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T-G-I-BANDCAMP FRIDAY Support your favourite -- and discover new! -- artists today, as music platform @bandcamp waves their revenue share on all sales to help artists impacted by the pandemic. Local, national, international - get yourselves some today and help the artists! #bandcamp #bandcampfriday #happybandcampfriday... #supportingartistsnow See more

** International Jazz Day - The Global Concert ** > The 10th Anniversary UNESCO/Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, International Jazz Day was held this past Friday, as per every April 30th. This global event continues to grow every year, with over 190 countries participating in the presentation of thousands of events throughout the day. > Please find link below to the Global International Jazz Day Concert, 2-hours of world-jazz from locations around the world. > Of particul...ar note, in the concerts 1st number, you will recognize Vancouver-native, NYC-based, trumpeter Ingrid Jensen supporting emerging vocalist Veronica Swift. While in the 2nd number, you will recognize international star vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater, our Markham Jazz Festival 2018 festival headliner! Bridgewater Artists Management #jazzlivesinmarkhamandworldwide #jazzday #jazzday2021 #JazzDay10 See more

Happy International Jazz Day! Thank you Herbie Hancock on 10 Years of global celebration!

Here's to you Duke! Indeed, where would we be without the influence and impact of Edward Kennedy 'Duke' Ellington. Earning his famous nickname at a young age due to his suave, debonair and classy disposition. "Transcending the many ('20s-to-'70s) jazz eras of his day, Ellington ensembles always ranked among the genre's top performers. No other band consistently sounded as fresh and relevant for such a long period of time." (Biography.com) Listen to some Duke today! Thank you Jazzcast.ca! #jazzlivesinmarkham #pushingthefuturehonoringthepast

The Finest In Jazz Since 1939. Happy 83rd Anniversary Blue Note Records . What has been your favourite Blue Note artist?

** CALLING ON AREA JAZZ LOVERS TO JOIN US! ** NOTICE of Markham Jazz Festival "Annual General Meeting" and "Call for Volunteers!" When: Sunday, January 10, 2021 1:00 p.m. Where: Via ZOOM. The link will be sent closer to actual date. What: Presentation of 2020 Financial Statements, election of 2021 Directors, and Year in Review highlights of the 2020 MJF Virtual Concert Series.... HOW TO ATTEND: We ask that you register in advance to attend this meeting. HOW TO REGISTER: Send an email to [email protected] before Jan. 10 and use the subject line: I would like to join the TDMJF AGM. You will then receive a confirming email with details about how to join. Please check all your email folders since it may go to your spam folder depending on your security settings. You will be able to join the session starting at approximately 12:45 pm. JOIN LIKE MINDED JAZZ LOVERS AND HAVE FUN INFLUENCING OUR FESTIVAL! See more

** All The Very Best of 2021 ** To all who contribute to our local and Nationwide jazz ecosystem. Here's to an optimistic and inspirational year! > Artists > Creators > Live & recorded presenters... > Sponsors > Technical resources Thank you all for what you do. From markhamjazzfestival.com and our supporters. See more

"Take Five" today, and enjoy 5 tracks to recognize this giant of jazz, on what would have been his centenarian birthday. Happy Birthday Dave Brubeck and thank you for your enduring contribution. Acknowledgement: WBGO

** CONGRATULATIONS Virginia!!! ** TDMJF friend and '19 alumni @virginiafrigaultmacdonald 1st Place! International Clarinetist Corona Competition! Details below! Woohoo! #worldclasstalentinourcity... #jazzlivesinmarkham #markhamjazzfestival See more

It's the Long & McQuade Gift Issue! Long & McQuade (Markham) is your one stop for great gift ideas for your budding, emerging, or established musician. Or why not, "From You - To You, with Love xoxo" this year! Ideas from under $50! Open Sundays in December. Open late from December 7th. long-mcquade.com Where The Music -- and your Christmas List! -- Begins! ... by Jazzcast.ca See more

Here's to the KENSINGTON MARKET 2020 VIRTUAL JAZZ FESTIVAL - and to all it's fabulous local and international artists. November 7 and 8th. Support local jazz and get yourselves some. Kensington Market Jazz Festival

** HAPPY BIRTHDAY JONI! ** A 2007 NPR article described Joni Mitchell as being "Enthralled with Jazz". In the mid 70's, at the height of her folk/pop success, Joni began taking her music in a jazz direction. Befriending, recording and performing with such jazz greats as Jaco Pastorius, Wayne Shorter Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny and Charles Mingus. To many, this period of Joni's career contain some of her finest artistic statements. This piece, "Moon at the Window" -- featuring... Wayne Shorter on soprano sax -- is considered one of her most jazz inspired compositions. ** HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A CANADIAN ICON ** #jonimitchell https://youtu.be/WOOjU3O4gvs

** IT'S STAR VOCALIST DONOVAN LOCKE! ** "3RD" of 3-Fall and 3-Winter Free Virtual Concert Series! SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2PM Join us, as highly acclaimed vocalist Donovan Locke takes us through elements of gypsy jazz and swing standards from classic New Orleans to modern bop vocalese. Donovan will be joined by these stellar musicians:... @RobertWilliamStevenson (clarinet, bass clarinet) @NathanBeja (guitar) @RobertoRosenman (guitar) JORDAN O'CONNOR (bass) We're excited to be rounding out our Fall Concerns Series with one of the most on-demand and versatile artists in our city! Go to markhamhazzfestival.com and click on "CONCERT LINK" Thank you to Long & McQuade (Markham) Where Our Music Begins! More info. at markhamjazzfestival.com #jazzlivesinmarkham #sundayafternoonjazz #worldclasstalentinourcity #getyourselvessome See more

** HAPPY BANDCAMP FRIDAY! ** It's the first Friday of the month! That means it's Bandcamp Friday! Please support your favourite artists & labels today, as online music platform "Bandcamp" graciously waves its share of revenues and forwards that amount to help artists impacted by the pandemic. If you have the means, please support new local and new global music, all day long today! Thank you! www.bandcamp.com #bandcamp #bandcampfriday #supportnewmusic #supportlocalartists #suppoerglobalartists #happyfriday

** T-G-I-BANDCAMP FRIDAY! ** Please support your favourite artists's today, as online music platform Bandcamp graciously waves its share of revenues and forwards that amount to help artists impacted by the pandemic. To help you with your jazz selections, consult JAZZ.FM91's list below. Thank you Bandcamp, thank you JAZZ.FM91! #bandcamp #bandcampfriday #supportjazzartistseverywhwre #happybandcampfriday

Merry Christmas Everyone! Thank you Laila Biali. https://youtu.be/a8U8KUnkfA8

** CONGRATULATIONS! ** FELICITATIONS! ** Jacques Kuba Seguin (album "Migrations") Winner of GALA ADISQ 2020 Award for Best Album - Jazz Category. ADISQ (Quebec Industry Association of Recording, Performance and Video Production). Other category nominees (album):... Emie R Roussel Trio (Rythme De Passage) Carl Mayotte (Fantosme) Rachel Therrien (Official) (Vena) Jean-Pierre Zanella (Rio Minas) Well done to all! Bravo a tous! #herestoquebecjazz #lejazzquebecoisbassonplein See more

** THANK YOU SPONSORS AND PARTNERS ** With the conclusion of our 3-Fall segment (of 6) Fall & Winter Virtual Concert Series - we sincerely thank our generous & jazz loving sponsors & partners with which "Jazz Continues to Live in Markham." Mark your calendars, & join us for the Winter segment of our series, occurring on these following Sundays, 2pm: > January 31 > February 28... > March 28 More information at markhamjazzfestival.com #jazzlivesmarkham #markhamjazzfestival #supportinglocalartists #worldclasstalentinourcity #sundayafternoonjazz See more

** Welcoming Star Vocalist DONOVAN LOCKE! ** "3RD" of 3-Fall and 3-Winter Free Virtual Concert Series! SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2PM Join us, as highly acclaimed vocalist Donovan Locke takes us through elements of gypsy jazz and swing standards from classic New Orleans to modern bop vocalese. Donovan will be joined by these stellar musicians:... @RobertWilliamStevenson (clarinet, bass clarinet) @NathanBeja (guitar) @RobertoRosenman (guitar) JORDAN O'CONNOR (bass) We're excited to be rounding out our Fall Concerns Series with one of the most on-demand and versatile artists in our city! Go to markhamhazzfestival.com and click on "CONCERT LINK" Thank you to Long & McQuade (Markham) Where our Music Begins! More info. at markhamjazzfestival.com #jazzlivesinmarkham #sundayafternoonjazz #worldclasstalentinourcity #getyourselvessome See more

TODAY 2PM! TODAY 2PM! TODAY 2PM! TODAY 2PM! TODAY 2PM! ** DON'T MISS STAR VOCALIST DONOVAN LOCKE! ** "3RD" of 3-Fall and 3-Winter Free Virtual Concert Series! Join us, as highly acclaimed vocalist DONOVAN LOCKE takes us through elements of gypsy jazz and swing standards from classic New Orleans to modern bop vocalese. Donovan will be joined by these stellar musicians:... @RobertWilliamStevenson (clarinet, bass clarinet) @Nathan Beja (guitar) Tak Arikushi (guitar) JORDAN O'CONNOR (bass) We're excited to be rounding out our Fall Concerns Series with one of the most in-demand and versatile artists in our city! Go to markhamhazzfestival.com and click on "CONCERT LINK" Thank you to Long & McQuade (Markham) Where Our Music Begins! More info. at markhamjazzfestival.com #jazzlivesinmarkham #sundayafternoonjazz #worldclasstalentinourcity #getyourselvessome See more

Merry Christmas!

We found this just too cool not to share! Thank you JAZZANEWS!

We couldn't say it any better than did Toronto's Christopher Loudon (1957-2020), long-time JazzTimes magazine contributor. To one of Canada's favourite daughters and international exports. Happy Birthday Diana Krall ! This 2004 JazzTimes feature by Christopher Loudon described Diana as the "...the biggest superstar in jazz." Thank you JazzTimes and thank you Christopher.

** ANNOUNCING ** "2ND" OF 3-FALL & 3-WINTER FREE STREAMED CONCERT SERIES! SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2PM Jaymz Bee (@Jaymz Bee Fan Page) Presents 'Spy Jazz', Starring vocalists June Garber & Irene Torres (itorresmusic) ... 'Spy Jazz' features the music of James Bond movie theme songs and other favourites of the spy jazz genre. Don't miss these swingin' sounds of spies and private eyes! Attila Fias (keys) George Koller Producer (bass) Eric St-Laurent (guitar) Alison Young - Saxophone GREAT BOB SCOTT (drums) More info. at markhamjazzfestival.com Thanks to Long & McQuade (Markham) #spyjazz #spyjazzlivesinmarkham #fallsundayjazz #worldclasstalent See more

** ANNOUNCING ** "2ND" OF 3-FALL & 3-WINTER FREE LIVESTREAMED CONCERT SERIES! SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2PM FEATURING "Spy Jazz" & hosted by Jaymz Bee Fan Page vocalists June Garber & Irene Torres itorresmusic ... Attila Fias (keys) George Koller Producer (bass) Eric St-Laurent (guitar) Alison Young - Saxophone GREAT BOB SCOTT (drums) Spy Jazz presents the music of James Bond theme songs & other favourites of the spy jazz genre. Don't miss these swingin' sounds of spies & private eyes! More info. at markhamjazzfestival.com Thanks to Long & McQuade (Markham) #jazzlivesinmarkham #fallsundayjazz #worldclasstalent See more

Best Canadian Jazz of 2020 Thanks to Ottawa Citizen journalist -- and one of our jazz communitie's mainstay pianists -- Peter Hum for this, "Made In Canada" Best of Canadian 2020 Jazz! Thank you Peter! Merry Christmas Everyone! #candianjazzlives #supportourartistswhenyoucan #worlclasstalentinourcountry... #jazzlivesinmarkham #markhamjazzfestival See more

Christmas At Home with Our Home Artists (V) We're proud to share the release of this Christmas classic by two of our TDMJF alumni, and our music community's best known artists. Hear jazz, blues, gospel, roots, Americana and self-identified "Prairie Blues" vocalist Dione Taylor, accompanied by famed pianist, composer, broadcaster, author and photographer Bill King, as they collaborate on this beautiful arrangement of "The Christmas Song". Thank you Dione and Bill! Merry ...Christmas Everyone! Enjoy! #billkingpiano #chriistmaswithourhomeartists #worldclasslocaltalent #supportourlocalartists #jazzlivesinmarkham #markhamjazzfestival https://youtu.be/1WaxdLf0d7Q

** Support Your Favourite Jazz Artists Today! ** It's Bandcamp Friday! Music platform Bandcamp is today waving its fees and giving their share of revenues to its artists and labels, in order to help support them during the COVID 19 pandemic. If you can, go to Bandcamp and purchase the music of your favourite -- or NEW to you! -- jazz and music artists. Thank you! #Bandcamp #BandcampFriday #SupportJazzArtistsandLabels #SupportCanadianJazzArtists #FirstFridayOfEveryMonth2020

Here's to our friend @DaniElwell Jazzcast.ca for sharing her judiciously curated Top 20 of 2020! How many of Dani's selections are on "your" list? To Dani and the entire team of quality presenters at Jazzcast.ca Happy Holidays and thank you for all you do for our jazz community! #jazzcastca #supportjazzradio #jazzradiosupportsjazzartists #jazzlivesinmarkham... #markhamjazzfestival See more

Christmas At Home with Our Home Artists (IV) Our Christmas At Home Series continues with the festive new single "Under the Christmas Tree", by GTA jazz scene staples, vocalist/songwriter Tanya Wills, and master guitarist @WilliamStephenBridges. Since it's Dec. 3rd release, the song has enjoyed rapid air-play around the world. Listen & you'll hear why! Merry Christmas! Artwork: Myah Wills.

** THANK YOU FOR TUNING INTO OUR 1ST OF 3-FALL AND 3-WINTER LIVESTREAMED CONCERTS YESTERDAY, FEATURING Alexis Baro AND HIS FABULOUS QUINTET ** Please join us for these 2 upcoming Fall shows: > Oct. 25, Spy Jazz w/ vocalists June Garber & Irene Torres itorresmusic > Nov. 29, Donovan Locke More info. at markhamjazzfestival.com... TD Kylemore Communities BMW Markham Long & McQuade (Markham) Canadian Heritage Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario SOCAN Music City of Markham Central Counties Tourism See more

Marking the 29th anniversary of Miles Davis's passing at the of age 65. Where would we be today without his influence, creativity and innovation -- on not only jazz -- but on music everywhere. Forever grateful. Find yourself some Miles to play today.

>> TODAY! 2PM << 1ST OF 3-FALL & 3-WINTER FREE LIVESTREAMED SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES! Join us TODAY! Sunday, September 27, 2pm *FEATURING* Havana-born, Toronto-based, JUNO nominated trumpet player extrordinaire Alexis Baro and his fabulously talented Quintet! * Jeremy Ledbetter Trio ... * Yoser Rodriguez * Amhed Mitchel * @Jorge L. Torres "Papiosco" (congas) Simply go to markhamjazzfestival.com just before 2pm, click on "CONCERT LINK", and enjoy the show! Thanks to our sponsors below, including Long & McQuade (Markham) - you make us sound so good! More information about our Fall/Winter Concert Series at markhamjazzfestival.com #jazzlivesinmarkham #fallsundayjazz #worldclasslocaltalent See more

Ellington's Nutcracker Suite feat. The Brian Barlow Big Band Add to your jazzy Christmas spirit today 2pm, by tuning-in to this Prince Edward County Jazz Festival pecjazz.org concert presentation - including many of our illustrious South Western Ontario jazz musicians under the direction of Brian Barlow. Enjoy!

>> TODAY! 2PM << ** 3-FALL / 3-WINTER FREE LIVESTREAMED SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES! ** TODAY FEATURING! The Alexis Baro Quintet! Simply go to markhamjazzfestival.com > "CONCERT LINK" at 2pm and enjoy the show! TD... Kylemore Communities BMW Markham Long & McQuade (Markham) Canadian Heritage Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario City of Markham Central Counties Tourism See more

JAZZ.FM91's Best Album's of 2020! Clearly a difficult year for live performance, yet a stellar year for newly recorded jazz worldwide. Have a look at JAZZ.FM91's recently published Best Jazz Albums of 2020, where you'll find -- in no particular order -- many TDMJF alumni, as well as performers from abroad. How many of these artists do you have on you're list? Thank you to our friends at JAZZ.FM91. Merry Christmas! #jazzcreatorskeepcreating... #jazzlivesinmarkham #markhamjazzfestival #worldclasstalentinourcity See more

** 1ST of 3-FALL & 3-WINTER FREE LIVESTREAMED CONCERT SERIES! ** Join us tomorrow, Sunday, Sept. 27th, at 2 pm. FEATURING! Havana-born, Toronto-based, JUNO nominated, trumpet player extrordinaire Alexis Baro add his fabulously talented Quintet! More info on our Fall & Winter Concert Series at markhamjazzfestival.com #jazzlivesinmarkham #fallsundayjazz #worldclasslocaltalent ... https://youtu.be/d_1LhB2WGTE

Christmas At Home with Our Home Artists (III) Enjoy this great new release of "Love at Christmastime", as composed and interpreted by award-winning, Mississauga-based vocalist Heather Christine and featuring our latest Fall Virtual Concert Series star-vocalist @DonovanLocke! Also featuring this amazingly gifted band: @BrianO'Kane @AnthonyPanacci ... @PatCollins (bass) Mark Kelso (Our February Virtual Concert Series Artist!) Merry Christmas! markhamjazzfestival.com https://youtu.be/B3gx9bS15RY See more

>> T-O-D-A-Y! << 1ST OF 3-FALL & 3-WINTER FREE LIVESTREAMED SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES! Join us TODAY! Sunday, September 27, 2pm *FEATURING* Havana-born, Toronto-based, JUNO nominated trumpet player extrordinaire Alexis Baro and his fabulously talented Quintet! * Jeremy Ledbetter Trio ... * Yoser Rodriguez * Amhed Mitchel * Jorge L. Torres "Papiosco" (congas) Simply go to markhamjazzfestival.com just before 2pm, click on "CONCERT LINK", and enjoy the show! Thanks to our sponsors below, including Long & McQuade (Markham) - you make us sound fantastic! More information about our Fall/Winter Concert Series at markhamjazzfestival.com #jazzlivesinmarkham #fallsundayjazz #worldclasslocaltalent See more

Christmas At Home with Our Home Artists ( II ) Sit back for this one folks! As another TDMJF friend and alum, Laila Biali, along with her stellar band (that includes Markham's own Rob Christian !) and other alumni, perform their -- just released -- acoustic version of Silent Night. A more moving arrangement of this Christmas classic 1818 Franz Xavier Gruber comp., and UNESCO 2011 - Intangible Cultural Heritage song, you will not find. Thank you Laila, Rob and band! Find ...the studio track at lailabiali.lnk.to/silentnight Laila Biali - vocals, piano, arrangement Rob Christian tenor sax George Koller Producer bass Ben Wittman - drums Glenn Patscha - organ (pre-recorded) https://youtu.be/It26MOxDCjo See more

The "Best of Jazz 2020" Lists are Out! Despite the pandemic devistating live music world-wide this year. A whole lot of great new jazz was created & released. How many of your 2020 favourites are on this The New York Times list? See Spotify playlist below as well! Enjoy! #newjazz #newjazzcreators #jazzlives #jazzlivesinmarkham #markhamjazzfestival

** 3-FALL / 3-WINTER FREE LIVESTREAMED SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES! ** Livestreamed at markhamjazzfestival.com at 2pm on these following Sundays: > Sept. 27, Alexis Baro Quartet > Oct. 25, Spy Jazz w/ June Garber & Irene Torres itorresmusic > Nov. 29, Donovan Locke... TD Kylemore Communities BMW Markham Long & McQuade (Markham) Canadian Heritage Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario City of Markham Central Counties Tourism See more

Christmas At Home with Our Home Artists ( I ) Please give a listen to TDMJF alum Heather Bambrick and @DianeLeah on their new release that many are calling "The Anthem of #Christmas2020" Thank you Heather, Diane & this amazing band! Heather Bambrick - vocals @DianeLeah - piano Colleen Allen - sax... @TedQuinlan - guitar Ross MacIntyre - bass Ben Wittman - drums @DrewJurecka - strings Merry Christmas Everyone! https://youtu.be/LriFIJq_c2U See more

** 1ST OF 3-FALL & 3-WINTER FREE LIVESTREAMED SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES! ** Join us this Sunday, Sept 27, 2pm *FEATURING* JUNO nominated trumpet player extrordinaire Alexis Baro and his fabulously talented Quintet! * Jeremy Ledbetter * Yoser Rodriguez ... * Amhed Mitchel * Jorge L. Torres "Papiosco" (congas) Simply go to markhamjazzfestival.com just before 2pm on Sunday, click on "Concert Link", and enjoy the show! Thanks to our sponsors below, including Long & McQuade (Markham) - you make us sound fantastic! More information about our Fall/Winter Concert Series at markhamjazzfestival.com #jazzlivesinmarkham #fallsundayjazz #worldclasslocaltalent See more

** 3-FALL / 3-WINTER FREE LIVESTREAMED SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES ** Livestreamed at markhamjazzfestival.com at 2pm on these following Sundays: > Sept. 27, Alexis Baro Quartet > Oct. 25, Spy Jazz w/ June Garber & Irene Torres itorresmusic > Nov. 29, Donovan Locke... TD Kylemore Communities BMW Markham Long & McQuade (Markham) See more

** ANNOUNCING ** FREE 3-FALL / 3-WINTER LIVE STREAMED CONCERT SERIES! 3-Fall Live Streamed Sunday Concerts! MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE SUNDAY 2PM CONCERTS: > Sept. 27, featuring the Alexis Baro Quintet... > Oct. 25, featuring Spy Jazz w/ vocalists June Garber & Irene Torres itorresmusic , hosted by Jaymz Bee Fan Page > Nov. 29, 2pm, feat. Donovan Locke Simply go to markhamjazzfestival.com before 2pm on concert Sunday, click on the "CONCERT LINK," and enjoy! Thanks to Long & McQuade (Markham) , you make us sound so good! #jazzlivesinmarkham #fallsundayjazz #worldclasslocaltalent See more

** The 2021 (63rd) Grammy Award Nominations, Nov. 24, 2020 ** ** The 2021 (63rd) Grammy Award Ceremony, Jan. 31, 2021 ** > JAZZ CATEGORY NOMINATIONS <... >> Best Improvised Jazz Solo For an instrumental jazz solo performance. Two equal performers on one recording may be eligible as one entry. If the soloist listed appears on a recording billed to another artist, the latter's name is in parenthesis for identification. Singles or Tracks only. GUINEVERE Christian Scott Atunde Adjuah, soloist Track from: Axiom PACHAMAMA Regina Carter, soloist Track from: Ona (Thana Alexa) CELIA Gerald Clayton, soloist ALL BLUES Chick Corea, soloist Track from: Trilogy 2 (Chick Corea, Christian McBride & Brian Blade) MOE HONK Joshua Redman, soloist Track from: RoundAgain (Redman Mehldau McBride Blade) >> Best Jazz Vocal Album For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal jazz recordings. ONA Thana Alexa SECRETS ARE THE BEST STORIES Kurt Elling Featuring Danilo Pérez MODERN ANCESTORS Carmen Lundy HOLY ROOM: LIVE AT ALTE OPER Somi With Frankfurt Radio Big Band WHAT'S THE HURRY Kenny Washington > > Best Jazz Instrumental Album For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new instrumental jazz recordings. ON THE TENDER SPOT OF EVERY CALLOUSED MOMENT Ambrose Akinmusire WAITING GAME Terri Lyne Carrington And Social Science HAPPENING: LIVE AT THE VILLAGE VANGUARD Gerald Clayton TRILOGY 2 Chick Corea, Christian McBride & Brian Blade ROUNDAGAIN Redman Mehldau McBride Blade >> Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new ensemble jazz recordings. DIALOGUES ON RACE Gregg August MONK'ESTRA PLAYS JOHN BEASLEY John Beasley THE INTANGIBLE BETWEEN Orrin Evans And The Captain Black Big Band SONGS YOU LIKE A LOT John Hollenbeck With Theo Bleckmann, Kate McGarry, Gary Versace And The Frankfurt Radio Big Band DATA LORDS Maria Schneider Orchestra >> Best Latin Jazz Album For vocal or instrumental albums containing at least 51% playing time of newly recorded material. The intent of this category is to recognize recordings that represent the blending of jazz with Latin, Iberian-American, Brazilian, and Argentinian tango music. TRADICIONES Afro-Peruvian Jazz Orchestra FOUR QUESTIONS Arturo O'Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra CITY OF DREAMS Chico Pinheiro VIENTO Y TIEMPO - LIVE AT BLUE NOTE TOKYO Gonzalo Rubalcaba & Aymée Nuviola TRANE'S DELIGHT Poncho Sanchez

CONGRATULATIONS DREW!!! The 2021 Grammy Award Nominations were made public today. Our sincere "Congratulations" go to TDMJF friend & alumni, violinist Drew Jurecka! Drew's selection comes as a result of him being a key musical & technical member of British pop star Dua Lipa 's nominated Record Of The Year "Don't Start Now"! That's Amazing Drew! We're so proud of you! #localtalent #grammynomlocaltalent... #worldclasstalentinourcity #markhamjazzfestivalalum #allthebestdrew See more

** ANNOUNCING > DONOVAN LOCKE! ** "3RD" of 3-FALL & 3-WINTER FREE VIRTUAL CONCERT SERIES MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Sunday, November 29, 2 pm Featuring DONOVAN LOCKE, multi talented, highly acclaimed vocalist of Toronto's live music scene. Having started singing in church at an early age, Donovan became a member of the Toronto All-Star Big Band in his teens. Please join us, as we proudly round out our Fall series with one of our city's most in demand vocalists!... Go to markhamjazzfestival.com and click on "CONCERT LINK". More information at markhamjazzfestival.com. Thanks to Long & McQuade (Markham) Where Our Music Begins. #JazzLivesInMarkham #SundayAfternoonJazz #SupportingLiveJazz #SupportingLocalArtists #GetYourselvesSome See more

** THANK YOU SPONSORS AND PARTNERS! ** On a most successful 2nd of 6 Fall / Winter Virtual Concert Series Events. Because of you, and despite pandemic times, we are able to make "Jazz Live in Markham" and support our world-class local artists as well. * THANK YOU! * TD Kylemore Communities BMW Markham... Canadian Heritage Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario Central Counties Tourism Long & McQuade (Markham) SOCAN Music Jazzcast.ca CBC Radio One - Big City Small World JAZZ.FM91 Star Metroland Media See more

** Thank You Pfaff BMW Markham! ** From the Millennium Bandstand, Unionville, to Pfaff BMW Markham. Sincere thanks to the management and staff at Pfaff BMW Markham for hosting our 2nd of 6 Fall / Winter Virtual Concert Series events. You significantly contributed to the success of our show -- in a safe environment -- and to keeping Jazz alive in Markham! Oh, and it felt real nice being among those beautiful 'Beemers too! Folks, drop in and see for yourselves!

** WELCOME TO "SPY JAZZ" SUNDAY (2PM)! ** FREE VIRTUAL CONCERT SERIES! As Jaymz Bee (Jaymz Bee Fan Page) Presents "Spy Jazz", Starring vocalists June Garber & Irene Torres ( itorresmusic). TODAY, 2PM! GO TO markhamjazzfestival.com (click on "CONCERT LINK) ... "Spy Jazz" features the music of James Bond movie themes & other favourites of the spy jazz genre. Don't miss these swingin' sounds of spies and private eyes! Along with this amazing band! Attila Fias (keys) George Koller Producer (bass) Eric St-Laurent (guitar) Alison Young - Saxophone GREAT BOB SCOTT (drums) More info. at markhamjazzfestival.com Thanks to Long & McQuade (Markham), and to all our fabulous sponsors! Enjoy the show! See more

** WE'RE ALMOST THERE! THANK YOU SPONSORS! ** HUGE and SINCERE THANKS to all our Sponsors & Partners helping us bring you our FALL & WINTER FREE VIRTUAL CONCERT SERIES! Your support for Jazz in Markham and our local musicians, -- especially during this times! -- is MUCH MUCH APPRECIATED! TD Kylemore Communities... BMW Markham Long & McQuade (Markham) Canadian Heritage Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario SOCAN Music City of Markham Central Counties Tourism For more information on our Fall / Winter Concert Series markhamjazzfestival.com Next Concert: TOMORROW! Sun., Oct. 25, 2pm Featuring: Jaymz Bee (Jaymz Bee Fan Page) Presents "Spy Jazz", Starring vocalists June Garber and Irene Torres (itorresmusic)! "Spy Jazz" highlights the music of James Bond movie themes and other favourites of the Spy Jazz genre. #thankyousponsorsandpartners #spyjazz #spyjazzlivesinmarkham #markhamjazzfestival #worldclasstalentinourcity See more

** Errol Nazareth's CBC Radio "Big City Small World!" ** Tune-into Errol Nazareth and his show Big City Small World, (CBC Radio One, 99.1FM), today (Saturdays) 5:05 to 6pm, as Errol plays a track by Irene Torres (itorresmusic). Irene is a featured vocalist at our next virtual concert series presentation, this Sunday, 25th, 2pm at markhamjazzfestival.com (click on "CONCERT LINK"). The concert pays homage to the "Spy Jazz" genre, with music from various spy movie themes and sou...nd tracks. Thank you Errol for supporting our wonderful local talent! More info. at markhamjazzfestival.com #cbcbigcity #markhamjazzfestival #spyjazz #spyjazzlivesinmarkham #worldclasstalentinourcity See more

** TOMORROW 2PM! FREE VIRTUAL CONCERT! ** "2ND" OF 3-FALL & 3-WINTER FREE STREAMED CONCERT SERIES! SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2PM at markhamjazzfestival.com (simply click on 'CONCERT LINK') As Jaymz Bee (Jaymz Bee Fan Page) Presents 'Spy Jazz', Starring vocalists June Garber & Irene Torres (itorresmusic). 'Spy Jazz' features the music of James Bond movie themes and other favourites of the spy jazz genre. Don't miss these swingin' sounds of spies and private eyes!... Attila Fias (keys) George Koller Producer (bass) Eric St-Laurent (guitar) Alison Young - Saxophone GREAT BOB SCOTT (drums) More info. at markhamjazzfestival.com Thanks to Long & McQuade (Markham), and to all our fabulous sponsors! #spyjazz #spyjazzlivesinmarkham #markhamjazzfestival #fallsundayjazz #worldclasstalentinourcity See more

** ONLY 3 DAYS AWAY! ** "2ND" OF 6 FALL & WINTER FREE VIRTUAL CONCERT SERIES! SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2PM at markhamjazzfestival.com (simply click on 'Concert Link') As Jaymz Bee (Jaymz Bee Fan Page) Presents "Spy Jazz", Starring vocalists June Garber & Irene Torres (itorresmusic). "Spy Jazz" features the music of James Bond movie theme songs and other favourites of the spy jazz genre. Don't miss these swingin' sounds of spies and private eyes!... Attila Fias (keys) George Koller Producer (bass) Eric St-Laurent (guitar) Alison Young - Saxophone GREAT BOB SCOTT (drums) More info. at markhamjazzfestival.com Sincere thanks to Long & McQuade (Markham), and to all our fabulous sponsors! #spyjazz #spyjazzlivesinmarkham #fallsundayjazz #worldclasstalent See more

** ONLY 5 DAYS AWAY! ** "2ND" OF 3-FALL & 3-WINTER FREE STREAMED CONCERT SERIES! SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2PM at markhamjazzfestival.com (simply click on 'Concert Link') As Jaymz Bee (Jaymz Bee Fan Page) Presents 'Spy Jazz', Starring vocalists June Garber & Irene Torres (itorresmusic). 'Spy Jazz' features the music of James Bond movie theme songs and other favourites of the spy jazz genre. Don't miss these swingin' sounds of spies and private eyes!... Attila Fias (keys) George Koller Producer (bass) Eric St-Laurent (guitar) Alison Young - Saxophone GREAT BOB SCOTT (drums) More info. at markhamjazzfestival.com Thanks to Long & McQuade (Markham), and to all our fabulous sponsors! #spyjazz #spyjazzlivesinmarkham #fallsundayjazz #worldclasstalent See more

** THANK YOU! ** HUGE and SINCERE THANKS to all our Sponsors and Partners helping us bring our FALL & WINTER FREE STREAMED CONCERT SERIES to you. Your support for Jazz in Markham and our local musicians during this time is MUCH MUCH APPRECIATED! TD Kylemore Communities BMW Markham ... Long & McQuade (Markham) Canadian Hearing Services Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario SOCAN Music City of Markham Central Counties Tourism For complete information on our series markhamjazzfestival.com Next Concert: Sun., Oct. 25, 2pm Featuring: 'Spy Jazz' presented by Jaymz Bee (Jaymz Bee Fan Page) & Starring vocalists June Garber and Irene Torres (itorresmusic)! 'Spy Jazz' highlights the music of James Bond movie theme songs and other favourites of the Spy Jazz genre. #thankyousponsorsandpartners #spyjazzlivesinmarkham #worldclasstalentinourcity See more

** ONLY A WEEK AWAY! ** "2ND" OF 3-FALL & 3-WINTER FREE STREAMED CONCERT SERIES! SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2PM at markhamjazzfestival.com (click on 'Concert Link') As Jaymz Bee (Jaymz Bee Fan Page) Presents 'Spy Jazz', Starring vocalists June Garber & Irene Torres (itorresmusic). 'Spy Jazz' features the music of James Bond movie theme songs and other favourites of the spy jazz genre. Don't miss these swingin' sounds of spies and private eyes!... Attila Fias (keys) George Koller Producer (bass) Eric St-Laurent (guitar) Alison Young - Saxophone GREAT BOB SCOTT (drums) More info. at markhamjazzfestival.com Thanks to Long & McQuade (Markham), and to all our fabulous sponsors! #spyjazz #spyjazzlivesinmarkham #fallsundayjazz #worldclasstalent See more

Sincere thanks to our friends at Jazzcast.ca, as they re-broadcast last years interview with June Garber on The Alley at 7pm tonight. This, in honour of June's upcoming participation in our next Fall / Winter Concert Series event happening Sunday, October 25 at 2pm. More information at markhamjazzfestival.com Tune into Jazzcast.ca this evening, because we can 'always' use a little more June! Enjoy!

** TODAY IS "SPY JAZZ" SUNDAY (2PM)! ** "2ND" OF 3-FALL & 3-WINTER FREE VIRTUAL CONCERT SERIES! SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2PM Jaymz Bee (@Jaymz Bee Fan Page) Presents 'Spy Jazz', Starring Vocalists June Garber & Irene Torres (@itorresmusic) ... 'Spy Jazz' features the music of James Bond movie theme songs and other favourites of the spy jazz genre. Don't miss these swingin' sounds of spies and private eyes! Attila Fias (keys) George Koller Producer (bass) Eric St-Laurent (guitar) Alison Young - Saxophone GREAT BOB SCOTT (drums) More info. at markhamjazzfestival.com Thanks to Long & McQuade (Markham) #spyjazz #spyjazzlivesinmarkham #fallsundayjazz #worldclasstalent See more

Who is Alexis Baro? He's a Havana-born, Toronto-based, world class trumpeter. Just listen to Alexis here on Bill King and Dubmatix 's hot new single 'Miles to Go'. See Alexis and his quintet, live streamed to markhamjazzfestival.com - Sun. Sept. 27, 2pm, as part of Markham Jazz Festival's Free Fall/Winter Concert Series. Info. at markhamjazzfestival.com #jazzlivesinmarkham #fallsundayjazz #workdclasslocaltalent

** FALL / WINTER FREE SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES ** Live Streamed at markhamjazzfestival.com at 2pm on these dates: > Sept. 27, Alexis Baro Quartet > Oct. 25, Spy Jazz w/ June Garber & Irene Torres itorresmusic > Nov. 29, Donovan Locke... TD Kylemore Communities BMW Markham Long & McQuade (Markham) See more

** FREE FALL LIVESTREAMED CONCERT #1 ** Sun. Sept. 27, 2pm * The Alexis Baro Quintet! * Jeremy Ledbetter * Yoser Rodriguez ... * Amhed Mitchel * Jorge L. Torres "Papiosco" (Congas) Simply go to markhamjazzfestival.com just before 2pm, click on "Concert Link", and enjoy the concert! Thanks to our sponsors below, including Long & McQuade (Markham) & McQuade (Markham) you make us sound fantastic! #jazzlivesinmarkham #fallsundayjazz #worldclasslocaltalent See more