Author Archives: Stasia Marunchak

Steppin’ Out with Joe Jackson to close Toronto Jazz Festival Main Stage Series 7/2/16

Joe Jackson was welcomed with open arms at the TD Toronto Jazz Festival Main-stage Series closer at Nathan Phillips Square last night. Playing to the first packed house I’ve seen under the tent, Jackson took the stage alone with his … Continue reading

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Is He Really Going Out With Us? Joe Jackson comes to TD Toronto Jazz Fest

British singer­-songwriter Joe Jackson has a career spanning 45 years, with most of us meeting him on his 1979 hit song, Is She Really Going Out With Him? or 1982’s Stepping Out. Over the years Jackson has explored pop, jazz … Continue reading

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Canada Day Lovefest with Michael Franti & Spearhead

When city councillor Kristyn Wong­-Tam enthusiastically introduced Michael Franti, the crowd burst up, cheering and applauding ­ before he’d even hit the stairs to the stage! No encouragement needed for this audience to be on their feet and ready to … Continue reading

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A Trip Around the World of Jazz by Two Canadian Stars / Molly Johnson and Jane Bunnett

The night started off with the incomparable Molly Johnson on the stage. When the average person thinks of jazz, Molly’s brand of simple grooving vocals and instrumentation is what comes to mind. Johnson’s haunting smoky voice is from another world … Continue reading

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Look no further for your Canada Day evening plans! Franti is in town!

If you know who Michael Franti is then you’re already planning on being at Nathan Philllips Square on Friday night. If you don’t know him, here’s what you should ask yourself: 1­ Do I like to smile? 2­ Do I … Continue reading

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Double your pleasure with two Canadian jazz greats!

Canadians have enjoyed a lovely relationship with Cuba for decades. It was our private island getaway, where we mingled with East Germans and Soviets drinking our Cuba Libres and listening to local musicians playing rhumbas and salsas for our dancing … Continue reading

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Grace Potter turns on the light (and everything else!)

Grace Potter performed at TD Toronto Jazz Festival tonight at Nathan Phillips Square and you should definitely regret not having made it to the show. The crowd was lighter than I’ve seen for many headliners. Lots of space at the … Continue reading

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Will Grace Potter show us the light as she steps out without the Nocturnals?

Will Grace Potter show us the light as she steps out without the Nocturnals? If her Bonnaroo performance this year is any indication, we are in for a glitzier, pop and rock driven show compared to her more rootsy past. … Continue reading

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