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Ernie Kalwa Jazz Duo @ Porch Light Elora
2024-02-11 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-02-18 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-02-25 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | The Porch Light Elora, 82 Metcalfe St, Elora, ON, N0B 1S0, Canada
Enjoy an evening of Cocktails and Live Jazz…
with
The Ernie Kalwa Jazz Duo
featuring
Bradley Moggach on Piano
at
The Porch Light Elora
82 Metcalfe Street
Elora, Ontario
Sundays starting January 28, 2024*
7-10pm Eastern Time
To Reserve a Table, Phone: (519) 800-1873
Menu: https://porchlightelora.com/
No cover charge!
BONUS! Please consider having dinner
earlier on Sundays at
La Fontana, 15 Mill St East, Elora
To Reserve a Table, Phone: (226) 384-2300
Menu: https://la-fontana.ca/
creative cuisine
wood oven fired pizza
fresh pasta & sauces
local, seasonal and sustainable food

Jim Clayton at Jazz Bistro
2024-02-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Jazz Bistro, 251 Victoria Street, Toronto, Canada
Award-winning jazz pianist/vocalist Jim Clayton is at the Steinway grand piano for Jazz Jukebox, a weekly all-request event at Jazz Bistro. PWYC.

jazz.fm91 presents… Sound of Jazz: A Blues Valentine with Danny Marks & Friends
2024-02-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Canada
A Blues Valentine with Danny Marks & Friends, the day before Valentine’s Day, as part of our Sound of Jazz Concert Series.
Special guests include Harrison Kennedy, Jesse O’Brien, Cathy Young, Jay Douglas, an all star band and more.
Supported by…

A Valentine's Spectacular: Rat Pack Songbook Show @ El Mocambo
2024-02-14 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-02-14 20:30 - 22:30 | El Mocambo, 464 Spadina Ave, Toronto, Canada
A Valentine’s Spectacular: The Rat Pack Songbook Show with Ori Dagan, Donovan Locke & Jamie Oliver
Join us in the Starlight Room for a magical evening of romantic classics at the Rat Pack Songbook Valentine’s Day Spectacular! On Wednesday February 14th, Toronto vocalists Ori Dagan, Donovan Locke and Jamie Oliver will be joined by the Mike T. Kerr Quartet for an enchanting evening reminiscent of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr aka “The coolest cats of all time.” Ori Dagan, a renowned jazz vocalist, and Donovan Locke, an exceptionally talented singer and irresistible country crooner Jamie Oliver are set to take the stage, bringing their electrifying chemistry to the forefront. They will pay homage to the iconic Rat Pack, breathing new life into legendary love songs and entertain the El Mocambo audience with their unforgettable performances. Be prepared to swing, sway, and sing along as Dagan, Locke & Oliver transport you to a bygone era of classic glamour and musical brilliance. Grab your tickets now and make this Valentine’s Day truly spectacular!
*El Mocambo is a fully accessible venue*

Net Capacity: 150

Valentine's Day @ Hirut Cafe
2024-02-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Hirut Cafe, 2050 Danforth Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4C 1J6, Canada
Join us for a very special concert with Toronto vocalist, Julie McGregor with Matt Newton on piano, Scott Neilson on sax, Clark Johnston on bass and Ted Warren on drums. Call for reservations, seating is limited. 647.779.1986
Hirut Cafe – Valentine’s Day – Feb 14th 2024
2050 Danforth Ave.
https://hirutjazz.ca
https://kensiejazzband.weebly.com/events.html

Jazz Valentine| Faith Amour and Jeremy Ledbetter @ Arraymusic
2024-02-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Arraymusic, 155 Walnut Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M6J 3W3, Canada
Join jazz singer Faith Amour and Juno-award winning pianist Jeremy Ledbetter for a romantic evening of jazz and love songs at Arraymusic. This hour-long event promises to set the perfect mood for you and your loved one on Valentine’s Day. Sit back, relax, and let the smooth melodies sweep you away. Our talented musicians will take requests sent in 48 hours before the event, ensuring your favorite tunes are played just for you. With its cozy atmosphere and intimate setting, Arraymusic’s theatre provides the ideal backdrop for this stage of your unforgettable night. Don’t miss out on this special occasion to celebrate love and music together, before or after your Valentine’s dinner. Grab your tickets now and get ready to be serenaded!
6:30pm – Doors open
7:00pm – Concert begins
CLICK HERE to select a song for that special someone!
This annual event is free of charge, to make the magic of jazz available to all music lovers this Valentine’s Day.
To donate to this year’s event, send an e-transfer to faith.amour@gmail.com or PayPal musicbyfaithamour@gmail.com.

The Hot Sardines @ Koerner Hall
2024-02-14 20:00 - 22:30 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with some foot-stomping hot jazz and salty stride piano from the era of Louis Armstrong, Django Reinhardt, and Fats Waller.
“One of the best jazz bands in New York” (Forbes), The Hot Sardines is a group of irreverent, effortlessly swinging, early-jazz specialists, including a tap dancing soloist. Their unique repertoire features sultry standards from the ’20s, ’30s, and ’40s, rich New Orleans sounds, a dash of ’40s Paris flavour, and vibrant musical surprises. With their contagious brand of joy, grit, glamour, and passion, they invoke the sounds of nearly a century ago, yet stay right in step with the current age.
Do not miss a swing dance demonstration by East Side 6 Dance at 7pm in the lobby and, after the concert, stay late and join them for a dance party and a beverage

Ethnic Heritage Ensemble @ Redwood Theatre
2024-02-16 20:30 - 23:30 | Redwood Theatre, 1300 Gerrard St E, Toronto, Ontario, M4L 1Y7, Canada
Caliban Arts Theatre is thrilled to present this special evening of musicality, spirit and dynamism. The band is led by the amazing Dr. Kahil el Zabar (percussions, voice) featuring Corey Wilkes (trumpet, percussions) and Alex Harding (baritone saxaphone), They will be performing from their songbook as well as compositions from their soon to be released album ‘Open Me, A Higher Consciousness of Sound and Spirit’. An evening of music that promises to not be soon forgotten.

Carandang Pincente Jazz Orchestra at The Rex
2024-02-17 14:00 - 16:30 | The Rex, 194 Queen Street West, Toronto, Canada
Get ready for an exciting afternoon of Big Band music featuring works from the Boss Brass, Ted Nash, Rick Wilkins, Christian McBride, and more!

You’ll see many familiar faces from both Humber College and the University of Toronto music programs, as well as jazz.fm Youth Big Band and Jazzology Alumni such as Jackson Haynes, Joel Bracken, Nick Forget, Steve Carson, Jen Lo, and the co-leader, Angela Pincente.
The cover is $15 for the front and $10 for the back, first come first serve!!

Hope to see you there!

Black History Month Jazz Celebration @ The Pilot
2024-02-17 15:00 - 17:30 | The Pilot, 22 Cumberland Street, Toronto, Canada
To celebrate Black History Month, the jazz matinees will feature bands led by leading black jazz musicians.

Feb 17th join for Alexis Baro’s Afro-Cuban Jazz. Alexis Baro, Trumpet/Band Leader; Jeremy Ledbetter, Keys; Yoser Rodriguez, Bass; Frank Martinez, Drums; Jorge L. Torres “Papiosco”, Percussion.

Comes Love: Jazz and Bossa Nova Show @ The Staircase Studio Theatre
2024-02-17 19:00 - 22:00 | The Staircase Studio Theatre, 27 Dundurn St N, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3C9
Jazz & Bossa Nova with a Twist!
Proudly part of Hamilton Winterfest, The Patti Payne Trio is performing an intimate evening of Love Songs. Perfect for a Valentine’s celebration and for chasing away the winter blues!
Featuring:
Patti Payne on Keys & Vocals, Tony Vieira on Guitar and Ian Whitman on Double Bass
You can find us at The Staircase Studio Theatre, 27 Dundurn St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 3C9
Doors: 6:30 PM Show: 7:00 PM
Advance tickets are $25 and available by e-transfer to PattiPayneMusic@gmail.com.

Jim Clayton @ Jazz Bistro
2024-02-20 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Jazz Bistro, 251 Victoria Street, Toronto, Canada

TAP:EX VERSUS @ Great Hall at OCAD University
2024-02-22 17:00 - 22:00 | Great Hall @ OCAD, Level 2, beside the Anniversary Gallery
Piano legend Robi Botos, Tapestry Opera, and Art Battle Canada reunite for an evening of inspirational creation with visual artists Julie Amlin and Enrique Bravo. Music and painting unfold together before our eyes, building off one another for an unforgettable experience.
2 times: @5pm and @8pm

Circuit Quartet @ Hirut
2024-02-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Hirut Cafe, 2050 Danforth Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4C 1J6, Canada
Looking forward to playing with the Circuit Quartet, Thursday, Feb. 22nd, 8-10pm, at Hirut.

Featuring Chris Brown on Nord organ, Alexander Brown on trumpet, Steven Cole on guitar and Ben Ball on drums
performing music by great jazz artists and original compositions.

Hirut Cafe is the East end live music venue and offers home-style Ethiopian dishes. Its easy to get to by TTC and close to the Danforth/Woodbine station. There is a $20 cover.
Hirut Cafe
2050 Danforth Ave, Toronto
416-551-7560

Dance to the Abyss @ Harbourfront Centre
2024-02-23 - 2024-02-26 | Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2G8, Canada
Step back in time to the 1920s and immerse yourself in the decadent world of the
Weimar Republic. Join us for a night of cabaret, and jazz inspired songs as we explore
the music that once defined an era on the brink of catastrophe. Featuring musicians Wallace Halladay, Kevin Turcotte, Andrew Burashko, Drew Jurecka and more.

Ingrid Jensen in concert with Humber Jazz Big Band
2024-02-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Humber College Auditorium, 1399 Lakeshore Blvd., Etobicoke, Ontario, M8V 1K8, Canada
On Friday, February 23 at 8pm acclaimed jazz trumpet player Ingrid Jensen will be performing a sizzling set with the 18-piece Humber Jazz Big Band led by composer/arranger Shelly Berger. The concert program will also feature Jensen’s new modern jazz pieces for trumpet and the funk groove-based Forward Motion Ensemble, directed by acclaimed bassist Rich Brown. Hailed as one of the most gifted trumpeters of her generation, Humber Music is excited to present what is sure to be a memorable concert.

Carnival Experience featuring Joaquín Núñez @ St Francis Centre Ajax
2024-02-24 14:00 - 17:00 | St Francis Centre Ajax, 78 Church St. S, Ajax, ON, Canada
Cuba and Brazil are two of the most influential countries in world music today, rich in rhythms and songs that are very well known around the world. In this energetic and interactive family performance, Joaquín showcases World Music, Latin rhythms, and dance that would be experienced at Carnival and other community events. Audience members will have the opportunity to participate in percussion exercises, vocal chants, harmony parts, and traditional dance steps, as well as learn about various percussion instruments used in styles such as Samba and Conga. Concessions available. Tickets are $20 (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.

Black History Month Jazz Celebration @ the Pilot
2024-02-24 15:00 - 17:30 | The Pilot, 22 Cumberland Street, Toronto, Canada
To celebrate Black History Month, The Pilot will feature local jazz bands fronted by black musicians.
On February 24th., it’s the JQ Quintet, led by Ron Johnston on bass, Joe Iannuzi on drums, Rich McIntosh on keyboards, Kurt McIntosh on sax and Jason Stephen on trumpet.

Jazz at the Legion
2024-02-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Port Credit Legion (Branch 82), 35 Front Street North, Mississauga, Canada
The band is back again for our monthly gig at the Port Credit Legion.
Come out and enjoy LIVE music!

Samara Joy @ Koerner Hall
2024-02-25 19:00 - 22:30 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
A second concert has been added for the Grammy Award-winning jazz singing sensation Samara Joy. Her voice, rich and velvety yet precociously refined, has already earned her fans like Anita Baker and Regina King, appearances on the Today Show and millions of likes on TikTok – cementing her status as perhaps the first Gen Z jazz singing star.
Her musical lineage stretches back to her grandparents Elder Goldwire and Ruth McLendon, both of whom performed with Philadelphia gospel group the Savettes, and runs through her father, who is a singer, songwriter, and producer, who toured with gospel artist Andraé Crouch. In 2019, she won the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, and has since performed with legends like Wynton Marsalis, Christian McBride, and Bill Charlap.
Samara Joy, Vocals
Connor Rohrer, Piano
Felix Moseholm, Bass
Evan Sherman, Drums
Jason Charos, Trumpet
David Mason, Sax
Kendrick McCallister, Tenor
Donavan Austin, Trombone

Blue Note 85th Anniversary @ FirstOntario PAC
2024-02-25 19:30 - 22:30 | Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 3M2, Canada
Bravo Niagara presents the Blue Note Records 85th Anniversary Celebration
The only Canadian performance starring The Blue Note Quintet feat. Gerald Clayton, Joel Ross, Immanuel Wilkins, Kendrick Scott, and Matt Brewer

Blue Note Records is the most-respected and longest-running Jazz label in the world. In celebration of their 85th Anniversary, The Blue Note Quintet honours the label’s rich history and paves the way for the eclectic artists of today’s roster. Six-time Grammy Award nominee Gerald Clayton leads the band as Musical Director and Pianist; “Gerald Clayton is one of the most accomplished, distinctive and innovative pianists performing today” says Don Was, the label’s President since 2012. Rounding out the group is vibraphonist Joel Ross, Saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, Drummer Kendrick Scott, and Bassist Matt Brewer.
“Blue Note has been such a wonderful home for the community, for incredible musicians, for creativity, for all these years. You can’t help but think about all those masters, all those heroes that you’ve grown up listening to. To get a chance to pay tribute and try to carry some of that essence forward is truly just an honor.”
-Gerald Clayton
Blue Note Records was founded on January 6, 1939 when a German-Jewish immigrant and passionate Jazz fan named Alfred Lion produced his first recording session in New York City. The label has gone on to represent The Finest In Jazz, tracing the entire history of the music from Hot Jazz, Boogie Woogie, and Swing, through Bebop, Hard Bop, Post-Bop, Soul Jazz, Avant-Garde, and Fusion, and—after being relaunched by Bruce Lundvall in 1984—has remained the leading label dedicated to documenting today’s vibrant and creatively thriving Jazz scene under the leadership of current President Don Was, who took the helm in 2012.
The visionary young voices of jazz have long been the lifeblood of Blue Note Records, and The Blue Note Quintet continues the tradition of rising stars of the roster joining forces to celebrate the label’s unparalleled legacy including Out of the Blue, Superblue, New Directions, The Blue Note 7, and The Blue Note All-Stars.
Gerald Clayton joined Blue Note in 2020 and has released two albums—Happening: Live At The Village Vanguard and Bells On Sand—as well as performing on Blue Note albums by Charles Lloyd, Ambrose Akinmusire, and Bill Frisell.
Kendrick Scott signed with Blue Note in 2015 and has released three albums for the label—We Are The Drum, A Wall Becomes A Bridge, and Corridors—and appeared on Blue Note albums by Terence Blanchard, Walter Smith III, and the Blue Note All-Stars.
Joel Ross came to Blue Note in 2019 with the release of KingMaker and has since released Who Am I? and The Parable Of The Poet with his latest album nublues due out in February 2024. He’s been featured on Blue Note albums by Makaya McCraven, Johnathan Blake, Joshua Redman, and Meshell Ndegeocello.
Immanuel Wilkins released his Blue Note debut Omega in 2020 followed by The 7th Hand in 2022. He is a member of Joel Ross Good Vibes and Johnathan Blake Pentad and was part of the Leonard Cohen tribute band Here It Is.

Jazz Vocal Workshop for Youth
2024-02-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Massey Hall, 178 Victoria St., Toronto, Canada
The Youth Musician Commission, the youth council of Massey Hall & Roy Thomson Hall, is pleased to announce a jazz vocal workshop with Amanda MacDonald on Tuesday, February 27th! The free one-hour workshop will be held at the Allied Music Centre at Massey Hall (178 Victoria Street) from 5pm-6pm. Registration is free and open to youth in high school, middle school, or post-secondary students. Please visit https://forms.gle/czhnGUBeW73JwHCMA to register and email youthmusiciancommission@gmail.com for any inquiries.

Frank Botos quartet @ The Rex
2024-02-28 20:30 - 23:00
FRANK BOTOS QUINTET
Frank Botos – Drums
Perry White – Sax
Robi Botos – Piano
Neil Swanson – Bass

Frank Botos Quartet
2024-02-28 20:30 - 23:00 | The Rex, 194 Queen Street West, Toronto, Canada
FRANK BOTOS QUINTE
Frank Botos – Drums
Perry White – Sax
Robi Botos – Piano
Neil Swanson – Bass

Fearless Hearts: A Taylor Swift Tribute @ the Redwood Theatre
2024-02-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Redwood Theatre, 1300 Gerrard St E, Toronto, Ontario, M4L 1Y7, Canada
Event Details:

Fearless Hearts: A Taylor Swift Tribute (Lonny’s Version)
Thursday, February 29, 2024, 7:00-10:00 PM (doors open at 6:30PM)
The Redwood Theatre, 1300 Gerrard St E, Toronto (Gerrard St E and Greenwood Ave)
For tickets: Search ‘Fearless Hearts’ on Eventbrite or see the events page at org.
Student promo code: FEARLESS13.

About the Event:

Includes performances of Taylor’s songs, lip-synching, auctions of Taylor-related items, and much more.
Co-hosted by Stu Jeffries (Boom 97.3FM) and Liz West (Zoomer Radio).
Performances by Phoenix Black (drag performer), Barry Canning, Shawn Creamer, Damhnait Doyle, Murray Foster, Faylee Goren, Alexandra LeBlanc (operatic style), Angela Saini,Talia Schlanger, and Vasundhara (Vasu) Taneja (Bollywood style)!
Event features a 360 video booth, so feel free to dress for the red carpet at any Taylor era!

About the Cause:

Proceeds go to Lonny’s Smile Foundation, a charity which sends kids with congenital heart disease (CHD) to Camp Oki, Canada’s premier cardiac camp for kids.
CHD is the world’s most common birth defect – in Canada, 1 in 80-100 kids are born with it.
Kids with CHD often miss out on mainstream camps because of the myth they are “too sick” to attend. But with Camp Oki, their attendance is possible.
It costs $2,500 to send one CHD kid to camp for a week, due to the extra care and resources they need.
Since 2010, Lonny’s Smile has sent 129 CHD kids to camp, at no cost to their families.

Getz/Gilberto Revisited @ the Gasworks
2024-02-29 20:00 - 22:00 | The Gasworks, 141 Park Street N, Hamilton, ON, L8R 2N4, Canada
Pat LaBarbera and friends will celebrate the quintessential bossa nova jazz record by Stan Getz and João Gilberto to support Hamilton Music Collective and their An Instrument For Every Child program.
