassist and currently fronts his own band “Steinwall” which are actively playing shows around Ontario.

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Beach United’s warm, inviting hall (140 Wineva Ave.) serves as the perfect backdrop for this concert – donations are welcomed, and proceeds support the Beach United Church food programs.

Caity Gyorgy @ Old Mill Toronto Jazz Lounge
2023-11-03 18:00 - 22:00 | The Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Canada
Caity Gyorgy, a two-time JUNO award-winning Canadian vocalist celebrated for her bebop and swing performances, has graced stages and jazz festivals across the globe, collaborating with remarkable artists like Christine Jensen, Pat LaBarbera, and more. Not only a gifted singer, Caity is an award-winning songwriter and an acclaimed vocal jazz instructor. Her recent album “Featuring” clinched the 2023 JUNO Award for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year, following her 2022 JUNO win for “Now Pronouncing.” Her latest release, “You’re Alike, You Two,” featuring Jerome Kern classics, is a must-listen. Don’t miss the chance to experience her mesmerizing talent live!
Proudly Sponsored by Andrew Peller Ltd.
Jazz Lounge 2023 Event Schedule
www.oldmilltoronto.com/jazz-lounge
Dinner starts at 6pm
Show starts at 8pm
19+
Cover Charge | $23 + HST Prepaid Entertainment Charge
Food & Beverage | Minimum $30 Food and Beverage Spend
Old Mill Toronto
Dining Room Entrance by the Big Red Heart
www.oldmilltoronto.com
21 Old Mill Rd, Toronto ON M8X 1G5
416-207-2020 (Dining Room/Shows)
416-236-2641 x2 (General Inquiries/Weddings/Private Events)

Carn Davidson 9 at Hugh's Room Live
2023-11-02 20:00 - 23:30 | Hugh’s Room Live, 296 Broadview Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M4M 2G7, Canada
The Carn Davidson 9 (CD9) was formed in 2010 as a collaborative project between JUNO Award- winning artists, trombonist William Carn and saxophonist Tara Davidson. With its seven wind instruments underpinned by acoustic bass and drums, CD9 is a dynamic and engaging ensemble that commands and entertains a live audience. From swing to Brazilian baioa, CD9 performs a diverse and compelling repertoire of compositions by Carn and Davidson that is eclectic yet cohesive.

An Evening with Audra McDonald @ Roy Thompson Hall
2023-11-02 20:00 - 23:00 | Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto, ON, M5J 2H5, Canada
Singer extraordinaire Audra McDonald joins your Toronto Symphony Orchestra for a sparkling, one-night-only affair. The Broadway sensation, Tony, GRAMMY®, and Emmy recipient, recording artist, and star of film and television highlights her expansive career, from musical theatre to opera to jazz, as she takes the audience through a musical journey of the Great American Songbook and Broadway’s biggest hits.
Tickets starting at $111

'Til I Hear You Sing @ Meridian Arts Centre
2023-11-01 20:00 - 22:30 | Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St., Toronto, ON, M2N 6R8, Canada
For over half a century, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s music has dazzled audiences. He has composed 13 musicals, a song cycle, a set of variations, two film scores, and a Latin requiem mass. Several of his songs have been widely recorded and were hits outside of their parent musicals, notably “The Music of the Night” and “All I Ask of You” from The Phantom of the Opera, “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” from Jesus Christ Superstar, “Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina” from Evita, “Any Dream Will Do” from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and “Memory” from Cats.
In celebration of the Lord Lloyd-Webber’s music, Zac Mansfield has put together a new and improved revue show featuring all of your favourite songs…plus obscure gems from Andrew’s lesser-known shows.
Scaled back to feature stunning vocalists backed by the hauntingly intimate accompaniment of the piano, with anecdotal narrations to enhance your experience and admiration of the Lord Lloyd Webber’s music, this is a show you don’t want to miss.

Fernanda Cunha at Jazz Bistro
2023-11-01 20:00 - 22:30 | Jazz Bistro, 251 Victoria Street, Toronto, Canada
Brazilian singer Fernanda Cunha and quartet. To celebrate her birthday, Fernanda will perform a concert at Jazz Bistro in Toronto on November 1st. Fernanda will be joined by an all-star band that includes Reg Schwager on guitar, Tom Szcesniak on piano and accordion, Duncan Hopkins on bass, and Alan Hetherington on drums. Singers Amanda Martinez and Laura Fernandez will be among the special guests.

Mississauga Big Band Jazz @ The Port Credit Legion
2023-10-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Port Credit Legion (Branch 82), 35 Front Street North, Mississauga, Canada
The BIG band is back for it’s monthly gig at the Port Credit Legion featuring our singer Denise Leslie,
some new arrangements and LIVE MUSIC !

SKAFIRE @ the Drom Taberna
2023-10-28 20:30 - 22:30 | Drom Taberna, 458 Queen St Q, Toronto, ON, Canada
a night of authentic Jamaican ska featuring Skafire playing music to sing and dance along with. The repertoire draws from the Skatalites, Gordon, Canada ad the world. Great music for the mind body and soul.

Mavis Staples @ Koerner Hall
2023-10-28 20:00 - 23:00 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
Hailed by NPR as “one of America’s defining voices of freedom and peace,” Mavis Staples is the kind of once-in-a-generation artist whose impact on music and culture would be difficult to overstate. She is a civil rights icon, a multiple Grammy Award winner, a chart-topping soul/gospel/R&B pioneer with her family group The Staple Singers, a member of both the Blues Hall of Fame and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a National Arts Awards Lifetime Achievement recipient, and a Kennedy Center honoree. She marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., performed at John F. Kennedy’s inauguration, and sang in Barack Obama’s White House. Staples has collaborated with everyone from Prince and Bob Dylan to Arcade Fire and Hozier, blown away countless festivalgoers from Newport Folk and Glastonbury to Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo, performed with The Band at The Last Waltz, and graced the airwaves, from major talk shows to Austin City Limits.
