JUNO-winning artist Sammy Jackson is an emerging Jamaican-Canadian singer- songwriter recognized for her distinct way of fusing elements of jazz, R&B and pop. Sammy has performed at many notable venues and events, from CBC’s Glenn Gould Studio and ... [Continue reading →]

Brooklyn-born, Swiss-raised, Canadian-based Shakura S'Aida brings her scorching vocal style and powerful blues back to the MJF stage with her usual blast of energy. Singing and acting from an early age, Shakura vaulted into international touring in 2008, ... [Continue reading →]

In the delicious McKay Wine & Beer Garden, plan to kick back and soak up the sounds of Canada's premier faux-Hawaiian ensemble. The band features Burke Carroll on steel guitar, Nichol Robertson playing wooden guitars, Teddy Hawkins keeping ... [Continue reading →]

Founded by Artistic Director and conductor Josh Grossman in 1998 (a founding AD of the Markham Jazz Festival), the 18-piece TJO performs music by some of the pivotal composers in jazz – writers like Thad Jones, Phil Nimmons, ... [Continue reading →]

Known for her lyrical and soulful clarinet playing, Virginia MacDonald began playing at age seven and has established herself as an in-demand bandleader, side-woman and composer, performing across Canada with iterations of her quartet and quintet. French-American recording ... [Continue reading →]