IJD Events in Canada
| Country/Territory | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Canada |
Botos, Mele, Senensky Jazz Concert
Performing a repertoire of beloved jazz standards, Latin-infused original compositions, and a dash of Traditional Jazz, Ragtime, and Classical favorites, this trio includes the iconic and international jazz pianists Robi Botos, Bernie Senensky and Michele Mele.
Contact:
Kelly Stronach | 1-416-720-7345 |
Merriam Music Canada |
| Canada |
MUSICODE: Jazz & Live Coding Virtual
I have YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrZNf0XkxtXE0tsy1y2RT0w) where in each episode I explore a topic in Music, a topic in Computer Science, and then I finish with a performance where I combine the two topics in creative ways. I will couple the release of the episode with a livestream on YouTube where people can connect to ask me questions about Jazz (I will be in front of a piano so the answers can involve music). Contact:
| +16132656625 |
Event Time: 10:00 |
| Canada |
JAZZ.FM91 celebrates International Jazz Day Virtual
JAZZ.FM91 invites you to #DiscoverMusic this International Jazz Day. We’re bringing you a full day of musical performances on the air and online between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, featuring Emilie-Claire Barlow, Ian Shaw, Brandi Disterheft, Joe Bowden, Amanda Tosoff, Jodi Proznick & Tilden Webb, Elizabeth Shepherd, Florian Hoefner, Adrean Farrugia, Jesse Ryan, Amy Cervini & Oded Lev-Ari, Kevin Clark, Nathan Hiltz & Melissa Lauren, Steve Amirault and Jeff Babko. Then, John Devenish hosts a roundtable discussion called Impressions: The Universality of Jazz, featuring musicians Molly Johnson, Joanna Majoko, Rich Brown and Curtis Nowosad. We’ll be streaming their conversation on Facebook and YouTube at 6 p.m. ET. Contact: +1 416 595 0404 Contact:
| +1 416 816 8875 |
Event Time: 09:00 |
| Canada |
spectacle cocktail bénéfice, 1 ère édition de la journée du Jazz de Québec
Le jazz et la diversité culturelle s’invitent au spectacle bénéfice du centre Multiethnique de Québec en association avec les Productions Arte Boréal Inc. (production de spectacles et agence d’artistes). Un cocktail musical présentant plusieurs styles de jazz aux couleurs variées d’ici et d’ailleurs. 7 artistes de renom, soit Patricia Deslauriers, Valérie Clio, Olivier ### Jazz and cultural diversity come to the benefit show at the Multiethnic Center of Quebec in association with the Productions Arte Boréal Inc. (production of shows and agency of artists). A musical cocktail presenting several styles of jazz in various colors from here and elsewhere. 7 renowned artists, Patricia Deslauriers, Valérie Clio, Olivier Bussière, Rafael Zaldivar, Amir Amiri and Marie-Claire Linteau will share their passion and their musical talent on the stage of the District St-Joseph, 240 rue St-Joseph East, Quebec from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on April 30th. Under the musical direction of Marie-Claire Linteau, voices and musicians will join forces to promote jazz, a symbol of sharing and freedom of expression. Contact: Simon Couillard | +1 418 953 4105 |
Event Time: 17:00 |
| Canada |
International Jazz Day with Denielle Bassels Quintet
The TD Niagara Jazz Festival presents a jazz performance as part of the ‘In the Soil Arts Festival’: Denielle Bassels Denielles’ commanding presence & swinging band will stop you in your tracks & immerse you in her stories with whimsy & purpose, drawing inspiration from early 1900’s to modern day Contact:
Juliet Dunn | +1 905 321 5580 |
Niagara Artists Centre 354 St Paul Street St. Catharines, ON L2R 3N2 Canada Event Time: 21:30 |
| Canada |
TD Niagara Jazz Festival Presents: International Jazz Day – Celebrating the Jazz Greats Virtual
Come celebrate International Jazz Day with the TD Niagara Jazz Festival! We will be Celebrating the Jazz Greats! We have opened the borders for this livestreamed show and will be featuring guitarist James Bryan (Canada), Bass / Vocal duo Chris Northington and DeeAnn (US) and jazz pianist Abel Marcel (Cuba/Holland), bringing you compositions from their favourite jazz influences as well as some original compositions. Join us on April 30th at 7pm for a FREE event to celebrate the occasion, featuring both local and International jazz musicians! For more details on our lineup and how to watch this FREE event, please visit our website. Contact:
| +1 844 548 5299 |
Event Time: 19:00 |
| Canada |
JazzNtheCarriageway, for Jazz Day, with the Roddy Ellias Trio
Bringing together the renowned JazzNhouse concert series and fine art, JazzN.ca presents a special evening of live jazz in the Carriageway Studios, Almonte. Known for it’s creative culture, this small town is a great day trip from Ottawa! Contact:
Arnie Francis | +1-613-282-8712 |
Carriageway Studios 65 Mill Street Almonte K0A 1A0 Canada Event Time: 20:00 |
| Canada |
Marc Holt Quintet at The Majestic Theatre
Celebrate International Jazz Day & the end of the Biggar & District Arts Council’s 40th Anniversary season with Biggar’s own, Marc Holt. The Marc Holt Quintet is a Saskatoon-based group made up of some of the city’s best young players. The group strives to strike a balance between something that appeals to the 21st century music fan as well as diehard jazz listeners. Led by baritone saxophonist Marc Holt, the quintet made their debut at the 2014 Sasktel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival. Since then have performed all around Saskatchewan and Alberta. Marc is backed up by pianist Bryn Becker, guitarist Michael Stankowski, bassist Nevin Buehler, and drummer Dylan Smith. Contact:
Marc Holt | +13062227920 |
Event Time: 19:30 |
| Canada |
International Jazz Day City-Wide Party
JazzYYC hosts a city-wide party of free events: All Day – website posts and feeds Contact:
Deb Rasmussen | 403-918-3354 |
National Music Centre 134 11 Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta T2G 0X5 Canada (403) 543-5115 Event Time: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Canada |
International Jazz Day on CJSW
CJSW will be airing jazz programming for more than 8 hours. The broadcast will include features on local, Canadian and international jazz and have interviews with Debra Rasmussen from JazzYYC, Kodi Hutchinson from Chronograph Records, and jazz pianist Bernie Senensky. Contact:
Kat Dornian | 4032203085 |
CJSW 90.9 FM Room 312 MacEwan Hall University Of Calgary Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4 Canada 403-220-3991 Event Time: 5:30 am - 2:00 pm |
| Canada |
UN International Jazz Day & A Celebration of Youth in Jazz
Calgary joined the global jazz party with free events from morning to night. Calgarians of all ages enjoyed jazz music and dance across the city. Jazz Day opened “A Celebration of Youth in Jazz,” a week highlighting jazz student and emerging stars. Contact:
Deb Rasmussen | 403-918-3354 |
National Music Centre 134 11 Ave SE Calgary, Alberta T2G 0X8 Canada (403) 543-5115 Event Time: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm |
| Canada |
UN International Jazz Day and Celebration of Youth in Jazz
JazzYYC and partners presented 43 events from April 29 to May 5 in celebration of International Jazz Day, featuring 25 programs including concerts, dance exhibitions, radio broadcasts, discussions and more on April 30. Ms. Danika Billie Littlechild of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO delivered opening remarks at the official Jazz Day concert in the evening. Contact:
Deb Rasmussen | +1-403-918-3354 |
Boyce Theatre, Calgary Stampede 1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1 Canada +1403-918-3354 Event Time: 7:00 am - 11:30 pm |
| Canada |
UN International Jazz Day and Celebration of Youth in Jazz
Calgary’s jazz party grows & grows! Celebration of Youth in Jazz, jazz @ the JUNOs, jams, talks, Jazz @ Noon, Coffee House Live, “The Regulars”, swing dance party, Jazz Day in the Burbs, Jazz Day Downtown and the centerpiece UN Jazz Day Open House & Concert. 40 events | 200 artists | tons of fun! Contact:
Deb Rasmussen | +1 403 918 3354 |
Venues across Calgary John Dutton Theatre 616 Macleod Trail SE Calgary, Alberta T2G 2M2 Canada Event Time: 11:00 |
| Canada |
Jazz Day in the Burbs with Lorna Maclachlan Quartet
To celebrate the UNESCO International Jazz Day, Lorna and her Quartet will be performing at the Polish Canadian Cultural Centre in Calgary, Canada. Contact: Andrzej Walny |
Polish Canadian Cultural Centre 3015 15th St NE Calgary, Alberta T2E 7L8 Canada Event Time: 20:00 |
| Canada |
JazzYYC and Friends – International Jazz Day Party
Calgary’s 5th annual Jazz Day party fills April, wrapping up with 16 events on April 30. Celebration of Youth in Jazz, jams sessions, demos, tap jam dance party, Art of Jazz, Jazz Day in the Burbs, Inglewood Jazz Day Walk and the centerpiece UN Jazz Day Open House & Concert at the King Eddy in the new National Music Centre. Jazz Day events run continuously from noon until 10 pm. Lots of free events for the whole family. 40 partners | 47 events | tons of fun! Contact:
Deb Rasmussen | !1 403 918 3354 |
Event Time: 12:00 |
| Canada |
JazzYYC International Jazz Day(s)
JazzYYC is proud to be the local collective presenting and co-marketing the numerous International Jazz Day(s) concerts in Calgary, taking inspiration from International Jazz Day and expanding it into a full eight day festival. Beginning on April 22nd JazzYYC and the community are bringing Calgary music fans eight days of free shows to celebrate International Jazz Day(s), including a children’s show, jazz jams, and an all-day JazzWalk in Inglewood. www.jazzyyc.com/international-jazz-days/ Contact:
Angela Wrigley | +1 403 8364957 |
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| Canada |
International Jazz Day(s) Apirl 24-30 in Calgary, Alberta!
Calgary’s 7th annual Jazz Day is celebrated with a week-long festival April 24-30. Celebration of Youth in Jazz, workshops, jams sessions, demos, tap jam dance party, Cafe Jazz, Downtown Jazz, Jazz in the Burbs, JazzWalk and centerpiece concerts with David Weiss Sextet, Melissa Aldana Quartet, and Corey Christiansen Trio. Lots of free events throughout the city for the whole family. 28 partners | 26 events | tons of fun! Contact:
Kodi Hutchinson | +14038155671 |
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| Canada |
TD JazzYYC Virtual International Jazz Days Festival
JazzYYC is excited to announce the first ever ‘TD JazzYYC International Jazz Days Virtual Festival’ with 28 straight days of online jazz running from April 30 – May 27, 2020 in partnership with Jazz Home Delivery, the new online project by former CBC Tonic host Tim Tamashiro. The Festival will feature top Calgary artists along with other select Canadian artists in a format based on social distancing meant to keep everyone safe and healthy! In addition to nightly livestreams, JazzYYC will feature a series of educational jazz podcasts created by Calgary. Visit jazzyyc.com for more news of presentations with partners including CKUA Radio, the City of Calgary, Music Monday, CADME, the Inglewood BIA, the Calgary Public Library and IJD. Contact:
Kodi Hutchinson | +1 4038155671 |
Event Time: 19:00 |
| Canada |
Crooning @ Glacierview 🎵
Ralph Barrat will be crooning and playing old jazz standards (and some newer ones) on the beautiful grand piano for the residents of Glacierview Lodge. 130pm |
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| Canada |
Monthly Jazz Night with the Sahil Chugh Trio Ft. Fred Mack
The Sahil Chugh Trio, made up of young innovative musicians in the Local Edmonton scene, are pushing the boundaries of jazz and all music. Joel Jeschke – drums Contact: Sahil Chugh | +1 587 920 6583 |
Event Time: 20:00 |
| Canada |
Downtown Jazz At Belllay's Lounge
In partnership with the Chateau Lacombe Hotel, the Edmonton Jazz Festival Society (EJFS) is excited to announce a new monthly jazz event in Bellamy’s Lounge. Each month will feature a collaborative showcase with local jazz bands and guest artists selected by Kent Sangster, the Artistic Director of the TD Edmonton International Jazz Festival. Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments to participate in the jam session that will following a one-hour showcase of the feature group. Contact:
Nathalie Tait | +1 780 990 0222 |
Event Time: 19:00 |
| Canada |
Jokela & Vogan feat. Charlie Cooley
Ben Jokela (piano) + Garth Vogan (bass) were joined by Charlie Cooley (drums) as they recorded material for their next “live” album. They specialize in creating an atmosphere of pleasing sounds while maintaining artistic integrity with structured improvisation and musical exploration. Contact:
Ben Jokela |
Manhattans Pizza Bistro Music Club 951 Gordon St. S Guelph, Ontario N1G 4S1 Canada + 1 519-767-2440 Event Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Canada |
Mary-Catherine McNinch Pazzano Trio
Venue presented Canadian vocalist Mary-Catherine McNinch Pazzano in performance with pianist John McLelland and bassist Mike Grace. Contact:
Claire Mussar | +1 519-767-2440 |
manhattans pizza bistro music club 951 Gordon St. S Guelph, Ontario N1G 4S1 Canada +1519-767-2440 Event Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Canada |
¡DO! – drums and organ
¡DO! is a deep grooving drums and organ duo featuring Chris Cawthray and Simeon Abbott, delivering an “organ”ic mix of surf, reggae, roots music, and jazz improvisation. Specializing in funky breakdowns and jam madness, audiences of all kinds connect with ¡DO!’s danceable grooves and expressive improvisation. Contact: Chris Cawthray | +1 519 767 2440 |
Manhattans Pizza Bistro Music Club Guelph, Ontario N1G 4S1 Canada Event Time: 20:00 |
| Canada |
David Hollingshead + Isaiah Farahbakhsh
Skilled and melodic, David Hollingshead is a classically trained jazz and contemporary pianist. David studied piano through the Royal Conservatory of Music and later received his diploma from Mohawk College under guidance from acclaimed pianist, Adrean Farrugia and bassist, Pat Collins. Contact:
David Hollingshead | +1 519 767 2440 |
Event Time: 18:00 |
| Canada |
Bob McFee & David Cowell
Piano player, Bob McFee, and guitarist, David Cowell, have been playing music together since 2013. Their music is an acoustic mix of older jazz, swing, Gypsy jazz, bossa nova and a little blues. Antonio Carlos Jobim, Django Reinhardt are obvious influences. The music often has the feel of the 20s, 30s, 40s but with a contemporary flair. This is jazz that is accessible to the general public. You don’t have to be a jazz aficionado to enjoy the music of Bob McFee and David Cowell. www.bobmcfee.com Contact:
Bob McFee | +1-519-767-2440 |
Event Time: 18:00 |
| Canada |
Jazz Night At The Pearl Theatre
Nova Scotia bands Full House and the Clas Larsson Quartet presented a concert of classic and contemporary jazz at the Pearl Theatre on April 11 in honor of International Jazz Day. Contact:
Dylan Haines | 19025530709 |
Pearl Theatre 37 Hall Street Lunenburg, Nova Scotia B0J 2C0 Canada 902-553-0709 Event Time: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Canada |
Full House – Jazz at the Lunenburg Seaport
Local contemporary-smooth jazz outfit Full House wil be playing at the beautiful Lunenburg Seaport in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada. Full House plays a mix of music from Herbie Hancock and David Sanborn, to Steve Wonder and Steely Dan. They are a well-seasoned group of local musicians with many decades of collective experience who have been playing together for several years. The Lunenburg Seaport describes itself as an All Hands-On Deck Museum & Makerspace , chock full of nautical displays and gorgeous wooden watercraft, along with many ship models and other artifacts. They even have a piece of the famous Bluenose II Grand Banks Schooner. Contact:
Dylan Haines | +1-902-553-0709 |
Event Time: 19:00 |
| Canada |
Live Dinner Jazz
Rebecca’s Restaurant presented a performance for diners by the Clas Larsson Quartet, featuring Clas Larsson (piano), Jordi Comstock (percussion), Tim Worthington (guitar) and Robert Clark (bass). Contact: Clas Larsson | +1-902-634-3746 |
Rebecca's Restaurant 619 Main Street , Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia B0J2E0 Canada Event Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Canada |
Jamie Colpitts/Roland Bourgeois Canada
Blue Monkton, a new jazz album by guitarist Jamie Colpitts and by trumpeter Roland Bourgeois, will be released on April 30th at 7pm at the Aberdeen Cultural Center in the Salle Bernard LeBlanc. After more than 25 years of musical collaborations, Jamie and Roland, both from Moncton, recorded 10 standards from the jazz repertoire. Blue Monk, by the jazz composer Theloneous Monk, inspired the album’s title. All of the compositions were recorded in one take except for one piece. Contact: Roland Bourgeois | +1 506 852 4572 |
Event Time: 19:00 |
| Canada |
Journée internationale du jazz à Aberdeen!
Jazz Aberdeen 2018 a le plaisir de participer à la Journée Internationale du Jazz 2018. Le but est de faire une levée de fonds pour Sistema Nouveau Brunswick. Roland Bourgeois animera une soirée de jazz avec des artistes de la région. Joël Robichaud, Jamie Colpitts, Isabelle Cormier, Jesse Mea, Dariush Zarbafian, Hugh Brown, Quatuor jazz du Kacho 1976, Tumba5, et la pièce de résistance, Jazz Generation. ### Jazz Aberdeen 2018 is pleased to participate in International Jazz Day 2018. The goal is to raise funds for Sistema New Brunswick. Roland Bourgeois will host a jazz evening with artists from the region. Joël Robichaud, Jamie Colpitts, Isabelle Cormier, Jesse Mea, Dariush Zarbafian, Hugh Brown, Kacho Jazz Quartet 1976, Tumba5, and the pièce de résistance, Jazz Generation. Contact:
Roland Bourgeois | +1(506)852-4572 |
Event Time: 21:30 |
| Canada |
Lancement d’album du groupe Masson Stomp
Venez assister au concert de lancement du nouveau disque de Masson Stomp. Ce lancement sera une occasion pour le groupe de partager live ses compositions qui ont été enregistrées à New Orleans en janvier 2015 tout comme son répertoire dixieland et swing des années 20 à 40. Contact:
Frédéric Lapointe | 1 438 838 1495 |
Upstairs 1254, rue Mackay Montréal, Québec H3G 2H4 Canada 514 931 6808 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 11:15 pm |
| Canada |
Jean-Pierre Zanella Quartet
Saxophonist, composer and arranger, Jean-Pierre Zanella is very much in demand on Québec’s music scene. Featured as the artist of the month of April at The Diese Onze Jazz Bar and Resto, the 30th will see Jean-Pierre play with Raphael Zaldivar, Remi-Jean Leblanc and Rich Irwin. Not to be missed!!!! Contact: gary tremblay | 514-220-3698 |
Dièse Onze Jazz Bar and Restaurant 4115A St-Denis Montreal, Quebec H2W 2M7 Canada 514-220-3698 Event Time: 8:30 pm - 12:30 am |
| Canada |
APRIL 30 INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY: MONTREAL CELEBRATES
First Celebration of the International Day of Jazz in Montreal April 30, 2015, with: Contact:
Alain Mercier | +1.514.802.2400 |
La Vitrola 4602, Saint-Laurent Boulevard. Montreal, Québec H2T 1R3 Canada 514.284.0122 Event Time: 9:00 pm - 1:00 am |
| Canada |
Mike Bjella Quartet and Chronicle Infinitas in concert in Montreal
Experimental improvisation group Chronicle Infinitas will be joined by the more jazz focused Mike Bjella quartet for an evening of exploration. Contact:
Mike Bjella | 5142451463 |
Resonance Cafe 5175 av du parc Montreal, QC H2V 4G3 Canada 5142451463 Event Time: 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm |
| Canada |
April 30: MONTRÉAL CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY (2nd Edition)
The second Montreal jazz celebration concert is honored by Divertissement Mercier booking agency through a showcase presenting some of Montreal’s musical treasures: Marianne Trudel, Sonia Johnson and Rémi-Jean Leblanc; Emie R Roussel Trio; Jazzamboka and guest Jean-Pierre Zanella. Contact:
Alain Mercier | +1 514 802 2400 |
LE CENTRE D'ESSAI auditorium of l’Université de Montréal 2332 Edouard-Montpetit Boulevard Montréal, Québec H3T 1J4 Canada Event Time: 20:00 |
| Canada |
Masson Stomp
En 2010, cinq musiciens unissaient leurs talents pour créer le groupe Masson Stomp. Maîtrisant les styles du jazz traditionnel et swing, le groupe présente ses compositions originales influencées par le répertoire de la Nouvelle-Orléans et des classiques du jazz du début du XXe siècle. Entre Mackay et Bishop In 2010, five musicians joined their talents to create the Masson Stomp band. Managing traditional jazz styles and swing, the band will present its original compositions influenced by the New Orleans répertoire and jazz classics from the beginning of the 20th century. Contact:
Frédéric Lapointe | +1 438 838 1495 |
Église St. James the Apostle | Salle Shatford Hall 1439, rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest Entre Mackay et Bishop/Enter on Mackay and Bishop Montréal, Québec H3G 1S6 Canada Event Time: 20:00 |
| Canada |
DTW Jazz Factor With Guest Steven Taetz
You want to hear a major force of Montreal’s Jazz music? Come to The House of Jazz to enjoy Dawn Tyler Watson’s new show! She will give you an amazing interpretation of all the classic jazz songs, including collaborations with guest Steven Taetz. Contact:
Steven Taetz |
The House of Jazz Montreal 2060 Aylmer Montréal, QC H3A 2E3 Canada Event Time: 21:30 |
| Canada |
INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY MONTREAL CONCERT 3rd edition
INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY MONTREAL 3rd edition JEAN-PIERRE DUBE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION at 6:00 PM (18H) Contact:
Alain Mercier | +1 514 802 2400 |
Event Time: 19:00 |
| Canada |
MONTRÉAL MAKES ROOM FOR JAZZWOMEN
APRIL 28 & 29, MONTRÉAL MAKES ROOM FOR JAZZWOMEN The 2018 International Jazz Day in Montréal makes room for Jazzwomen with Chantal de Villiers, Annie Poulain, Suzi Silva and Christine Tassan et les Imposteures, April 28-29 at the MDC Côte-des-Neiges. Saturday April 28th : Sunday April 29th : Tickets on sale only in advance on : www.LAVITRINE.com Contact:
Alain Mercier | +1 514 802 2400 |
Event Time: 19:00 |
| Canada |
It's time for happy hour – Gypsy jazz with Christine Tassan
Christine Tassan is a jazz and Gypsy jazz guitarist and singer from Montreal (Qc, Canada). She’s been touring all over the world with her band Christine Tassan et les Imposteures. At the occasion of the International Jazz Day, she proposes a one hour concert with songs and standards from the great swing composers: George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Django Reinhardt and many more. In French and English ! A cosy and swinging concert at happy hour time ! It’s a rendez-vous on her Facebook page: Contact:
Christine Tassan | +1 5144758997 |
Event Time: 17:00 |
| Canada |
West Coast Jazz Festival
West Coast Jazz Festival Contact: Sarah Falls | 250-724-0873 |
Vancouver Island University 900 Fifth Street Nanaimo, BC V9R5S5 Canada Event Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Canada |
West Coast Jazz Festival
This two-day student jazz festival featured clinician performers: Kelly Jefferson (sax), Lauren Falls (bass), Matt Holman (trumpet), Nick LaRiviere (trombone),Vickie Yang (piano) and Kelby McNayr (drums) and Bryan Stovell. NMA BIG BAND concert Apr 30 @ 7:00pm. Also included daytime performances by student groups from Vancouver Island. Contact: Sarah Falls | 1-250-724-0873 |
Vancouver Island University 500 Fifth Street Nanaimo, British Columbia V9R Canada 250-724-0873 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Canada |
West Coast Jazz Festival
West Coast Jazz Festival is a 2 day student jazz festival hosted by Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC. The festival features student groups from all over Vancouver Island, BC,Canada all day long throughout May 1 and 2, 2018. We also feature 2 free lunchtime concerts with our clinicians Horace Alexander-Young, Steve Jones, Fabio Ragnelli, Tristan Clarke, John Lee and Dave Flello, a grade 12 all-star combo and the Vancouver Island University Big Band conducted by Greg Bush. Contact:
Sarah Falls | +1-250-724-0873 |
Event Time: 08:00 |
| Canada |
West Coast Jazz Festival
West Coast Jazz festival is a student jazz festival that takes place at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, B.C. (Home of Diana Krall, Christine and Ingrid Jensen). Hundreds of students from all over Vancouver Island and Vancouver participate in this festival performing in jazz bands, combos and vocal jazz groups. Our adjudicators and performers this year are Christine Jensen, Craig Brener, Kelby McNayr, John Lee and Bryan Stovell. Contact:
Sarah Falls | +1 250 724 0873 |
Event Time: 08:00 |
| Canada |
International Jazz Day Celebration- Nelson, BC Canada
Doors 7pm Watch Jazz Day Global Concert Highlights Contact:
Jimmy Lewis | +1 250 354 9003 |
Spiritbar @ The Hume Hotel 422 Vernon Street Nelson, BC V1L 4E5 Canada Event Time: 19:00 |
| Canada |
Porter and Porter – A Cole Porter Tribute
The LIVE LEARN JAZZ Series features artists celebrating the genre of jazz in a fun atmosphere & in a picturesque Niagara setting. Wineries, breweries & parks. Come to the Exchange Brewery for part 2 of the series & try some of the regions very finest porter ales and listen to Stu’s “buttery” vocals as he croons the best tunes of the late great Cole Porter! Contact:
Juliet Dunn | +1 9053215580 |
Event Time: 19:00 |
| Canada |
2019 TD Niagara Jazz Festival: Live, Learn Jazz: Women of the Hour, Part 3 – Tap, Tapas, and Taps
LIVE LEARN JAZZ: WOMEN OF THE HOUR – TAP, TAPAS AND TAPS Event date: Thursday, May 2nd, 2019 – 7 pm – 9:30 pm The LIVE LEARN JAZZ Series was conceived by the TD Niagara Jazz Festival for those patrons who are interested in learning more about jazz music in a fun atmosphere and in a picturesque Niagara setting. The TD Niagara Jazz Festival celebrates music, life and art. Join us in Niagara-on-the-Lake and the surrounding Niagara Region for an annual incredible festival the final weekend in July. Contact:
Juliet Dunn | 1-844-LIV-JAZZ (1-844-548-5299) |
Event Time: 19:00 |
| Canada |
Bravo Niagara! Presents: Sing About Freedom Virtual
Bravo Niagara! will celebrate International Jazz Day and freedom through music. For years, artists have fought for freedom of expression, as is seen by music being at the core of every major social movement in history. This year, we hear from Canadian and international artists, educators, and authors, about the importance of jazz and social justice, jazz education, women in jazz music, and legacy. Curated by Céline Peterson, this one-time-only broadcast features performances from Monty Alexander, Robi Botos, Larnell Lewis, Molly Johnson, Laila Biali, Lara Driscoll, Paul Marinaro, Mike Downes, Matt Woroshyl, Dione Taylor, and Brandon Goldberg, plus a conversation about jazz and social justice between John Clayton and Howard Reich. Contact:
| +1 3477892034 |
Event Time: 19:00 |
| Canada |
Rada & Nazar Zinchuk Performance
We are going to prepare around 2-4 songs-performances for your celebration. We going to recording videos and can share them with you + upload them to our social media as well. Contact: | +1 6479958025 |
Event Time: 02:00 |
| Canada |
Clas Larsson Quartet
Clas Larsson on tenor sax, Jordi Comstock on drums, Gary Sallans on guitar, Robert Clark on bass and Lisa Lelliott on vocals. A house concert in the private home of Harold and Hal McGee, who arrange concerts in their home throughout the summer. Guests will be treated to a meal, as well as some cool and warm jazz. Contact: Clas Larsson | 902-634-3746 |
Owl's Head Road House Concert Nova Scotia Canada Event Time: 19:30 |
| Canada |
TD Markham Jazz Festival presents – The Mark Kelso Jazz Project Virtual
Belfast-native, Toronto-based, award-winning drummer, composer, educator, and band leader Mark Kelso leads his all-star “Jazz Project”, through his acclaimed, and 2020 Juno Award nominated, album “The Chronicles of Fezziwig”. A mainstay of the Toronto jazz community, Mark’s numerous collaborations include; Donny McCaslin, Pat Metheny, Holly Cole, Gino Vannelli and many more. Contact:
| +1 416 471 8334 |
Event Time: 20:00 |
| Canada |
International Jazz Day celebrations in Ottawa
The Canadian Commission for UNESCO and the Canada Council for the Arts invited the public to celebrate International Jazz Day 2014 in the premises of the Canada Council. Musical performance by The Roddy Ellias Trio, refreshments and a rhythmic atmosphere! Contact:
Pauline Dugré |
Canada Council for the Arts 150 Elgin Street Ottawa, Ontario K1P5V8 Canada Event Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
| Canada |
Mark Nelson’s Sympathetic Frequencies
Ottawa CD release show for Mark Nelson’s Sympathetic Frequencies! Purchase of ticket includes either a copy of the album or digital download. The quartet’s cast of characters include Mike Bjella on tenor sax, Andrew Boudreau on piano, Nicolas Bédard on double bass and Mark Nelson on drums. Contact:
Mark Nelson |
GIGSPACE 953 Gladstone Ave. Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 3E5 Canada Event Time: 19:30 |
| Canada |
Evensong Ensemble (Jazz Evensong)
Jazz Concert Series at Church of the Ascension in Ottawa. Contact:
James McGowan |
Event Time: 19:00 |
| Canada |
FYEAR Virtual
A special concert co-presented by the National Arts Centre and the Canada Council for the Arts for jazzahead! and Canada’s Guest of Honour presentation at the Frankfurt Book Fair in 2021. FYEAR bridges improvisation and composition, electronic and acoustic instrumentation, language and abstract vocalization, a strident pulse with an expansive sense of freedom. Its mixed-media compositions invoke the urgency of this moment and level a gaze at the future. FYEAR’s regular contributors are Jason Sharp (electronic sound design, bass and baritone saxophones), Kaie Kellough (text, voice), and Kevin Yuen Kit Lo (type and visual design). In this incarnation, that core has expanded to include Joe Grass (Pedal Steel), the drummers Stefan Schneid Contact:
| +1 6136685959 |
Event Time: 20:00 |
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Kris Davis Virtual
A special concert co-presented by the National Arts Centre and the Canada Council for the Arts for jazzahead! and Canada’s Guest of Honour presentation at the Frankfurt Book Fair in 2021. Canadian Pianist-composer Kris Davis was voted pianist of the year in the 2020 Downbeat Critics Poll and in the 2019 Jazz Times Critics Poll. She won both composer and pianist of the year in 2020 by the Jazz Journalists Association. The New York Times dubbed her as one of the top up-and-comers, saying: “One method for deciding where to hear jazz on a given night has been to track down the pianist Kris Davis.” To date, Davis has released twelve recordings as a leader. Her newest release, Diatom Ribbons, was voted jazz album of the year in the New York Contact:
| +1 6135134686 |
Event Time: 20:00 |
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International Jazz Day Peterborough
Organized produced small music performances around the downtown core of Peterborough. Afterwards, four restaurants in town hosted live jazz from 6 – 8 p.m, followed by a concert from 9 – 10:15 at The Junction. The night concluded with a jam session. Contact: Craig Paterson | 1 705 745-3891 |
City of Peterborough, Ontario c/o 309 Engleburn Ave Peterborough, ON K9H 1S8 Canada Event Time: 3:00 pm - 12:00 am |
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International Jazz Day Peterborough
We will be celebrating over 2 days: April 29, with an evening concert; and April 30, with a “dine with jazz” restaurant tour, followed by a jazz jam session.
Contact: Craig Paterson | +1 705 745 3891 |
Nexicom Studio, Showplace 290 George St., N, Peterborough, Ontario K9H 1S8 Canada Event Time: 12:00 |
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International Jazz Day Peterborough
Peterborough, a small town in Ontario, Canada, will be celebrating again this year. Saturday night, April 29, we will have “Dine with Jazz,” with four restaurants, each with a jazz duo. Then, on Sunday, April 30 – an evening concert, paying tribute to Monk!! (Band TBA) Contact: Craig Paterson | +1 705 745 3891 |
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Steve Holt & Dave Young Duo
Canadian pianist Steve has built an international reputation having worked with Archie Shepp, Larry Coryell, Eddie Henderson, Pat Labarbera, James Moody, Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson, and Michel Urbaniak. Steve will perform with legendary Canadian bassist Dave Young, well-known for his work with the Oscar Peterson Trio. Contact:
Craig Paterson | +1 416 804 9414 |
Event Time: 18:00 |
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IJD Peterborough 2018
Peterborough, Ontario becomes a jazz tourist destination, hosting two days of exciting jazz on April 28 & 29. Contact: John Fautley | +1 (705) 772 8890 |
Event Time: 19:30 |
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International Jazz Day Peterborough
There are several events to celebrate IJD in Peterborough. Friday, April 26 – showing of documentary film “Finding Carlton”, which looks at the place of jazz in India in the 1950s – 1970s; Contact: Craig Paterson | +1 705 745-3891 |
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Headliner Concert
Pat LaBarbera/Kirk MacDonald Quintet: John Coltrane Legacy Band Contact: Craig Paterson | +1 705453891 |
Event Time: 19:00 |
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Steve Holt
Steve Holt is one of Canada’s premier Jazz pianists, having worked with the likes of Archie Shepp, Larry Coryell, James Moody, Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson, and Michel Urbaniak. He will perform with Christopher Parnis on bass and Aaron Blewett on drums. Contact:
Chris Parnis | +1 7059575619 |
Event Time: 19:30 |
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West Coast Jazz Festival Virtual
We are an online student jazz festival taking place April 6-30, 2021 out of Alberni District Secondary, Port Alberni, Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada. We are a regional festival for Musicfest Canada. Our adjudicator this year is Jon Challoner-trumpet from New York. Contact: | +12507240873 |
Event Time: 08:30 |
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Journée Internationale du Jazz à Québec
Le Centre multiethnique de Québec et ses Habitations (CMQ) ainsi que les Productions Arté Boréal vous invitent à une soirée unique ! Ce spectacle-bénéfice au profit du CMQ réunira des artistes québécois de renom et sera animé par Stanley Péan. Cette soirée comptera sur la présence de Webster à titre d’ambassadeur. Sous la codirection artistique de Patricia Deslauriers et Marie-Claire Linteau, ce sont plus de dix artistes qui seront sur scène ! Musiciens : Patricia Deslauriers, contrebasse; Marie-Claire Linteau, voix ; Brigitte Boisjoli, voix; Paul Brochu, batterie; Taurey Butler, piano; Jean-Pierre Zanella, saxophone; Ron Di Lauro, trompette; Muhammad Al-Khabyyr, trombone; Frederico Tarazona, charango; Dayron Luis, percussions. ### The Center multiethnique de Québec et ses Habitations (CMQ) and Productions Arté Boréal invite you to a unique evening! This benefit show for the benefit of the CMQ will bring together renowned Quebec artists and will be hosted by Stanley Péan. This evening will count on the presence of Webster as ambassador. Under the artistic co-direction of Patricia Deslauriers and Marie-Claire Linteau, more than ten artists will be on stage! Musicians: Patricia Deslauriers, double bass; Marie-Claire Linteau, voice; Brigitte Boisjoli, voice; Paul Brochu, drums; Taurey Butler, piano; Jean-Pierre Zanella, saxophone; Ron Di Lauro, trumpet; Muhammad Al-Khabyyr, trombone; Frederico Tarazona, charango; Dayron Luis, percussion. Contact:
Simon Couillard | +1 4189534105 |
Event Time: 19:30 |
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MAD Jazz LIVE @The Loft! Virtual
MAD Jazz LIVE! @ The Loft will be celebrating Bubble Tea Day and possibly making them alcoholic just for fun to not only celebrate the joyous occasion of International Jazz Day itself but also our living in Richmond, BC which has so many Bubble Tea options right out our front door!We will be serving up The Great American Songbook as your sommeliers of song in a fresh, innovative, and exciting way.Stay tuned but we are exploring putting on a show starting with songs from the copyright date of music from 100 years ago aka Tin Pan Alley, The Great White Way, Bossa Novas up to pop songs of the day reimagined! #JazzDay #Jazzday10 #InternationalJazzDay# Contact:
| +16044408672 |
Event Time: 20:00 |
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Laurie’s ultra private Jazz party
Relax beneath the wisteria on the patio of The Creek Gallery in beautiful downtown Robert Creek, with Laurie Verchomin and friends while we listen to the live stream from the Whitehouse and Laurie plays her private recordings of her lover Bill Evans composing at home. There will be wine involved. Contact:
Laurie Verchomin | +1 604 885 8450 |
The Creek Gallery 1041 Roberts Creek Rd Roberts Creek, BC V0N2W0 Canada Event Time: 14:00 |
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Tribute to Ray Charles
The Catbird Jazz Society and the Bordertown Festival present Bill Stevenson and the Nine Steps Band in a tribute to the music of Ray Charles, in celebration of International Jazz Day. Contact:
Berkeley Fleming | +1 506 536 2411 |
Ducky's Bar 4 Bridge Street Sackville, New Brunswick E4L 3N5 Canada Event Time: 21:00 |
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The Story of Jazz
day to highlight jazz and it’s role of uniting people from around the globe…The Saskatchewan Jazz Festival On Tour and The Bassment Present saxophonist and TD Jazz Intensive coordinator Mark DeJong and his quartet featuring Jon McCaslin (drums) and Dean McNeill (trumpet). Contact:
Richard Haubrich | (306 )683-2277 |
The Bassment 202 4th Ave N Saskatoon, SK S7K 0K1 Canada (306) 683-2277 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
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The Academy Presents: Marc Holt Quintet featuring Drew Tofin and the Underline Jazz Combo
Come celebrate at Saskatoon’s only International Jazz Day show with the Marc Holt Quintet, Drew Tofin, and the Underline Jazz Combo! Contact:
Marc Holt | +1 306 222 7920 |
Event Time: 19:30 |
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Jazz Day with Ellington on the radio
Émission Bleu Jazz: 3 heures de musique de Duke Ellington, avec son band ou par autres musiciens. Les samedis 23 et 30 avril. Three hour radio show called Bleu Jazz featuring Duke Ellington’s music by his big band and other musicians. On Internet, go to CFLX, 95,5 FM. April 23th and 30th. Contact:
Alain Robert | +1 819 872 3450 |
On Radio or On-line 67 Wellington nord Sherbrooke, Québec J1H 5A9 Canada Event Time: 16:00 |
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3 hours Jazz around Ellington
Canada Jazz Day with Ellington on the radio Émission Bleu Jazz: 3 heures de musique de Duke Ellington, avec son band ou par autres musiciens. Les samedis 23 et 30 avril. Three hour radio show called Bleu Jazz featuring Duke Ellington’s music by his big band and other musicians. On Internet, go to CFLX, 95,5 FM. April 23th and 30th. Contact: Alain Robert | +1 819 872 3450 Contact: Alain Robert | 819-872-3450 |
Event Time: 16:00 |
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Bleu Jazz
Émission de radio de 3 heures consacré à la journée internationale du jazz, sur les ondes de CFLX, au 95,5. A 3-hour radio show will be dedicated to International Jazz Day on CFLX at 95.5. Contact: Alain Robert | +1 819 872 3450 |
Event Time: 04:00 |
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BLEU JAZZ à CFLX
BLEU JAZZ est une émission de radio de 3 heures, à CFLX, Sherbrooke, Québec, disponible en direct (95,5FM) ou par Internet ou en rediffusion via le site de CFLX. L’émission du samedi 27 avril sera consacré à la journée internationale du jazz. ### BLUE JAZZ is a 3-hour radio show, CFLX, Sherbrooke, Quebec, available live (95.5FM) or via the Internet or rebroadcast via the CFLX website. The show on Saturday, April 27 will be devoted to International Jazz Day. Contact: Alain Robert | +1 (819) 872-3450 |
Event Time: 16:00 |
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Bleu jazz édition spécial Journée internationale du Jazz
Émission de radio spéciale de 14 à 18 heure, à CFLX, 95,5 FM, à Sherbrooke, Québec. ### Special radio show from 2 to 6 p.m., on CFLX, 95.5 FM, in Sherbrooke, Quebec. Contact: | +18198723450 |
Event Time: 13:00 |
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Dans l'univers jazz de Pierre-Armand Tremblay
Le Cabaret Jazz Band présente les compositions de PA Tremblay avec la chanteuse invitée Nathalie Albert. 12 musiciens sur scène . Au programme des chansons en français et en anglais, funk, latino, swing and ballades ### The Cabaret Jazz Band presents PA Tremblay’s compositions with guest singer Nathalie Albert. 12 musiciens on stage. On the program: French & English songs, funk, latino, swing and ballads Contact:
| +15147131470 |
Event Time: 19:00 |
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Celebrating the World’s Greatest Jazz Pianists
The TD Niagara Jazz Festival presents a Celebration of the World’s Greatest Jazz Pianists featuring Canadian jazz pianists Peter Shea & Adrean Farrugia. A double-bill with the 2 pianists paying homage to the likes of Errol Garner, Oscar Peterson, Bud Powell, Phineas Newborn Jr, Herbie Hancock & Keith Jarrett. The TD Niagara Jazz Festival is an exciting jazz festival dedicated to celebrating the art form of jazz throughout the year in the Niagara Region with a focus on the summer festival in July. The festival inspires, educates & develops jazz audiences for generations to come, combining live jazz with an immersive Niagara experience – food, wine, culture & natural wonders. Contact:
Juliet Dunn | +1 9053215580 |
Event Time: 19:00 |
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International Jazz Day Concert
International Jazz day In Lunenburg with Full House, and The Smoke ‘n Mirrors Quartet with vocalist Wendy Oxley. April 30th 7pm – the Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance Contact:
Dylan Haines | +1 902 553 0709 |
TBC, Nova Scotia Canada Event Time: 19:00 |
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JAZZ.FM91’s International Jazz Day Open House
JAZZ.FM91 will hold an evening Open House and welcome in our listeners and locals musicians for a night of music. At 7:00 pm in our Performance Hall we’ll invite Amy McConnell and William Sperandei’s Quintet to perform Live to Air and then at 8:00 local instrumental group Triodes. Tune in jazz.fm! Contact:
Dani Elwell | 416 595 0404 |
JAZZ.FM91 4 Pardee Avenue Unit 100 Toronto, Ontario Canada 416 595 0404 Event Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
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JAZZ.FM91 Celebrates International Jazz Day
On top of our regular broadcast day, we broadcast isolated acoustic performances from remarkable local musicians. JAZZ.FM91 has also developed a petition at change.org and out in the community asking UNESCO and Thelonious Monk Institute to consider Toronto for 2015!! Contact:
Dani Elwell | 416 595 0404 ex. 268 |
JAZZ.FM91 Studios 4 Pardee Avenue Unit #100 Toronto, Ontario M6K 3H Canada 416 595 0404 Event Time: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm |
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World Blind Union Features Bind Jazz Artist
Via our Twitter account WBU linked to YouTube videos of 23 blind jazz musicians, both living and deceased, performances of their music. This was done as a means to both educate and entertain our followers of the talents of gifted artists who did not let visual impairment limit their careers. Contact:
Marianne McQuillan | 1-416-486-9698 |
World Blind Union Toronto, Ontario Canada 416-486-9698 Event Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
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Rebecca Enkin Trio celebrates International Jazz Day
The Rebecca Enkin Trio, featuring Rebecca Enkin (vocals), Mark Kieswetter (piano) and Pat Collins (bass) performed a set in honor of International Jazz Day at The Home Smith Bar at the Old Mill Toronto. Contact:
Rebecca Enkin |
The Home Smith Bar at the Old Mill Toronto 21 Old Mill Road Toronto, Ontario M8X 1G5 Canada 1 866.653.6455 Event Time: 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm |
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Jazz Lives
JAZZ.FM91 presented the 11th annual JAZZ LIVES event. This year’s line-up focused on artists that have redefined and continue to be innovators in Jazz. Pat Metheny, Benny Golson, Kat Edmonson and more took to the Koerner Hall stage to celebrate. Contact:
Dani Elwell | 416 595 0404 ext.268 |
Koerner Hall 273 Bloor Street West Toronto, Ontario M5S 1W2 Canada Event Time: 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm |
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2016 International Jazz Day with Holla Jazz
Celebrate International Jazz Day, the spirit of jazz dance, and the launch of Holla Jazz with a live dance performance and music by DJ Makiko. Contact:
Natasha Powell | +1 416 892 7270 |
Ernest Balmer Studio 9 Trinity Street, Studio 315 Distillery Historic District Toronto, Ontario M5A 3C4 Canada Event Time: 14:00 |
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JAZZ.FM91 Jazz and the Arts
Celebrating 15 Incredible years of Jazz, thanks to you! Contact:
Dani Elwell | +1 416 595 0404 ext.268 |
JAZZ.FM91 4 Pardee Avenue Toronto, Ontario M6K 3H5 Canada |
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120 Diner Celebrates International Jazz Day!
120 Diner celebrates #JazzDay April 30: 6-8pm Whitney Ross Barris 120 Church St., Toronto Contact:
Ori Dagan | +1 416 509 3137 |
120 Diner 120 Church Street Toronto, ON M5A1P6 Canada Event Time: 18:00 |
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Brownman & Cruzao Latin Jazz Trio Celebrate International Jazz Day at Toronto’s Poetry Jazz Cafe
Heralded as “Canada’s premiere Latin-jazz ensemble” CRUZAO has won 2 National Jazz Awards & the coveted Montreal Jazz Fest’s “Grand Prix du Jazz award”. Under the leadership of award-winning Trinidadian-born NYC-school trumpeter Brownman Ali, they tackle modern Latin-jazz with energized panache. Contact:
Andrew Nicholson | 718-701-9449 |
Poetry Jazz Cafe 224 Augusta Ave Toronto, ON M5T 2L2 Canada Event Time: 21:30 |
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HVC’s Tribute to the music of Johnny MERCER
Spring is here and so calls great music, poetry taken from the pages of the Great American Songbook. Get re-aquainted to the ABCs of jazz members of the Hillcrest Village Choir along with the Don Thompson Trio pay tribute to lyricist, composer & founder of Capitol Records, JOHNNY MERCER. Join us! Contact:
Ben D'Cunha | +1 647 341 4117 |
Chalker's Pub Billiards & Bistro 247 Marlee Avenue Toronto, ON M6B 4B8 Canada Event Time: 18:00 |
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JAZZ.FM91 Jazz and the Arts
Celebrating 16 Incredible years of Jazz, thanks to you! We’ll have noted moments, outreach and a nod to Canada’s 150th anniversary celebration. Contact:
Dani Elwell | +1 416 595 0404 |
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Steven Taetz & Joanna Majoko at Jazz Bistro – Ella's 100th Birthday Brunch
Steven Taetz & Joanna Majoko celebrate Ella Fitgerald’s 100th Birthday with a special brunch at Jazz Bistro (Toronto), along with Ewen Farncombe (keys), Soren Nissen (bass), and Eric West (drums). Join them to celebrate the Queen of Swing with a broad collection of swing standards and new arrangements. Contact:
Steven Taetz |
Event Time: 11:30 |
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120 Diner Celebrates International Jazz Day
#120DINER celebrates #JazzDay 6:00pm SAM BROVERMAN Contact:
Ori Dagan | 4165093137 |
Event Time: 18:00 |
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Steven Taetz & Joanna Majoko: Ella’s 100th Birthday Brunch
Come celebrate Ella Fitgerald’s 100th Birthday with Steven and Joanna as they honour the Queen of Swing on International Jazz Day. They will be joined by Ewen Farncombe – keys, Soren Nissen – bass, and Eric West – drums. Contact:
Talia Browne | +1 647 685 4114 |
Event Time: 12:00 |
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MILLAN & FAYE PRESENT – THE OPERA
Opera Comedienne Kyra Millan and collaborative pianist Tina Faye invite the you into the sublime and sublimely ridiculous world of Opera in a brilliantly funny, whirlwind concert full of operatic favorites and well-known classical tunes. Irreverent and witty, ‘Millan & Faye present: The Opera’ deconstructs operatic traditions to make it accessible as the popular, easy listening music it was written to be. Contact:
Talia | +1 647 685 4114 |
Event Time: 19:00 |
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JAZZ.FM91 Celebrates International Jazz Day!
Canada’s only 24/7 jazz radio station will celebrate #jazzday with special on-air features throughout the day, highlighted by a live performance in our Long & McQuade Performance Hall with JUNO nominated singer Heather Bambrick. Tune in at 1pm to hear this live performance, and listen all day as we celebrate all things jazz! (91.1 FM or online at jazz.fm) Contact:
Glenn Knight | +1 416 595 0404 |
Event Time: 13:00 |
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All Together Now: A JAZZCAST Celebration of International Jazz Day
Some of Canada’s best and brightest musicians will grace the stage of Hugh’s Room Live for All Together Now: A JAZZCAST Celebration of International Jazz Day. The evening will not only be one of Toronto’s contributions to this world-wide event, it will also launch one of the most exciting things to happen to Jazz radio in years, jazzcast.ca! The evenings top-tier talent includes recent Juno Award winner Laila Biali, Juno nominated vocalists Alex Pangman and Heather Bambrick, renowned sax player Pat Labarbera, eminent guitarist Ted Quinlan, and our incredible band featuring Michael Shand, Ross MacIntyre, Michael Occhipinti, Ben Wittman and many other surprise guests. The founders of JAZZCAST will be your hosts for the evening. Contact:
Jazz Cast |
Event Time: 20:00 |
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JAZZ.FM91 celebrates International Jazz Day
JAZZ.FM91 is honoured to celebrate International Jazz Day with a special live broadcast from the Long & McQuade Performance Hall at 1 pm on April 30. This live performance will be led by multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger and educator Drew Jurecka, with Canada’s “Sweetheart of Swing” Alex Pangman. They’ll be accompanied by Clark Johnston (bass) and Nathan Hiltz (guitar). Joining them in the live audience will be music students from Humberview Secondary School in Caledon, Ont. These students are members of the school’s senior jazz orchestra and vocal jazz ensemble. They will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about jazz on a day that the world is celebrating the music and its history. Contact:
Adam Feibel | +1-416-595-0404 x249 |
Event Time: 13:00 |
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All By Request! International Jazz Day with Ori Dagan
On Thursday April 30 International Jazz Day! Canadian Jazz Singer-Songwriter Ori Dagan will be celebrating with you on his Facebook Livestream. The show will be a an All By Request show. You can send in your requests to ori@oridagan.com and he will be selecting about 16 songs for the one hour set. Contact:
Leonardo Dell'Anno | +1 9057833875 |
Event Time: 17:00 |
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JAZZCAST.CA HONOURS INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY Virtual
From Toronto to the world, Jazzcast.ca brings you incredible jazz with broadcast and music experts who continually add context and passion! On April 30th, we’ll share messages from musicians all over the world, who are celebrating in their own unique way, how much they love this music. Listen in and feel some Jazz love! Contact:
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Event Time: 00:00 |
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Jazz Day in Toronto with Hugh’s Room Live! Virtual
Toronto’s celebrated club Hugh’s Room Live presents a virtual concert of at-home jazz musicians. Featuring JUNO Award nominees (Canada’s Grammy) Okan, Jocelyn Marie Gould, and Sammy Jackson, as well as Eliana Cueves and Jeremy Ledbetter, Drew Jurecka and Adrean Farrugia, and Nathan Hiltz and Melissa Lauren, along with Jazz FM’s Jaymz Bee as our host. Contact:
| +1 416 904 5494 |
Event Time: 20:00 |
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Jazz for Vincy – Toronto Benefit for St. Vincent Relief Virtual
Some of Toronto’s finest jazz musicians will celebrate Jazz Day 2021 with “Jazz for Vincy”! It’s a benefit concert for the islands of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, facing hard times after the eruption of the La Soufrière volcano 3 weeks ago. Hosted by singer Faith Amour, this virtual Zoom experience features an exciting roster of award-winning artists alongside rising talent, including the artistry of Eddie Bullen, Faith Amour, Ori Dagan, Jim Clayton, Carrie Chesnutt, KIMYA, and more! Stay for the post-show Meet and Greet! Contact:
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Event Time: 21:00 |
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The Music Of The Poll Winners, featuring Bill Coon, Jodi Proznick, Jesse Cahill
THE MUSIC OF THE POLL WINNERS, featuring BILL COON guitar JODI PROZNICK bass JESSE CAHILL drums. All star Vancouver trio plays music from the 1957 Contemporary Records recording date “The Poll Winners”. This classic session featured guitarist Barney Kessel, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer Shelly Manne and is considered an essential guitar trio recording. Join Oliver, Jodi, and Jesse as they pay homage to three of their favourite musicians! Contact: Cory Weeds' Cellar Jazz Club | 604-738-1959 |
Cory Weeds' Cellar Jazz Club 3611 W Broadway Vancouver, BC V6R 2B8 Canada 604-738-1959 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
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Hermann’s Jazz Livecast
Tune In, Like Us, and Share. New shows almost daily… Live from Hermann’s — an iconic Jazz venue on Canada’s West Coast, Vancouver Island – talent abounds! Hermann’s has been home to live jazz performance for 40 years and hosts upwards of 400 live shows a year!!! HERMANN’S LIVECAST brings our performers to the international virtual stage. TUNE IN – a true portrait of the gig economy, Hermann’s all-ages venue hosts musicians ages 10-95. Contact:
Nichola Walkden | +1 2506868757 |
Event Time: 19:30 |
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Cheers to 40 Years! Virtual
Hermann’s Jazz Club, a historical institution in Victoria BC’s vibrant culture and music scene, celebrates 40 years in business this International Jazz Day. There seems no better way to celebrate than to create a legacy album – Cheers to 40 Years – which features a collection of tracks performed by the musicians who played the Club back in 1981 and continue to this day. Listeners of both the album and album-launch live stream show will be transported back in time to the full-band sounds of swing, jazz and Dixieland, when the club first opened at the Bastion Inn. Join us on live stream for the album-launch, featuring performances with the album’s top-class jazz performers, at this link: youtube.com/c/hermannsjazzclublive Contact:
| +1 204 799 6154 |
Event Time: 19:00 |
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The Steve Holt Jazz Quartet featuring Kevin Goss
Special IJD performance at The Natural. Award-winning Canadian pianist Steve Holt with Kevin Goss – saxpohones, Howard Baer – bass, and drums TBA. Contact: Laraine Holt | +1 4168049414 |
Event Time: 19:00 |
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The Party – Ecco Singers Big Band Dance
In April, we party! We can’t wait to celebrate Ecco’s community with our spectacular Big Band Dance. Joined by the WestSide Band, we sing, we dance, we eat, just like any great neighbourhood celebration. Two weeks to go and SOLD OUT – this is going to be an amazing evening!! Contact:
Joe Cefali | +1 204 489 5620 |
Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain 340 Provencher Boulevard Winnipeg, Manitoba R2H0G7 Canada Event Time: 19:00 |
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Centro Cultural Franco Manitoba presents Winnipeg’s West Side Band
Winnipeg’s West Side Band will be the big band, backing up the Ecco Singers during this annual fundraiser extravaganza held in Winnipeg, MB at the Centro Cultural Franco Manitoba. Tickets are $30 and sell out fast!! Contact:
meghan hanson |
Event Time: 19:00 |
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Holt & Stankowski – Facebook Live Stream Performance
Longtime friends and bandmates Marc Holt and Michael Stankowski will present a live streamed performance on Facebook. Join them for a relaxed night of chill standards. Contact:
Marc Holt | +1 3062227920 |
Event Time: 20:00 |
