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Sonja Gustafson “Women in Jazz Series” sponsored by DIVA International

When: February 10, 2023 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

London’s London’s award-winning Jazz songstress Sonja Gustafson is a talented vocalist with a unique style and polish.  Her traditional approach reflects an appreciation for the forerunners of vocal jazz, bringing a cool verve to classic and lesser-known standards.  Honest and soulful in her delivery and grace, Sonja Gustafson is dazzling whether performing torch ballads, scatting with abandon, …

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NEW 3-part series on the HISTORY OF JAZZ Wednesday Session #1

When: April 12, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Check out the details for ‘History of Jazz‘ under our  Outreach tab! Photo Credit: Gee Wong  

NEW 3-part series on the HISTORY OF JAZZ Wednesday Session #2

When: April 19, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Check out the details for ‘History of Jazz‘ under our  Outreach tab! Photo Credit: Gee Wong  

NEW 3-part series on the HISTORY OF JAZZ Wednesday Session #3

When: April 26, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Check out the details for ‘History of Jazz‘ under our  Outreach tab! Photo Credit: Gee Wong  

Jaron Freeman-Fox (SHOW CANCELLED)

When: March 5, 2023 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm

DUE TO UNEXPECTED CIRCUMSTANCES, THIS SHOW WILL BE CANCELLED.  PEOPLE WHO HAVE PURCHASED A TICKET WILL HAVE THEIR FUNDS REFUNDED THROUGH TICKETSCENE.  THERE WILL BE NO REPLACEMENT FOR THIS SHOW (NONE WILL TAKE PLACE).  WE HOPE TO BOOK THIS BAND AT A LATER DATE. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. Bred in the mountains of Canada’s northwest, …

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The Caribbean Jazz Collective (SOLD OUT)

When: March 3, 2023 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

(Photo by Joaquin Nunez and Quincy Bullen) Bringing the Music of the Caribbean to the World! This is a Latin-Caribbean-Jazz Project, featuring a great line up of local and international musicians (all with a Caribbean background). The Caribbean Jazz Collective is led by Multi Juno Award Winner and Nominated Cuban composer, arranger and Master Percussionist …

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Fabrizio Mocata Trio: Special THURSDAY Concert from Italy and Chicago (with thanks to the Istituto Italiano di Cultura Toronto)

When: April 27, 2023 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Pianist, composer, Sicilian and citizen of the world, Fabrizio Mocata is widely recognized as one of the most innovative and promising talents of the international Tango scene thanks to his ability to combine authenticity, classical training and refined jazz influence. His sunny and original Tango has become a recurrent highlight of all the major Tango …

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Tim Louis and the Ambassadors (SOLD OUT)

When: January 6, 2023 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

As a jazz singer and pianist (and Member of Parliament), Tim Louis offers something very special. His voice is his own and his talents appeal to those of us who crave warm retro feelings but want something fresh and new. Tim has been described as a triple-threat talent: singer, songwriter, and pianist. Born in New Jersey, Louis …

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Genevieve “Gigi” Marentette (special SUNDAY Matinee) “Women in Jazz Series” sponsored by DIVA International

When: January 8, 2023 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm

  Photo Credit: Kerry Shaw “She is, to me, the perfect balance of fragile beauty and a burning intensity that makes her and her music irresistible.” – Don Thompson (Canadian Jazz Giant, Order of Canada) “A lovely muse of music…a femme fatale from film noir…jazz improvisation at its best…that’s Geneviève “Gigi” Marentette” – Don Franks (Actor, musician) “This …

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Barry Elmes Quintet

When: January 7, 2023 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Photo Credit: Don Vickery International performer, drummer, composer, record producer, educator and multi-award winning Barry Elmes is a mainstay of the Canadian jazz scene.  His work has been documented on over 90 jazz CDs and he has performed and/or recorded with many renowned jazz artists, including Dizzy Gillespie, Tommy Flanagan, Charlie Haden, Hank Crawford, Diana Krall, Joe …

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