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February 2018
Admission: $15 in advance – $20 at the door Classically trained and incredibly versatile, Drew Jurecka wowed audiences at the 2017 TD Markham Jazz Festival with his playful, inventive artistry. Think Stephane Grappelli with a modern, jazzier vibe! Buy Tickets Online
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Admission: $15 in advance – $20 at the door Our featured artist is flute phenom and multi-instrumentalist Anh Phung. Anh earned a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance from McGill University in 2012 and has continued to tour, perform and record in several different genres and areas. Anh has won numerous awards throughout her career, notably first place at the Canadian Music Competition and the Galaxy Rising Star Award for two consecutive years at MusicFest Canada. She continues to write, perform as a studio musician and tour with her latest project, HaiRbraIN. Buy Tickets Online
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Buy Tickets Online Admission: $60 Award-winning Canadian singer, songwriter and pianist Laila Biali returns to the TDMJF for a captivating evening. Her accolades include SOCAN Composer of the Year and Keyboardist of the Year at Canada’s National Jazz Awards. She takes the best of pop, rock, classical, world and soul, informs it with her expertise in jazz, and weaves it into her musical arrangements and original songs. Sponsored by: A superb evening in an inviting, up-close-and-personal, club-like setting! This very special evening is sponsored by Minken Employment Lawyers. Your $60 ticket includes all of the following: Craft beer tastings – courtesy of Rouge River Brewing Company Glass of Wine – courtesy of Philippe Dandurand Wines Appetizers and hors d’oeuvres Silent Auction Seating is limited to fewer than 100, so order your tickets now! Buy Tickets Online
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The TD Markham Jazz Festival is very proud to present saxophonist Jake Koffman as our last concert of 2018. If you are thinking the name has a familiar ring to it, Jake is the grandson of reedman and flutist Moe Koffman, whose hit song “Swinging Shepherd Blues” helped put Canadian jazz on the world map. Jake plays saxophones, flute and clarinet, and released his debut album in 2014, to widespread critical acclaim! Jake will be performing with BERNIE SENENSKY (organ), NATHAN HILTZ (guitar) and MORGAN CHILDS (drums).
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The TD Markham Jazz Festival is very proud to present vocalist and saxophonist Elena Kapeleris, with Stacie McGregor on keys, Lauren Falls on bass and Mark Micklethwaite on drums. Elena Kapeleris is a Toronto-based saxophonist, vocalist, composer and bandleader. Her eclectic taste has led her from jazz to R&B to world music and more. She has shared the stage with Pat LaBarbera, Hilario Duran, Tanya Tagaq and Eric St-Laurent, among many other greats. Admission: $15 in advance, $20 at the door Buy Tickets Online
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Born and raised in Toronto, young Jesse moved to New York City to soak up the classic jazz scene. He performed at venues as varied as the storied Windows on the World on the 107th floor of the former World Trade Center and Lansky's Lounge in the East Village. Jesse has been a freelance guitarist since the late 1990s, recording with Jeff Healey, Don Thompson, Bernie Senensky, William Sperandei, Alex Pangman, Terra Hazelton, Tyler Yarema and Sophia Perlman, among others. He has performed at festivals across Canada, the United States, Mexico and France, including Festival Django Reinhardt Samois sur Seine. He recorded “Introducing Jesse Barksdale” in 2012. In a June 2002 interview with Vintage Guitar magazine, Jeff Healey said "I have a full-time guitar player named Jesse Barksdale, who, in my opinion, is the finest jazz guitar player, all-around, in this country." Admission: $15 in advance, $20 at the door Buy Tickets Online
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The TD Markham Jazz Festival proudly announces its 2019 Opening Night Concert and Party:Join us for some uptown funk on Wednesday, August 14 at the Markham Museum. Groove to the Lou Pomanti Project "Oakland Stroke", a 10-piece band known for its '70s horn hit repertoire highlighting the likes of Tower of Power, Blood Sweat & Tears, Earth Wind & Fire, Chicago and more.Tickets are not available at the door. SOLD OUT Date and Time: Wednesday, August 14. Gate opens at 7:30 pm; music starts at 8 pm; event ends at 10:30 Location: Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Road, Markham, ON – located on the northwest corner of Hwy 48 and 16th Ave. Easy venue to reach – FREE parking All weather contingencies taken care of. Beautiful outdoor park setting with gazebo and pavilion; concert moves to inside hall onsite if the weather changes. Cash bar and food available. Enjoy wine or beer at our cash bar, as well ... [Continue reading →]
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The TD Markham Jazz Festival proudly presents JV's Boogaloo Squad on December 8 at the Duchess of Markham Pub on Main Street Markham. Join us for an afternoon of great music in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Tickets $15 in advance ($20 at the door, if not sold out). CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS Date and Time: Sunday, December 8, 2019. Check-in starts at 1:15 pm; music starts at 2:00 pm Location: Duchess of Markham Pub (upstairs), Main Street, Markham, ON
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THANK YOU. THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT. The TD Markham Jazz Festival proudly presents Samways on February 9 at the Old Country Inn on Main Street Unionville. Join us for an afternoon of great music in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Warm up a wintry afternoon hearing folk-inspired jazz, sung in gorgeous three-part harmony, accompanied by acoustic steel- and nylon-string guitars. Guitarist/composer Nathan Hiltz is joined by singers Jessica Lalonde, Melissa Lauren and Shannon Butcher. Tickets $15 in advance ($20 at the door, if not sold out). SOLD OUT Date and Time: Sunday, February 9, 2020. Check-in starts at 1:15 pm; music starts at 2:00 pm Location: Old Country Inn, 198 Main Street, Unionville, ON
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