Southern Ontario Jazz Events 2010

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Weekly Jazz Gigs
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I do my best to keep these listings of concerts, gigs, festivals and radio shows up to date, however, they are subject to change. It's best to confirm the dates and times by phone. This page is only as good as the submissions to it, so please feel free to pass on any regional jazz event information and I'll be happy to post it to the page.

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Jazz is not about flat fives or sharp nines, or metric subdivisions, or substitute chord changes. Jazz is about feeling, communication, honesty, and soul. Jazz is not supposed to boggle the mind. Jazz is meant to enrich the spirit. Jazz can create jubilance. Jazz can induce melancholy. Jazz can energize. Jazz can soothe. Jazz can make you shake your head, clap your hands, and stomp your feet. Jazz can render you spellbound and hypnotized. Jazz can be soft or hard, heavy or light, cool or hot, bright or dark. Jazz is for your heart. Jazz moves you. -Joshua Redman [April,1994 MOODSWING]

Weekly Jazz Gigs

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  • Maggie's: Smooth Jazz

    Duncan Grant - piano, Al Richardson - bass, John Knapp - drums, with a weekly guest
    Wednesdays, Maggie's, 478 Richmond St. (across from the Grand Theatre), London, Ontario, (519)434-5545

  • Maggie's: Smooth Jazz - Duncan Grant Quartet

    Duncan Grant - piano,
    Wednesdays, 8:00-11:00pm, Maggie's, 478 Richmond St. (across from the Grand Theatre), London, Ontario, (519)434-5545

  • Ken Varley Trio

    Ken Varley - piano, Craig Smith - bass, Jack Musico - drums
    Thursdays, 6:30pm-9:30pm, La Casa, 117 King St. (across from the Covent Garden Market and near the JLC), London, Ontario

  • Maggie's: Latin Jazz Fiesta - Orlando Valencia And Friends

    Orlando Valencia - guitar & vocal, Orlando Valencia Jr. - conga & vocal, Don DiCarlo - piano, Paul Stevenson - trumpet,
    Thursday, 8:00-11:30pm, Maggie's, 478 Richmond St. (across from the Grand Theatre), London, Ontario, (519)434-5545

  • Maggie's: Vocal Jazz Trios

    Guest Vocalists with John Noubarian - piano, Darryl Stacey - bass Friday and Saturday, 9:00pm-12:00am, Maggie's, 478 Richmond St. (across from the Grand Theatre), London, Ontario, (519)434-5545

    Jazz Events - the year to date

    January (Top Of Page)

  • London Jazz Society Presents: Carol Setterington and The Little Big Band

    Carol Setterington - vocal, Andy Lusher - sax, Seth McNall - trombone, Ron Walker - trumpet & flugelhorn, Don DiCarlo - piano, Mark Henning - guitar, Craig Smith - bass, Rob LaRose - drums
    Sunday, January 10, 2010, 2:00-5:00pm, Mocha Shrine Temple, 468 Colborne Str eet, London, Ontario, Tickets: $10, For additional information, call 433-4789

  • Aeolian Hall Local Jazz Series - Jennifer Thorpe & Chris Norley

    Jennifer Thorpe - vocal, Chris Norley - guitar & vocal, Bryan Gloyd - piano, Steve Clark - bass, Sandy MacKay - drums
    Saturday, January 23, 2009, 8:00pm, Aeolian Hall, 795 Dundas St., London, N5W 2Z6, 519-672-7950, Tickets: $15 advance, $20 at the door

  • Jazz For The People: Sharon Beeler

    Sharon Beeler - vocal, Ron Walker - trumpet, Don DiCarlo - piano, Kim Ladd - bass, Sandy MacKay - drums & artistic director, Barrie Woodey - host
    Wednesday, January 27, 2010, 7:30-9:00pm, Wolf Performance Hall, London Public Library, 251 Dundas Street (Between Wellington and Clarence) in the Galleria Mall, London, Ont., N6A 6H9, (519) 661-4600
    A free admission Jazz For The People concert Co-sponsored by the Recording Industries Music Performance Trust Fund - Local 279, American Federation Of Musicians

  • Steve Smith Trio

    Steve Smith - guitar, Neil Morrison - bass, Brian McHugh - drums
    Thursday, January 28, 2010, 9:00pm-12:00am, Molly Bloom's, Stratford, Ont.

  • Sunfest Presents: Michael Kaeshammer

    Saturday, January 30, 2010, 8:00pm, Aeolian Hall, 795 Dundas St., London, Ontario, N5W 2Z6, 519-672-7950

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  • Aeolian Hall Jazz Series - Heather Bambrick

    Heather Bambrick - vocal,
    Saturday, February 6, 2009, 8:00pm, Aeolian Hall, 795 Dundas St., London, N5W 2Z6, 519-672-7950, Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the door

  • London Jazz Orchestra

    This 17 piece ensemble provides a lively evening of big band jazz favourites under the direction of Ralph De Luca.
    Thursday, February 11, 2010, 7:30-9:00pm, Wolf Performance Hall, London Public Library, 251 Dundas Street (Between Wellington and Clarence) in the Galleria Mall, London, Ont., N6A 6H9, (519) 661-4600, Free admission and free two hour Galleria parking

  • Jenny Nauta & Catherine McInnes

    Featuring songs from the great Canadian Songbook: Bruce Cockburn, Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Gordon Lightfoot, Jane Siberry
    Jenny Nauta - vocal, Catherine McInnes - vocal, Bryan Gloyd - piano, Steve Clark - bass, Sandy MacKay - drums
    Saturday, February 12, 2010, 8:00pm, Port Stanley Festival Theatre, Port Stanley, Ontario, 519-782-4353, Tickets: $22

  • Rachelle Courtney Trio Valentine's Day

    Rachelle Courtney - vocal, Nevin Campbell - piano, Peter Hysen - bass
    Sunday, February 14, 2010, 7:30-11:00pm, Oscar Taylor's, 660 Richmond Street, London, Ontario, 519-642-4882,

  • Jazz For The People: John Bond Quartet

    John Bond - vibes, John Noubarian - piano, Darryl Stacey - bass, Sandy MacKay - drums & artistic director, Barrie Woodey - host
    Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 7:30-9:00pm, Wolf Performance Hall, London Public Library, 251 Dundas Street (Between Wellington and Clarence) in the Galleria Mall, London, Ont., N6A 6H9, (519) 661-4600
    A free admission Jazz For The People concert Co-sponsored by the Recording Industries Music Performance Trust Fund - Local 279, American Federation Of Musicians

  • Steve Smith Trio

    Steve Smith - guitar, Neil Morrison - bass, Brian McHugh - drums
    Thursday, February 25, 2010, 9:00pm-12:00am, Molly Bloom's, Stratford, Ont.

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  • Aeolian Hall Jazz Monster Series - Chick Corea

    A solo concert by one of the great pianists in the history of jazz.
    Renowned Pianist-Composer Chick Corea - A prolific explorer of jazz and classical music
    An NEA Jazz Master, 16-time Grammy winner, prolific composer and undisputed keyboard virtuoso, Chick Corea has attained living legend status after four decades of unparalleled creativity and an artistic output that is simply staggering.
    From straight ahead to avant-garde, bebop to fusion, children's songs to chamber music, along with some far-reaching forays into symphonic works, Chick has touched an astonishing number of musical bases in his illustrious career while maintaining a standard of excellence that is awe-inspiring. A tirelessly creative spirit, Chick continues to forge ahead, continually reinventing himself in the process.
    www.ChickCorea.com
    Chick Corea - piano,
    Saturday, March 3, 2009, 8:00pm, Aeolian Hall, 795 Dundas St., London, N5W 2Z6, 519-672-7950, Tickets: $100

  • London Jazz Society Presents: George Laidlaw

    George Laidlaw - sax/clarinet, Alan Ognorne - piano, John Griffiths - bass, Bob Hughes - drums, Doug Keenan - trumpet & flugelhorn, John Kenny - guitar, Catherine McInnes - vocal
    Sunday, March 14, 2010, 2:00-5:00pm, Mocha Shrine Temple, 468 Colborne Str eet, London, Ontario, Tickets: $10, For additional information, call 433-4789

  • Arts In Aylmer presents: Tom Starks' Dirty Hammond Organ Band

    Tom Starks - Hammond B3 organ, Jennifer Thorpe - vocal, Troy Neeb - sax, Juan Parada - percussion, Chris Norley - guitar, Kevin Morrell - bass, Brian McHugh - drums
    www.ArtsInAylmer.com
    Saturday, March 20, 2010, 7:30pm, Aylmer Old Town Hall, 38 John Street South, Aylmer, Ont.
    Tickets $25 available from: Aylmer Library 519-773-2439, Bela Booteek 519-765-2366, Campbell Book Supplies 519-773-3188, Fitness To The Max 519-765-3777, or by phoning the APAC Hotline, 519-773-3497. Inquiries 519-765-1616. For more information contact Kevin Morrell at: minerva@lweb.net

  • Antler River Project

    A concert of original music by London's jazz and world music group
    Fiona Wilkinson - flute, Oliver Whitehead - guitar, Steve Holowitz - piano, MitchTyler - bass, AlfredoCaxaj - congas & percussion, Rob LaRose - drums
    Sunday, March 21, 2009, 3:00pm, Bishop Cronyn Memorial Church, 442 William St., London, N6B 3E2 Tickets: http://cronyn.ca/CentreSpace/apresmidi.html

  • Jazz For The People: Elvis' Horns

    Seth McNall - trombone, Craig Robertson - trumpet, Lee Spense - tenor sax, Don DiCarlo - piano, Kim Ladd - bass, Sandy MacKay - drums & artistic director, Barrie Woodey - host
    Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 7:30-9:00pm, Wolf Performance Hall, London Public Library, 251 Dundas Street (Between Wellington and Clarence) in the Galleria Mall, London, Ont., N6A 6H9, (519) 661-4600
    A free admission Jazz For The People concert Co-sponsored by the Recording Industries Music Performance Trust Fund - Local 279, American Federation Of Musicians

  • Aeolian Hall Jazz Series - Carol Welsman

    An internationally acclaimed singer and pianist whose expressive vocal styling and dynamic stage presence have captivated audiences around the world Carol has sold over 60,000 CDs in Canada alone, something few jazz artists in Canada have experienced. Award Winner for "Album of the Year" at the 2008 Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards, and nominee for "Best Female Vocalist of the year for 2009", Carol's musical career is soaring to new heights. She has released seven CDs to date, and four have received Juno Award nominations.
    Carol Welsman - piano,
    Thursday, March 25, 2009, 8:00pm, Aeolian Hall, 795 Dundas St., London, N5W 2Z6, 519-672-7950, Tickets: $30 in advance, $35 at the door

  • Steve Smith Trio

    Steve Smith - guitar, Neil Morrison - bass, Brian McHugh - drums
    Thursday, March 25, 2010, 9:00pm-12:00am, Molly Bloom's, Stratford, Ont.

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  • London Jazz Society Presents: The Sandy's Stompers

    Sandy MacDonald - tenor sax, banjo, guitars, Peter Hysen - trombone, John Goddard - drums, Doug Keenan - trumpet & flugelhorn, Paul Mitchel - trumpet & flugelhorn,
    Sunday, April 11, 2010, 2:00-5:00pm, Mocha Shrine Temple, 468 Colborne Str eet, London, Ontario, Tickets: $10, For additional information, call 433-4789

  • Aeolian Hall Jazz Series - John Tank with the Don Thompson Trio

    Canadian jazz giant Don Thompson, a prolific musician since the 1960s plays bass, piano, drums and vibes. His trio joins with New York City jazzman John Tank for a memorable performance from the top tier of the genre. Don is a multiple Juno award winner and officer of the Order Of Canada.
    John Tank - sax, Don Thompson - piano, Jim Vivian - bass, Terry Clark - drums,
    Thursday, April 16, 2009, 8:00pm, Aeolian Hall, 795 Dundas St., London, N5W 2Z6, 519-672-7950, Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the door

  • Jazz For The People: Norm Amadio

    Our very special guest from Toronto NORM AMADIO is one of Canada's most famous pianists (www.canadianjazzarchives.org) having accompanied, among others: Stan Getz, Coleman Hawkins, Zoot Sims, Ben Webster, Lester Young, Chet Baker, Anita O'Day, Bud Johnson, Sonny Stitt, Miles Davis, Carmen MacRae, Joe Williams, Carol Sloane, Dinah Washington, Red Mitchell, Phip Phillips, Maxine Sullivan, Irene Krall and Lee Konitz.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Amadio
    Norm Amadio - piano, Ken Foster - sax, Darryl Stacey - bass, Sandy MacKay - drums & artistic director, Barrie Woodey - host
    Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 7:30-9:00pm, Wolf Performance Hall, London Public Library, 251 Dundas Street (Between Wellington and Clarence) in the Galleria Mall, London, Ont., N6A 6H9, (519) 661-4600
    A free admission Jazz For The People concert Co-sponsored by the Recording Industries Music Performance Trust Fund - Local 279, American Federation Of Musicians

    May (Top Of Page)

  • Jazz For The People: Tom Starks' Dirty Hammond Organ Band

    Tom Starks - Hammond B3 organ, Troy Neeb - sax & percussion, Chris Norley - guitar, Sandy MacKay - drums & artistic director, Barrie Woodey - host
    Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 7:30-9:00pm, Wolf Performance Hall, London Public Library, 251 Dundas Street (Between Wellington and Clarence) in the Galleria Mall, London, Ont., N6A 6H9, (519) 661-4600
    A free admission Jazz For The People concert Co-sponsored by the Recording Industries Music Performance Trust Fund - Local 279, American Federation Of Musicians

  • London Jazz Orchestra

    This 17 piece ensemble provides a lively evening of big band jazz favourites under the direction of Ralph De Luca.
    Thursday, May 27, 2010, 7:30-9:00pm, Wolf Performance Hall, London Public Library, 251 Dundas Street (Between Wellington and Clarence) in the Galleria Mall, London, Ont., N6A 6H9, (519) 661-4600, Free admission and free two hour Galleria parking

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  • UWO Faculty Of Music

  • London Public Library - Jazz For The People Concert Series

    free admission.
    Co-sponsored by the Recording Industries Music Performance Trust Fund - Local 279, American Federation Of Musicians

  • London Jazz Society

    www.londonjazzsociety.ca For more information, ticket orders, etc., please contact:
    London Jazz Society, P.O. Box 2141, Station "A", London, Ontario, N6A 4C5, (519) 433-4789 or (519) 672-4124
    or Al Burton, 824 Dalkeith Rd., London, Ontario, Canada, N5X 1R8, phone (519) 433-4789

  • Sunfest

    Come and enjoy Canada's premier festival of the global arts. July, Victoria Park, London Ontario
    Call: (519)672-1522 or email infoREPLACE_WITH_AT_SIGNsunfest.on.ca

  • Royal Canadian Big Band Music Festival

    June 23 - September 1, 2001, London, Ontario, Canada.

  • Amis du Jazz

  • Birtch Farms: Wine, Blues and All That Jazz Festival

  • Brandon Jazz Festival

  • Brantford Jazz Concert Series and Brantford Jazz Festival

  • Georgian Sound Festival

    The Blue Mountains, Ontario

  • Guelph Jazz Festival

  • Hillebrand Estates Vineyard Jazz

  • Kingston Jazz Society

    The Kingston Jazz Society meets on the first Sunday of every month, October to June, in the Portsmouth Olympic Harbour Restaurant between 5:00-10:00pm. Contact Craig Jones at (613)545-0761 or Rita McGrattan at (613)547-0567.

  • Markham Jazz Festival

  • Mitton Street Jazz Festival

  • Festival International de Jazz de Montreal / Montreal Jazz Festival

  • Muskoka Lakes Music Festival

    Jazz Wednesday - Port Carling Memorial Community Centre

  • Orillia Jazz Festival

    October ?, 200? - something for all age groups in many different restaurants and bars and pubs all over the city.

  • Port Perry Downtown Jazz '98

  • Royal Botanical Gardens - Red Hot Jazz and Cool Blues

    Every Wednesday Evening in July & August Featuring Mose Scarlett, Jackie Washington & Ken Whiteley, Kevin Clark, Jack De Keyzer, Chris Robinson, Mark Ucci, Susan Ramsey, Trickbag and more!
    October ?, 200? - something for all age groups in many different restaurants and bars and pubs all over the city.

  • Jazz In The Village Festival - www.jazzinthevillage.com


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  • Simcoe County Jazz Society

    For additional information, call 737-2959

  • Toronto du Maurier Downtown Jazz Society - www.tojazz.com

  • Toronto Fringe Jazz Festival

  • Uptown Waterloo Jazz Society

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  • CBC
    100.5 FM stereo

    93.5 FM and 740 AM

  • CFBU 103.7 FM - Brock University , St. Catherines, Ontario

    Sunday 9pm-midnight - Make a Jazz Noise with David Horhota
    Friday 5-7pm - Where'd You Get Dat Jazz with Joe Lapinski

  • CHRW 94.7 FM - Radio Western ( University Of Western Ontario )

    Afternoon Jazz: (519) 661-3600 "on-air"
    Please feel free to call the DJs with gig or concert information.

  • CIUT 89.5 FM, University of Toronto, Ontario

  • CIXX "6X" 106.9 FM - Radio Fanshawe (Fanshawe College)

  • CJRT 91.1 FM - Canada's only ALL JAZZ radio station

  • WDET 101.9 FM - Detroit public radio: a service of Wayne State University

  • More Jazz Radio Listings at the Hard Bop Cafe

  • Jazz Clearinghouse Radio and TV Listings

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