Monday, June 25, 2012

Toronto Jazz Festival picks for June 26; George Benson, Peter Appleyard


Tuesday, June 26

FEATURED PERFORMANCES

George Benson (with special guest Treasa Levasseur & The Daily Special)
The jazz guitar legend is back and will blow you away with his great vocal range
8pm, Toronto Star Stage, Nathan Phillips Square

Peter Appleyard & The Sophisticated Ladies
Diana Panton, Emilie-Claire Barlow, Lily Frost, Jill Barber, Ranee Lee, Carol McCartney, Jackie Richardson, Heather Bambrick and Elizabeth Shepherd
Nine of Canada’s top female jazz singers join legendary vibraphonist Peter Appleyard
8pm, Koerner Hall at The Royal Conservatory


Frisell Plays Lennon
Guitar legend Bill Frisell plays the music of John Lennon
7pm, Enwave Theatre, Harbourfront Centre

Soul Rebels
Traditional marching band and New Orleans brass band style fuse pop, R&B, soul, funk & hip-hop
9pm doors, Opera House (735 Queen Street East)

Canadian Jazz Quartet with Special Guest Ian McDougall
The all-star Canadian Jazz Quartet is joined by renowned trombonist Ian McDougall
5pm, Quotes Bar & Grill (200 King Street West)



FREE
Bill Frisell
An intimate chat with guitar legend Bill Frisell
12:30pm, Outdoor Stage, Nathan Phillips Square (The Inside Track hosted by Jim Galloway)

Eliana Cuevas Ensemble
One of Canada’s finest world and jazz music performers and creators
5pm, Outdoor Stage, Nathan Phillips Square

Raoul and The Big Time
An energetic mix of Toronto, Chicago, and Hollywood blues
7pm, Shops at Don Mills

For more detailed Festival and club listings, visit www.torontojazz.com

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TD Toronto Jazz Festival June 22 - July 1, 2012

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