If you like sizzle and spice with your jazz, come and see Ana Lía. A Dominican-Canadian singer, dancer and actress, she delivers vibrant performances with flamenco flair. Ana is an alumnus of Randolph College for the Performing Arts in ... [Continue reading →]

There's plenty of Canadian music to savour at this year's Markham Jazz Festival, with Andrea Superstein giving us one of the best reasons why. Andrea has come all the way from Vancouver to present songs from her third album, ... [Continue reading →]

It's a big year for Caity Gyorgy (pronounced George). In March, she received her third Juno award, for her album "Hello! How Are You?" In April, she released "Asking For Trouble," featuring the music of Frank Loesser played with ... [Continue reading →]

Guitarist and composer David Occhipinti creates a unique blend of jazz and chamber music. The Toronto native, a recipient of multiple Juno nominations, will present new music from his forthcoming CD "Camera Lucida." The recording features Virginia MacDonald, clarinet; ... [Continue reading →]

For a jazz experience that is all about emotion, you’ll want to hear Dizzy & Fay. They are a songwriting duo based in Toronto featuring pianist Mark Lalama and vocalist Amanda Walther. They create jazz melodies that are fresh ... [Continue reading →]

British/Canadian double bassist, composer and arranger Duncan Hopkins can be heard on more than 50 albums, including seven recordings as a leader and several others as co-leader, as well as numerous television recordings. He has toured extensively throughout Canada, ... [Continue reading →]

Meditative, psychedelic and equally as introspective as it is energizing, Elisa’s music lures listeners into a trance, keeping them engaged with her charming off-the-cuff humour and banter. Elisa has been described as “a radical harpist, composer and interdisciplinary artist.” ... [Continue reading →]

Jazz fans might never have seen this before – a trio with a cello! George Crotty collaborates with bassist Jonathan Chapman and percussionist Matias Recharte to create a unique musical brew. Since 2019, when they released their first of ... [Continue reading →]

Irene Torres was born in Lima, Peru and moved to Canada with her family as refugees when she was six years old. Now a proud Canadian citizen, she is an established member of Toronto’s diverse music scene. Her evocative ... [Continue reading →]

Play it loud! That's what Jay Douglas loves to do. After a lifetime of struggle, the charismatic singer has earned his reputation as a key figure in the history of Caribbean and Canadian music. The recent TVO documentary "Play ... [Continue reading →]

When is a bass guitar more than a bass guitar? When it’s in the hands of Josh Cohen. Josh has the ability to create the sound of an entire band with just one instrument. He can play melody, chords, ... [Continue reading →]

Kae Murphy is a non-binary trumpet player and multi-instrumentalist originally from Owen Sound and now based in Toronto. They have toured across North America and Europe with a variety of bands. Kai received the Toronto Arts Foundation Emerging Jazz ... [Continue reading →]

Trombonist Karl Silveira has multiple musical identities. He is a composer, bandleader, jazz freelancer and teacher. He leads several bands in Toronto and is a member of half a dozen others. He frequently plays in musical theatre orchestras and ... [Continue reading →]

Pianist Kate Wyatt has been a mainstay of the Montréal jazz scene for more than 20 years. This year she has been touring British Columbia with quartet and trio performances that have garnered positive reviews as much for her ... [Continue reading →]

Lauren Bush has built a career that spans the Atlantic Ocean. The Canadian-born, London-based singer enhances traditional jazz with contemporary flair through her enchanting delivery. Lauren’s third album, “Tide Rise,” had its debut at the iconic Ronnie Scott's Jazz ... [Continue reading →]

Looking for party central at MJF? Come to hear the Lester McLean Band. This high-energy Toronto band plays everything from funk and R&B to reggae, rock and current hits. Together for 20 years, this group sets itself apart by ... [Continue reading →]

Hailing from St. Thomas, Ontario, Sam Taylor has been performing blues and soul music as a singer, guitarist and songwriter internationally since the age of seven. He has released two extended-play albums and is working on a full-length original ... [Continue reading →]

Electric bass player Marc Decho, in the words of saxophonist Jane Bunnett, is “one of the best bassists you will find anywhere!” His second album, “Forget the World,” was released in June this year, featuring Afro-Cuban jazz combined with ... [Continue reading →]

Maya Killtron creates music that is fun and makes you want to dance. Her songs, full of infectious grooves, blend jazz with funk and R&B. She has released two albums and has toured around the world. Beyond her singing, ... [Continue reading →]

Mexico, with its historic contributions to jazz, deserves representation at any jazz festival. Percussionist Michel DeQuevedo is the jubilant flag-bearer this year. Born in Mexico City, Michael came to Canada in 2005 and now resides in Hamilton. Through his ... [Continue reading →]