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Sandro Perri & more @ Tranzac Club Fundraiser
2024-04-20 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Toronto) | Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, Canada
Arts organizations across the city face challenging times, and the Tranzac is not immune. Join us in sustaining and enhancing the Tranzac and the impact we make across so many artistic communities.
We begin our fundraising efforts with a concert on April 20th at 7pm, featuring Sandro Perri & Friends, Masahiro Takahashi, and Anne Bourne. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Ticket link: https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/47546/
To read more about our challenges and plans for the future read our full statement here: https://www.tranzac.org/edletter2024/
Sandro Perri & Friends
Sandro Perri is a musician and producer based in Toronto. He has released over a dozen albums of original vocal, instrumental, acoustic and electronic music and worked on countless other recordings in various creative and technical roles. Perri’s curious ear and love of re-invention have resulted in a strikingly diverse catalogue, exploring intersections of pop, folk, jazz, tropicalia, improv, minimalism, dance and electronic – but unified in their impeccable craftsmanship and unique creative vision.
Sandro will be joined by Blake Howard, Josh Cole, Thomas Hammerton, Nick Zubeck + special guests.
WEBSITE
Masahiro Takahashi
Toronto-based Japanese composer-musician Masahiro Takahashi has been crafting gently spellbinding pieces that simultaneously embrace electronic abstraction and a palpable, even brittle, humanity. His delicate and evocative landscapes always seem to be illuminated in vibrant magic hour tones as golden synth lines emanate from between soft flickers of acoustic instrumentation. He has released music on an array of labels, such as Telephone Explosion Records, Not Not Fun, Jj Funhouse, and Slow Editions.
WEBSITE
Anne Bourne
Anne Bourne artist/ composer, mentor. Seasoned in international intermedia performance, recording and installation, Anne creates electroacoustic sound fields from microtonal cello, voice and field recording. Anne imparts the listening practices and text scores of Pauline Oliveros independently, and as faculty Center for Deep Listening, Rensselaer, NY. Anne’s listening and sounding events and walks engage symbiotic listening and accumulate choral sound fields as peace activism. Chalmers Fellow.
WEBSITE

Mary Lou Sicoly & Friends @ Manhattans
2024-04-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Manhattans, 951 Gordon St, Guelph, ON, N1G 4S1
Juno nominee Mary Lou Sicoly and her trio with John Ebata on keyboards and Mitchell Tyler on bass will present music from her debut album “Lemon Meringue Pie’ ,the American Songbook and jazzified singles from Willie Nelson to Earth Wind & Fire.

John Pizzarelli and Caity Gyorgy @ Koerner Hall
2024-04-19 20:00 - 22:30 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
World-renowned guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli has been hailed by The Boston Globe for “reinvigorating the Great American Songbook.” He returns to Koerner Hall with a new album that showcases his versatility and virtuosity in exploring the timeless songs of Broadway and Hollywood.

Notations: RBC Bridges Composer Showcase @ Jane Mallett Theatre
2024-04-19 19:30 - 22:30 | Jane Mallett Theatre, 27 Front Street East, Toronto, ON, M5E 1B4
The first part of the program will feature 6 short new works for keyboard by Emerging Composers in our Bridges program with mentorship by renowned composers Paul Grabowsky & André Ristic. The second part of the program will feature 4 compositions by 4 established composers.
NOTATIONS: RBC Bridges Emerging Composers Showcase
The RBC Bridges program offers audiences a chance to hear some of the world’s most promising composers at an early stage of their careers. It’s an annual week-long, program that offers free tuition and accommodation to six emerging Canadian and international composers. They get to work with celebrated mentors and a resident ensemble of seasoned professional keyboard performers. Over the course of the week, each composer participates in rehearsals and workshops with the resident mentors and instrumentalists, culminating in a performance of all six works as part of Soundstreams’ Keyed Up! Festival. This showcase on April 19, 2024 will be offered to the public with free admission.
RBC BRIDGES FINALISTS:
Uko Abara
Alexandra Gorlin-Crenshaw
Gustav Knudson
Maria-Eduarda Mendes Martins
Prokhor Protasoff
Hsiu-Ping Patrick Wu
PART TWO OF THE PROGRAM WILL FEATURE THE FOLLOWING COMPOSITIONS:
Alvin Singleton – Mutations
Solo Performance (8′)
Monica Pearce – toile de jouy
Solo Performance (8′)
Anne Southam – Glass Houses (#5)
Solo Performance (10′)
Ana Sokolović – T. REX
Solo Performance (10′)
PERFORMERS:
John Paul Farahat – digital organ
Jackie Leung – electronic keyboard
Gregory Oh – piano
Wesley Shen – harpsichord

Variations on Goldberg Variations @ Jane Mallett Theatre
2024-04-18 19:30 - 22:30 | Jane Mallett Theatre, 27 Front Street East, Toronto, ON, M5E 1B4
J.S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations is one of the most famous works in the Western canon. Our Variations on the Goldberg Variations reflects on Bach’s singular achievement through a contemporary lens. In the first half of the program, four living Canadian composers each write 7-8 variations for a total of 30 new variations, each preceded by a rendition of Bach’s original. The composers represent not only a diversity of aesthetics, but the newly-composed variations will alternate continuously between piano, harpsichord, organ and electronic keyboard. J.S. would have loved it!
In the second half, the distinguished Australian composer and pianist Paul Grabowsky returns to Soundstreams nearly a decade after appearing with his boundary-breaking Australian Art Orchestra. This time he creates his own extraordinary, jazz-inflected response to Bach’s eternally beautiful theme. Performed 36 times across Australia last season, The Sydney Arts Guide had this to say: “In this improvisation, jazz gesturing alternated with hand-crossing, complex filigree. Paul Grabowsky’s playing was effectively reminiscent of Bach’s ecstatic workings in his thirty variations.”

Ilana Waldston and the Jazz'n'Laughs Band @ The Kingston House
2024-04-18 19:00 - 22:00 | The Kingston House, 676 Kingston Rd, Toronto, Ontario, M4E 1R4
An evening of jazz standards, lesser known gems, peppered with some comedic tunes and repartee. Ilana Waldston on vocals, Rob Thaller on keys, Pat Collins on bass.
The Kingston House has excellent food and a great wine list. Reservations are strongly recommended as space is limited 416-694-8888.

The Jazz Mechanics @ The Rose Brampton
2024-04-14 19:30 - 21:30 | The Rose Theatre Brampton, 1 Theatre Ln, Brampton, Ontario, L6V 0A3, Canada
Liberty Silver joins the oldest community concert band in Canada and the electrifying Jazz Mechanics for an unforgettable night that takes audiences on a journey through the true American songbook. Get ready to sing-along all night long!

Jazz Rangers @ the Port Credit Legion
2024-04-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Port Credit Legion (Branch 82), 35 Front Street North, Mississauga, Canada
The Port Credit Legion is hosting the Jazz Rangers for another afternoon of musical fun. There is the newly expanded dance floor, don’t forget the best views over the Credit River in an intimate setting!

Big Band Open Mic @ Cooksville United Church
2024-04-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Cooksville United Church, 2500 Mimisa Row, Mississauga, Canada
An evening of big band VOCAL jazz with 10 fabulous singers: Carla Gonzales-Casanova, Angela DeChellis, Annie DeMilo, T.J. ,Bill Springate, Cat Bernardi, Elizabeth Martins, Dionne Grant, Aliyah Guthrie and Denise Leslie.

Toronto All-Star Big Band @ Living Arts Centre
2024-04-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga, ON, Ontario, L5B 4B8, Canada
Recreating the exciting sound of Benny Goodman with Ken Peplowski. His virtuosity leads Toronto All-Star Big Band through Benny’s classic hits. Ken and the band stay true to the sound of Benny Goodman and his band transporting the listener to the sounds of the Swing Era.

Ken Peplowski Quartet @ the Old Mill Toronto
2024-04-12 20:00 - 22:00 | The Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Canada
The Ken Peplowski Quartet – An Evening Of Songs And Stories
Don’t miss the incomparable Ken Peplowski live at Old Mill Toronto on April 12th! With over 70 solo CDs and nearly 400 as a sideman, Ken has shared the stage with legends like Benny Goodman, Mel Torme, and Madonna. From the Hollywood Bowl to Carnegie Hall, his performances dazzle audiences worldwide. Experience the mastery of one of jazz’s greatest clarinetists in an unforgettable evening of music and magic. Get your tickets now for an extraordinary night with Ken Peplowski!
Old Mill Toronto Jazz Lounge, Toronto’s Premier Destination for Jazz and Fine Dining. Proudly Sponsored By Andrew Peller Limited. Escape downtown traffic and parking hassles! Nestled in Toronto’s vibrant West End, Old Mill Toronto offers ample parking and is just a 2-minute walk from Old Mill Subway Station. Experience the legacy of live music in an intimate setting as we showcase top local jazz talent, including Grammy-nominated and Juno Award-winning artists. Join us for an unforgettable evening of fine dining and live jazz, where history meets harmony.
Minimum $30 food & beverage spend. Restricted to ages 19+.
Dinner begins at 6pm. Show begins at 8pm.
21 Old Mill Rd, Toronto ON M8X 1G5
Event Schedule: oldmilltoronto.com/jazz-lounge

Rebecca Enkin @ Durbar
2024-04-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Durbar Indian Cuisine, 2469 Bloor St W, Toronto, Ontario, M6S 1P7, Canada
Enjoy swinging classic vocal jazz with the Rebecca Enkin Trio featuring guitarist Mike Allen and bassist Brendan Davis. Dinner reservations recommended for 6:30 pm. Or stop in for a drink at the bar. Delicious Indian food in west Toronto. No cover.

Friendly Fire @ Tarragon Theatre
2024-04-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman Ave, Toronto, ON
FRIENDLY FIRE:AN EVENING OF SEVEN POCKET-SIZED COMEDIES is a new satirical comedy coming to the Tarragon Theatre with all guns blazing! This gut-busting potpourri of madness, reproach, and frivolity is being presented at the Tarragon Theatre for a limited run of 5 performances, April 11-14, 2024.
FRIENDLY FIRE is the latest offering of Toronto writer Eli Pasic. A graduate of the distinguished Berklee College of Music, Pasic is a writer and director of comedic plays and musicals who has written shows with people by the likes of Henry Krieger (composer of Dreamgirls). His one-man musical, The Exorcist: An Operetta, was recently featured at the 2023 Toronto Fringe Festival.
Seven short satirical comedies rolled into 70 minutes, FRIENDLY FIRE sets its target on the time-tested absurdities that modern society holds near and dear to its heart. Toxic workplace romantic entanglements, the impossibility of other human beings, theatre people, activists, God, corporations, TED Talks, porn, and Oedipus Rex—these are the targets, and punchlines are the bullets. Knuckles are rapped and wrists are slapped in this sidesplitting admonishment of the insanity and inhumanity of humans.
https://tarragontheatre.com/plays/current-season/upcoming/friendly-fire/

Bernice & The Ruth Garbus Trio @ Tranzac Club
2024-04-10 18:00 - 22:00 | Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, Canada
2X polaris nominated, Canada’s beloved experimental pop group BERNICE is the project of Robin Dann (voice, songs) with her longtime collaborators Thom Gill (keyboards), Philippe Melanson (e-percussion), Daniel Fortin (bass) and Felicity Williams (voice). For more than a decade, the band has made music which wanders into r&b, neo-soul, and free music, and coalesces through Robin’s desire to commune with audiences through song and lyric. Currently with Telephone Explosion Records, the band released Cruisin’ in April, 2023. Pitchfork called it “exuberant, eccentric, and an underground concern”.
RUTH GARBUS (she/they) is a singular vocalist and songwriter who has been writing, performing, and recording music for two decades. Her most recent album, Alive People, was released on Orindal Records in August 2023 to much critical acclaim. The music incorporates wild improvisatory freedom into complex, soothing compositions rooted in multiple traditions, from folk to jazz and r&b. She performs her solo material as a trio with elie mcafee-hahn and Nick Bisceglia. She is also a member of the experimental quintet Gloyd, as well as the trio Earth Flower with Sam Gendel and Phil Melanson.
Ticket Link: https://www.showpass.com/bernicetranzac/

Alex Lakusta Quintet @The Emmet Ray
2024-04-07 16:30 - 19:00 | The Emmet Ray, 924 College Street, Toronto, Canada
Bassist Alex Lakusta and his quintet will be performing 2 sets of hard bop style jazz. This new band showcases his love of the genre and will feature works by Mingus, Hubbard, Silver, and more.
$10 advance with a reservation or $15 at the door.
Email reso@erbar.ca for tickets

Ladysmith Black Mambazo @ Koerner Hall
2024-04-06 20:00 - 22:30 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
The Grammy Award-winning South African ensemble makes their third appearance in Koerner Hall. Founded in the early 1960s by the late Joseph Shabalala, they catapulted to global fame through their collaboration with Paul Simon on his album Graceland. In addition to their work with Paul Simon, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has recorded with Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton, Sarah McLachlan, Josh Groban, Emmylou Harris, Melissa Etheridge, and many others.
“They are musical uniters and global boundary crossers and, especially now … as the rest of the world has grown less connected, their warm-centered presence and harmonics both soothe and offer hope for a more empathetic world.”(The Chicago Tribune)

The Octokats @ Beach United Church
2024-04-06 16:30 - 18:30 | Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4E 2T4, Canada
Come experience local big band, The OCTOKATS, as they treat you all to ‘Martinis with Mancini’ – a special exploration of the musical mind of American film composer Henry Mancini on Saturday, April 6th at 4:30pm. Entry is Pay What You Can, and proceeds help support Beach United’s year-round community programs.

Alisha Oliver @ Old Mill Toronto
2024-04-05 20:00 - 22:00 | The Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Canada
Fever: A Peggy Lee Celebration with Alisha Oliver
Introducing Alisha Oliver, Toronto’s dynamic vocalist with a knack for versatility across genres and eras. From performing at 1000+ person theatres to creating intimate vibes in nightclubs and wedding halls, Alisha’s performances captivate audiences of all sizes and settings. Her musical journey began at age 7, immersing herself in classical training at the Royal Conservatory before embracing the diverse world of jazz, pop, and R&B at Humber College. Under the mentorship of acclaimed artist Sienna Dahlen, Alisha honed her craft as a singer, songwriter, and arranger, infusing every note with emotion and style.
Old Mill Toronto Jazz Lounge, Toronto’s Premier Destination for Jazz and Fine Dining. Proudly Sponsored By Andrew Peller Limited. Escape downtown traffic and parking hassles! Nestled in Toronto’s vibrant West End, Old Mill Toronto offers ample parking and is just a 2-minute walk from Old Mill Subway Station. Experience the legacy of live music in an intimate setting as we showcase top local jazz talent, including Grammy-nominated and Juno Award-winning artists. Join us for an unforgettable evening of fine dining and live jazz, where history meets harmony.
Minimum $30 food & beverage spend. Restricted to ages 19+.
Dinner begins at 6pm. Show begins at 8pm.
21 Old Mill Rd, Toronto ON M8X 1G5
Event Schedule: oldmilltoronto.com/jazz-lounge

Ron Clavier Solo Exhibit @ Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre
2024-04-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre, 247 Ricardo Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, L0S 1J0
Niagara-on-the-Lake artist Ron Clavier is set to showcase his solo exhibit at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre in April. The show titled ‘Coming of Age,’ will run in the Joyner Gallery from April 2 to 28, 2024. The exhibit challenges the conventional notion of “coming of age,” typically tied to legal adulthood based on age. The artist encourages viewers to appreciate the continuous process of personal growth, regardless of age.

The public is warmly welcomed to the opening reception on Sunday, April 7, 2024, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to personally engage with the artist, savour the artwork, and connect with fellow art appreciators over refreshments and nibbles. Ron will offer remarks around 2:30 pm. This event is generously supported by Château des Charmes, providing an assortment of fine wines.

Advocates Big Band @ The Duke
2024-04-01 19:45 - 20:15 | The Duke Live, 1225 Queen Street East, Toronto, Canada
First-Monday-of-the-Month big band performances continue, even on April Fools’ Day! NO JOKE! Join the Advocats Big Band at The Duke Toronto on Monday, April 1st from 7:45 to 10:15 pm. Come listen to many of your favourite big band tunes LIVE and enjoy great food and drink! The Duke is located at 1225 Queen Street East at Leslie on the southwest corner. There is parking onsite and nearby, plus the Queen streetcar stops right in front! $15 (cash) cover (all proceeds go to the band). Call 416-466-2624 to reserve your table.

The Ryan Driver Sextet @ Transac
2024-03-30 20:00 - 23:00 | Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, Canada
Please join us for the following three things that will happen simultaneously.
• A celebration of 50 years of Ryan Driver living!
• A celebration of 25 years of The Ryan Driver Sextet (formerly Quintet / Quartet) performing!
• A special performance of the Ryan Driver Sextet with a star-studded lineup of special guests!
Ryan at the grand piano and human voice with:
Martin Arnold – electric guitar
Rob Clutton – bass
Nick Fraser – drums
Brodie West – alto saxophone / clarinet
Michael Davidson – vibraphone
with special guest vocalists:
Robin Dann
Alex Lukashevsky
Sandro Perri
Alex Samaras
John Southworth
Doug Tielli
Felicity Williams
maybe Jennifer Castle
and even more!
The Ryan Driver Sextet specializes in the psychedelification of popular (and lesser known) American songs from the 1920’s through 1960’s. They have been engaging in this task monthly since 1999, when they started playing as a quartet at Graffiti’s in Kensington Market. The sextet plays only ballads, and almost always very slowly. That said, the interpretations are wildly adventurous, brimming with wonkiness, tangents, sweetness, heartbreak, ecstasy, and a kind of interplay that could only arise in the company of several odd / brilliant musicians with a long history of developing a unique sound together.
The Ryan Driver Sextet provides a captivating “lounge” ambiance unlike anything else you can find anywhere, and an oasis of relaxedness, weirdness, and beauty that seems almost unimaginable.

Sing and Swing @ Meridian Arts Centre
2024-03-30 20:00 - 22:30 | Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St., Toronto, ON, M2N 6R8, Canada
Featuring songs by Gershwin, Ellington, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, and many more, this will be an unforgettable evening of singin’ and swingin’ with the remarkable talents of Bria Skonberg and Benny Benack III.

Tim Clarke Quintet @ the Gasworks
2024-03-28 20:00 - 22:00 | The Gasworks, 141 Park Street N, Hamilton, ON, L8R 2N4, Canada
Tim Clarke Quintet performs the music of the legendary American pianist Horace Silver to support Hamilton Music Collective and their An Instrument For Every Child program.

Ernie Kalwa Jazz Duo @ Porch Light Elora
2024-03-24 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-03-17 19:00 - 22:00 | 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

RESOUND Choir presents That Lonesome Road @ St George's Memorial Church
2024-03-23 15:00 - 18:00 | St. George’s Memorial Church, 51 Centre Street South, Oshawa
RESOUND Choir in association with Ontario Shores Foundation presents That Lonesome Road. Join us for an unforgettable evening as the RESOUND Choir takes the stage at St George’s Memorial Church in Oshawa, ON, Canada. Get ready to be moved by the soulful harmonies and heartfelt performances of our talented singers. That Lonesome Road is an exploration of mental health, journeying from struggle to joy through music. Don’t miss this incredible in-person event!

Latin Night @ Humber College Lakeshore
2024-03-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Humber College Auditorium, 1399 Lakeshore Blvd., Etobicoke, Ontario, M8V 1K8, Canada
Featuring Humber College’s extraordinary Latin Jazz Band directed by Hilario Duran, the Salsa Band Directed by Sean Bellaviti, and the Brazilian Jazz Ensemble Directed by Aline Homzy, this will be an enlivening evening of music combining the Afro-Cuban tradition with the musical language of American jazz featuring Humber’s finest.

Jim Clayton @ Reid's Distillery
2024-03-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Reid’s Distillery, 32 Logan Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4M 2M8, Canada
Award-winning jazz pianist/vocalist Jim Clayton returns to Reid’s, for his first solo show there! This performance marks the 4th anniversary of Jim’s Piano Bar, his nightly online show that began during Covid lockdowns and grew to 30,000 followers. And as with that show, Jim will be performing your requests!

jazz.fm91 presents… Sound of Jazz: Spring Forward with CaneFire
2024-03-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Canada
The 47th season of our Sound of Jazz Concert Series continues with a reunion that will ignite spring in your heart. Catch the long-awaited return of CaneFire featuring Jeremy Ledbetter and friends.
Doors open at 7 p.m. and first set is at 8 p.m. If you want to make dinner reservations, please contact Lula Lounge.
Supported by…

The Luck of the Irish @ Caledon Hills Fellowship Baptist Church
2024-03-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Caledon Hills Fellowship Baptist Church, 16595 Airport Rd, Caledon East
The Caledon Concert Band presents The Luck of the Irish.
