Toronto Jazz

Who's Who?

	Artist(s)	Details
	Abbey's Meltdown	Abbey Sholzberg/double bass, Dan Farrell/piano-vocals, John Farrell/guitar-vocals. A traditional (p-g-b) trio singing and playing the music of Kern, Gershwin, Porter...akin to Pizzarelli Trio or Nat Cole Trio. Guests may play also.
	Glenn Anderson	Toronto drummer Glenn Anderson leads his own small big band 'Swingin the Blues' when not sitting in the drum chairs of 'Swing Rosie, The Excelsior Jazz Band, Dinny & the All Stars, The Hot Five Jazz Makers, Dixie Demons, and many other traditional and "mainstream" jazz instrumentalists and vocalists.
	Rodion Boshoer	Jazz & tango violinist. Member of the "Club Django Sextet of Toronto" and solo violinist of the "Forever Tango" Broadway Show. Rodion is a passionate player and an accomplished violinist.
	Bourbon Street Buskers	The band's repertoire centers around the dixieland/swing. Lead by Michael Lawson, the band was inspired by visits to local Jazz societies which brought back many memories of the Diamond Lil band from Toronto's Skyline Hotel.
	Shannon Butcher	After the demise of Swing Rosie, Shannon has her own solo singing career.
	Chick Roberts & The Lowdown Ways Band	Blues and Jazz from the early 20�s to contemporary. New Orleans, Kansas City, Chicago + boogie, swing, rock�n�roll, country. Leader/guitarist Tony Quarrington. Chick Roberts vocalist/harmonica. CD "Blue Turning Gray".
	Rob Christian	17 year-old Rob Christian is an amazingly talented, award winning, jazz flute and sax player. He's been playing in Toronto area for over 4 years.
	Holly Clark	Holly Clark is one of Toronto's most exciting jazz vocalists! Her beautiful voice, engaging live show, and passion for singing keep peoplecoming back for more. She's all class with a touch of sass - a rising star in the hot, cool, exciting world of jazz music. Don't miss her...
	Kevin Clark	Kevin Clark changed his home from New Orleans to Toronto in 2001, their loss and our gain. Since then his trumpet work (and Cajun cooking!) has taken southern Ontario by storm. Kevin & his family moved to Carolina in 2007.
	The Climax Jazz Band	The standard for British-style "trad" jazz in Toronto, they are also very well-known outside Canada.
	Club Django	Playing in the distinctive style of Django Reinhardt. They play regularly at the Rex and Dominion on Queen
	DarkPark Brass Band	Founded by Marla Dixon (trumpet) in 2008, DarkPark Brass Band takes its inspiration from some of the great New Orleans brass bands (like the Dirty Dozen, Treme, Hot 8 & ReBirth) with hip-hop, funk, jazz & soul influences within the traditional brass band genre. Immensely uplifting and danceable, overwhelmingly good for the soul. Trumpet - Marla Dixon Alto Sax - Tyler Thomson Tenor Sax - Paul Metcalfe Tuba - Rob Teehan Drums - Lowell Whitty
	Dixie Demons	Dixieland music of the upscale clubs of New Orleans
	Dixieland Plus	A Burlington-based band who play various styles, usually locally, at events.
	The Excelsior Jazz Band	Resident at The Rex, Saturdays, noon to 3 pm. Sextet: Syd Calvert/leader/banjo, Kenny Clark/trombone, Al Cox/trumpet, Jimmy Purdie/reeds, John Floyd/piano/keyboard, Glenn Anderson/drums
	Trevor Falls Collective	Fresh new original Jazz group with Kelly Jefferson/sax Kevin Turcott/trumpet, David Virelles/keys, Devon Henderson/bass & Trevor Falls/drums, Composition. Check out mp3's @ www.myspace.com/trevorfallscollective
	Figleaf Jazz Band	Based in Barrie ON, the figleaf play jazz from traditional to cool, depending on the gig.
	Frankie Foo and the Yoyo Smugglers	Eight piece ska ensemble from downtown Toronto performs an infectious blend of traditional, 2tone and original ska for all your dancing pleasures. www.frankiefoo.com
	Freeway Jazz Band	The Freeway aggregation comprises some of Toronto's best classical jazz musicians. Many are band leaders in their own right. They play New Orleans style popular in the 1920/30's and some British Trad-style too. Len Gosling/leader/cornet/vocals (Climax), Pete McCormick/drums (Ragweed), Brian Towers/trombone (Hot Five), Bob Wright/clarinet, Creole Jack King/banjo (Silverleaf), Peter Hill/piano (Laura Hubert Band et al), Phil Carney/bass (ex-Happy Pals). They play the last (usually) Sunday of the month, 3:30 to 6:30 pm, at The Rex. Guest players and an enthusiastic crowd make for a party atmosphere.
	Alex Goodman	A rising young talent around town, Alex plays a fine guitar in several styles; solo, with other ensembles or in his own band
	George Grosman	Mostly swing, as well as some nifty ethnic grooves ("Minor Swing", "Nuages", "Mango Django") and some languous latin licks in George's original music. George has played guitar and sang at most major festivals in Ontario, is a regular in the Distillery District and other established jazz venues
	The Happy Pals	New Orleans Jazz in Toronto. The Happy Pals have been stomping at Grossman's Tavern since at least 1971. Founded and led by Kid Bastien until his death in 2003, Patrick Tevlin/trumpet now leads the band, Saturdays 4:00 to 8:00 pm, or later.
	Terra Hazelton	Specializing in 20s & 30s jazz, Terra sings with Jeff Healey's Jazz Wizards, The Hogtown Syncopators and leads her own group, The Easy Answers.
	Jeff Healey's Jazz Wizards	The many-talented Jeff Healey performed classic jazz both at his own club and on the road, along with a band of pedigree jazz musicians, before his tragic passing on March 2nd, 2008. He also hosted his own jazz program on Jazz-FM.
	Hogtown Syncopators	A 5 piece band that plays traditional jazz, swing and jump. 2 guitars, violin, standup bass, snare drum & vocals. Infectious, accomplished happy-go-lucky style.
	Hot Five Jazzmakers	The H5JM are in their twentieth year of residency at The C'est What? tavern. Save the fare to New Orleans. Go hear them. Saturdays 3 to 6 pm.
	Laura Hubert	Jazz singer Laura Hubert has made Toronto her own. And Toronto loves Laura. Find her regularly at Grossman's, The Rex or Gate 403.
	Daniel Jamieson	Saxophone / Composer / Teacher
	Jazz Extension Swing Band	Now playing (unconfirmed) 1st Saturday of the month at the Victoria & Albert pub, 1601 Birchmount Rd @ Elllesmere.416.285.5967 (call ahead to confirm). The Band also morphs into The Downtown Jazz Band for other events, including the Beaches Jazz Festival in July
	Jordan Klapman	Jordan, an accomplished stride pianist is a big fan of Fats Waller. As well as playing, Jordan also composes music, as well as producing and directing jazz music productions
	Michele Lawrence	Singer Michele Lawrence and her band perform classic American Songbook repertoire with grace and panache.
	MICK LEWIS	CLARINET - TRAD JAZZ : New Orleans, British Trad, Dixieland. 47 years experience. Born in Shirley, Solihull, England. Immigrated to Canada in 1965 - Member of the Calgary Musician's Assoc. - Former Member of: The Mick Lewis JB (England), Johnny Amatto Band (London, Ontario), Jim McHarg's JB (Toronto), The Climax JB (Toronto).
	Lil' Blue Devils	New Orleans style jazz is safe in the hands of a new generation of players
	Magnolia Brass Band	Toronto's very own version of New Orleans' famous brass bands. Comprised of members of many different local bands, the Magnolia Brass Band gets together on special occasions.
	Jonathan Marks, jazz violinist	A founding member of Club Django, Jonathan Marks plays a variety of styles of jazz violin. He has his own band, too.
	Chris McKhool, jazz violinist	Chris has his band, Sultans of String, as well as sessioning with other gypsy swing bands around town.
	Alex Pangman & her Alleycats	Alex Pangman sings swing jazz from the twenties & thirties with her own distinctive style.
	Tony Quarrington	Accomplished jazz guitarist, heard at many locations around Toronto.
	Ragweed Jazz Band	"The music of the Ragweed Jazz Band is for listening, dancing, tapping toes, ordering up another beer, and for remembering the golden years of jazz - the 30's and 40's". Don't be surprised to see Kevin Clark guesting on trumpet during their regular two-weekly gig at The Portly Piper pub, Ajax, Ontario . Catch them at the Chicken Deli in Toronto, too, from time to time.
	Red Peppers Dixieland Jazz Band	Hot Jazz for fun times. Resident at K.C. McFly's pub, 1717 Victoria Park Ave., 2nd Saturday of the month. Music in the Chicago style of Eddie Condon & Louis Armstrong.
	Roberto Rosenman	Unique talent + acoustic guitar = wonderful gypsy jazz.
	Robert Scott	Pianist from Hamilton. Currently focusing on ragtime of Joplin, Scott & Lam. Extraordinary talent & arrangements.
	Sensation Jazz Band	The Sensation has some of the most loyal fans of any jazz band in Toronto and s.w. Ontario. Famous for their (now concluded) residency at The Lanc in Kitchener.
	Serafin	Toronto singer performing jazz and blues flavoured torch songs with a powerful 5 octave range. Musicians include Waylen Miki, Great Bob Scott, Sarah McElcheran, Richard Underhill, Tony Quarrington, George Koller and more.
	Silverleaf Jazz Band	Irregular gigs, mainly in and around Mississauga (check website for list). If they play in Toronto: catch them. Much cheaper than going to New Orleans.
	Simcoe Country Jazz Society	Meets 3rd Sunday of the month at Sticky Fingers, Barrie. Bands vary
	Les Singes Bleus	Parisian traditional jazz
	Adam Smale	Adam Smale - 7-string fingerstyle jazz guitarist. Look out for the quartet (ASJQ), or in a trio setting. You'll like Adam's music if you're a fan of Lenny Breau and Ed Bickert.
	Swamperella	Toronto-based Cajun music band
	Swing Rosie	3-part harmony from those girls with the plumes in their hair! Disbanded in November 2007
	Swing Shift Big Band	Big Band music to swing to.
	Swing Valse	Music from the clubs of pre-war Paris. Fabrice Sicco (button accordion), Jonathan Marks (violin) and Tony Oldman (guitar).
	Trillium Jazz Band	Based in Huntville, Ontario, the band makes occassional sorties south to the GTA area.
	The Upper Canada Classic Jazz Band	The Band has played around the Toronto Area in one form or another for over thirty years. They have a repertoire of well-known older jazz tunes and of lesser-known classics by Sidney Bechet, Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong and other legends of jazz.
	Uptown Swing Band	Swing era music, with a nod to the dance floor
	Ed Vokurka Swing Ensembles	Exploring traditional jazz by infusing gypsy, european and classical sensabilities. Groups include: AbbeySholzberg/bass, Reg Green/drums/vibes, Ted Major/piano, Ron Davis/piano, Richard Whiteman/piano, Tony Quarrington/guitar, David Blue Dunlop/guitar, Harris Mark/guitar, Cam Jobson/drums, Maxine Willan/piano, Alex Goodman/guitar/piano. See also http://www.myspace.com/edvokurkaviolinswingjazzensemble