Downtown Markham Jazz Festival

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Toronto has a rich history heritage as a hot bed for Jazz and now the tradition moves north to Downtown Markham. Saturdays throughout August will feature Downtown Markham Jazz Festival, a Saturday series festival in the plaza from 4:00 – 10:00 p.m. (Located on the south side of 169 & 179 Enterprise Blvd)

SATURDAY, AUG 6

4-5:30 PM Chris Wallace – A progressive quartet making vibrant sounds on the local jazz scene

6-7:30 PM Liza Williams – Acoustic contemporary artist bridging pop, jazz and blues

8-10:00 PM Cat Bernardi – Original jazz music featuring crystalline sound and timeless style

SATURDAY, AUG 13

4-5:30 PM AJ Ing Trio – A trio bringing swing, blues, funk and Latin

6-7:30 PM Roger Chong – Melodic and upbeat jazz featured on CBC Radio

8-10:00 PM ZIMZUM – A quartet featuring jazz, funk, Cuban, R & B and free improvisation

SATURDAY, AUG 20

4-5:30 PM Steve Amirault – Piano and soulful baritone

6-7:30 PM Quincy Bullen – Funky vibe style with Caribbean roots

8-10:00 PM Patricia Duffy Trio – Talented vocalist and jazz pianist

SATURDAY, AUG 27

4-5:30 PM Toronto Jazz Collective – Progressive ensemble featuring jazzed up versions of pop songs

6-7:30 PM DRUMHAND – Meandering jazz rhythms of warm climates

8-10:00 PM ART – Five-piece collective bringing traditional jazz and neo-soul

Admission: Free*

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