Motown legend Smokey Robinson and the enduringly influential David Crosby are among the headliners for the 34th edition of the TD Toronto Jazz Festival coming this summer.
This year’s edition of the festival will also feature The Roots, Trombone Shorty, Femi Kuti, John Scofield and Dave Holland, Marc Jordan, Barbra Lica, Michael Kaeshammer, Shabaka & The Ancestors and Ana Moura.
The festival takes place June 18-28, with an additional performance by superstar Gregory Porter the following week.
Plus, Herbie Hancock will round out the festival’s 2020 season with a performance in early September in celebration of his 80th birthday.
Here are the details of the headlining concerts.
David Crosby & Friends
Thursday, June 18
Danforth Music Hall
Smokey Robinson
Monday, June 22
Meridian Hall
Michael Kaeshammer
Tuesday, June 23
Koerner Hall
Femi Kuti & The Positive Force
Tuesday, June 23
The Opera House
Ana Moura
Wednesday, June 24
Koerner Hall
John Scofield & Dave Holland Duo
Thursday, June 25
Koerner Hall
Shabaka & The Ancestors
Thursday, June 25
The Horseshoe Tavern
Marc Jordan and Barbra Lica
Friday, June 26
Isabel Bader Theatre
The Roots and Trombone Shorty
Saturday, June 27
Budweiser Stage
Gregory Porter
Thursday, July 2
Koerner Hall
Herbie Hancock
Thursday, Sept. 3
Meridian Hall
Tickets are available at torontojazz.com.
Stay tuned for more additions to the festival’s performance lineup.
