An Evening With Molly Johnson | Toronto @ Supermarket, Toronto, ON - Wed Sept 4th!

An Evening With Molly Johnson | Toronto

Singer, songwriter, and founder of the Kensington Market Jazz Festival, Molly Johnson is performing an intimate show on September 4th (doors at 7pm, music at 8pm) to raise funds for "Toronto's favourite neighbourhood jazz festival." Molly and her band of JUNO Award-winning all stars, Mike Downes, Robi Botos, and Davide DiRenzo, are coming together and donating their time to support this little festival that could.

To reserve your spots (GA: $100 and VIP Reserved: $200), email kensingtonjazz@gmail.com -or- send payment (indicate ticket tier in notes) to here.

Location:  Supermarket, 268 Augusta Avenue, Toronto, ON

The 2019 Kensington Market Jazz Festival takes place from September 13-14-15 in the heart of Toronto's heritage district. For more information, to sign up as a volunteer, or to make a donation visit Website.

Facebook event page here

A Jazz Thing @ Harlem Underground, Toronto, ON - Fri Feb 12th!

A JAZZ THING
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 12TH   | 10:00PM - ON
Kwame Younge welcomes one and all!

It's A JAZZ THING
Join us as we capture the bounce of New Orleans, the tempo of Brasil, the groove of New York, the beat of Havana and the swing of Kansas City

Soul, Bebop, Latin, Swing, Smooth Jazz and Dance Jazz
Get ready to move, tap, snap, dip, swing, sway and SWEAT!

ALL-STAR WEEKEND-FRIDAY NIGHT FEBRUARY 12th

Under one roof, on one magnificently danceable night
HARLEM UNDERGROUND- 745 QUEEN STREET WEST, Toronto, ON
"Toronto's one true soulful live musical alternative"

$20 cover (Limited $10 advance tix available)

Featuring..

THE NEIL BRATHWAITE QUARTET with DJ JASON PALMA

with music for your hips, lips and fingertips

$20 cover (Limited $10 advance tix available)
A hard 10pm start and a smooth 3am ending

Let's do this! It's A JAZZ THING

Website

Brownman's Tribute to Freddie Hubbard, Toronto, ON - Wed Sept 30th!

Jazz Wednesdays at Monarchs Pub in The Chelsea Hotel proudly present:

Brownman's TRIBUTE TO FREDDIE HUBBARD
Show starts at 7:00PM (done by 11:00pm)
33 Gerrard St West, Toronto, ON
$NO COVER

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About Brownman's Tribute to Freddie Hubbard
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The death of legendary trumpet player FREDDIE HUBBARD rocked the world of jazz. Thousands of trumpeters world-wide have been profoundly affected by the sound of Freddie Hubbard’s horn over the years, his powerful approach and energized style having shaped the evolution of many.

On Wed-Sep-30 internationally acclaimed trumpet player BROWNMAN ALI pays tribute to the Hubbard legacy as part of Monarch’s Wednesday Jazz Series. Recently returning to Toronto after touring with Missy Elliot, the Trinidadian-born multi-award winning jazz trumpeter – will once again take on the sombering task of paying musical tribute to a personal heros and one of the greatest jazz trumpet players in the history of the artform.

Accompanied by an all-star hand-picked ensemble Brownman will bound through 2 sets Freddie Hubbard’s inspired compositions – earlier in the night will feature pieces from Freddie’s acoustic period (“Ready for Freddie”, “Open Sesame”, etc) with the ensemble slowly ramping up through the night to Freddie’s later electric period (“Red Clay”, “Skydive”, etc)

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About Brownman here
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Beaches Jazz Festival: Taste of Jazz with Quincy Bullen Band and Toronto All Star Big Band @ Woodbine Park, Toronto, ON - Tues Jul 21st & Wed Jul 22nd!

This two day event, taking place on July 21 & 22 at Woodbine Park from 5pm – 10pm, around the Main Stage area, excites foodies and music lovers alike. The event features live music and a fine lineup of gourmet food trucks offering a full range of culinary delights. In addition to the great music and food there’s also a licensed beer/wine garden area where guests can relax and enjoy the atmosphere.

Taste of Jazz Concert Line-Up:
July 21st – Playing alternate sets between the hours of 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Quincy Bullen Band and the Toronto All Star Big Band

July 22nd – Playing alternate sets between the hours of 5:00 PM & 10:00 PM
Quincy Bullen Band and the Toronto All Star Big Band

Location:  Woodbine Park, Toronto, ON

For more info click here

Zap Mama and Antibalas Live @ Koerner Hall, Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto, ON - Sat Feb 7th!

African, Royal Conservatory 2014-2015 Season, TD Jazz: A Salute to the Big Bands, World Music, Jazz, Royal Conservatory Presents

Zap Mama and Antibalas

Date: Saturday, February 07, 2015
Time: 8:00 pm
Price: Starting at $40.00
Venue: Koerner Hall, Royal Conservatory of Music, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON

Our TD Jazz series takes a trip to Africa as Afrobeat band Antibalas joins forces with Zap Mama. Brooklyn-based Antibalas last appeared in Toronto as the house band in the Broadway musical Fela, the story of their muse, Nigerian superstar Fela Kuti. Zap Mama is led by Congolese/Belgian artist Marie Daulne, who sings polyphonic and Afro-pop, a harmonic combination of African vocal techniques with urban and HIP HOP BEATS. Dancing in Koerner Hall is encouraged – come and dance!

For tickets click here

Please note: there will be no intermission during this concert.

PART OF TD JAZZ: A SALUTE TO THE BIG BANDS FIVE-CONCERT JAZZ SERIES SUBSCRIPTION STARTS AT ONLY $180 OR MIX WITH CONCERTS FROM OTHER SERIES TO CREATE YOUR IDEAL SUBSCRIPTION.

Live Music Events @ The Blakbird, Toronto, ON - Tues Oct 7th & Wed Oct 8th!

TUESDAY NIGHT BIRD VOCAL JAZ JAM SESSION WITH THE KALYA RAMU QUARTET
Tuesday, Oct 7 @ 9:00 PM  | $PWYC

Every Tuesday evening Night-Bird Vocal JAZ Session, hosted by vocalist Kalya Ramu, welcomes all singers and instrumentalists to participate in an old-fashioned vocal jazz open mic. Experience the excitement of live vocal JAZ music. Come out to listen and/or share your talent with us!

ROBIN BANKS SOUL, BLUES AND JAZ TRIO FEAT. RICHARD WHITEMAN
Wednesday, Oct 8 @ 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM | $10

A master of tone and phrasing, Robin Banks has a vocal style, strength and clarity that has been compared to Etta James and Dinah Washington. But match that with the charisma and boldness of a Tina Turner and you'll understand why Robin Banks has the world on a string!
"Robin's got soul, class and most of all good taste!" - Duke Robillard
"One of the top 20 female voices in Canada" - Virgil Scott

LOCATION :  The Blakbird, 812b Bloor Street West, Visit Website

The Flavourful Colours of Jazz featuring Kelly Jefferson & Kelsley Grant Sextet @ The Paintbox Bistro, Toronto, ON - Sat Jan 18th!

Toronto-based saxophonist, composer and educator Kelly Jefferson has a Bachelor of Music from McGill University in Montreal and a Masters degree from Manhattan School of Music in New York City.

Kelly has performed with the The National Arts Centre Orchestra, The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Montreal Symphony Orchestra, Maria Schneider, Bill Holman, Ray Anderson, Kenny Werner, Phil Woods, Clark Terry, Al Jarreau, Michel LeGrand, Nicholas Payton, Brian Blade, as well as Ray Brown, Sonny Fortune, Randy Brecker, Renee Rosnes, Johnny Mathis, Russell Malone, Joey DeFrancesco, and Dee Dee Bridgewater, among others.

Kelly has toured extensively in Canada, the United States, Japan, Thailand, Europe, South Korea and China, including a nine-month tour in 2000 as the tenor saxophonist with legendary trumpeter Maynard Ferguson.

Kelsley Grant holds a Bachelor of Music from McGill University and completed his Graduate studies at the Manhattan School of Music. While in New York he studied privately with Steve Turre and studied arranging and orchestration with Richard DeRosa. Shortly after leaving New York he joined Maynard Fergusonʼs Big Bop Noveau and toured the United States, Germany, Switzerland and England.

Kelsley Grant - trombone
Kelly Jefferson - tenor saxophone
Adrean Farrugia- piano
Michael Davidson - vibes
Larnell Lewis - drums
Rich Brown - bass

FLAVOURS OF JAZZ: Paintbox  will be preparing a special 3-course,  ($30) prix fixe jazz inspired menu.

Tickets:  General Admission - $20/Dinner and Admission - $50

Time:  8:00 PM to 11:00 PM

The Josh Smiley Trio opens 6:30-7:30.,

Location:  Paintbox Catering and Bistro, 555 Dundas Street East, Toronto, ON

For tickets click here

http://jazzcentre.ca/

African Jazz in January @ Hugh`s Room, Toronto, ON - Thurs Jan 16th!

featuring

Bruce Cassidy, Sophia Perlman and Jackie Richardson 

African Jazz in January is being hosted by Grandmothers Partnering With Africa to raise funds for the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers Campaign. This campaign supports African grandmothers raising their grandchildren orphaned by HIV/AIDS. In addition to the concert, a Silent Auction will be held featuring art pieces, restaurant vouchers, spa treatments and trips.

This African Jazz concert will feature Bruce Cassidy and members of his band, along with vocalist Sophia Perlman.

Thursday January 16, 2014

Tickets: $40 Advance/$45 Door (includes HST)

Performance: 8:30pm

Location:  Hugh’s Room is located at 2261 Dundas St W. at Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON just south of Bloor St. and just north of where Dundas St W meets Roncesvalles.

More info:  http://hughsroom.com/2013/11/african-jazz-in-january-a-benefit-concert-for-the-stephen-lewis-foundations-grandmothers-campaign/

Sunday Jaz @ The Vue, Toronto, ON - Sun Sept 15th!

Sunday September 15,2013

Inside The Vue 195 Galaxy Blvd Etobicoke

FEATURING

EDDIE BULLEN THE SMOOTH JAZ GUY  

ALSO FEATURING THE AFTER PARTY WITH

DJ NIGEL B.

HOSTED BY MR.Glen Morgan From CHRY Radio MR.Lee & MR.Cliff Williams            

Advance Tickets are $40 with Food & $25 For Show & After Party                   

DOORS OPEN @ 3:00pm.                     

IT'S A SOCIAL AFFAIR TO RELAX & ENJOY DON'T MISS OUT

For tickets call:  Mr Lee - 416 453 2974 or Cliff Williams - 416 846 1117

Smooth Jazz and Friends @ Mingles Lounge, Toronto, ON - Sun May 19th!

This Sunday, you are cordially invited to join us for an afternoon of Smooth Jazz and mature socializing inside the beautiful Mingles.

Mingles Lounge

735 Kipling Ave

1 Block North of Queensway

Music By:
The Mailman George Fynn
DJ Nigel B

$30 Adv Tickets

$15 After party

info:  416 453 2974

Brownman Akoustic Trio @ Gate 403, Toronto, ON - Sun Oct 28th!

BROWNMAN AKOUSTIC TRIO | www.bat.browman.com

Sun-Oct-28, 9pm @ Gate 403
403 Roncessvales Ave., Toronto
All venue information: www.Gate403.com

More info: 416-588-2930

$Pay-what-you-can event

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Toronto based Trinidadian-born multi-award winning jazz trumpeter brings his straight-ahead hard-swinging acoustic trio to Gate 403 for a Sunday night of 50's & 60's jazz ala Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Joe Henderson, Duke Ellington and the American jazz songbook.

featuring:

:: Brownman Ali - trumpet (www.Brownman.com

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:: Mark Cashion - upright bass
:: Mike Kosowski - drums

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About BROWNMAN :: www.Brownman.com