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Peripheral Vision
2018-12-04 22:00 - 23:30 (America/Toronto) | Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, Canada
Peripheral Vision is one of the most exciting and innovative jazz quartets to have recently appeared on the international jazz scene. Based in Toronto, the creative leaders of the group are long time musical collaborators, guitarist Don Scott and bassist Michael Herring. They have assembled a synergistic musical unit designed to push the boundaries of jazz while engaging the listener with a grooving, toe-tapping immediacy. Their distinctive musical voice bridges tradition and innovation, with deeply felt influences ranging from jazz, rock, classical, and improv, with a focus on dynamic group interaction.
https://www.peripheralvisionmusic.com

Dianne Reeves: Christmas Time is Here
2018-12-04 20:00 | George Weston Recital Hall, 5040 Yonge Street, Toronto, On, M2N 6R8, Canada
DIANNE REEVES is the pre-eminent jazz vocalist in the world. As a result of her breathtaking virtuosity, improvisational prowess, and unique jazz and R&B stylings, Reeves received the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Performance for three consecutive recordings—a Grammy first in any vocal category.

Featured in George Clooney’s six-time Academy Award nominated “Good Night, and Good Luck,” Reeves won her fourth of five Best Jazz Vocal Grammys for film’s soundtrack.
Reeves has recorded and performed with Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. She has also recorded with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducted by Daniel Barenboim and was a featured soloist with Sir Simon Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic. Reeves was the first Creative Chair for Jazz for the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the first singer to ever perform at the famed Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Reeves worked with legendary producer Arif Mardin (Norah Jones, Aretha Franklin) on the Grammy winning A Little Moonlight, an intimate collection of standards featuring her touring trio. When Reeves’ holiday collection Christmas Time is Here was released, Ben Ratliff of The New York Times raved, “Ms. Reeves, a jazz singer of frequently astonishing skill, takes the assignment seriously; this is one of the best jazz Christmas CD’s I’ve heard.”
In recent years Reeves has toured the world in a variety of contexts including a program entitled “Sing the Truth,” a musical celebration of Nina Simone which also featured Liz Wright and Angelique Kidjo. She performed at the White House on multiple occasions including President Obama’s State Dinner for the President of China as well as the Governors’ Ball.
Reeves’ latest release, Beautiful Life, won the 2015 Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album. Her first album in five years, Beautiful Life was produced by Terri Lyne Carrington and features Gregory Porter, Robert Glasper, Lalah Hathaway, and Esperanza Spalding. In January 2015 Reeves joined Paul Simon, James Taylor and Bobby McFerrin in a tribute to Michael Brecker at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

ADVOCATS BIG BAND ANNUAL HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE
2018-12-03 19:30 - 22:00 | The Duke Live, 1225 Queen Street East, Toronto, Canada
YOU MUST celebrate the holiday season with the Advocats Big Band at The Duke Live on Monday, December 3rd from 7:30 to 10:00 pm! This is our annual holiday performance featuring many holiday tunes you know but BIG BAND style! You are in for a treat!
The Duke Live is located at 1225 Queen Street East at Leslie. It has parking on-site and nearby; TTC convenience (the streetcar drops you at the front door!); wheelchair accessibility; and very tasty and reasonably priced food and drink! Avoid the rush – come early and enjoy your dinner before the show starts! For reservations, call The Duke Live at 416-463-5302. $10 cover (children under 12 free).
www.advocatsbigbandcom

Gregg Stafford - New Orleans Stomp!
2018-12-02 20:00 - 23:30 | Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Canada
Gregg Stafford is a wonderful trumpet player who comes up once a year from New Orleans, The band is made up of Toronto musicians from some of the local trad jazz bands: Toby Hughes (sax), Tom Richards (trombone), Roberta Hunt (piano), Jack King (banjo), Chris Daniels (bass), and Chuck Clarke (drums). It’s a magical evening.
Tickets are $25 advance from www.ticketscene.ca, or $30 at the door. Dinner reservations guarantee seating (416-588-0307).

An Evening of Dinner Jazz with Fifth Element
2018-12-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Axis in The Junction, 3048 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M6P 1Z3, Canada
Get your Sunday Dinner Jazz fix as Fifth Element returns to Axis in The Junction on Sunday, December 2 from 6 – 9 pm. with 3 sets of the jazz you love. This busy jazz quintet includes Dave Coules, on tenor sax, Dale Scaife on piano, Ron Johnston on bass, John Collin on drums and singer, Nina Richmond. Located at 3048 Dundas Street West between Keele and Runnymede, Axis is in the heart of Toronto’s historic Junction area. For reservations call Axis at 416 – 604 – 3333
• Facebook – Axis in The Junction
• No Cover – PWYC ($10 – $20 suggested)

Steven Taetz Trio @ Shangri La Lounge
2018-12-01 21:00 - 2018-12-02 01:00 | Shangri La, 188 University Ave, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Steven Taetz Trio @ Shangri La Lounge. No cover. 9pm – 1am. Steven is joined by Ewen Farncombe – piano, David McLean – bass. They will play a mix of standards and holiday classics, as well as songs from their 2017 EP “Cool Yule”, and their 2018 album “Drink You In”.

Alex Pangman @ Senator Winebar
2018-12-01 21:00 - 23:30 | The Senator Winebar, 249 Victoria Street, Toronto, Canada
Join Alex and John Macleod on cornet, and Nathan Hiltz on acoustic guitar and this gem of a venue. Beautiful intimate space, outstanding menu, the music and wine will transport you to a salon in Paris! $10, 9pm- 11:45pm Reservations (416) 364-7517

Hilario Duran's "Contambao"
2018-12-01 19:00 - 23:30 | The Jazz Room at the Huether Hotel, 59 King Street North, Kitchener, Canada
Presented by the Grand River Jazz Society.
Doors open at 7:00 P.M. Come for dinner; stay for music!
Show starts at 8:30 P.M. Ends at 11:30 P.M.
Cover Charge: $20.00 / person. (Free to annual pass holders.)
Visit www.kwjazzroom.com and click on the desired concert’s listing to get additional information and to purchase advance tickets.

Michael Maguire 7 String Guitarist
2018-12-01 14:00 - 15:00 | The Brantford Music Centre, 422 Colborne Street, Brantford, Canada
Clinic

Ryan Driver Sextet
2018-11-30 22:00 - 23:30 | Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, Canada

Aurochs
2018-11-30 19:30 - 21:00 | Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, Canada

CARLOS MORGAN
2018-11-30 19:00 - 23:30 | The Jazz Room at the Huether Hotel, 59 King Street North, Kitchener, Canada
Presented by the Grand River Jazz Society.
Doors open at 7:00 P.M. Come for dinner; stay for music!
Show starts at 8:30 P.M. Ends at 11:30 P.M.
Cover Charge: $16.00 / person. (Free to annual pass holders.)
Visit www.kwjazzroom.com and click on the desired concert’s listing to get additional information and to purchase advance tickets.

Rob Phillips Ensemble feat Steven Taetz
2018-11-29 19:30 - 23:00 | Black Horse Pub, Peterborough, 452 George St North, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
The Rob Phillips Trio
w/Marsala Lukianchuk
& Special Guest
Steven Taetz

Music by Harry and Furlong
2018-11-28 22:00 - 23:30 | Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, Canada

Nick Fraser Presents
2018-11-27 22:00 - 23:30 | Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, Canada

Jazz At The Legion
2018-11-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Port Credit Legion (Branch 82), 35 Front Street North, Mississauga, Canada
Come out and enjoy some big band jazz with the Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble and our monthly concert at the legion with special guest vocalist Denise Leslie and some Christmas classics .

JOY LAPPS - LARNELL LEWIS GROUP
2018-11-24 19:00 - 23:30 | The Jazz Room at the Huether Hotel, 59 King Street North, Kitchener, Canada
Presented by the Grand River Jazz Society.
Sponsored by Diva International.
Doors open at 7:00 P.M. Come for dinner; stay for music!
Show starts at 8:30 P.M. Ends at 11:30 P.M.
Cover Charge: $20.00 / person. (Free to annual pass holders.)
Visit www.kwjazzroom.com and click on the desired concert’s listing to get additional information and to purchase advance tickets.

Inua of The Seas at Kipling Gallery
2018-11-24 | Kipling Gallery, 141 Trade Valley Drive Unit 1, Vaughan, Ontario, L4H 3N6, Canada
INUA OF THE SEAS
At Kipling Gallery
Kipling Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of Inua of the Seas, an exhibition of whalebone sculpture. Works by: Abraham Anghik Ruben, Jaco Ishulutaq, Manasie Akpaliapik, Lukie Airut and others.
Also featuring tapestries, stone prints and paintings by: Irene Avaalaaqiaq, Annie Pitsuilak, Nancy Uluadluak, Steve Snake, Brian Marion and Norval Morrisseau.
For more info on the exhibition, and the launch on November 22, visit: kiplinggallery.com

Black Friday with the Jive Bombers at The Pilot Tavern
2018-11-23 21:00 - 2018-11-24 00:00 | The Pilot Tavern, 22 Cumberland Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Steve D'Angelo Quartet
2018-11-23 19:30 - 21:00 | Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, Canada

ANDRIY TIKHONOV
2018-11-23 19:00 - 23:30 | The Jazz Room at the Huether Hotel, 59 King Street North, Kitchener, Canada

Josh Cole & Karen Ng
2018-11-22 22:00 - 23:30 | Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, Canada

The Sun Fall Project
2018-11-22 18:00 - 2018-11-23 20:00
Faith Amour will unveil original songs in the style of classic jazz tunes as well as pop and groove-infused numbers – based on stories, told through songs.
On piano, Stu Harrison
FOOD and full

Faith Amour: The Sun Fall Project
2018-11-22 18:00 - 20:00
“As the sun begins to fall, what thoughts, what emotions emerge…?” That is the question that will be explored Thursday night.
Award-winning recording artist and songwriter Faith Amour is a Toronto vocalist steadily emerging onto the North American jazz scene. She melds jazz, story, folk music and heart songs with the vibrant rhythms of the world, revealing her heart for exploration and connection. With warm yet pure vocals, she creates an alluring modern jazz-world sound, reflecting the influences of her multicultural city, extensive music study, world travel, and a South American heritage. Faith will debut this November 23rd, 2018 in New York City!

The Ken McDonald Quartet
2018-11-20 22:00 - 23:30 | Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, Canada

Three Ring Circus
2018-11-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, Canada

Jazz Tribute to Aretha Franklin: Tribute to Aretha's Early Jazz Roots
2018-11-19 20:00 | The Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Canada
Jazz Tribute to Aretha Franklin:
Tribute to Aretha’s Early Jazz Roots
With Music Director Corey Butler
Date: Monday, November 19th, 2018
Before the great Aretha Franklin became the Queen of Soul, in the early sixties she was signed to Columbia records as a jazz singer. Although mass popularity evaded her then, many of those early recordings are considered classics.
Even after Aretha achieved success as a soul singer, her jazz roots remained an important part of her musical personality.
On November 19th, we pay tribute to the jazz side of the late, Aretha Franklin with Musical Director Corey Butler and vocalists Renee Rowe, Dionne Wilson, Verese Vassell-Bowen and Nicole Sinclair-Anderson.

Makeshift Island
2018-11-18 22:00 - 23:30 | Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, Canada

Diane Roblin with Duo
2018-11-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, Canada
with Kayla Milline and Earthlight (Brian Abbot and Mark Zurawinski)

ALAIN CARON (UZEB) TRIO
2018-11-18 15:00 - 19:00 | The Jazz Room at the Huether Hotel, 59 King Street North, Kitchener, Canada
Presented by the Grand River Jazz Society.
Doors open at 3:00 P.M.
Show starts at 4:00 P.M. Ends at 7:00 P.M.
Cover Charge: $20.00 / person. (Free to annual pass holders.)
Visit www.kwjazzroom.com and click on the desired concert’s listing to get additional information and to purchase advance tickets.
