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International Jazz Day IJD Events in Canada View Events by Country/Territory: -- Select a Country -- Afghanistan Albania Algeria American Samoa Andorra Angola Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia Aruba Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bermuda Bhutan Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cape Verde Chad Chile China Colombia Comoros Congo (Brazzaville) Congo, Democratic Republic of Cook Islands Costa Rica Cote d'Ivoire Croatia Cuba Curacao Cyprus Czech Republic Democratic People's Republic of Korea Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea Denmark Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic East Timor (Timor Timur) Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Ethiopia Fiji Finland France Gabon Gambia, The Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Guinea Guinea-Bissau Guyana Haiti Honduras Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kosovo Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libya Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mali Malta Marshall Islands Mauritania Mauritius Mexico Micronesia Moldova Monaco Mongolia Montenegro Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nepal Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria Niue Norway Oman Pakistan Palau Palestinian Territories Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Republic of Korea Romania Russia Rwanda Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Samoa San Marino Sao Tome and Principe Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Solomon Islands Somalia South Africa South Sudan Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand Togo Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe Country/Territory Event Venue Canada Botos, Mele, Senensky Jazz Concert Performing a repertoire of beloved jazz standards, Latin-infused original compositions, and a dash of Traditional Jazz, Ragtime, and Classical favorites, this trio includes the iconic and international jazz pianists Robi Botos, Bernie Senensky and Michele Mele. Contact: Kelly Stronach | 1-416-720-7345 Official Website: Merriam Music Canada Canada International Jazz Day with Denielle Bassels Quintet The TD Niagara Jazz Festival presents a jazz performance as part of the ‘In the Soil Arts Festival’: Denielle Bassels Denielles’ commanding presence & swinging band will stop you in your tracks & immerse you in her stories with whimsy & purpose, drawing inspiration from early 1900’s to modern day Contact: Juliet Dunn | +1 905 321 5580 Official Website: Niagara Artists Centre 354 St Paul Street St. Catharines, ON L2R 3N2 Canada Event Time: 21:30 Canada JazzNtheCarriageway, for Jazz Day, with the Roddy Ellias Trio Bringing together the renowned JazzNhouse concert series and fine art, presents a special evening of live jazz in the Carriageway Studios, Almonte. Known for it’s creative culture, this small town is a great day trip from Ottawa! Contact: Arnie Francis | +1-613-282-8712 Official Website: Carriageway Studios 65 Mill Street Almonte K0A 1A0 Canada Event Time: 20:00 Canada International Jazz Day City-Wide Party JazzYYC hosts a city-wide party of free events: Noon: Beginners Guide to Loving Jazz –EPCOR CENTRE Jazz in South Centre – Ellen Doty Trio Jazz in the Airport – Keith Smith Trio 7-10 PM: JazzYYC, National Music Centre and CADME Jazz Concert. All Day – website posts and feeds Contact: Deb Rasmussen | 403-918-3354 Official Website: 134 11 Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta T2G 0X5 Canada (403) 543-5115 Event Time: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm Canada International Jazz Day on CJSW CJSW will be airing jazz programming for more than 8 hours. The broadcast will include features on local, Canadian and international jazz and have interviews with Debra Rasmussen from JazzYYC, Kodi Hutchinson from Chronograph Records, and jazz pianist Bernie Senensky. Contact: Kat Dornian | 4032203085 Official Website: Room 312 MacEwan Hall University Of Calgary Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4 Canada 403-220-3991 Event Time: 5:30 am - 2:00 pm Canada UN International Jazz Day & A Celebration of Youth in Jazz Calgary joined the global jazz party with free events from morning to night. Calgarians of all ages enjoyed jazz music and dance across the city. Jazz Day opened “A Celebration of Youth in Jazz,” a week highlighting jazz student and emerging stars. Contact: Deb Rasmussen | 403-918-3354 Official Website: 134 11 Ave SE Calgary, Alberta T2G 0X8 Canada (403) 543-5115 Event Time: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm Canada UN International Jazz Day and Celebration of Youth in Jazz JazzYYC and partners presented 43 events from April 29 to May 5 in celebration of International Jazz Day, featuring 25 programs including concerts, dance exhibitions, radio broadcasts, discussions and more on April 30. Ms. Danika Billie Littlechild of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO delivered opening remarks at the official Jazz Day concert in the evening. Contact: Deb Rasmussen | +1-403-918-3354 Official Website: 1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1 Canada +1403-918-3354 Event Time: 7:00 am - 11:30 pm Canada UN International Jazz Day and Celebration of Youth in Jazz Calgary’s jazz party grows & grows! Celebration of Youth in Jazz, jazz @ the JUNOs, jams, talks, Jazz @ Noon, Coffee House Live, “The Regulars”, swing dance party, Jazz Day in the Burbs, Jazz Day Downtown and the centerpiece UN Jazz Day Open House & Concert. 40 events | 200 artists | tons of fun! Contact: Deb Rasmussen | +1 403 918 3354 Official Website: Venues across Calgary John Dutton Theatre 616 Macleod Trail SE Calgary, Alberta T2G 2M2 Canada Event Time: 11:00 Canada Jazz Day in the Burbs with Lorna Maclachlan Quartet To celebrate the UNESCO International Jazz Day, Lorna and her Quartet will be performing at the Polish Canadian Cultural Centre in Calgary, Canada. Contact: Andrzej Walny Polish Canadian Cultural Centre 3015 15th St NE Calgary, Alberta T2E 7L8 Canada Event Time: 20:00 Canada JazzYYC and Friends – International Jazz Day Party Calgary’s 5th annual Jazz Day party fills April, wrapping up with 16 events on April 30. Celebration of Youth in Jazz, jams sessions, demos, tap jam dance party, Art of Jazz, Jazz Day in the Burbs, Inglewood Jazz Day Walk and the centerpiece UN Jazz Day Open House & Concert at the King Eddy in the new National Music Centre. Jazz Day events run continuously from noon until 10 pm. Lots of free events for the whole family. 40 partners | 47 events | tons of fun! Contact: Deb Rasmussen | !1 403 918 3354 Official Website: Event Time: 12:00 Canada JazzYYC International Jazz Day(s) JazzYYC is proud to be the local collective presenting and co-marketing the numerous International Jazz Day(s) concerts in Calgary, taking inspiration from International Jazz Day and expanding it into a full eight day festival. Beginning on April 22nd JazzYYC and the community are bringing Calgary music fans eight days of free shows to celebrate International Jazz Day(s), including a children’s show, jazz jams, and an all-day JazzWalk in Inglewood. www.jazzyyc.com/international-jazz-days/ Contact: Angela Wrigley | +1 403 8364957 Official Website: Canada Monthly Jazz Night with the Sahil Chugh Trio Ft. Fred Mack The Sahil Chugh Trio, made up of young innovative musicians in the Local Edmonton scene, are pushing the boundaries of jazz and all music. Joel Jeschke – drums Andreas Wegner – bass Contact: Sahil Chugh | +1 587 920 6583 Event Time: 20:00 Canada Downtown Jazz At Belllay's Lounge In partnership with the Chateau Lacombe Hotel, the Edmonton Jazz Festival Society (EJFS) is excited to announce a new monthly jazz event in Bellamy’s Lounge. Each month will feature a collaborative showcase with local jazz bands and guest artists selected by Kent Sangster, the Artistic Director of the TD Edmonton International Jazz Festival. Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments to participate in the jam session that will following a one-hour showcase of the feature group. Contact: Nathalie Tait | +1 780 990 0222 Official Website: Event Time: 19:00 Canada Jokela & Vogan feat. Charlie Cooley Ben Jokela (piano) + Garth Vogan (bass) were joined by Charlie Cooley (drums) as they recorded material for their next “live” album. They specialize in creating an atmosphere of pleasing sounds while maintaining artistic integrity with structured improvisation and musical exploration. Contact: Ben Jokela Official Website: 951 Gordon St. S Guelph, Ontario N1G 4S1 Canada + 1 519-767-2440 Event Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Canada Mary-Catherine McNinch Pazzano Trio Venue presented Canadian vocalist Mary-Catherine McNinch Pazzano in performance with pianist John McLelland and bassist Mike Grace. Contact: Claire Mussar | +1 519-767-2440 Official Website: 951 Gordon St. S Guelph, Ontario N1G 4S1 Canada +1519-767-2440 Event Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm CanadaDO! – drums and organDO! is a deep grooving drums and organ duo featuring Chris Cawthray and Simeon Abbott, delivering an “organ”ic mix of surf, reggae, roots music, and jazz improvisation. Specializing in funky breakdowns and jam madness, audiences of all kinds connect with ¡DO!’s danceable grooves and expressive improvisation. Contact: Chris Cawthray | +1 519 767 2440 Manhattans Pizza Bistro Music Club Guelph, Ontario N1G 4S1 Canada Event Time: 20:00 Canada David Hollingshead + Isaiah Farahbakhsh Skilled and melodic, David Hollingshead is a classically trained jazz and contemporary pianist. David studied piano through the Royal Conservatory of Music and later received his diploma from Mohawk College under guidance from acclaimed pianist, Adrean Farrugia and bassist, Pat Collins. Isaiah Farahbakhsh is a cellist who traces his roots to both classical and jazz traditions, most recently studying with the internationally acclaimed, Matt Brubeck. Contact: David Hollingshead | +1 519 767 2440 Official Website: Event Time: 18:00 Canada Jazz Night At The Pearl Theatre Nova Scotia bands Full House and the Clas Larsson Quartet presented a concert of classic and contemporary jazz at the Pearl Theatre on April 11 in honor of International Jazz Day. Contact: Dylan Haines | 19025530709 Official Website: 37 Hall Street Lunenburg, Nova Scotia B0J 2C0 Canada 902-553-0709 Event Time: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Canada Live Dinner Jazz Rebecca’s Restaurant presented a performance for diners by the Clas Larsson Quartet, featuring Clas Larsson (piano), Jordi Comstock (percussion), Tim Worthington (guitar) and Robert Clark (bass). Contact: Clas Larsson | +1-902-634-3746 Rebecca's Restaurant 619 Main Street , Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia B0J2E0 Canada Event Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Canada Jamie Colpitts/Roland Bourgeois Canada Blue Monkton, a new jazz album by guitarist Jamie Colpitts and by trumpeter Roland Bourgeois, will be released on April 30th at 7pm at the Aberdeen Cultural Center in the Salle Bernard LeBlanc. After more than 25 years of musical collaborations, Jamie and Roland, both from Moncton, recorded 10 standards from the jazz repertoire. Blue Monk, by the jazz composer Theloneous Monk, inspired the album’s title. All of  the compositions were recorded in one take except for one piece. Contact: Roland Bourgeois | +1 506 852 4572 Event Time: 19:00 Canada Journée internationale du jazz à Aberdeen! Jazz Aberdeen 2018 a le plaisir de participer à la Journée Internationale du Jazz 2018. Le but est de faire une levée de fonds pour Sistema Nouveau Brunswick. Roland Bourgeois animera une soirée de jazz avec des artistes de la région. Joël Robichaud, Jamie Colpitts, Isabelle Cormier, Jesse Mea, Dariush Zarbafian, Hugh Brown, Quatuor jazz du Kacho 1976, Tumba5, et la pièce de résistance, Jazz Generation. ### Jazz Aberdeen 2018 is pleased to participate in International Jazz Day 2018. The goal is to raise funds for Sistema New Brunswick. Roland Bourgeois will host a jazz evening with artists from the region. Joël Robichaud, Jamie Colpitts, Isabelle Cormier, Jesse Mea, Dariush Zarbafian, Hugh Brown, Kacho Jazz Quartet 1976, Tumba5, and the pièce de résistance, Jazz Generation. Contact: Roland Bourgeois | +1(506)852-4572 Official Website: Event Time: 21:30 Canada Lancement d’album du groupe Masson Stomp Venez assister au concert de lancement du nouveau disque de Masson Stomp. Ce lancement sera une occasion pour le groupe de partager live ses compositions qui ont été enregistrées à New Orleans en janvier 2015 tout comme son répertoire dixieland et swing des années 20 à 40. Contact: Frédéric Lapointe | 1 438 838 1495 Official Website: 1254, rue Mackay Montréal, Québec H3G 2H4 Canada 514 931 6808 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 11:15 pm Canada Jean-Pierre Zanella Quartet Saxophonist, composer and arranger, Jean-Pierre Zanella is very much in demand on Québec’s music scene. Featured as the artist of the month of April at The Diese Onze Jazz Bar and Resto, the 30th will see Jean-Pierre play with Raphael Zaldivar, Remi-Jean Leblanc and Rich Irwin. Not to be missed!!!! Contact: gary tremblay | 514-220-3698 4115A St-Denis Montreal, Quebec H2W 2M7 Canada 514-220-3698 Event Time: 8:30 pm - 12:30 am Canada APRIL 30 INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY: MONTREAL CELEBRATES First Celebration of the International Day of Jazz in Montreal April 30, 2015, with: Sonia Johnson, Joel Miller, Rachel Therrien, Damian Nisenson, Parc-X Trio, Beth McKenna, Mireille Boily, Malika Tirolien, and more. RS: Kevin Warren (Dr), Sébastien Pellerin (Db), Gabriel Vinela-Pelletier (Keys) Contact: Alain Mercier | +1.514.802.2400 Official Website: 4602, Saint-Laurent Boulevard. Montreal, Québec H2T 1R3 Canada 514.284.0122 Event Time: 9:00 pm - 1:00 am Canada Mike Bjella Quartet and Chronicle Infinitas in concert in Montreal Experimental improvisation group Chronicle Infinitas will be joined by the more jazz focused Mike Bjella quartet for an evening of exploration. Contact: Mike Bjella | 5142451463 Official Website: 5175 av du parc Montreal, QC H2V 4G3 Canada 5142451463 Event Time: 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm Canada April 30: MONTRÉAL CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY (2nd Edition) The second Montreal jazz celebration concert is honored by Divertissement Mercier booking agency through a showcase presenting some of Montreal’s musical treasures: Marianne Trudel, Sonia Johnson and Rémi-Jean Leblanc; Emie R Roussel Trio; Jazzamboka and guest Jean-Pierre Zanella. Contact: Alain Mercier | +1 514 802 2400 Official Website: LE CENTRE D'ESSAI auditorium of l’Université de Montréal 2332 Edouard-Montpetit Boulevard Montréal, Québec H3T 1J4 Canada Event Time: 20:00 Canada Masson Stomp En 2010, cinq musiciens unissaient leurs talents pour créer le groupe Masson Stomp. Maîtrisant les styles du jazz traditionnel et swing, le groupe présente ses compositions originales influencées par le répertoire de la Nouvelle-Orléans et des classiques du jazz du début du XXe siècle. Entre Mackay et Bishop In 2010, five musicians joined their talents to create the Masson Stomp band. Managing traditional jazz styles and swing, the band will present its original compositions influenced by the New Orleans répertoire and jazz classics from the beginning of the 20th century. Contact: Frédéric Lapointe | +1 438 838 1495 Official Website: Église St. James the Apostle | Salle Shatford Hall 1439, rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest Entre Mackay et Bishop/Enter on Mackay and Bishop Montréal, Québec H3G 1S6 Canada Event Time: 20:00 Canada DTW Jazz Factor With Guest Steven Taetz You want to hear a major force of Montreal’s Jazz music? Come to The House of Jazz to enjoy Dawn Tyler Watson’s new show! She will give you an amazing interpretation of all the classic jazz songs, including collaborations with guest Steven Taetz. Contact: Steven Taetz Official Website: The House of Jazz Montreal 2060 Aylmer Montréal, QC H3A 2E3 Canada Event Time: 21:30 Canada INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY MONTREAL CONCERT 3rd edition INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY MONTREAL 3rd edition + MONTREAL 375 ANNIVERSARY — In honor of International Jazz Day DOUBLE BILL with: First concert: AURÉLIA O’LEARY (Quartet) Second concert: SWINGIN’ with OSCAR PETERSON with REMI BOLDUC JAZZ ENSEMBLE — SUNDAY APRIL 30. Show time is from 7:00 to 9:30 pm. Ticket: http://www.lavitrine.com/ JEAN-PIERRE DUBE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION at 6:00 PM (18H) Contact: Alain Mercier | +1 514 802 2400 Official Website: Event Time: 19:00 Canada MONTRÉAL MAKES ROOM FOR JAZZWOMEN APRIL 28 & 29, MONTRÉAL MAKES ROOM FOR JAZZWOMEN The 2018 International Jazz Day in Montréal makes room for Jazzwomen with Chantal de Villiers, Annie Poulain, Suzi Silva and Christine Tassan et les Imposteures, April 28-29 at the MDC Côte-des-Neiges. Saturday April 28th : 1st part : Chantal de Villiers. 2nd part : Annie Poulain Sunday April 29th : 1st part : Suzi Silva. 2nd part : Christine Tassan et les Imposteures. Tickets on sale only in advance on : www.LAVITRINE.com Contact: Alain Mercier | +1 514 802 2400 Official Website: Event Time: 19:00 Canada West Coast Jazz Festival West Coast Jazz Festival April 30, May 1, May 2 Vancouver Island University This three day event involved jazz performances by students from all over Vancouver Island. Clinicians: Phil Dwyer, Campbell Ryga, Jon Challoner, Ken Lister, Bryan Stovell, Hans Verhoeven. Contact: Sarah Falls | 250-724-0873 Vancouver Island University 900 Fifth Street Nanaimo, BC V9R5S5 Canada Event Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Canada West Coast Jazz Festival This two-day student jazz festival featured clinician performers: Kelly Jefferson (sax), Lauren Falls (bass), Matt Holman (trumpet), Nick LaRiviere (trombone),Vickie Yang (piano) and Kelby McNayr (drums) and Bryan Stovell. NMA BIG BAND concert Apr 30 @ 7:00pm. Also included daytime performances by student groups from Vancouver Island. Contact: Sarah Falls | 1-250-724-0873 Vancouver Island University 500 Fifth Street Nanaimo, British Columbia V9R Canada 250-724-0873 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Canada West Coast Jazz Festival West Coast Jazz Festival is a 2 day student jazz festival hosted by Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC. The festival features student groups from all over Vancouver Island, BC,Canada all day long throughout May 1 and 2, 2018. We also feature 2 free lunchtime concerts with our clinicians Horace Alexander-Young, Steve Jones, Fabio Ragnelli, Tristan Clarke, John Lee and Dave Flello, a grade 12 all-star combo and the Vancouver Island University Big Band conducted by Greg Bush. Contact: Sarah Falls | +1-250-724-0873 Official Website: Event Time: 08:00 Canada West Coast Jazz Festival West Coast Jazz festival is a student jazz festival that takes place at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, B.C. (Home of Diana Krall, Christine and Ingrid Jensen). Hundreds of students from all over Vancouver Island and Vancouver participate in this festival performing in jazz bands, combos and vocal jazz groups. Our adjudicators and performers this year are Christine Jensen, Craig Brener, Kelby McNayr, John Lee and Bryan Stovell. Contact: Sarah Falls | +1 250 724 0873 Official Website: Event Time: 08:00 Canada International Jazz Day Celebration- Nelson, BC Canada Doors 7pm Watch Jazz Day Global Concert Highlights 8pm Youth swing band “No Soda, Lulu” 9pm Adrian Wagner (piano) w Odyssey 3 10pm Laura Landsberg Quartet 11:15pm Melody Diachun Quartet 12:15am Odyssey 3 With Rob Fahie, Tony Ferraro, Paul Lansdberg, Mark Spielman, Jimmy Lewis, Doug Stephenson… Contact: Jimmy Lewis | +1 250 354 9003 Official Website: Spiritbar @ The Hume Hotel 422 Vernon Street Nelson, BC V1L 4E5 Canada Event Time: 19:00 Canada Porter and Porter – A Cole Porter Tribute The LIVE LEARN JAZZ Series features artists celebrating the genre of jazz in a fun atmosphere & in a picturesque Niagara setting. Wineries, breweries & parks. Live – the experience / Learn – the history /Jazz – the music Come to the Exchange Brewery for part 2 of the series & try some of the regions very finest porter ales and listen to Stu’s “buttery” vocals as he croons the best tunes of the late great Cole Porter! Stu Mac:Vocals Stu Harrison:Piano Ross MacIntyre:Bass Mark Micklethwaite:Drums Contact: Juliet Dunn | +1 9053215580 Official Website: Event Time: 19:00 Canada Clas Larsson Quartet Clas Larsson on tenor sax, Jordi Comstock on drums, Gary Sallans on guitar, Robert Clark on bass and Lisa Lelliott on vocals. A house concert in the private home of Harold and Hal McGee, who arrange concerts in their home throughout the summer. Guests will be treated to a meal, as well as some cool and warm jazz. Contact: Clas Larsson | 902-634-3746 Owl's Head Road House Concert Nova Scotia Canada Event Time: 19:30 Canada International Jazz Day celebrations in Ottawa The Canadian Commission for UNESCO and the Canada Council for the Arts invited the public to celebrate International Jazz Day 2014 in the premises of the Canada Council. Musical performance by The Roddy Ellias Trio, refreshments and a rhythmic atmosphere! Contact: Pauline Dugré Official Website: 150 Elgin Street Ottawa, Ontario K1P5V8 Canada Event Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Canada Mark Nelson’s Sympathetic Frequencies Ottawa CD release show for Mark Nelson’s Sympathetic Frequencies! Purchase of ticket includes either a copy of the album or digital download. The quartet’s cast of characters include Mike Bjella on tenor sax, Andrew Boudreau on piano, Nicolas Bédard on double bass and Mark Nelson on drums. Contact: Mark Nelson Official Website: GIGSPACE 953 Gladstone Ave. Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 3E5 Canada Event Time: 19:30 Canada Evensong Ensemble (Jazz Evensong) Jazz Concert Series at Church of the Ascension in Ottawa. Traditional jazz, gospel, mixed with a contemporary funk-fusion energy. Positive message. Contact: James McGowan Official Website: Event Time: 19:00 Canada International Jazz Day Peterborough Organized produced small music performances around the downtown core of Peterborough. Afterwards, four restaurants in town hosted live jazz from 6 – 8 p.m, followed by a concert from 9 – 10:15 at The Junction. The night concluded with a jam session. Contact: Craig Paterson | 1 705 745-3891 City of Peterborough, Ontario c/o 309 Engleburn Ave Peterborough, ON K9H 1S8 Canada Event Time: 3:00 pm - 12:00 am Canada International Jazz Day Peterborough We will be celebrating over 2 days: April 29, with an evening concert; and April 30, with a “dine with jazz” restaurant tour, followed by a jazz jam session. Contact: Craig Paterson | +1 705 745 3891 Nexicom Studio, Showplace 290 George St., N, Peterborough, Ontario K9H 1S8 Canada Event Time: 12:00 Canada International Jazz Day Peterborough Peterborough, a small town in Ontario, Canada, will be celebrating again this year. Saturday night, April 29, we will have “Dine with Jazz,” with four restaurants, each with a jazz duo. Later that evening, we will have a public showing of “Straight, No Chaser,” Clint Eastwood’s film about Thelonious Monk. Then, on Sunday, April 30 – an evening concert, paying tribute to Monk!! (Band TBA) Contact: Craig Paterson | +1 705 745 3891 Canada Steve Holt & Dave Young Duo Canadian pianist Steve has built an international reputation having worked with Archie Shepp, Larry Coryell, Eddie Henderson, Pat Labarbera, James Moody, Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson, and Michel Urbaniak. Steve will perform with legendary Canadian bassist Dave Young, well-known for his work with the Oscar Peterson Trio. Contact: Craig Paterson | +1 416 804 9414 Official Website: Event Time: 18:00 Canada IJD Peterborough 2018 Peterborough, Ontario becomes a jazz tourist destination, hosting two days of exciting jazz on April 28 & 29. Saturday: Dine with Jazz in four restaurants featuring local and visiting jazz artists. No cover charge. Sunday, 2:00: All-Ages Jazz Workshop. No charge. Sunday, 7:30: Juno winner, Brandi Disterheft Quartet (Vincent Herring, Carmen Intorre & Alex Minasian) Local restaurants and hotels will offer discounts to ticket holders. https://www.facebook.com/internationaljazzdaypeterborough/ Contact: John Fautley | +1 (705) 772 8890 Event Time: 19:30 Canada Laurie’s ultra private Jazz party Relax beneath the wisteria on the patio of The Creek Gallery in beautiful downtown Robert Creek, with Laurie Verchomin and friends while we listen to the live stream from the Whitehouse and Laurie plays her private recordings of her lover Bill Evans composing at home. There will be wine involved. Contact: Laurie Verchomin | +1 604 885 8450 Official Website: The Creek Gallery 1041 Roberts Creek Rd Roberts Creek, BC V0N2W0 Canada Event Time: 14:00 Canada Tribute to Ray Charles The Catbird Jazz Society and the Bordertown Festival present Bill Stevenson and the Nine Steps Band in a tribute to the music of Ray Charles, in celebration of International Jazz Day. Contact: Berkeley Fleming | +1 506 536 2411 Official Website: Ducky's Bar 4 Bridge Street Sackville, New Brunswick E4L 3N5 Canada Event Time: 21:00 Canada The Story of Jazz day to highlight jazz and it’s role of uniting people from around the globe…The Saskatchewan Jazz Festival On Tour and The Bassment Present saxophonist and TD Jazz Intensive coordinator Mark DeJong and his quartet featuring Jon McCaslin (drums) and Dean McNeill (trumpet). Contact: Richard Haubrich | (306 )683-2277 Official Website: 202 4th Ave N Saskatoon, SK S7K 0K1 Canada (306) 683-2277 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Canada The Academy Presents: Marc Holt Quintet featuring Drew Tofin and the Underline Jazz Combo Come celebrate at Saskatoon’s only International Jazz Day show with the Marc Holt Quintet, Drew Tofin, and the Underline Jazz Combo! Contact: Marc Holt | +1 306 222 7920 Official Website: Event Time: 19:30 Canada Jazz Day with Ellington on the radio Émission Bleu Jazz: 3 heures de musique de Duke Ellington, avec son band ou par autres musiciens. Les samedis 23 et 30 avril. Three hour radio show called Bleu Jazz featuring Duke Ellington’s music by his big band and other musicians. On Internet, go to CFLX, 95,5 FM. April 23th and 30th. Contact: Alain Robert | +1 819 872 3450 Official Website: On Radio or On-line 67 Wellington nord Sherbrooke, Québec J1H 5A9 Canada Event Time: 16:00 Canada 3 hours Jazz around Ellington Canada Jazz Day with Ellington on the radio Émission Bleu Jazz: 3 heures de musique de Duke Ellington, avec son band ou par autres musiciens. Les samedis 23 et 30 avril. Three hour radio show called Bleu Jazz featuring Duke Ellington’s music by his big band and other musicians. On Internet, go to CFLX, 95,5 FM. April 23th and 30th. Contact: Alain Robert | +1 819 872 3450 Official Website: http://www.CFLX.qc.ca On Radio or On-line 67 Wellington nord Sherbrooke, Québec J1H 5A9 Canada Contact: Alain Robert | 819-872-3450 Event Time: 16:00 Canada Bleu Jazz Émission de radio de 3 heures consacré à la journée internationale du jazz, sur les ondes de CFLX, au 95,5. Disponible sur Internet en direct, site de CFLX, ou en rediffusion au cours de la semaine suivante. A 3-hour radio show will be dedicated to International Jazz Day on CFLX at 95.5. Available on the Internet live, CFLX site, or rebroadcast during the following week. Contact: Alain Robert | +1 819 872 3450 Event Time: 04:00 Canada International Jazz Day Concert International Jazz day In Lunenburg with Full House, and The Smoke ‘n Mirrors Quartet with vocalist Wendy Oxley. April 30th 7pm – the Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance Contact: Dylan Haines | +1 902 553 0709 Official Website: TBC, Nova Scotia Canada Event Time: 19:00 Canada JAZZ.FM91’s International Jazz Day Open House JAZZ.FM91 will hold an evening Open House and welcome in our listeners and locals musicians for a night of music. At 7:00 pm in our Performance Hall we’ll invite Amy McConnell and William Sperandei’s Quintet to perform Live to Air and then at 8:00 local instrumental group Triodes. Tune in jazz.fm! Contact: Dani Elwell | 416 595 0404 Official Website: 4 Pardee Avenue Unit 100 Toronto, Ontario Canada 416 595 0404 Event Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Canada JAZZ.FM91 Celebrates International Jazz Day On top of our regular broadcast day, we broadcast isolated acoustic performances from remarkable local musicians. JAZZ.FM91 has also developed a petition at and out in the community asking UNESCO and Thelonious Monk Institute to consider Toronto for 2015!! Contact: Dani Elwell | 416 595 0404 ex. 268 Official Website: 4 Pardee Avenue Unit #100 Toronto, Ontario M6K 3H Canada 416 595 0404 Event Time: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm Canada World Blind Union Features Bind Jazz Artist Via our Twitter account WBU linked to YouTube videos of 23 blind jazz musicians, both living and deceased, performances of their music. This was done as a means to both educate and entertain our followers of the talents of gifted artists who did not let visual impairment limit their careers. Contact: Marianne McQuillan | 1-416-486-9698 Official Website: Toronto, Ontario Canada 416-486-9698 Event Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Canada Rebecca Enkin Trio celebrates International Jazz Day The Rebecca Enkin Trio, featuring Rebecca Enkin (vocals), Mark Kieswetter (piano) and Pat Collins (bass) performed a set in honor of International Jazz Day at The Home Smith Bar at the Old Mill Toronto. Contact: Rebecca Enkin Official Website: 21 Old Mill Road Toronto, Ontario M8X 1G5 Canada 1 866.653.6455 Event Time: 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm Canada Jazz Lives JAZZ.FM91 presented the 11th annual JAZZ LIVES event. This year’s line-up focused on artists that have redefined and continue to be innovators in Jazz. Pat Metheny, Benny Golson, Kat Edmonson and more took to the Koerner Hall stage to celebrate. Contact: Dani Elwell | 416 595 0404 ext.268 Official Website: 273 Bloor Street West Toronto, Ontario M5S 1W2 Canada Event Time: 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm Canada 2016 International Jazz Day with Holla Jazz Celebrate International Jazz Day, the spirit of jazz dance, and the launch of Holla Jazz with a live dance performance and music by DJ Makiko. Contact: Natasha Powell | +1 416 892 7270 Official Website: Ernest Balmer Studio 9 Trinity Street, Studio 315 Distillery Historic District Toronto, Ontario M5A 3C4 Canada Event Time: 14:00 Canada JAZZ.FM91 Jazz and the Arts Celebrating 15 Incredible years of Jazz, thanks to you! More than just a radio station, JAZZ.FM91 is Canada’s only broadcaster and registered not-for-profit charitable arts organization dedicated to enriching the cultural, educational and community experience of its audience. Contact: Dani Elwell | +1 416 595 0404 ext.268 Official Website: JAZZ.FM91 4 Pardee Avenue Toronto, Ontario M6K 3H5 Canada Canada 120 Diner Celebrates International Jazz Day! 120 Diner celebrates #JazzDay April 30: 6-8pm Whitney Ross Barris 8:30-10pm Chris Gale Trio plays Ellington & Strayhorn 10:30pm-close Sarah Thawer Trio + Ori Dagan Each show PWYC $10-$20 suggested 120 Church St., Toronto Reservations: call 416-792-7725 or text 416-706-4237 www.120diner.com Contact: Ori Dagan | +1 416 509 3137 Official Website: 120 Diner 120 Church Street Toronto, ON M5A1P6 Canada Event Time: 18:00 Canada Brownman & Cruzao Latin Jazz Trio Celebrate International Jazz Day at Toronto’s Poetry Jazz Cafe Heralded as “Canada’s premiere Latin-jazz ensemble” CRUZAO has won 2 National Jazz Awards & the coveted Montreal Jazz Fest’s “Grand Prix du Jazz award”. Under the leadership of award-winning Trinidadian-born NYC-school trumpeter Brownman Ali, they tackle modern Latin-jazz with energized panache. Contact: Andrew Nicholson | 718-701-9449 Official Website: Poetry Jazz Cafe 224 Augusta Ave Toronto, ON M5T 2L2 Canada Event Time: 21:30 Canada HVC’s Tribute to the music of Johnny MERCER Spring is here and so calls great music, poetry taken from the pages of the Great American Songbook. Get re-aquainted to the ABCs of jazz members of the Hillcrest Village Choir along with the Don Thompson Trio pay tribute to lyricist, composer & founder of Capitol Records, JOHNNY MERCER. Join us! Contact: Ben D'Cunha | +1 647 341 4117 Official Website: Chalker's Pub Billiards & Bistro 247 Marlee Avenue Toronto, ON M6B 4B8 Canada Event Time: 18:00 Canada JAZZ.FM91 Jazz and the Arts Celebrating 16 Incredible years of Jazz, thanks to you! More than just a radio station, JAZZ.FM91 is Canada’s only broadcaster and registered not-for-profit charitable arts organization dedicated to enriching the cultural, educational and community experience of its audience. We’ll have noted moments, outreach and a nod to Canada’s 150th anniversary celebration. Contact: Dani Elwell | +1 416 595 0404 Official Website: Canada Steven Taetz & Joanna Majoko at Jazz Bistro – Ella's 100th Birthday Brunch Steven Taetz & Joanna Majoko celebrate Ella Fitgerald’s 100th Birthday with a special brunch at Jazz Bistro (Toronto), along with Ewen Farncombe (keys), Soren Nissen (bass), and Eric West (drums). Join them to celebrate the Queen of Swing with a broad collection of swing standards and new arrangements. Contact: Steven Taetz Official Website: Event Time: 11:30 Canada 120 Diner Celebrates International Jazz Day #120DINER celebrates #JazzDay 120 Church St. Toronto www.120diner.com 416-792-7725 6:00pm SAM BROVERMAN Crooner Sam Broverman will perform songs from his acclaimed recording tributes to Mercer, Van Heusen & Burke and others. 8:30pm BOBBY HSU’s Ob-Sessions feat. KELLY HOLIFF Bobby Hsu is one of Toronto’s go-to authorities on less-performed songs from Broadway and the American Songbook. Hear songs-that-got-away, introduced with Bobby’s insights and performed in classic Manhattan cabaret style. Contact: Ori Dagan | 4165093137 Official Website: Event Time: 18:00 Canada Steven Taetz & Joanna Majoko: Ella’s 100th Birthday Brunch Come celebrate Ella Fitgerald’s 100th Birthday with Steven and Joanna as they honour the Queen of Swing on International Jazz Day. They will be joined by Ewen Farncombe – keys, Soren Nissen – bass, and Eric West – drums. Contact: Talia Browne | +1 647 685 4114 Official Website: Event Time: 12:00 Canada MILLAN & FAYE PRESENT – THE OPERA Opera Comedienne Kyra Millan and collaborative pianist Tina Faye invite the you into the sublime and sublimely ridiculous world of Opera in a brilliantly funny, whirlwind concert full of operatic favorites and well-known classical tunes. Irreverent and witty, ‘Millan & Faye present: The Opera’ deconstructs operatic traditions to make it accessible as the popular, easy listening music it was written to be. Contact: Talia | +1 647 685 4114 Official Website: Event Time: 19:00 Canada JAZZ.FM91 Celebrates International Jazz Day! Canada’s only 24/7 jazz radio station will celebrate #jazzday with special on-air features throughout the day, highlighted by a live performance in our Long & McQuade Performance Hall with JUNO nominated singer Heather Bambrick. Tune in at 1pm to hear this live performance, and listen all day as we celebrate all things jazz! (91.1 FM or online at jazz.fm) Contact: Glenn Knight | +1 416 595 0404 Official Website: Event Time: 13:00 Canada The Music Of The Poll Winners, featuring Bill Coon, Jodi Proznick, Jesse Cahill THE MUSIC OF THE POLL WINNERS, featuring BILL COON guitar JODI PROZNICK bass JESSE CAHILL drums. All star Vancouver trio plays music from the 1957 Contemporary Records recording date “The Poll Winners”. This classic session featured guitarist Barney Kessel, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer Shelly Manne and is considered an essential guitar trio recording. Join Oliver, Jodi, and Jesse as they pay homage to three of their favourite musicians! Contact: Cory Weeds' Cellar Jazz Club | 604-738-1959 3611 W Broadway Vancouver, BC V6R 2B8 Canada 604-738-1959 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Canada The Steve Holt Jazz Quartet featuring Kevin Goss Special IJD performance at The Natural. Award-winning Canadian pianist Steve Holt with Kevin Goss – saxpohones, Howard Baer – bass, and drums TBA. Contact: Laraine Holt | +1 4168049414 Event Time: 19:00 Canada The Party – Ecco Singers Big Band Dance In April, we party! We can’t wait to celebrate Ecco’s community with our spectacular Big Band Dance. Joined by the WestSide Band, we sing, we dance, we eat, just like any great neighbourhood celebration. Two weeks to go and SOLD OUT – this is going to be an amazing evening!! Contact: Joe Cefali | +1 204 489 5620 Official Website: Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain 340 Provencher Boulevard Winnipeg, Manitoba R2H0G7 Canada Event Time: 19:00 Canada Centro Cultural Franco Manitoba presents Winnipeg’s West Side Band Winnipeg’s West Side Band will be the big band, backing up the Ecco Singers during this annual fundraiser extravaganza held in Winnipeg, MB at the Centro Cultural Franco Manitoba. Tickets are $30 and sell out fast!! Contact: meghan hanson Official Website: Event Time: 19:00 This site is part of
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Lots of free events for the whole family. 40 partners | 47 events | tons of fun!', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Deb Rasmussen | !1 403 918 3354', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => 'Event Time: 12:00', ), '11.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'JazzYYC International Jazz Day(s)', '2.p' => 'JazzYYC is proud to be the local collective presenting and co-marketing the numerous International Jazz Day(s) concerts in Calgary, taking inspiration from International Jazz Day and expanding it into a full eight day festival.', '3.p' => 'Beginning on April 22nd JazzYYC and the community are bringing Calgary music fans eight days of free shows to celebrate International Jazz Day(s), including a children’s show, jazz jams, and an all-day JazzWalk in Inglewood. www.jazzyyc.com/international-jazz-days/', '4.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Angela Wrigley | +1 403 8364957', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), ), '12.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'Monthly Jazz Night with the Sahil Chugh Trio Ft. 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They specialize in creating an atmosphere of pleasing sounds while maintaining artistic integrity with structured improvisation and musical exploration.', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Ben Jokela', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => '951 Gordon St. S', 2 => 'Guelph, Ontario N1G 4S1', 3 => 'Canada', 4 => '+ 1 519-767-2440', 5 => 'Event Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm', ), ), '15.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'Mary-Catherine McNinch Pazzano Trio', '2.p' => 'Venue presented Canadian vocalist Mary-Catherine McNinch Pazzano in performance with pianist John McLelland and bassist Mike Grace.', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Claire Mussar | +1 519-767-2440', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => '951 Gordon St. S', 2 => 'Guelph, Ontario N1G 4S1', 3 => 'Canada', 4 => '+1519-767-2440', 5 => 'Event Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm', ), ), '16.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => DO! – drums and organ', '2.p' => DO! is a deep grooving drums and organ duo featuring Chris Cawthray and Simeon Abbott, delivering an “organ”ic mix of surf, reggae, roots music, and jazz improvisation. Specializing in funky breakdowns and jam madness, audiences of all kinds connect with ¡DO!’s danceable grooves and expressive improvisation.', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Chris Cawthray | +1 519 767 2440', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => 'Manhattans Pizza Bistro Music Club', 2 => 'Guelph, Ontario N1G 4S1', 3 => 'Canada', 4 => 'Event Time: 20:00', ), ), '17.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'David Hollingshead + Isaiah Farahbakhsh', '2.p' => array( 1 => 'Skilled and melodic, David Hollingshead is a classically trained jazz and contemporary pianist. David studied piano through the Royal Conservatory of Music and later received his diploma from Mohawk College under guidance from acclaimed pianist, Adrean Farrugia and bassist, Pat Collins.', 2 => 'Isaiah Farahbakhsh is a cellist who traces his roots to both classical and jazz traditions, most recently studying with the internationally acclaimed, Matt Brubeck.', ), '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'David Hollingshead | +1 519 767 2440', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => 'Event Time: 18:00', ), '18.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'Jazz Night At The Pearl Theatre', '2.p' => 'Nova Scotia bands Full House and the Clas Larsson Quartet presented a concert of classic and contemporary jazz at the Pearl Theatre on April 11 in honor of International Jazz Day.', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Dylan Haines | 19025530709', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => '37 Hall Street', 2 => 'Lunenburg, Nova Scotia B0J 2C0', 3 => 'Canada', 4 => '902-553-0709', 5 => 'Event Time: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm', ), ), '19.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'Live Dinner Jazz', '2.p' => 'Rebecca’s Restaurant presented a performance for diners by the Clas Larsson Quartet, featuring Clas Larsson (piano), Jordi Comstock (percussion), Tim Worthington (guitar) and Robert Clark (bass).', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Clas Larsson | +1-902-634-3746', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => 'Rebecca\'s Restaurant', 2 => '619 Main Street ,', 3 => 'Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia B0J2E0', 4 => 'Canada', 5 => 'Event Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm', ), ), '20.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'Jamie Colpitts/Roland Bourgeois Canada', '2.p' => 'Blue Monkton, a new jazz album by guitarist Jamie Colpitts and by trumpeter Roland Bourgeois, will be released on April 30th at 7pm at the Aberdeen Cultural Center in the Salle Bernard LeBlanc. After more than 25 years of musical collaborations, Jamie and Roland, both from Moncton, recorded 10 standards from the jazz repertoire. Blue Monk, by the jazz composer Theloneous Monk, inspired the album’s title. All of  the compositions were recorded in one take except for one piece.', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Roland Bourgeois | +1 506 852 4572', ), ), '3.td' => 'Event Time: 19:00', ), '21.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'Journée internationale du jazz à Aberdeen!', '2.p' => 'Jazz Aberdeen 2018 a le plaisir de participer à la Journée Internationale du Jazz 2018.', '3.p' => 'Le but est de faire une levée de fonds pour Sistema Nouveau Brunswick.', '4.p' => 'Roland Bourgeois animera une soirée de jazz avec des artistes de la région. Joël Robichaud, Jamie Colpitts, Isabelle Cormier, Jesse Mea, Dariush Zarbafian, Hugh Brown, Quatuor jazz du Kacho 1976, Tumba5, et la pièce de résistance, Jazz Generation.', '5.p' => '###', '6.p' => 'Jazz Aberdeen 2018 is pleased to participate in International Jazz Day 2018.', '7.p' => 'The goal is to raise funds for Sistema New Brunswick.', '8.p' => 'Roland Bourgeois will host a jazz evening with artists from the region. Joël Robichaud, Jamie Colpitts, Isabelle Cormier, Jesse Mea, Dariush Zarbafian, Hugh Brown, Kacho Jazz Quartet 1976, Tumba5, and the pièce de résistance, Jazz Generation.', '9.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Roland Bourgeois | +1(506)852-4572', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => 'Event Time: 21:30', ), '22.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'Lancement d’album du groupe Masson Stomp', '2.p' => 'Venez assister au concert de lancement du nouveau disque de Masson Stomp. Ce lancement sera une occasion pour le groupe de partager live ses compositions qui ont été enregistrées à New Orleans en janvier 2015 tout comme son répertoire dixieland et swing des années 20 à 40.', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Frédéric Lapointe | 1 438 838 1495', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => '1254, rue Mackay', 2 => 'Montréal, Québec H3G 2H4', 3 => 'Canada', 4 => '514 931 6808', 5 => 'Event Time: 8:00 pm - 11:15 pm', ), ), '23.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'Jean-Pierre Zanella Quartet', '2.p' => 'Saxophonist, composer and arranger, Jean-Pierre Zanella is very much in demand on Québec’s music scene. Featured as the artist of the month of April at The Diese Onze Jazz Bar and Resto, the 30th will see Jean-Pierre play with Raphael Zaldivar, Remi-Jean Leblanc and Rich Irwin. Not to be missed!!!!', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'gary tremblay | 514-220-3698', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => '4115A St-Denis', 2 => 'Montreal, Quebec H2W 2M7', 3 => 'Canada', 4 => '514-220-3698', 5 => 'Event Time: 8:30 pm - 12:30 am', ), ), '24.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'APRIL 30 INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY: MONTREAL CELEBRATES', '2.p' => array( 1 => 'First Celebration of the International Day of Jazz in Montreal April 30, 2015, with:', 2 => 'Sonia Johnson, Joel Miller, Rachel Therrien, Damian Nisenson, Parc-X Trio, Beth McKenna, Mireille Boily, Malika Tirolien, and more.', 3 => 'RS: Kevin Warren (Dr), Sébastien Pellerin (Db), Gabriel Vinela-Pelletier (Keys)', ), '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Alain Mercier | +1.514.802.2400', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => '4602, Saint-Laurent Boulevard.', 2 => 'Montreal, Québec H2T 1R3', 3 => 'Canada', 4 => '514.284.0122', 5 => 'Event Time: 9:00 pm - 1:00 am', ), ), '25.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'Mike Bjella Quartet and Chronicle Infinitas in concert in Montreal', '2.p' => 'Experimental improvisation group Chronicle Infinitas will be joined by the more jazz focused Mike Bjella quartet for an evening of exploration.', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Mike Bjella | 5142451463', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => '5175 av du parc', 2 => 'Montreal, QC H2V 4G3', 3 => 'Canada', 4 => '5142451463', 5 => 'Event Time: 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm', ), ), '26.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'April 30: MONTRÉAL CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY (2nd Edition)', '2.p' => 'The second Montreal jazz celebration concert is honored by Divertissement Mercier booking agency through a showcase presenting some of Montreal’s musical treasures: Marianne Trudel, Sonia Johnson and Rémi-Jean Leblanc; Emie R Roussel Trio; Jazzamboka and guest Jean-Pierre Zanella.', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Alain Mercier | +1 514 802 2400', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => 'LE CENTRE D\'ESSAI auditorium of l’Université de Montréal', 2 => '2332 Edouard-Montpetit Boulevard', 3 => 'Montréal, Québec H3T 1J4', 4 => 'Canada', 5 => 'Event Time: 20:00', ), ), '27.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'Masson Stomp', '2.p' => 'En 2010, cinq musiciens unissaient leurs talents pour créer le groupe Masson Stomp. Maîtrisant les styles du jazz traditionnel et swing, le groupe présente ses compositions originales influencées par le répertoire de la Nouvelle-Orléans et des classiques du jazz du début du XXe siècle.', '3.p' => 'Entre Mackay et Bishop', '4.p' => 'In 2010, five musicians joined their talents to create the Masson Stomp band. Managing traditional jazz styles and swing, the band will present its original compositions influenced by the New Orleans répertoire and jazz classics from the beginning of the 20th century.', '5.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Frédéric Lapointe | +1 438 838 1495', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => 'Église St. James the Apostle | Salle Shatford Hall', 2 => '1439, rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest', 3 => 'Entre Mackay et Bishop/Enter on Mackay and Bishop', 4 => 'Montréal, Québec H3G 1S6', 5 => 'Canada', 6 => 'Event Time: 20:00', ), ), '28.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'DTW Jazz Factor With Guest Steven Taetz', '2.p' => 'You want to hear a major force of Montreal’s Jazz music? Come to The House of Jazz to enjoy Dawn Tyler Watson’s new show! She will give you an amazing interpretation of all the classic jazz songs, including collaborations with guest Steven Taetz.', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Steven Taetz', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => 'The House of Jazz Montreal', 2 => '2060 Aylmer', 3 => 'Montréal, QC H3A 2E3', 4 => 'Canada', 5 => 'Event Time: 21:30', ), ), '29.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY MONTREAL CONCERT 3rd edition', '2.p' => array( 1 => 'INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY MONTREAL 3rd edition', 2 => '+ MONTREAL 375 ANNIVERSARY', 3 => '—', 4 => 'In honor of International Jazz Day', 5 => 'DOUBLE BILL with:', 6 => 'First concert: AURÉLIA O’LEARY (Quartet)', 7 => 'Second concert: SWINGIN’ with OSCAR PETERSON with', 8 => 'REMI BOLDUC JAZZ ENSEMBLE', 9 => '—', 10 => 'SUNDAY APRIL 30.', 11 => 'Show time is from 7:00 to 9:30 pm.', 12 => 'Ticket: http://www.lavitrine.com/', ), '3.p' => 'JEAN-PIERRE DUBE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION at 6:00 PM (18H)', '4.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Alain Mercier | +1 514 802 2400', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => 'Event Time: 19:00', ), '30.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'MONTRÉAL MAKES ROOM FOR JAZZWOMEN', '2.p' => 'APRIL 28 & 29, MONTRÉAL MAKES ROOM FOR JAZZWOMEN', '3.p' => 'The 2018 International Jazz Day in Montréal makes room for Jazzwomen with Chantal de Villiers, Annie Poulain, Suzi Silva and Christine Tassan et les Imposteures, April 28-29 at the MDC Côte-des-Neiges.', '4.p' => array( 1 => 'Saturday April 28th :', 2 => '1st part : Chantal de Villiers.', 3 => '2nd part : Annie Poulain', ), '5.p' => array( 1 => 'Sunday April 29th :', 2 => '1st part : Suzi Silva.', 3 => '2nd part : Christine Tassan et les Imposteures.', ), '6.p' => 'Tickets on sale only in advance on : www.LAVITRINE.com', '7.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Alain Mercier | +1 514 802 2400', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => 'Event Time: 19:00', ), '31.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'West Coast Jazz Festival', '2.p' => array( 1 => 'West Coast Jazz Festival', 2 => 'April 30, May 1, May 2', 3 => 'Vancouver Island University', 4 => 'This three day event involved jazz performances by students from all over Vancouver Island. Clinicians: Phil Dwyer, Campbell Ryga, Jon Challoner, Ken Lister, Bryan Stovell, Hans Verhoeven.', ), '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Sarah Falls | 250-724-0873', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => 'Vancouver Island University', 2 => '900 Fifth Street', 3 => 'Nanaimo, BC V9R5S5', 4 => 'Canada', 5 => 'Event Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm', ), ), '32.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'West Coast Jazz Festival', '2.p' => 'This two-day student jazz festival featured clinician performers: Kelly Jefferson (sax), Lauren Falls (bass), Matt Holman (trumpet), Nick LaRiviere (trombone),Vickie Yang (piano) and Kelby McNayr (drums) and Bryan Stovell. NMA BIG BAND concert Apr 30 @ 7:00pm. Also included daytime performances by student groups from Vancouver Island.', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Sarah Falls | 1-250-724-0873', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => 'Vancouver Island University', 2 => '500 Fifth Street', 3 => 'Nanaimo, British Columbia V9R', 4 => 'Canada', 5 => '250-724-0873', 6 => 'Event Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm', ), ), '33.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'West Coast Jazz Festival', '2.p' => 'West Coast Jazz Festival is a 2 day student jazz festival hosted by Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC. The festival features student groups from all over Vancouver Island, BC,Canada all day long throughout May 1 and 2, 2018. We also feature 2 free lunchtime concerts with our clinicians Horace Alexander-Young, Steve Jones, Fabio Ragnelli, Tristan Clarke, John Lee and Dave Flello, a grade 12 all-star combo and the Vancouver Island University Big Band conducted by Greg Bush.', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Sarah Falls | +1-250-724-0873', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => 'Event Time: 08:00', ), '34.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'West Coast Jazz Festival', '2.p' => 'West Coast Jazz festival is a student jazz festival that takes place at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, B.C. (Home of Diana Krall, Christine and Ingrid Jensen). Hundreds of students from all over Vancouver Island and Vancouver participate in this festival performing in jazz bands, combos and vocal jazz groups. Our adjudicators and performers this year are Christine Jensen, Craig Brener, Kelby McNayr, John Lee and Bryan Stovell.', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Sarah Falls | +1 250 724 0873', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => 'Event Time: 08:00', ), '35.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'International Jazz Day Celebration- Nelson, BC Canada', '2.p' => array( 1 => 'Doors 7pm Watch Jazz Day Global Concert Highlights', 2 => '8pm Youth swing band “No Soda, Lulu”', 3 => '9pm Adrian Wagner (piano) w Odyssey 3', 4 => '10pm Laura Landsberg Quartet', 5 => '11:15pm Melody Diachun Quartet', 6 => '12:15am Odyssey 3', 7 => 'With Rob Fahie, Tony Ferraro, Paul Lansdberg, Mark Spielman, Jimmy Lewis, Doug Stephenson…', ), '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Jimmy Lewis | +1 250 354 9003', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => 'Spiritbar @ The Hume Hotel', 2 => '422 Vernon Street', 3 => 'Nelson, BC V1L 4E5', 4 => 'Canada', 5 => 'Event Time: 19:00', ), ), '36.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'Porter and Porter – A Cole Porter Tribute', '2.p' => array( 1 => 'The LIVE LEARN JAZZ Series features artists celebrating the genre of jazz in a fun atmosphere & in a picturesque Niagara setting. Wineries, breweries & parks.', 2 => 'Live – the experience / Learn – the history /Jazz – the music', ), '3.p' => array( 1 => 'Come to the Exchange Brewery for part 2 of the series & try some of the regions very finest porter ales and listen to Stu’s “buttery” vocals as he croons the best tunes of the late great Cole Porter!', 2 => 'Stu Mac:Vocals', 3 => 'Stu Harrison:Piano', 4 => 'Ross MacIntyre:Bass', 5 => 'Mark Micklethwaite:Drums', ), '4.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Juliet Dunn | +1 9053215580', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => 'Event Time: 19:00', ), '37.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'Clas Larsson Quartet', '2.p' => 'Clas Larsson on tenor sax, Jordi Comstock on drums, Gary Sallans on guitar, Robert Clark on bass and Lisa Lelliott on vocals. A house concert in the private home of Harold and Hal McGee, who arrange concerts in their home throughout the summer. Guests will be treated to a meal, as well as some cool and warm jazz.', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Clas Larsson | 902-634-3746', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => 'Owl\'s Head Road House Concert', 2 => 'Nova Scotia', 3 => 'Canada', 4 => 'Event Time: 19:30', ), ), '38.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'International Jazz Day celebrations in Ottawa', '2.p' => 'The Canadian Commission for UNESCO and the Canada Council for the Arts invited the public to celebrate International Jazz Day 2014 in the premises of the Canada Council. Musical performance by The Roddy Ellias Trio, refreshments and a rhythmic atmosphere!', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Pauline Dugré', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => '150 Elgin Street', 2 => 'Ottawa, Ontario K1P5V8', 3 => 'Canada', 4 => 'Event Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm', ), ), '39.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'Mark Nelson’s Sympathetic Frequencies', '2.p' => 'Ottawa CD release show for Mark Nelson’s Sympathetic Frequencies! Purchase of ticket includes either a copy of the album or digital download. The quartet’s cast of characters include Mike Bjella on tenor sax, Andrew Boudreau on piano, Nicolas Bédard on double bass and Mark Nelson on drums.', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Mark Nelson', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => 'GIGSPACE', 2 => '953 Gladstone Ave.', 3 => 'Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 3E5', 4 => 'Canada', 5 => 'Event Time: 19:30', ), ), '40.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'Evensong Ensemble (Jazz Evensong)', '2.p' => array( 1 => 'Jazz Concert Series at Church of the Ascension in Ottawa.', 2 => 'Traditional jazz, gospel, mixed with a contemporary funk-fusion energy. Positive message.', ), '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'James McGowan', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => 'Event Time: 19:00', ), '41.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'International Jazz Day Peterborough', '2.p' => 'Organized produced small music performances around the downtown core of Peterborough. Afterwards, four restaurants in town hosted live jazz from 6 – 8 p.m, followed by a concert from 9 – 10:15 at The Junction. The night concluded with a jam session.', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Craig Paterson | 1 705 745-3891', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => 'City of Peterborough, Ontario', 2 => 'c/o 309 Engleburn Ave', 3 => 'Peterborough, ON K9H 1S8', 4 => 'Canada', 5 => 'Event Time: 3:00 pm - 12:00 am', ), ), '42.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'International Jazz Day Peterborough', '2.p' => 'We will be celebrating over 2 days: April 29, with an evening concert; and April 30, with a “dine with jazz” restaurant tour, followed by a jazz jam session.', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Craig Paterson | +1 705 745 3891', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => 'Nexicom Studio, Showplace', 2 => '290 George St., N,', 3 => 'Peterborough, Ontario K9H 1S8', 4 => 'Canada', 5 => 'Event Time: 12:00', ), ), '43.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'International Jazz Day Peterborough', '2.p' => 'Peterborough, a small town in Ontario, Canada, will be celebrating again this year.', '3.p' => array( 1 => 'Saturday night, April 29, we will have “Dine with Jazz,” with four restaurants, each with a jazz duo.', 2 => 'Later that evening, we will have a public showing of “Straight, No Chaser,” Clint Eastwood’s film about Thelonious Monk.', ), '4.p' => 'Then, on Sunday, April 30 – an evening concert, paying tribute to Monk!! (Band TBA)', '5.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Craig Paterson | +1 705 745 3891', ), ), ), '44.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'Steve Holt & Dave Young Duo', '2.p' => 'Canadian pianist Steve has built an international reputation having worked with Archie Shepp, Larry Coryell, Eddie Henderson, Pat Labarbera, James Moody, Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson, and Michel Urbaniak. Steve will perform with legendary Canadian bassist Dave Young, well-known for his work with the Oscar Peterson Trio.', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Craig Paterson | +1 416 804 9414', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => 'Event Time: 18:00', ), '45.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'IJD Peterborough 2018', '2.p' => array( 1 => 'Peterborough, Ontario becomes a jazz tourist destination, hosting two days of exciting jazz on April 28 & 29.', 2 => 'Saturday: Dine with Jazz in four restaurants featuring local and visiting jazz artists. No cover charge.', 3 => 'Sunday, 2:00: All-Ages Jazz Workshop. No charge.', 4 => 'Sunday, 7:30: Juno winner, Brandi Disterheft Quartet (Vincent Herring, Carmen Intorre & Alex Minasian)', 5 => 'Local restaurants and hotels will offer discounts to ticket holders. https://www.facebook.com/internationaljazzdaypeterborough/', ), '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'John Fautley | +1 (705) 772 8890', ), ), '3.td' => 'Event Time: 19:30', ), '46.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'Laurie’s ultra private Jazz party', '2.p' => 'Relax beneath the wisteria on the patio of The Creek Gallery in beautiful downtown Robert Creek, with Laurie Verchomin and friends while we listen to the live stream from the Whitehouse and Laurie plays her private recordings of her lover Bill Evans composing at home. There will be wine involved.', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Laurie Verchomin | +1 604 885 8450', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => 'The Creek Gallery', 2 => '1041 Roberts Creek Rd', 3 => 'Roberts Creek, BC V0N2W0', 4 => 'Canada', 5 => 'Event Time: 14:00', ), ), '47.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'Tribute to Ray Charles', '2.p' => 'The Catbird Jazz Society and the Bordertown Festival present Bill Stevenson and the Nine Steps Band in a tribute to the music of Ray Charles, in celebration of International Jazz Day.', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Berkeley Fleming | +1 506 536 2411', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => 'Ducky\'s Bar', 2 => '4 Bridge Street', 3 => 'Sackville, New Brunswick E4L 3N5', 4 => 'Canada', 5 => 'Event Time: 21:00', ), ), '48.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'The Story of Jazz', '2.p' => 'day to highlight jazz and it’s role of uniting people from around the globe…The Saskatchewan Jazz Festival On Tour and The Bassment Present saxophonist and TD Jazz Intensive coordinator Mark DeJong and his quartet featuring Jon McCaslin (drums) and Dean McNeill (trumpet).', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Richard Haubrich | (306 )683-2277', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => '202 4th Ave N', 2 => 'Saskatoon, SK S7K 0K1', 3 => 'Canada', 4 => '(306) 683-2277', 5 => 'Event Time: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm', ), ), '49.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'The Academy Presents: Marc Holt Quintet featuring Drew Tofin and the Underline Jazz Combo', '2.p' => 'Come celebrate at Saskatoon’s only International Jazz Day show with the Marc Holt Quintet, Drew Tofin, and the Underline Jazz Combo!', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Marc Holt | +1 306 222 7920', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => 'Event Time: 19:30', ), '50.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'Jazz Day with Ellington on the radio', '2.p' => array( 1 => 'Émission Bleu Jazz: 3 heures de musique de Duke Ellington, avec son band ou par autres musiciens.', '2.strong' => 'Les samedis 23 et 30 avril.', ), '3.p' => array( 1 => 'Three hour radio show called Bleu Jazz featuring Duke Ellington’s music by his big band and other musicians. On Internet, go to CFLX, 95,5 FM.', '2.strong' => 'April 23th and 30th.', ), '4.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Alain Robert | +1 819 872 3450', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => 'On Radio or On-line', 2 => '67 Wellington nord', 3 => 'Sherbrooke, Québec J1H 5A9', 4 => 'Canada', 5 => 'Event Time: 16:00', ), ), '51.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => '3 hours Jazz around Ellington', '2.p' => 'Canada Jazz Day with Ellington on the radio', '3.p' => 'Émission Bleu Jazz: 3 heures de musique de Duke Ellington, avec son band ou par autres musiciens. Les samedis 23 et 30 avril.', '4.p' => 'Three hour radio show called Bleu Jazz featuring Duke Ellington’s music by his big band and other musicians. On Internet, go to CFLX, 95,5 FM. April 23th and 30th.', '5.p' => array( 1 => 'Contact: Alain Robert | +1 819 872 3450', 2 => 'Official Website: http://www.CFLX.qc.ca', 3 => 'On Radio or On-line', 4 => '67 Wellington nord', 5 => 'Sherbrooke, Québec J1H 5A9', 6 => 'Canada', ), '6.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Alain Robert | 819-872-3450', ), ), '3.td' => 'Event Time: 16:00', ), '52.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'Bleu Jazz', '2.p' => array( 1 => 'Émission de radio de 3 heures consacré à la journée internationale du jazz, sur les ondes de CFLX, au 95,5.', 2 => 'Disponible sur Internet en direct, site de CFLX, ou en rediffusion au cours de la semaine suivante.', ), '3.p' => array( 1 => 'A 3-hour radio show will be dedicated to International Jazz Day on CFLX at 95.5.', 2 => 'Available on the Internet live, CFLX site, or rebroadcast during the following week.', ), '4.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Alain Robert | +1 819 872 3450', ), ), '3.td' => 'Event Time: 04:00', ), '53.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'International Jazz Day Concert', '2.p' => 'International Jazz day In Lunenburg with Full House, and The Smoke ‘n Mirrors Quartet with vocalist Wendy Oxley. April 30th 7pm – the Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Dylan Haines | +1 902 553 0709', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => 'TBC, Nova Scotia', 2 => 'Canada', 3 => 'Event Time: 19:00', ), ), '54.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'JAZZ.FM91’s International Jazz Day Open House', '2.p' => 'JAZZ.FM91 will hold an evening Open House and welcome in our listeners and locals musicians for a night of music. At 7:00 pm in our Performance Hall we’ll invite Amy McConnell and William Sperandei’s Quintet to perform Live to Air and then at 8:00 local instrumental group Triodes. Tune in jazz.fm!', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Dani Elwell | 416 595 0404', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => '4 Pardee Avenue', 2 => 'Unit 100', 3 => 'Toronto, Ontario', 4 => 'Canada', 5 => '416 595 0404', 6 => 'Event Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm', ), ), '55.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'JAZZ.FM91 Celebrates International Jazz Day', '2.p' => array( 1 => 'On top of our regular broadcast day, we broadcast isolated acoustic performances from remarkable local musicians. JAZZ.FM91 has also developed a petition at', 2 => 'and out in the community asking UNESCO and Thelonious Monk Institute to consider Toronto for 2015!!', ), '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Dani Elwell | 416 595 0404 ex. 268', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => '4 Pardee Avenue', 2 => 'Unit #100', 3 => 'Toronto, Ontario M6K 3H', 4 => 'Canada', 5 => '416 595 0404', 6 => 'Event Time: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm', ), ), '56.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'World Blind Union Features Bind Jazz Artist', '2.p' => 'Via our Twitter account WBU linked to YouTube videos of 23 blind jazz musicians, both living and deceased, performances of their music. This was done as a means to both educate and entertain our followers of the talents of gifted artists who did not let visual impairment limit their careers.', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Marianne McQuillan | 1-416-486-9698', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => 'Toronto, Ontario', 2 => 'Canada', 3 => '416-486-9698', 4 => 'Event Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm', ), ), '57.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'Rebecca Enkin Trio celebrates International Jazz Day', '2.p' => 'The Rebecca Enkin Trio, featuring Rebecca Enkin (vocals), Mark Kieswetter (piano) and Pat Collins (bass) performed a set in honor of International Jazz Day at The Home Smith Bar at the Old Mill Toronto.', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Rebecca Enkin', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => '21 Old Mill Road', 2 => 'Toronto, Ontario M8X 1G5', 3 => 'Canada', 4 => '1 866.653.6455', 5 => 'Event Time: 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm', ), ), '58.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'Jazz Lives', '2.p' => 'JAZZ.FM91 presented the 11th annual JAZZ LIVES event. This year’s line-up focused on artists that have redefined and continue to be innovators in Jazz. Pat Metheny, Benny Golson, Kat Edmonson and more took to the Koerner Hall stage to celebrate.', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Dani Elwell | 416 595 0404 ext.268', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => '273 Bloor Street West', 2 => 'Toronto, Ontario M5S 1W2', 3 => 'Canada', 4 => 'Event Time: 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm', ), ), '59.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => '2016 International Jazz Day with Holla Jazz', '2.p' => 'Celebrate International Jazz Day, the spirit of jazz dance, and the launch of Holla Jazz with a live dance performance and music by DJ Makiko.', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Natasha Powell | +1 416 892 7270', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => 'Ernest Balmer Studio', 2 => '9 Trinity Street, Studio 315', 3 => 'Distillery Historic District', 4 => 'Toronto, Ontario M5A 3C4', 5 => 'Canada', 6 => 'Event Time: 14:00', ), ), '60.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'JAZZ.FM91 Jazz and the Arts', '2.p' => array( 1 => 'Celebrating 15 Incredible years of Jazz, thanks to you!', 2 => 'More than just a radio station, JAZZ.FM91 is Canada’s only broadcaster and registered not-for-profit charitable arts organization dedicated to enriching the cultural, educational and community experience of its audience.', ), '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Dani Elwell | +1 416 595 0404 ext.268', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => 'JAZZ.FM91', 2 => '4 Pardee Avenue', 3 => 'Toronto, Ontario M6K 3H5', 4 => 'Canada', ), ), '61.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => '120 Diner Celebrates International Jazz Day!', '2.p' => '120 Diner celebrates #JazzDay April 30:', '3.p' => array( 1 => '6-8pm Whitney Ross Barris', 2 => '8:30-10pm Chris Gale Trio plays Ellington & Strayhorn', 3 => '10:30pm-close Sarah Thawer Trio + Ori Dagan', 4 => 'Each show PWYC $10-$20 suggested', ), '4.p' => array( 1 => '120 Church St., Toronto', 2 => 'Reservations: call 416-792-7725 or text 416-706-4237', 3 => 'www.120diner.com', ), '5.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Ori Dagan | +1 416 509 3137', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => '120 Diner', 2 => '120 Church Street', 3 => 'Toronto, ON M5A1P6', 4 => 'Canada', 5 => 'Event Time: 18:00', ), ), '62.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'Brownman & Cruzao Latin Jazz Trio Celebrate International Jazz Day at Toronto’s Poetry Jazz Cafe', '2.p' => 'Heralded as “Canada’s premiere Latin-jazz ensemble” CRUZAO has won 2 National Jazz Awards & the coveted Montreal Jazz Fest’s “Grand Prix du Jazz award”. Under the leadership of award-winning Trinidadian-born NYC-school trumpeter Brownman Ali, they tackle modern Latin-jazz with energized panache.', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Andrew Nicholson | 718-701-9449', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => 'Poetry Jazz Cafe', 2 => '224 Augusta Ave', 3 => 'Toronto, ON M5T 2L2', 4 => 'Canada', 5 => 'Event Time: 21:30', ), ), '63.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'HVC’s Tribute to the music of Johnny MERCER', '2.p' => 'Spring is here and so calls great music, poetry taken from the pages of the Great American Songbook. Get re-aquainted to the ABCs of jazz members of the Hillcrest Village Choir along with the Don Thompson Trio pay tribute to lyricist, composer & founder of Capitol Records, JOHNNY MERCER. Join us!', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Ben D\'Cunha | +1 647 341 4117', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => 'Chalker\'s Pub Billiards & Bistro', 2 => '247 Marlee Avenue', 3 => 'Toronto, ON M6B 4B8', 4 => 'Canada', 5 => 'Event Time: 18:00', ), ), '64.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'JAZZ.FM91 Jazz and the Arts', '2.p' => array( 1 => 'Celebrating 16 Incredible years of Jazz, thanks to you!', 2 => 'More than just a radio station, JAZZ.FM91 is Canada’s only broadcaster and registered not-for-profit charitable arts organization dedicated to enriching the cultural, educational and community experience of its audience.', ), '3.p' => 'We’ll have noted moments, outreach and a nod to Canada’s 150th anniversary celebration.', '4.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Dani Elwell | +1 416 595 0404', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), ), '65.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'Steven Taetz & Joanna Majoko at Jazz Bistro – Ella\'s 100th Birthday Brunch', '2.p' => 'Steven Taetz & Joanna Majoko celebrate Ella Fitgerald’s 100th Birthday with a special brunch at Jazz Bistro (Toronto), along with Ewen Farncombe (keys), Soren Nissen (bass), and Eric West (drums). Join them to celebrate the Queen of Swing with a broad collection of swing standards and new arrangements.', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Steven Taetz', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => 'Event Time: 11:30', ), '66.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => '120 Diner Celebrates International Jazz Day', '2.p' => array( 1 => '#120DINER celebrates #JazzDay', 2 => '120 Church St. Toronto', 3 => 'www.120diner.com', 4 => '416-792-7725', ), '3.p' => array( 1 => '6:00pm SAM BROVERMAN', 2 => 'Crooner Sam Broverman will perform songs from his acclaimed recording tributes to Mercer, Van Heusen & Burke and others.', 3 => '8:30pm BOBBY HSU’s Ob-Sessions feat. KELLY HOLIFF', 4 => 'Bobby Hsu is one of Toronto’s go-to authorities on less-performed songs from Broadway and the American Songbook. Hear songs-that-got-away, introduced with Bobby’s insights and performed in classic Manhattan cabaret style.', ), '4.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Ori Dagan | 4165093137', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => 'Event Time: 18:00', ), '67.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'Steven Taetz & Joanna Majoko: Ella’s 100th Birthday Brunch', '2.p' => 'Come celebrate Ella Fitgerald’s 100th Birthday with Steven and Joanna as they honour the Queen of Swing on International Jazz Day. They will be joined by Ewen Farncombe – keys, Soren Nissen – bass, and Eric West – drums.', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Talia Browne | +1 647 685 4114', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => 'Event Time: 12:00', ), '68.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'MILLAN & FAYE PRESENT – THE OPERA', '2.p' => 'Opera Comedienne Kyra Millan and collaborative pianist Tina Faye invite the you into the sublime and sublimely ridiculous world of Opera in a brilliantly funny, whirlwind concert full of operatic favorites and well-known classical tunes. Irreverent and witty, ‘Millan & Faye present: The Opera’ deconstructs operatic traditions to make it accessible as the popular, easy listening music it was written to be.', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Talia | +1 647 685 4114', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => 'Event Time: 19:00', ), '69.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'JAZZ.FM91 Celebrates International Jazz Day!', '2.p' => 'Canada’s only 24/7 jazz radio station will celebrate #jazzday with special on-air features throughout the day, highlighted by a live performance in our Long & McQuade Performance Hall with JUNO nominated singer Heather Bambrick. Tune in at 1pm to hear this live performance, and listen all day as we celebrate all things jazz! (91.1 FM or online at jazz.fm)', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Glenn Knight | +1 416 595 0404', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => 'Event Time: 13:00', ), '70.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'The Music Of The Poll Winners, featuring Bill Coon, Jodi Proznick, Jesse Cahill', '2.p' => 'THE MUSIC OF THE POLL WINNERS, featuring BILL COON guitar JODI PROZNICK bass JESSE CAHILL drums. All star Vancouver trio plays music from the 1957 Contemporary Records recording date “The Poll Winners”. This classic session featured guitarist Barney Kessel, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer Shelly Manne and is considered an essential guitar trio recording. Join Oliver, Jodi, and Jesse as they pay homage to three of their favourite musicians!', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Cory Weeds\' Cellar Jazz Club | 604-738-1959', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => '3611 W Broadway', 2 => 'Vancouver, BC V6R 2B8', 3 => 'Canada', 4 => '604-738-1959', 5 => 'Event Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm', ), ), '71.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'The Steve Holt Jazz Quartet featuring Kevin Goss', '2.p' => 'Special IJD performance at The Natural. Award-winning Canadian pianist Steve Holt with Kevin Goss – saxpohones, Howard Baer – bass, and drums TBA.', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Laraine Holt | +1 4168049414', ), ), '3.td' => 'Event Time: 19:00', ), '72.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'The Party – Ecco Singers Big Band Dance', '2.p' => 'In April, we party! We can’t wait to celebrate Ecco’s community with our spectacular Big Band Dance. Joined by the WestSide Band, we sing, we dance, we eat, just like any great neighbourhood celebration.', '3.p' => 'Two weeks to go and SOLD OUT – this is going to be an amazing evening!!', '4.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'Joe Cefali | +1 204 489 5620', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => array( 1 => 'Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain', 2 => '340 Provencher Boulevard', 3 => 'Winnipeg, Manitoba R2H0G7', 4 => 'Canada', 5 => 'Event Time: 19:00', ), ), '73.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Canada', '2.td' => array( '1.span' => 'Centro Cultural Franco Manitoba presents Winnipeg’s West Side Band', '2.p' => 'Winnipeg’s West Side Band will be the big band, backing up the Ecco Singers during this annual fundraiser extravaganza held in Winnipeg, MB at the Centro Cultural Franco Manitoba. Tickets are $30 and sell out fast!!', '3.p' => array( '1.b' => 'Contact:', 2 => 'meghan hanson', '3.b' => 'Official Website:', ), ), '3.td' => 'Event Time: 19:00', ), ), ), ), '2.footer' => array( 1 => 'This', 2 => 'site is part of', ), ), )