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The Laundry List @ Al Green Theatre
2024-01-27 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2J2, Canada
Created by Vintage Taps founders, Trina Josdal and Amy Lintunen, The Laundry List is a hilarious prohibition-era escapade chock full of run-ins with gangsters, narrow escapes from the law, and unexpected friendships. The Laundry List tells an original story of a motley crew of women bootleggers trying to stay clean at Frankie’s Suds and Bubbles. They scrub out spills and spots by day, before serving sips and taking the spotlight at night. The Laundry List has the classic feeling of old Hollywood and is packed full of energetic tap dancing from the Vaudeville era. This show features Donavon LeNabat on piano, Michael Louis Johnson on trumpet and Joanna Majoko on vocals.
The Laundry List will be at the Al Green Theatre, January 27, 2024 at 7:30pm, and January 28, 3:00pm & 7:30pm.
Advance tickets are $20 for 12 & under and $35 for adult

Ute Lemper @ Massey Hall
2024-01-26 20:00 - 22:30 | Massey Hall, 178 Victoria St., Toronto, Canada
Ute Lemper returns for a sensual program of cabaret, Broadway, and French chansons. Including a range of audience favourites, the set list features Kander & Ebb’s Cabaret, Weill & Brecht’s Weimar Suite, and Brel’s Ne me quitte pas. Alongside the FILMharmonic Orchestra, the legendary German chanteuse, who starred as Sally Bowles in the original Paris production of Cabaret and Velma Kelly in the revival of Chicago on Broadway, will deliver a tantalizing performance featuring highlights from throughout her storied 40-year career

Big Band Night @ Humber College
2024-01-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Humber College Auditorium, 1399 Lakeshore Blvd., Etobicoke, Ontario, M8V 1K8, Canada
This concert features the renowned Humber College Jazz Big Band with a special opening set by the Manouche Jazz Quartet.
There is nothing quite like the electrifying sizzle of the Jazz Big Band to transport the listener to the heart of swing! Humber’s 19-piece Big Band will explore the great lexicon of American jazz that dominated 20th Century New York City as well as works of Canadian composers and arrangers.
The Manouche Ensemble kicks off the evening with the rousing music of the 1930s-1950s, and the jazz stylings of Django Reinhardt and Stephan Grappelli. Often characterised by a fast-paced virtuosity, the ensemble showcases the multi-talented students on voice, violin, guitars and bass. You won’t want to miss this evening!

Gin & Jazz with Fifth Element at Reid's Distillery
2024-01-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Reid’s Distillery, 32 Logan Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4M 2M8, Canada
Fifth Element jazz quintet will be back at Reid’s Distillery for Gin & Jazz on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024 from 8:00 to 10:15 pm (doors open at 6:30). Enjoy fabulous drinks and delicious snacks (new items have been added to the menu!) all while listening to Dave Coules’ arrangements of music from the Great American Songbook and more! Fifth Element features vocalist Nina Richmond backed by Jack Gelbloom on piano, Ron Johnston on bass, Glenn Anderson on drums and Dave Coules on tenor sax. 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!

Caity Gyorgy @ Markham Jazzlicious WinterFest
2024-01-23 20:00 - 2024-01-27 22:30 | NextDoor Restaurant, 139 Main St, Unionville, ON, L3R 2G6
Caity Gyorgy (pronounced George) is 2 time 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, Mexico, Japan and the USA and has worked and recorded with incredible musicians including Christine Jensen, Pat LaBarbera, Jocelyn Gould, Ira Coleman, Joe LaBarbera, Allison Au, and Bryn Roberts, to name a few.
In addition to being a performer, Caity is an avid writer and composes songs in the style of the Great American Songbook. Her compositions have been sung by other vocalists around the world, and have won multiple awards including the Grand Prize in the jazz category of the 2021 John Lennon Songwriting Contest for her song “Secret Safe”. She is also a sought after clinician and is currently on faculty as a vocal jazz instructor at the Yukon Summer Music Camp in Whitehorse, Yukon and the Interprovincial Music Camp in McKellar, Ontario.
She has released several albums of original and standard music. On July 9th, 2021 she released “Now Pronouncing”, an EP of original music arranged for large ensemble on Brooklyn based label La Reserve. This project won the JUNO for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year at the 2022 JUNO Awards. In 2023 she once again received the JUNO Award for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year for her debut full length LP “Featuring” which was released on November 4th, 2022. Her next album “You’re Alike, You Two”, a collection of Jerome Kern songs performed with pianist Mark Limacher, was released on July 21st, 2023 on La Reserve Records.

All reservations will require an additional minimum purchase of $35 on Food & Beverage per person at the venue with the option to select the $65 Pre-Fixed Featured Jazzlicious Menu curated by the Chef (Tax and Gratuity not included).

Kalya Ramu Quintet @ Jazz Bistro
2024-01-23 20:00 - 22:30 | Jazz Bistro, 251 Victoria Street, Toronto, Canada
Toronto Jazz vocalist Kalya Ramu brings her quintet to the main stage of the Jazz Bistro on Tuesday January 23, 2024. 8-10:30pm show featuring Ian Wright (drums), Scott Peterson (bass), Jacob Gorzhaltsan (sax) and Jen Lo (piano).

High Rendition Jazz's Winter Spectacular
2024-01-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Center, 2302 Bridge Road, Oakville, Ontario, L6L 3L5, Canada
Experience the vibrant rhythms and soulful melodies of High Rendition Jazz, an acclaimed youth jazz band from Ontario, under the expert direction of Jules Estrin. Join us for a mesmerizing afternoon of jazz, showcasing the exceptional talent of these young musicians. Supported by the Oakville Arts Council, this concert promises to celebrate jazz and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this inspiring musical journey! For tickets and more details, visit highrenditionjazz.ca

Fazıl Say at Koerner Hall
2024-01-19 20:00 - 22:30 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
Turkish pianist Fazıl Say has been touching audiences and critics alike with his extraordinary talents for more than 25 years. He is not simply a pianist of genius, but also a master composer and improviser. He will perform his own works for solo piano, voice, and chamber ensemble with Turkish-Canadian mezzo-soprano Beste Kalender, Lara and Scott St. John (violins), Barry Shiffman (viola), and Winona Zelenka (cello).

jazz.fm91 presents… Sound of Jazz: A Tribute to Joey DeFrancesco
2024-01-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Canada
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music at the jazz.fm91 Sound of Jazz Concert Series: A Tribute to Joey DeFrancesco with Friends, featuring Robi Botos, Marc Rogers, Davide DiRenzo, and more.
His immense musicality lives on not just in his recordings, but in our hearts as well.
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Jazz Rangers at the Port Credit Legion
2024-01-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Port Credit Legion (Branch 82), 35 Front Street North, Mississauga, Canada
We’re back with live music in our first show of 2024!

jazz.fm91's New Year's Kitchen Party with Heather Bambrick
2024-01-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Long & McQuade Performance Hall, 4 Pardee Avenue, Toronto, Canada
It’s a jazz.fm91 tradition! Holiday cheer, joyful music and warm stories.
Performers include Molly Johnson, Barbra Lica, Mike Murley, Michael Shand, Ross MacIntyre, Ethan Ardelli, and more.

Colleen Allen @ Old Mill Jazz Lounge
2023-12-22 18:00 - 22:00 | The Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Canada
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Colleen Allen, a renowned saxophonist and flutist based in Toronto, is a sought-after musician with a rich and versatile career. She has shared stages with prominent jazz and pop artists across Canada, the U.S., and Europe, showcasing her warm, authentic tone and soulful soloing. Colleen is a key member of various ensembles, including Brian Barlow’s Big Band and Manteca, Canada’s premier fusion jazz big band. Her own recordings, such as “Colleen Allen” and “Flashlight,” reflect her expertise as an instrumentalist, arranger, bandleader, and producer. Alongside her performing career, she is an esteemed music mentor, teaching at Humber College and contributing as an adjudicator and clinician for music education events.
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 Nutcracker Surf @ the Jazz Bistro
2023-12-22 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-15 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Jazz Bistro, 251 Victoria Street, Toronto, Canada
Astrosurf presents a captivating Surf Rock rendition of The Nutcracker Suite.

We are very excited to announce our EARLY performances of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite at The Jazz Bistro.

Previously only available to night owls, you can now enjoy our holiday special at 5pm till 7pm, every Friday in December up to Christmas. Bring your kids, bring your early rising friends and family, have a good time, and be in bed by 8.

$15 at the door, top notch kitchen and bar.

Chris Adriaanse -bass
Andrew Moljgun -sax and keys
Tzevi Sherman -guitar
Justin McHugh -drums

A Jewish Boy’s Christmas @ Old Mill Jazz Lounge
2023-12-21 18:00 - 22:00 | The Vista by Chef Denis, 20706 Heart Lake Rd, Caledon Village, Ontario, L7K 2A2, Canada
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Like a cozy blanket that comforts us on a cold winter night, Christmas music surrounds us and warms our hearts (at least until Christmas is over). So much of the popular music associated with Christmas was written by Jewish songwriters – White Christmas (Irving Berlin), Let It Snow (Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne), The Christmas Song (Mel Torme), to name a few. Sam Broverman brings the joy of Christmas (and a bit of Hanukah) with Christmas standards, hilarious parodies and stories behind the music, leaving you with the understanding that Christmas may also be a little bit Jewish. For over ten years Toronto’s finest jazz musicians along with special guests have joined Sam to present this perennially sold-out heart-warming show.
Please be advised this is not a dining and dancing experience, but rather an entertainment show.
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)

Jim Clayton @ Reid's Distillery
2023-12-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Reid’s Distillery, 32 Logan Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4M 2M8, Canada
Jim celebrates his new album Look Out with a Christmas show at this favourite Leslieville venue! The award-winning jazz pianist/vocalist will be joined by bassist Peter Telford as they perform songs from Look Out, along with holiday favourites and jazz classics.

jazz.fm91 presents… Sound of Jazz: Caribbean Christmas Mixtape
2023-12-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Canada
The 47th annual Sound of Jazz Concert Series kicks off with the return of the Caribbean Christmas Mixtape. It’s become a jazz.fm91 tradition.
Join Joy Lapps, Larnell Lewis and special guests on Wednesday, Dec. 20. Get into the joy of the season with jazz.fm91.
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Steven Taetz's Christmas Celebration @ 296 Broadview
2023-12-16 19:00 - 22:30 | 296 Broadview, 296 Broadview Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada
STEVEN TAETZ’S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION at 296 Broadview|
Show at 8pm, Doors at 7pm
$30 in advance, $35 at the door
Steven Taetz and friends celebrate the sounds of the season during an evening full of Christmas classics and new original holiday hits. The crooner and songwriter mixes a cool cocktail of vocal jazz, roots, and soul to each performance, alongside award-winning musicians. Taetz has received acclaim from international media, including JazzTimes Magazine who called him “a unique, arresting talent.” Previous performances include mainstage performances at Ottawa Bluesfest, Waterloo Jazz Festival, Capital Pride Washington D.C., L’Astral Theatre (Montreal), Rockwood Music Hall (NYC), Rochester International Jazz Festival, as well as the National Arts Centre (Ottawa). Friends and family will enjoy this night of festive fun!
296 Broadview is not yet a fully wheelchair accessible venue, with stairs between all levels. Our goal is to fix that, and we need your support to do so – please consider making a donation towards our goals to make HRL the best listening room in Toronto!

The Charlie Webb Trio @ The Vista by Chef Denis
2023-12-16 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.

Alison Young @ Old Mill Jazz Lounge
2023-12-15 18:00 - 22:00 | The Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Canada
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Join us for an unforgettable evening with Ottawa-born, Toronto-based JUNO-nominated saxophonist Alison Young at Old Mill Toronto. With a diverse musical journey, she’s a global sensation, performing across continents, recording on 40+ albums, and captivating audiences with her limitless artistry.
In 2017, Alison was chosen as one of the ‘Best 35 Canadian Jazz Artists under 35’ by the CBC. In 2019, her record “So Here We Are” was nominated for a JUNO in the “best solo jazz instrumental” category”
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 Unison Fund Holiday Schmoozefest 2023
2023-12-13 19:00 - 23:00 | The Liberty Grand, 25 British Columbia Rd, Toronto, Ontario, M6K 3C3, Canada
The music industry’s very best seasonal schmooze is back and we’re returning to the Liberty Grand, but this year we’re taking the party to The Governor’s Room! Join us on Wednesday, December 13th to eat, drink, and be merry with your industry peers.
Unison’s Annual Holiday Schmoozefest kicks off the festive season with a celebration that includes good drinks, great entertainment, and our outstanding community. Music will be provided courtesy of one of the world’s best-known and most-loved DJs, Skratch Bastid, and emcees James Baley and Shawn Hook are sure to entertain at the party of the season you won’t want to miss!
Schmoozefest is a time for us to celebrate our vibrant music community and those who help support and raise awareness for Unison, empowering us to make an even larger impact every year. Join us in celebrating the community that unites us all and in raising funds that will resonate with the future of Canadian music.

TSO Holiday Pops
2023-12-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto, ON, M5J 2H5, Canada
Make your holidays merry and bright with a musical celebration for family and friends! Toronto Symphony Orchestra Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke welcomes legendary Canadian jazz vocalist Molly Johnson and the Etobicoke School of the Arts Holiday Chorus for a symphonic stocking stuffed with seasonal splendour. Enjoy timeless classics and festive favourites as your TSO gets you in the holiday spirit faster than you can say, “Fa la la la la!”
Tickets starting at $75. Tickets are limited.

Jazz Vespers @ Cooksville United Church
2023-12-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Cooksville United Church, 2500 Mimisa Row, Mississauga, Canada
Come out celebrate the Christmas season with the Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble and the inspirational words of Reverend Vickers.
Free with a food donation.

Swing Into Christmas @ John Saunders Centre
2023-12-09 19:30 - 22:00 | The John Saunders Centre, 80 Sandford Fleming Drive, Collingwood, ON, L9Y 4V7
Following a string of sold out shows, John MacMurchy and Sheri Weldon return to the stage at the in Collingwood on Saturday, December 9 to bring you “Swing Into Christmas”. Celebrate the season with with a fun-filled ride through time and reminiscence, swinging arrangements of Christmas classics and a wonderland of jazz repertoire. Joined by an all-star band with Stacie McGregor on piano, Dan Ionescu on guitar, Peter Telford on bass, and John Collin on drums, John and Sheri promise a magical evening that will warm your hearts and slide you into a cool yule. Tickets are available through Theatre Collingwood.

Borealis Big Band Canadian Winter Concert @ Aurora Legion
2023-12-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Aurora Royal Canadian Legion Branch 385, 105 Industrial Pakway N, Aurora, ON
Please get your tickets for the most exciting Borealis Big Band Concert yet featuring music from some of Canada’s great jazz composers including Phil Nimmons, Rob McConnell, Ian McDougall and our good friend Bobby Rice. So come and join us on Saturday December 9th at the Aurora Royal Canadian Legion at 105 Industrial Parkway.
For tickets call 905-717-3319 or email borealisbigband@gmail.com

The Mantini Sisters' Christmas
2023-12-09 19:00 - 20:00 | St. Francis Centre for Community, Arts and Culture, 78 Church St S, Ajax, Ontario, L1S 6B3, Canada
Described as “Canada’s contribution to the great female trios”, and with a career spanning nearly three decades, The Mantini Sisters (Sandra, Barbara, and Ann) continue to win the hearts of music lovers of all ages. Known for their harmonic blend and versatility, this multi-award-winning trio has performed across Canada and the United States, and together, have produced three full-length albums. The St. Francis Centre is proud to host The Mantini Sisters, who will perform the best of the holiday season with their signature sisterly harmonies and incredible showmanship. Concessions and cash bar available. Tickets are $38 (HST included) and are available online at ajax.ca/sfc, at the Ajax and McLean Community Centres, the Audley Recreation Centre, and at the St. Francis Centre Box Office.
“The Mantini Sisters are ideal siblings in perfect harmony…their beautiful voices are all the audience needs.” – The Wellington Advertiser

Christmas Jazz & Reflection @ Beach United Church
2023-12-09 14:30 - 15:30 | Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4E 2T4, Canada
Join us at Beach United Church for a special Christmas Jazz & Reflection, featuring holiday favourites from the award-winning vocalist Heather Bambrick, accompanied by Diane Leah (piano) and Jon Maharaj (bass).
Tickets are free, and you may RSVP here. Donations are welcomed, and go towards Beach United’s food programs.
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JUNO-nominated vocalist Heather Bambrick prides herself on being an entertainer through and through. From her skillful, effortless interaction with audiences, to the variety and breadth of her material, Heather approaches every aspect of her performances with the goal of leaving audiences feeling far better after her shows than before they arrived. This is why her concerts have been described as what happens when “Ella Fitzgerald meets Carol Burnett at a Newfoundland kitchen party”.
As one of Canada’s top Jazz vocalists, Heather has collaborated with some of the best around, including Phil Nimmons, Fred Hirsch, Gene DiNovi, Guido Basso, Anne Hampton Callaway, Carol Welsman, Jackie Richardson, Ian Shaw, as well as the late Rob McConnell and Peter Appleyard. She’s a founding member of vocal ensembles The Beehive Singers and Broadway, and has appeared as a guest performer with numerous Jazz ensembles, as well as with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra, the Hamilton Philharmonic, and the Windsor Symphony Orchestra.

Holly Cole: A Swinging Christmas @ Koerner Hall
2023-12-08 20:00 - 22:30 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
Get in the holiday spirit with Canadian icon and acclaimed jazz songstress, Holly Cole! Her legendary Christmas concert, full of much-loved standards alongside eclectic selections of songs, returns to Koerner Hall and features her impeccable band along with string players from The Royal Conservatory.
“With her clear, bright voice, eclectic taste that runs from country to jazz, and an approach to a song that is often brashly ironic, Holly Cole is a pop-jazz singer with a distinctly contemporary point of view.” (The New York Times)

Holly Cole, vocals
Aaron Davis, piano, string charts & Musical Director
George Koller, bass
John Johnson, horns & woodwinds
Mark Mariash, drums
String students from The Glenn Gould School

Lou Pomanti Soul Jaz @ Old Mill Jazz Lounge
2023-12-08 18:00 - 22:00 | The Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Canada
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In the early 60s Jazz met Soul Music, and things got a whole lot groovier. Sometimes called The Funky Side of Jazz, it’s main proponents were Herbie Hancock, Bobby Timmins and Ramsey Lewis, to name a few. Backed by Steve Heathcote on drums, Steve Lucas on bass, and featuring the fantastic voice of Robyn Black. Everything from Burt Bacharach, to The Beatles, to Gene Harris.
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)
