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Lila Downs at the Sony Centre
2018-11-07 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, 1 Front Street East, Toronto, Canada
Iconic Grammy and Latin Grammy Award winning singer Lila Downs is one of the world’s most singular and powerful voices, whose compelling stage presence and poignant storytelling transcend all language barriers.

Few artists have the dynamic power and range of this bilingual warrior-woman and her newest album Salón Lágrimas y Deseo, follows in her artistically outspoken footsteps as an affirmation of feminine power. Lila Downs uses her multicultural vision and her remarkable voice and seamlessly blends blues, jazz, rock, soul and hip hop with traditional Mexican music for a truly singular sound.
A wildly engaging performer, Lila Downs is not to be missed.

Camp Combo (w/ jazz.fm91's Tim Shia)
2018-11-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, Canada

The Message at Tarragon Theatre
2018-11-07 - 2018-12-17 | Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada
The Message
by Jason Sherman
directed by Richard Rose

Nov 7 – Dec 16, 2018 in the Mainspace

A new play from Governor General’s Literary Award winner for Drama.
“Whatcha doin’, Marshall McLuhan?” That’s what the world wanted to know back in the 1960s, when Canada’s internationally renowned professor-turned-prophet started to sound the alarm on the effects of technology on the human body and spirit. But after a lifetime of warning us all about the hazards of modern life, McLuhan suffered a stroke that robbed him of his ability to speak. What it couldn’t do, though, was stop this deeply religious man from trying to finish his magnum opus: a last desperate attempt to save our souls — and his own.

Peripheral Vision
2018-11-06 22:00 - 23:30 | 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

Michael Davidson
2018-11-06 22:00 | Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, Canada

Jazz Tribute to 100th Anniversary of Leonard Bernstein
2018-11-05 20:00 | The Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Canada
Jazz Tribute to 100th Anniversary of Leonard Bernstein
With Music Director Roberto Occhipinti
featuring:
Tim Ries (saxophonist of the Rolling Stones),
Grammy Award winner Larnell Lewis (drums),
and Juno Award winner Robi Botos (piano)
Date: Monday, November 5th, 2018
Leonard Bernstein was a musical renaissance man. Equally at home playing, composing or conducting ballets, operas, symphonies, jazz or film scores.
On this night, we celebrate the centenary of his birth by focusing on jazz interpretations of the Broadway musicals he played a role in composing, including On the Town, Wonderful Town and West Side Story.

THE ADVOCATS BIG BAND IS SHAKING UP NOVEMBER AT THE DUKE LIVE
2018-11-05 19:30 - 22:00
Cynthia Rylant wrote, “In November, the earth is growing quiet…” Well, not at The Duke Live! Join the Advocats Big Band on Monday, November 5th as we give November a BIG BAND shakeup! As with every first Monday of the month, we will play two one-hour evening sets, from 7:30 to 8:30 and then from 9:00 to 10:00.
And now, about The Duke Live: It 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).
This will be fun!
www.advocatsbigband.com

Chris Banks w/ Brodie West, Dafydd Hughes and Jesse Baird
2018-11-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, Canada

Michael Maguire 7 String Guitarist
2018-11-04 11:00 - 15:00 | Pepperwood Bistro, 1455 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, Canada
Good Times, Great Food & Beautiful Surroundings
Reservations Recommended

Alex Pangman @ Senator Winebar
2018-11-03 21:00 - 23:30 | The Senator Winebar, 249 Victoria Street, Toronto, Canada
Join Alex and her Hot 2 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

Fern Lindzon, Colleen Allen & Peter Telford @ The Home Smith Bar
2018-11-03 19:30 - 22:30 | The Home Smith Bar at Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Road, Etobicoke, Canada
Juno Nominated jazz vocalist, pianist Fern Lindzon, multi instrumentalist Colleen Allen and bassist Peter Telford perform their favourite standards and original compositions at the beautiful Home Smith Jazz Bar. They’ll be featuring Duke Ellington Suites – Night Creature and Nutcracker excerpts.
No cover: 20 food/drink min.

Voice of Freedom Concert
2018-11-03 19:30 | Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 50 St Paul St, St Catherines, ON, L2R 3M2, Canada
Bravo Niagara! presents the Voices of Freedom Concert featuring Molly Johnson, Jackie Richardson, Robi Botos, Mike Downes, Larnell Lewis, and Joseph Callender.
Saturday November 3rd, 7:30pm at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, St. Catharines
Hosted by Céline Peterson, Bravo Niagara!’s Voices of Freedom Concert will bring together some of the best in Canadian jazz and soulful music, to highlight inclusiveness, empowerment, and the importance of freedom.
Program includes selections from Molly Johnson’s latest album Meaning to Tell Ya, Robi Botos’ album Old Soul, and culminates with Oscar Peterson’s Hymn to Freedom performed by Jackie Richardson and Robi Botos
bravoniagara.org/vofconcert

FAWN FRITZEN
2018-11-03 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 at7:00 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.

FRESH WATER FUNK
2018-11-02 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.

Japanese-Brazilian Bossa Nova singer, Lisa Ono at Roy Thompson Hall
2018-11-01 19:30 | Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto, ON, M5J 2H5, Canada
The Japanese-Brazilian Bossa Nova singer, Lisa Ono is coming to Roy Thomson hall on Thursday November 1st, bringing a unique night of Jazz you’ve never quite seen before Her gold-selling album ‘Dream’ has established her as an iconic international artist in the Bossa Nova community.
Get your tickets now at TicketMaster.ca

Alex Pangman @ Reservoir Lounge
2018-11-01 19:00 - 21:00
Join Alex Pangman’s Alleycats quintet at their long time monthly home, The Reservoir Lounge. The venue has a definate speakeasy feeling to it, and Pangman fits in with her renditions of 1930s songs, along with her stellar Alleycats. 7-9pm, $7 Dinner reservations highly recommended to get seat with best stage views. (416) 955-0887

Etobicoke Jazz Festival
2018-11-01 - 2018-11-05
The 4th Annual Etobicoke Jazz Festival Presented by IC Savings
November 1st to 4th
“Three bus stops on the Lakeshore” from the west 101 Longbranch Legion featuring our look at jazz luminaries from years past …….to the east Bus Stop, Humber College, where the future of our festival resides.
The festival features Juno Jazz-Winner Mike Downes trio with Larnell Lewis & Robi Botos, rising star Laila Biali and more.
Visit Etobicokejazz.com for additional information.

Brazil Film Festival Toronto @ The Lightbox
2018-11-01 - 2018-11-05 | Bell Tiff LIghtbox, 350 King St West, Toronto, On, M5V 3X5, Canada
The best event for Brazilian Film is back in town celebrating it’s 12th edition at TIFF Bell Lightbox from November 1st until the 4th. Visit brazilfilmfest.net

2018-10-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Port Credit Legion (Branch 82), 35 Front Street North, Mississauga, Canada
Come out and enjoy some big band jazz at our monthly “Jazz At The Legion” featuring Denise Leslie on vocals.

Michael Maguire 7 String Guitarist @ Harvest Fest
2018-10-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Concession Street, 593 Concession Street, Hamilton, Canada
The Concession Street BIA is putting on free concerts along Concession Street for Harvest Fest.

Michael Maguire 7 String Guitarist
2018-10-28 11:00 - 15:00 | Pepperwood Bistro, 1455 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, Canada
Sunday Jazz Brunch. An intimate restaurant, reservations recommended.

Amanda Martinez and Kellylee Evans at Koerner Hall
2018-10-27 20:00 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
This double bill of extraordinary musicians and close friends is an evening of warm flavourful jazz, Latin rhythms, roots, and soul.
Amanda Martinez’s music exultingly blends her unique Mexican and South African roots with flamenco soul. Her third and latest CD, Mañana, and her previous solo albums have earned her three Latin Jazz Artist of the Year nominations at Canada’s National Jazz Awards, and her songs have appeared on three Putumayo world music collections. The singer has headlined at the legendary Blue Note jazz club in New York, the 2010 FIFA World Cup Festivities in South Africa, the 2011 PanAmerican Games in Guadalajara, and the 2015 Toronto Pan Am Games.
With six albums, Juno Award winner Kellylee Evans is still shaking it up. The stylistic connoisseur has tackled everything from jazz to R&B and pop in such tasty classics as fight or flight?, Nina – her Juno-winning tribute to the legendary Nina Simone – and I Remember When. Praised by the Latin Jazz Network for a “gorgeous voice (that) rises to the heavens in rapturous wonder as if in consanguinity with a chorus of angels” and by the Yukon Arts Centre for “a stunning crystalline voice, both powerful and emotive,” Evans now pushes her muse firmly into the soulful pop territory.

Joe Sullivan Group
2018-10-27 18:30 - 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 6:30 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.

The Bob Brough Quartet
2018-10-27 15:00 - 18:00 | The Pilot, 22 Cumberland Street, Toronto, Canada
Bob Brough – tenor saxophone
Adrean Farrugia – piano
Artie Roth – bass
Terry Clarke – drums

No cover

Ryan Driver Sextet
2018-10-26 22:00 - 23:59 | Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, Canada
In the Southern Cross Lounge
No Cover with Passing of the Hat

Jamey Haddad and Cyra Baptista at Koerner Hall
2018-10-26 20:00 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
Two of the world’s greatest percussionists are joined by stellar improvisors in this double-bill of global music.
Jamey Haddad met saxophone player Billy Drewes when both were music students in Boston. Nearly 45 years later, the longtime friends recorded nine tunes written by Drewes and performed by Under One Sun, eight musicians who represent five countries and whose ages span five decades. “As my musical journey led me from one continent to another, and as I experienced a planet crying out for understanding, this team of players cosmically came forward,” says Haddad, a longtime professor of advanced improvisation and percussion at Oberlin Conservatory. “The sheer joy of every member experiencing their bandmates’ artistry truly exemplifies the human capacity to celebrate what makes us unique.”
Baptista’s program pays tribute to Brasil’s great composer, Heitor Villa-Lobos. “Baptista has a assembled a group both light on its feet and capable of negotiating the trickiest of rhythmic passages and deliriously romantic melodies with wit, enthusiasm, and grace. Highly recommended.” (AllMusic)

Kellylee Evans
2018-10-26 18:30 - 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 6:30 P.M. Come for dinner; stay for music!
Show starts at 8:30 P.M. Ends at 11:30 P.M.
Cover Charge: $25.00 / 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.

Live To Air: Jazz Tribute to Frank Sinatra
2018-10-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Long & McQuade Performance Hall, 4 Pardee Avenue, Toronto, Canada
Live-To-Air:
Jazz tribute to Frank Sinatra
Musical Director Corey Butler, with an eleven-piece band featuring vocalist Justin Bacchus.
Hosted by Joe Sealy
October 25th, 2018.
90 minutes. 7pm to 8:30 pm.
Long & McQuade Performance Hall.
Donation: $175
Frank Sinatra’s impact on jazz is undeniable. The leader of the Rat Pack enjoyed big band jazz from a young age and it helped shape his musical sensibilities for his entire career. This evening, musical director Corey Butler will showcase Old Blue Eyes’ jazz influence alongside an 11-piece band including Sarah Thawyer on Drums, TJ Whitelaw on Guitar, JT Kim on Bass, Chris Roberts, Paul Metcalfe, Shirantha Beddage on Saxes, Christian Overton and Karl Silveira on Trombone, Steve Dyte and Patrice Barbanchon on Trumpet and vocalist, Justin Bacchus.

Scott Marshall and the Jazztice League CD Release Celebration!
2018-10-24 21:30 - 2018-10-25 00:30 | The Rex, 194 Queen Street West, Toronto, Canada
Catch this amazing ensemble on stage for two nights at The Rex and help them celebrate the release of their new release
“Dream Logic Project”!
Scott Marshall on saxophones, Mike Rud (Montreal) on guitar, David Restivo on piano, Nick Fraser on drums, and legendary bassist Dave Young!

An Evening of Native Jazz at Lula Lounge
2018-10-24 19:00 - 23:00 | Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Canada
An Evening of Native Jazz: Songbirds & Nightingales of Turtle Island 2
Featuring: Cheri Maracle, Gerry Trimble & Lori LaMarche with the Cheri Maracle Trio.
Doors at 7PM. Dinner reservations guarantee seating.
