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Steve McDade Quintet
2018-06-30 18:30 - 23:30 (America/Toronto) | 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.

TD Toronto Jazz Festival: Mike Downes Quartet
2018-06-30 14:30 - 16:00 | OLG Stage, Hazelton and Scollard, 21 Hazelton Avenue, Toronto, Canada
Mike Downes Quartet at Toronto Jazz Festival with Robi Botos – keys, Ted Quinlan – guitar, Ernesto Cervini – drums and Mike Downes – bass.

TD Toronto Jazz Festival: Herbie Hancock
2018-06-29 20:00 | Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, 1 Front Street East, Toronto, Canada
Herbie Hancock – Piano
Vinnie Colaiuta – Drums
James Genus – Bass
Terrace Martin – Keyboard / Sax

Now in the sixth decade of his professional life, Herbie Hancock remains where he has always been: at the forefront of world culture, technology, business and music. In addition to being recognized as a legendary pianist and composer, Herbie Hancock has been an integral part of every popular music movement since the 1960’s….Keep reading at torontojazz.com
Ticket Price: $95, $75, $55, $40 + service charge
Ticket Information: 1-855-872-7669

Jaron Freeman-Fox Quartet
2018-06-29 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: $18.00 / 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.

TD Toronto Jazz Festival: Holly Cole
2018-06-28 20:30 | Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
Multi-JUNO award winner, Holly Cole performs material from her new album, Holly, in the intimate setting of Jeanne Lamon Hall at Trinity-St. Paul’s. Released earlier this year, Holly is Cole’s first studio album in five years, featuring classics such as “Everybody Loves Somebody,” “They Can’t Take That Away From Me” and “Teach Me Tonight.” Cole’s dynamic artistry will be on display, demonstrating why she’s been named one of the country’s greatest jazz singers….Keep reading at torontojazz.com
Ticket Prices: $40, $50 + service charge
Ticket Information: 1-888-655-9090
15% discount if you purchase tickets to 3 or more Festival concerts at Trinity-St. Paul’s

Geoffrey Keezer Quartet featuring Gillian Margot
2018-06-28 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 8:00 P.M. Ends at 11:00 P.M.
Cover Charge: $18.00 / 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.

TD Toronto Jazz Festival: Cécile McLorin Salvant
2018-06-27 20:30 | Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
“You get a singer like this once in a generation or two.”—Wynton Marsalis
“Salvant has a supple, well-trained voice with spot-on pitch. (No vibrato-teases; no meandering warbles passing as melisma.) Her low notes go from husky to full-bodied; her high notes float purely and cleanly. When she scats, it’s not an ego trip but a musical game, where notes and syllables get to shape-shift.”—The New York Times Magazine
“She had emotional range, too, inhabiting different personas in the course of a song, sometimes even a phrase—delivering the lyrics in a faithful spirit while also commenting on them, mining them for unexpected drama and wit.”—The New Yorker
GRAMMY® Award-winning vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant has had a remarkable rise to stardom in her professional career, and she’s taking another big leap forward with Dreams and Daggers, her third album for Mack Avenue Records.
McLorin Salvant first made waves in the jazz world when, at the urging of her mother, she entered the most prestigious jazz vocal competition in the world. Having nearly missed the submission deadline, she made it to the finals as their youngest performer and was selected by an illustrious panel of judges – Dee Dee Bridgewater, Dianne Reeves, Kurt Elling, Patti Austin, and Al Jarreau – as the 2010 Thelonious Monk Competition winner….Keep reading at jazzfestival.com
Ticket Price: $35, $45 + service charge
Ticket Information: 1-888-655-9090
15% discount if you purchase tickets to 3 or more TD Toronto Jazz Festival concerts at Trinity-St. Paul’s

Lisa Particelli’s “Girls Night Out Jazz” jam week #716
2018-06-27 20:00 - 23:59 | 120 Diner, 120 Church Street, Toronto, Canada
Vocal jazz lovers, Wednesday nights are for you! Jam founder & host vocalist Lisa Particelli welcomes singers from all backgrounds and skill levels to perform with professional musicians: Peter Hill on piano, and Ross MacIntyre on bass.
This long running vocal jazz jamming tradition enables people of all skill levels and backgrounds the freedom to explore vocal jazz in a fun, safe & friendly setting, and to participate in this music we love with the backing of professional musicians.
It’s never the same show twice because you don’t know just who might drop by Girls Night Out Jazz, where gentlemen are welcome too! No cover, tips for band are welcomed.
***** Follow us on Twitter @GNOJAZZ, Like us on Facebook “Girls Night Out Jazz” *****
Contact: Lisa Particelli
Find us on WED NIGHTS this summer: WED JULY 4 & WED AUG 1 from 7pm-11 at Jazz Bistro ($5 cover), all other WED NIGHTS at 120 Diner from 8pm-12, (no cover). Tips for band greatly appreciated.

Live to Air Fundraising Concert Series: Carol Welsman
2018-06-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Long & McQuade Performance Hall, 4 Pardee Avenue, Toronto, Canada
Length: 60-minute Live-to-Air, followed by a 30-minute interactive Q&A with Carol
Price:
Single $175 / $15 monthly
Double $350 / $30 monthly
jazz.fm91 presents Carol Welsman and band for a special 60 minute Live-to-Air concert, followed by a 30-minute one-on-one to ask your questions and hear some additional songs just for you!
Carol Welsman, internationally acclaimed singer and pianist whose expressive vocal styling and dynamic stage presence have captivated audiences around the world, will join us for an intimate performance in the jazz.fm91 Long & McQuade Performance Hall.
She is one of Canada’s most celebrated and award winning jazz performers, with six Juno nominations and a nod for vocalist of the year at the 1996 National Jazz Awards under her belt. Carol has written songs for artists like Ray Charles and Celine Dion and collaborated with the likes of Herbie Hancock.
This exclusive evening with Carol Welsman will include additional time with the audience to ask your questions and hear additional songs beyond the live-to-air broadcast hour.

TD Toronto Jazz Festival: Bela Fleck and the Flecktones
2018-06-27 19:00 | The Danforth Music Hall, 147 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, Canada
Bela Fleck returns to Toronto with The Original Flecktones (Victor Wooten, Futureman and Howard Levy)
Born and raised in New York City, Béla began his musical career playing the guitar. In the early 1960’s, while watching the Beverly Hillbillies, the bluegrass sounds of Flatt & Scruggs flowed out of the TV set and into his young brain. Earl Scruggs’s banjo style hooked Béla’s interest immediately. “It was like sparks going off in my head” he later said….Keep reading at torontojazz.com
Ticket Prices: $55, $45 + service charge
Ticket Information: 1-855-985-5000
Doors 7 p.m. Ages 19+

Jerzy Kaplanek Jazz Violin Tribute
2018-06-27 18:30 - 23:00 | 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 8:00 P.M. Ends at 11:00 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.

TD Toronto Jazz Festival: Elise LeGrow
2018-06-26 20:30 | Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
Right around the time the chorus of album opener “Who Do You Love” hits, something magical happens. A moment arrives when the tumblers deep within your subconscious begin to align, when you suddenly realize that you’re listening to a tune you’ve known for decades, albeit one that’s been so radically reimagined as to become brand new again. It’s in that moment, as the warm rush of recognition meets the exhilarating thrill of discovery, that you fall in love with Elise LeGrow and her debut album, Playing Chess….Keep reading at torontojazz.com
Tickets: $20, $25 + service charge
Ticket Information:1-888-655-9090
15% discount if you purchase tickets to 3 or more TD Toronto Jazz Festival concerts at Trinity-St. Paul’s

TD Toronto Jazz Festival: Savion Glover featuring Marcus Gilmore
2018-06-26 20:00 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
“Breathtaking…”—San Francisco, Stark Insider
“All of the jams are riveting…”—San Francisco Chronicle
“Celebrating rhythm…inspired…”—SF Gate
A supreme meeting of rhythm masters occurs with this inspired duet. The Tony Award winning Savion Glover, an artist called “the greatest virtuoso of our time, perhaps of all time” (New Yorker), joins forces with Marcus Gilmore, an heir to jazz royalty as grandson to iconic drummer Roy Haynes, a dynamic musician known for his work with Vijay Iyer, Chick Corea, Steve Coleman, Nicholas Payton, Gonzalo Rubalcaba and Ravi Coltrane. Glover and Gilmore are where rhythm and melody converge….Keep reading at torontojazz.com
Ticket Price: $45, $65 + service charge
Ticket Information: 416-408-0208

TD Toronto Jazz Festival: Snarky Puppy
2018-06-26 19:00 | The Danforth Music Hall, 147 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, Canada
The last two years have brought dramatic changes for Snarky Puppy.
After a decade of relentless touring and recording in all but complete obscurity, the Texas-bred/New York-based quasi-collective suddenly found itself held up by the press and public as one of the major figures in the jazz world. But as the category names for both of the band’s Grammy awards would indicate (Best R&B Performance in 2014 and Best Contemporary Instrumental Album in 2016), Snarky Puppy isn’t exactly a jazz band. It’s not a fusion band, and it’s definitely not a jam band….Keep reading at torontojazz.com
Ticket Prices: $55, $45 + service charge
Ticket Information: 1-855-985-5000
Doors at 7:00 pm. All ages

Sienna Dahlen / Amanda Tosoff Duo
2018-06-26 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 8:00 P.M. Ends at 11:00 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.
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TD Toronto Jazz Festival: Gregory Porter
2018-06-25 20:00 | Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge Street, Toronto, Canada
“…sings songs you can go away humming.”—The Guardian
Grammy-winning singing sensation Gregory Porter—one of the most successful jazz artists of his generation—is back.
His most recent album, Nat King Cole & Me, is a deeply personal tribute to Nat King Cole—the legendary crooner who ignited Gregory’s love of music. Recorded at London’s AIR Studios, the 12-track album features some of Gregory’s favourite Nat King Cole tunes including ‘Smile’, ‘L-O-V-E’ and ‘Nature Boy’. There is also a Nat-inspired arrangement of Gregory’s own song ‘When Love Was King,’ originally released on his million-selling hit album, Liquid Spirit….Keep reading on torontojazz.com
Ticket Prices: $100, $75, $65, $55
Ticket Information: 1-855-622-2787
Premium ticket includes post-show meet & greet w/ Gregory Porter

TD Toronto Jazz Festival: Blues Revue featuring Bettye LaVette
2018-06-25 20:00 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
For the first ever TD Toronto Jazz Festival Blues Revue, we’ve invited superstar musicians from both sides of the border to share the stage for one night of outstanding music. The show opens with acclaimed Blues man/guitarist/broadcaster Danny Marks leading the house band in backing artists including Diana Braithwaite, Crystal Shawanda and Raoul Bhaneja; on the second half, international superstar Bettye LaVette performs her unique interpretation of jazz, blues, soul and folk.
Tickets: $40, $50 + service charge

TD Toronto Jazz Festival: Melissa Lauren
2018-06-25 15:00 - 16:15 | Yorkville Village Laneway, 55 Avenue Road, Toronto, Canada
Melissa Lauren and her Quartet perform as part of the TD Toronto Jazz Festival.

TD Toronto Jazz Festival: Bad Plus
2018-06-24 20:30 | Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
The Bad Plus came together at the end of the 20th century and has avoided easy categorization ever since, winning critical hosannas and a legion of fans worldwide with their creativity, unique sound and flair for live performance. The intensely collaborative trio has constantly searched for rules to break and boundaries to cross, bridging genres and techniques while exploring the infinite possibilities of three exceptional musicians working in perfect sync.
The band consists of founding members Reid Anderson (bass) and Dave King (drums) and new member Orrin Evans (piano) — a group of passionate collaborators with no single “leader.” Never Stop II is the first full-length release from this lineup, comprised entirely of original music with each member contributing fresh compositions. The New York Times calls it “an exhilarating document” that sparks an exciting new chapter for the iconic group….Keep reading at torontojazz.com
Tickets: $30, $40 + service charge
Ticket Information: 1-888-655-9090
15% discount if you purchase tickets to 3 or more TD Jazz Festival concerts at Trinity-St. Paul’s

Ernie Kalwa Jazz Duo
2018-06-24 11:00 - 14:00, 2018-06-17 11:00 - 14:00 | Proof Kitchen/Lounge at Delta Hotel, 110 Erb Street West, Waterloo, Canada
Enjoy Sunday Jazz Brunch at Proof Kitchen/Lounge at the Delta Hotel Waterloo, every Sunday in May 2018.
Brunch 10am-3pm, Live Jazz 11am-2pm.
Located at 110 Erb Street West, Waterloo, Ontario
Sundays in June 2018. Jazz and Latin-Jazz Standards, Blues and more… featuring The Ernie Kalwa Jazz Duo
For Reservations: 519-208-3333

Dave Young Quintet
2018-06-23 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.

Robb Cappelletto
2018-06-22 21:30 - 2018-06-23 00:30 | Poetry Jazz Cafe, 224 Augusta Avenue, Toronto, Canada
Guitarist Robb Cappelletto leads his high-energy trio through virtuosic performances that never forget to put groove first and foremost. The group’s visceral approach seamlessly integrates hard bop, latin, rock, soul and blues, proving there is indeed hope for the future of electric jazz. These guys are absolutely ahead of their game, come see the top fusion trio in the city!
With Andrew Stewart – electric bass, Amhed Mitchel – drums.

William Mukuna Trio
2018-06-22 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: $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.

Live to Air Fundraising Concert Series: Amanda Martinez
2018-06-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Long & McQuade Performance Hall, 4 Pardee Avenue, Toronto, Canada
Length: 60 Minutes
jazz.fm91 presents Amanda Martinez for a special Live to Air concert.
She is a beloved Canada-based singer/songwriter whose music exultingly blends her unique Mexican and South African roots, with flamenco soul. Her wonderful vocals, engaging stage persona and beautiful songs have garnered her accolades and a loyal fan base all over the world.
This is a performance you don’t want to miss!
All seats have been filled for this concert.

Jocelyn Barth Trio
2018-06-16 18:30 - 23:30 | The Jazz Room at the Huether Hotel, 59 King Street North, Kitchener, Canada

Swing Shift Big Band
2018-06-16 15:30 - 18:30 | The Rex, 194 Queen Street West, Toronto, Canada
Swing Shift Big Band will be featuring Trio Bella, our wonderful singers who recreate the vocal harmonies of groups like the Andrews Sisters. Larisa Renee, who is part of Trio Bella, will also be singing some tunes on her own along with all 17 members of the band.
The band will be donating all moneys collected to Head for A Cure in memory of Adam Coules. This money goes straight to Princess Margaret hospital to continue their research into brain cancers. We hope you can join us for this wonderful afternoon of big band music, all for a great cause.
There is ample $6 parking one block north on St. Patrick.
Contact: Jim John, 416-727-9464

Stubble Jumpers Organ Trio
2018-06-15 18:30 - 23:30 | The Jazz Room at the Huether Hotel, 59 King Street North, Kitchener, Canada

The Jive Bombers
2018-06-15 18:30 - 20:30 | The Rex, 194 Queen Street West, Toronto, Canada
Johnny Max – vocals
Bob Brough – alto saxophone
Alex Dean – tenor saxophone
Johnny Johnson – baritone saxophone
Brigham Phillips – trumpet
John Karpenko – trombone
Gord Sheard – piano
Al Henderson – bass
Curtis Smith – drums

PWYC

Andrew Boniwell and The Uncertainty Principle
2018-06-14 21:30 - 23:59 | The Rex, 194 Queen Street West, Toronto, Canada
The Uncertainty Principle – It’s the foundation of quantum physics, a modern metaphor, and a great band! Lead by pianist Andrew Boniwell, The Uncertainty Principle covers a lot of musical terrain, leaping from the platform of his original compositions into the changing beauty of the uncertain. Great players, great tunes, great evening!

Andrew Boniwell – piano, compositions
Kevin Turcotte – trumpet
Richard Underhill – alto sax
Artie Roth – double bass
Mike McClelland- drums
