Posts Filed Under: Jazz

Catch Local Jazz Fresh from La La Land

Toronto's Elise LeGrow (and her band) play the second of three weekly residency shows tonight.

By Steve Fisher Feb. 27th, 2:00 pm

Vintage Toronto Ads: Oscar Peterson

This year marks the 90th anniversary of the legendary jazz pianist's birth.

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 17th, 2:15 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: The Original Blue Jays Advertisers

A selection of supporters from the team's debut season.

By Jamie Bradburn Mar. 25th, 9:30 am

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Historicist: One Drink Too Many, and a Thousand Not Enough

Brendan Behan gets arrested and nearly dies in Toronto.

By Kevin Plummer Jul. 27th, 12:00 pm

Luminato 2013: Music Preview

This year's Luminato music line-up features everything from "audio drag" to Chinese reggae.

By Chris Dart Jun. 11th, 12:30 pm

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Is the Age of the Jazz Club Over in Toronto?

With so many other options available, Toronto jazz fans may no longer need upscale venues.

By Tracey Nolan May. 7th, 10:00 am

Jazz Singer Molly Johnson Talks About Her Upcoming Massey Hall Show

The Juno-winning musician dishes about the music business, motherhood, and letting the air out of Aretha's tires.

By Tracey Nolan Nov. 27th, 3:00 pm

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Five Questions for Robert Glasper

The hip-hop–influenced jazz musician talks about his new EP, ahead of a Friday show in Toronto.

By Tracey Nolan Oct. 18th, 9:00 am

Jazz Fest 2012: George Benson

The Grammy-winning artist talks about his latest album and his mainstream appeal.

By Tracey Nolan Jun. 25th, 12:30 pm

Jazzed Up For A Good Cause

Answering the call and keeping Jazz.FM91 on the air.

By Edward Brown • Photos by Nancy PaivaMay. 8th, 10:15 am

Sound Advice: Easterween by John Southworth and Andrew Downing

The two local musicians got together to make a concept album, and wound up making the clarinet cool along the way.

By Chris Dart Apr. 4th, 9:00 am

Sound Advice: The Past is a Foreign Country by A. David MacKinnon

The former FemBot makes a surprisingly jazz-heavy, cinematic solo debut.

By Chris Dart Mar. 13th, 2:30 pm

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Jazz at Lincoln Center…at Massey Hall

Musical legends in town tonight; jazz nerds rejoice.

By Tracey Nolan Feb. 23rd, 12:00 pm

Weekend Planner: October 8–9, 2011

In this Weekend Planner: a chance to prove you have the eyes of a hawk, monsters will be on the loose at the Harbourfront Centre, Hangover Nurse hosts an art exhibit with free wine and donuts, an artist remakes sculptures from the pages of books, Brothers Speak at a massive poetry reading, the Lunacy Cabaret provides a platform for clowns and comedy, DJ Hero comes to life, and SoJay plays the Trane.

By Kyle Bachan Oct. 7th, 6:00 pm

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Best Bets at the 2011 Beaches Jazz Festival

By Tracey Nolan Jul. 15th, 3:45 pm

Jazz Fest 2011 Keeps Its Groove

By Tracey Nolan • Photos by Corbin SmithJul. 5th, 9:00 am

Scene: Molly Johnson at the Jazz Festival

By Tracey Nolan Jun. 30th, 2:00 pm

Kurt Elling On Top of His Game at the Toronto Jazz Festival

By Tracey Nolan Jun. 28th, 3:30 pm