JULY 15 · 16 · 17 - The Beaches International Jazz Festival
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JULY 15 · 16 · 17 - The Beaches International Jazz Festival
Because it’s more than just music Music has the power to move us, teach us, and connect us. That’s why TD has been involved with music for 13 years; sponsoring over 100 community music programs and 80 music festivals across Canada. #musicmatters Learn more at TDMusic.com ® The TD logo and other trade-marks are the property of the Toronto-Dominion Bank 400240(0416) TO THE 2016 Hey everyone! What we’d like to do this year is blow - no make that BLAST – our own horn! Why? Just because we want too! We’re sure our exuberance will please our returning and new audiences! Here are some “Season 28” stats as to why? We have over 110 bands and around 700 hours of music programming lined up for you – it’s live, it’s raw, it’s honest and it’s in the moment We’ve been named one of the top ten jazz festivals in the world – so you know you should be checking us out in person We continue to be FREE, hosting close to one million attendees - now that’s one big party! We’re proudly and mainly Canadian with a tasty sprinkling of some amazing talent from our neighbours to the south, from the USA , Columbia, Cuba, Ecuador and even from down-under - as in Australia We have our usual impressive roster of both established and emerging artists and some special made-for-the Festival performances and events. FESTIVAL STAFF WE HAVE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY! Executive Director: Lido Chilelli Artistic Director: Bill King Associate Producer: Joey Cee Operations & On-Site Vending: Pat Carpignano Sponsorship & Marketing Initiatives: Lido Chilelli, Helen Bulat Public Relations & Media Liaison: Martine Levy, DDB PR Creative Art Director & Program Publisher: Joey Cee / JCO Communications Stage Management & Artists Co-ordination: Rico Ferrara Tourism Initiatives: Helen Bulat, Julie Christian Workshop Coordination: Julie Christian Volunteer Coordinator: Camillie Leung Assistant to Executive Director: Vincent Fragale Stage Manager & Artistic Co-ordinator: Rico Ferrara Jazz Photography in the Park & Multi-Arts Project Coordinator: Joanna Katchutas Festival Photography 2016: B. Heather Townsend Social Media: Vince Alexander, Camillie Leung Website Photography: Joanna Katchutas Website Homepage Photos: Summer Leigh Webmaster: Mediavandals 2016 Beaches International Jazz Festival The Beaches International Jazz Festival takes place from Saturday July 2 to Sunday July 24, 2016. Unfolding in the heart of the lakeside Beach community, the Festival starts with the “nuevo por 2016” Beach Salsa Festival in Woodbine Park – July 2 & 3; followed by the “new for 2016” Sounds of Leslieville and Riverside in Jimmie Simpson Park – July 8, 9 & 10; followed by the TD Main Stage and A Cappella Stage in Woodbine Park – July 15, 16 & 17 and the OLG Main Stage and Big Band Stage also at Woodbine Park – July 22, 23 & 24. Don’t miss any of our Featured Artists this year! Some have travelled a long way to be here with us. And then of course there’s STREETFEST – July 21 to July 23, the Festival’s signature celebration which features over 45 bands all vying for your attention along Queen Street East. Wait, we’re not finished yet. There’s also the yummy Taste of Jazz – July 19 & 20, the Farmers’ Market Series July 7 to 17, the Kew Gardens Jazz Series July 15 to 17 and the much-anticipated Beaches Jazz Workshops and Lecture Series returning from Monday July 18 to Wednesday July 20 at the Mennonite New Life Centre. Finally the Beaches Jazz in Motion Multi-Arts & Photography Series, where music intersects with the visual arts in all sorts of creative and self-expressing ways! We’d like to give a shout out to our sponsors including the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, TD, Mill St. Brewery, Two Oceans Wines, Savanna Premium Cider, Billy Bishop Toronto Airport, Province of Ontario, Ontario Media Development Corporation, Canadian Heritage, Trillium Foundation and CTV and all of our community partners – City of Toronto, TPS, Beach BIA, Rotary Club, Toronto Beaches Lions Club, Toronto Firefighters, Community Centre 55, Michael Garron and Scarborough Hospitals, the TDSB and all of our hard-working volunteers. Publisher & Managing Editor: Joey Cee Editor: Lido Chilelli Contributing Editors: Julie Christian, Helen Bulat Photographers: Summer Leigh, Joanna Katchutas ,Bill King, Chris King Art Direction & Production: Joey Cee Program Design & Composition: thebranderdesigns.com www.hotoronto.com We’re hogging most of July because it’s taking place over four weekends The BEACHES INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL Programme is published as a Special Edition of HOToronto.com Magazines. JCO Comminications Inc., 1235 Bay Street ,Suite 700, Toronto, Ontario. M5R 3K4 Telephone: 416-923-4686 Fax: 905-820-9512 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] www.TorontoOnDemand.com 3 Beach Salsa Festival JULY 2 · 3 @ Woodbine Park TIPS FOR AN ENJOYABLE STAY: Located at the western edge of the Beach community, Woodbine Park is located at the corner of Northern Dancer Boulevard and Lake Shore Boulevard East (Northern Dancer is between Coxwell and Woodbine Avenues). If you plan to stay a while, we encourage you to bring sun screen and a hat, plus a big blanket or folding chairs to rest on – and (yes it’s sometimes necessary) rain gear. Because we’re lakeside, it can get cool at night, so bring a sweater or just cozy up to your neighbour. You can also grab a seat in our licensed beer garden! Various food kiosks are located throughout the site. Woodbine Park is wheelchair accessible. 4 2016 Beaches International Jazz Festival Beach Salsa Festival SATURDAY’S FEATURED ARTISTS: A national icon in his native country of Panama, Lucho has recorded over twenty albums for Tamayo, Sony Music and Universal Music Latino Records. His list of musical collaborations reads like a who’s who of Latin American music, including Alfredo Gutierrez, El Binomio de Oro, Johnny Ventura, Jorge Celedon, Tito Mira and Olga Tañon, among others. Salsa MAIN STAGE Jay-D began playing accordion at the age of six and recorded his first album for Sony Music by the time he was eight (Mi Nombre es Juan Diego, 1996). As a performer, Jay-D has won numerous accordion competitions— including the prestigious title “Rey Infantil Tipico” at El Festival en Guararé – and has toured extensively throughout Central America. SATURDAY 2 La G Dieg o ran C olom bia SUNDAY’S FEATURED ARTISTS: La Gran Colombia aka LGC This elite 14-piece Orchestra La Gran Colombia, a.k.a. LGC, has been backing up international artists since 2009, artists like Luisito Carrión, Maelo Ruiz, Yan Collazo, Latin Brothers, and Luis Felipe González just to name a few. This orchestra will take you directly to the dance floor with their salsa and tropical Chantel Collado rhythms that are guaranteed to get your feet moving. La Gran Colombia Orchestra pays tribute to one of the Great Colombian composers, Jairo Varela. Composer and author of songs like “Cali Pachanguero”, “Como Podré Disimular” and “Nuestro Sueño” are just a few of Varela’s greatest hits that catapulted Colombian Salsa internationally. La Gran Colombia’s Orchestra up-tempo dance music, will remind you of the essence of the true Colombian Salsa. Luc nd ho a Juan JULY 2 · 3 @ Woodbine Park Lucho and Juan Diego of Lucho de Sedas Chantel Collado Born in Toronto in 1997, Chantel Collado, also known as “La Princesa De La Bachata”, is one of the new young voices of the new generation of Dominican vocalists. Chantel took her first steps in show business at age 9 through singing and demonstrating her exceptional artistic disposition. Her father, Leo Collado, has been of great influence on her career as an artist. In 2005 Chantel attended the Ontario Conservatory of Music to learn vocals and in 2006, she joined John Robert Powers to learn technique and vocals. She placed 3rd in Solo and 3rd place in Duet competition at the National Vocal Competition in Los Angeles, California that same year. Chantel chose Bachata knowing that women in this genre face a particular challenge. She accepts this challenge demonstrating that when quality, great musical arrangements and a good voice is accompanied by teamwork, anything is possible. 1 :00 PM T. Dot Batu 2 :30 PM Saul Torres 4 :00 PM Dailyn Martinez 5 :00 PM Changui Havana Orq. 7 :00 PM Bachata Swing 9 :00 PM Lucho de Sedas SUNDAY 3 1 :00 PM Johannes Linstead 2 :30 PM DJ Rumba Buena Estereo 3 :00 PM Miko Sobreira 4 :00 PM La Gran Colombia 6 :30 PM Chantel Collado * All performances are subject to change without notice 2016 Beaches International Jazz Festival 5 Sounds of Leslieville & Riverside JULY 8 · 9 · 10 @ Jimmie Simpson Park (Queen St. East and Booth Ave.) East of Broadview Ave, West of Logan Ave. MAIN STAGE FRIDAY 8 6 :00 PM EXODUS 8 :30 PM KC Roberts & The Live Revolution MAIN STAGE: FEATURED ARTIST Paul James Band Toronto-based musician Paul James has been a successful rock & roll, blues artist and music producer for close to five decades. A well-recognized and awarded musician, James has won a JUNO Award, The Maple Blues Lifetime Achievement Award for Blues Music in Canada, the London Fire Hall Lifetime Achievement Award and multiple Toronto music awards. James is considered a trailblazer on the independent music scene in Canada producing his first vinyl 45 with his own label Lick’n’Stick in 1973 with many indie artists having followed in his footsteps since. James is a multi-talented artist, songwriter, vocalist and guitarist who has performed across Canada with music greats like Jeff Healey and Bob Dylan. SATURDAY 9 12 :00 PM Toronto All-Star Big Band 2 :00 PM Turbo Street Funk 4 :00 PM Kim & Company 6 :00 PM Johannes Linstead 8 :00 PM Eddie Bullen & Friends SUNDAY 10 12 :00 PM Toronto All-Star Big Band 2 :00 PM Jerome Tucker Band 4 :00 PM Paul James Band * All performances are subject to change without notice 6 2016 Beaches International Jazz Festival S I D E WA L K F EST Discover the neighbourhood during Sounds of Leslieville & Riverside 11am-6pm | July 9 & 10 GADABOUT Home James decor, accessories & gift As unique as you are 998 Queen E @ Carlaw homejamesdecor.com 647 343 7364 VINTAGE CLOTHING, CURIOS, TEXTILES AND ANTIQUES Open Everyday 1300 Queen St. East, Toronto, ON M4L 1C4 Tel: 416-463-1254 www.gadabout.ca PROP AND SET DEC RENTALS WELCOME Gadabout Vintage Clothing Main Stage JULY 15 · 16 · 17 @ Woodbine Park TIPS FOR AN ENJOYABLE STAY: Located at the western edge of the Beach community, Woodbine Park is located at the corner of Northern Dancer Boulevard and Lake Shore Boulevard East (Northern Dancer is between Coxwell and Woodbine Avenues). If you plan to stay a while – and we encourage you to – bring sun screen and a hat, a big blanket or folding chairs to rest on, and (yes it’s sometimes necessary) rain gear. Because we’re lakeside, it can get cool at night, so bring a sweater or just cozy up to your neighbour. You can also grab a seat in our licensed beer garden! Various food kiosks are located throughout the site. Woodbine Park is wheelchair accessible. 8 2016 Beaches International Jazz Festival JULY 15 · 16 · 17 @ Woodbine Park STAGE MAIN STAGE FRIDAY 15 5 :30 PM Supertonic 6 :30 PM The O’Pears FRIDAY 15 SATURDAY 16 7 :30 PM Yani Borrell Orchestra 9 :30 PM 7Sould presents “Underneath” 1 :00 PM 4Skör 2 :00 PM The Ault Sisters 3 :00 PM Countermeasure 3 :00 PM 4 :30 PM The Waterfront Singing Ambassadors 5 :00 PM Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar 5 :00 PM Duly Noted 7 :00 PM Ivana Santilli 9 :00 PM De Bruces A Mi SATURDAY 16 SUNDAY 17 Rich Brown Band SUNDAY 17 1 :00 PM Retrocity 2 :00 PM The Watch 2 :30 PM David Vest & The Willing Victims 3 :00 PM Hampton Avenue Four 4 :30 PM Paul James Band 4 :00 PM FreePlay Duo 6 :30 PM Johnny Rawls Big Band YOUTH SERIES @ MAIN STAGE 12 :00 PM TO 2 :30 PM Youth Jazz Canada Combos SUNDAY 17 FRIDAY 15 5 :00 PM TO SATURDAY 16 7 :00 PM St. Michael’s College School Music Ensembles Featuring Rumba Squad 2016 Beaches International Jazz Festival 11 :00 AM TO 2 :00 PM Youth Jazz Canada Combos * All performances are subject to change without notice 9 This two day event, taking place on July 19 & 20 at Woodbine Park from 5pm – 10pm, around the Main Stage area, excites foodies and music lovers alike. The event features live music and a fine lineup of gourmet food trucks offering a full range of culinary delights. In addition to the great music and food there’s also a licensed beer/wine garden area where guests can relax and enjoy the atmosphere. Taste of Jazz entertainment provided by Stacey Renee and DJ Q-BON!X. @ Woodbine Park JULY 19 · 20 ALFIE’S LIL LEMON MUSTACHE BURGER www.alfieslemonade.com www.mustacheburger.com Specializing in serving fresh squeezed lemonade. Please stop by to say hello and have a cool refreshing drink! The goal is to make great opportunity for Canadian to taste real gourmet burger on the street. Their Mustache Homemade burger made with fresh ground steak beef daily makes them one of the famous burger joint in great Toronto area. SWAT www.Twitter.com/SWATfoodtruck HEIRLOOM www.heirloomtoronto.com Heirloom Food Truck follows one strict philosophy when it comes to food. They believe in taking care of the surrounding environment and focusing on the true aspect of where “our” food comes from. ORIGINAL CHIMNEYS www.originalchimneys.com Chimneys (known as Kürtőskalács in Hungarian or Trdelník in Czech) are delicious and unique, bread-like freshly baked Hungarian pastries, named after their hollow, cylindrical shape. They have a satisfying crunch on the outside and a soft, fluffy dough on the inside. MOMMA’S BOY www.mommasboy.ca Armed with their mothers’ recipes and skills of their own, Momma’s Boy will start it’s journey as a food truck, but they will grow far beyond that. Eventually, they plan to start their own line of sauces and unique products. DELITE BITE www.delightbitefoodtruck.com WICKEDLYSINFUL www.instagram.com/wickedlysinful/ Wickedly Sinful is a York Region food truck that jams out award winning poutine creations, seasonal specials and sinfully delicious sweets.Each menu item has a backstory and each dish has its own custom #hashTag to provide you – their awesome sinners - with easy access to Wickedly Sinful’s content and stories. PARADISE CREAM www.instagram.com/paradise.cream/ 10 Taste of Jazz GREAT CANADIAN POUTINE www.thegreatcanadianpoutinerie.com At the Great Canadian Poutinerie they sell a great variety of poutine, they offer anything from the classic Canadian poutine to infused dishes from all the different cultures that come to Canada. Try the Mexican poutine, the Jamaican poutine, or the great pizza poutine from home or at the office for pick-up or delivery with online ordering through SkipTheDishes.com! CAFFEINE PEDDLER www.caffeinepeddler.com The Caffeine Peddler café is built upon a beautiful, awesomely spectacular electric powered bicycle. It’s visually stunning and with only a tiny carbon footprint, their café will help make any caffeine & snack fix memorable. BERLIN 95 www.thescrumptiousspud.ca Introducing a brand new German food truck from the makers of The Scrumptious Spud; the best baked potato’s catering to all kinds of food lovers. Berlin95 is now on the market selling authentic and traditional German Food in a new generation kind of way. With already such great success it is sure to be another sold out crowd pleaser! TASTE OF JAZZ: FEATURED ARTIST Stacey Renee From a young age Stacey has always been an exceptionally gifted singer/songwriter and instrumentalist. Born and raised in Thornhill, Ontario, Stacey’s talents were unmistakable, and her love and passion of music is what drove her to pursue her music career. Stacey has entertained crowds across North America – opening for such artists as The Trews, Treble Charger, Gloria Gaynor, Suzi McNeil, Danny Fernandes, Kardinal Official, Chris Brown, Deborah Cox, and has been featured on Much Music’s television show “disBand”. Stacey has rocked the stage at Copps Coliseum, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, and many festivals, concerts, and events around the Toronto area. Stacey is currently working in the studio writing, recording, and working on her debut EP. Stay tuned for more! 2016 Beaches International Jazz Festival Special Messages April 5, 2016 Dear Music Lovers, It’s that time of year again - the Beaches International Jazz Festival, the largest free jazz festival in Canada, is celebrating its 28th year! Our lovely waterfront neighbourhood will provide a beautiful backdrop for hundreds of musical acts extending from Woodbine Park to Beech Avenue. In addition to listening to the many headlining bands, you are invited to register for artist-led free workshops, take in youth arts-exhibits and youth mural programs, and enjoy local jazz talent during our ward’s Farmers’ Markets. While you're enjoying the music, remember to visit the many Beach shops, restaurants and cafes along Queen Street East. Let's support them by shopping and eating locally! I love the ambience of live outdoor music, enthusiastic crowds and warm summer weather. Congratulations to the Beaches International Jazz Festival for contributing to one of Toronto’s best summer traditions! Sincerely, Mary-Margaret McMahon 12 2016 Beaches International Jazz Festival High school or grad school? Even a good guess is a bad idea. At the LCBO, we don’t guess. That’s why we checked the ID of over 14.5 million people last year. Please have your ID ready. See the answer at lcbo.com/cardornot #cardornot Main Stage JULY 22 · 23 · 24 @ Woodbine Park TIPS FOR AN ENJOYABLE STAY: Located at the western edge of the Beach community, Woodbine Park is located at the corner of Northern Dancer Boulevard and Lake Shore Boulevard East (Northern Dancer is between Coxwell and Woodbine Avenues). If you plan to stay a while, we encourage you to bring sun screen and a hat, plus a big blanket or folding chairs to rest on – and (yes it’s sometimes necessary) rain gear. Because we’re lakeside, it can get cool at night, so bring a sweater or just cozy up to your neighbour. You can also grab a seat in our licensed beer garden! Various food kiosks are located throughout the site. Woodbine Park is wheelchair accessible. OLG MAIN STAGE: FEATURED ARTIST Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers Dwayne (Dopsie) Rubin hails from one of the most influential Zydeco families in the world. Although inspired by tradition, Dwayne has developed his own high energy style that defies existing stereotypes and blazes a refreshingly distinct path for 21st century Zydeco music. This singer/songwriter and accordionist has performed all over the world since debuting his band, Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers, at age 19. Not only has Dwayne’s band mastered zydeco music, but they also add a bit of rhythm and blues, funk, rock and roll, reggae and pop to their performances, making them a very versatile choice for any audience. This Indie artist was named “The Hottest Accordionist” in America for his ability to both work the crowd and pump out musical harmony in grandiose fashion. Dwayne doesn’t confine himself to the stage; he interacts with the crowd, blurring the barrier between performer and audience. Audiences jump to their feet energized by Dwayne’s musical innovation, charismatic performance and sheer, raw talent. His ability to capture the imagination, heart and soul of his audience makes Dwayne one of today’s most dynamic performers. 14 2016 Beaches International Jazz Festival Big Band STAGE MAIN STAGE FRIDAY 22 3 :00 PM TO 7 :00 PM The Jazz Connection Big Band FRIDAY 22 SATURDAY 23 12 :00 PM Hogtown Swing Dance demo 12 :30 PM George Lake Big Band 3 :00 PM Swing Shift Big Band 5 :40 PM Bob Cary Orchestra SUNDAY 24 12 :00 PM Hogtown Swing Dance demo 12 :30 PM Composers Collective Big Band 3 :00 PM The Jazz Mechanics YOUTH SERIES @ MAIN STAGE FRIDAY 15 5 :00 PM TO 7 :00 PM Discovery Through the Arts Combos SATURDAY 16 12 :00 PM TO 3 :00 PM Discovery Through the Arts Combos SUNDAY 17 11 :00 AM TO JULY 22 · 23 · 24 @ Woodbine Park 12 :30 PM Discovery Through the Arts Combos 2016 Beaches International Jazz Festival 7 :30 PM House Of David Gang 9 :30 PM Tortured Soul SATURDAY 23 3 :30 PM Mark Kelso & The Jazz Exiles 5 :00 PM Dione Taylor 7 :00 PM Blackburn 9 :00 PM Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers SUNDAY 24 1 :00 PM OKA 2 :30 PM The Rhythm Express 4 :30 PM Melanie Durrant 6 :30 PM Ghost Town Blues Band * All performances are subject to change without notice BIG BAND STAGE: FEATURED ARTIST Bob Cary Bob Cary (trumpeter, flugelhornist) was born in Providence, Rhode Island in 1940, and graduated from the Berklee School of Music. He played lead trumpet with The (New) Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and toured extensively with that band throughout the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, later working steadily as a sideman and, frequently, bandleader on major cruise lines. He relocated to Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1972. He was a member of Jim Bruckmann’s Jazz Barons there and was featured with that group in a “Sound of Toronto Jazz” Concert on February 15, 1982. He continues to live in Toronto where he established and leads a 19-piece band, the Bob Cary Orchestra. 15 Special Messages Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, M.P. B eaches-East York Dear constituents and visitors of Beaches—East York, It is an honor to welcome you to this year’s Beaches Jazz Festival Program. The 28th Beaches Jazz Festival Program is considered one of the largest jazz festivals in North America. This festival attracts close to a million visitors from across the globe. Over 150 bands will be performing this year and nearly 1000 hours of free live music! This year’s festival will be taking place in the following areas: ● July 2-3, July 15-17 and July 22-24 at Woodbine Park (1695 Queen St E.) ● July 21-23 Queen St. E. StreetFest Jazz music has played a major role in shaping Canadian history. It has helped to integrate various cultures and regions not only in Canada, but around the world. The Beaches Jazz Festival embraces some of the most talented bands and artists into the heart of our community. This festival has required a tremendous amount of effort, organizing and hard work. On that note, I would like to thank the organizing team and all the volunteers involved in creating such Dear Neighbours, I'm delighted to welcome you to the Celebration of the Sounds of Leslieville and Riverside as part of this year's Beaches Jazz Festival! Our fantastic east end community is home to celebrated musicians and worldclass performers. This exciting new event is the perfect spotlight on our community for the rest of the City. I hope you enjoy the terrific musical offerings in Jimmie Simpson Park, and also visit our wonderful shops and restaurants along Queen Street East in Riverside and Leslieville. Sincerely, an incredible event in Beaches—East York. Please accept my best wishes on an unforgettable and enjoyable festival! Sincerely, Councillor Paula Fletcher Ward 30, Toronto-Danforth Nathaniel Erskine-Smith Constituency Office 1902 Danforth Ave Toronto, ON M4C 1J4 416 467 0860 Welcome to the 28th Annual Beaches International Jazz Festival! Dear Neighbours, Friends and Guests, I’m so pleased to welcome you to one of the great institutions here in BeachesEast York – the Beaches International Jazz Festival. On behalf of my team, I encourage you to take part in the concerts and street festivals, to visit our incredible waterfront and parks, and to support the hundreds of businesses, services and restaurants that make our neighbourhood so special. I also want to acknowledge the festival’s dedicated team of organizers and volunteers. I thank and congratulate all of you on your hard work and your commitment to our community. I’m sure this year will be the most successful festival to date. Have fun, relax, and enjoy the music! GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE SUPPORT OF OUR GOVERNMENT PARTNERS. Sincerely, Arthur Potts, MPP Beaches-East York Arthur Potts, MPP - Beaches-East York 1821 Danforth Ave. Toronto ON M4C 1J2 416.690.1032 16 2016 Beaches International Jazz Festival “It’s an executive experience without the executive salary.” Jason Shim, passenger @JasonShim With friendly service, travel to 20+ destinations, shorter lines, convenient access and full-service lounges, Billy Bishop Airport is a world-class travel experience, located in the heart of Toronto. Helping you is what we do! StreetFest JULY 21 · 22 · 23 Queen Street East (between Woodbine Avenue to the east and Beech Avenue) 20 2016 Beaches Internation StreetFest is a Beaches International Jazz Festival signature event showcasing the finest in Big Band, Swing, Dixieland, Smooth, Afro-Cuban, Fusion, Funk, R&B, Ska and Soul sounds that Toronto has to offer. Over forty Canadian bands entertain you along a closed to traffic 2.5 km stretch of Queen Street East stretching east of Woodbine Avenue to Beech Avenue. It’s an annual pilgrimage for tens of thousands of music enthusiasts who flock to the street on Thursday, Friday and Saturday during this final Festival week, to groove to the music, swing to the sounds and soak in the street scene and ambience. nternational Jazz Festival 21 Queen Street East (east of Woodbine Avenue to Beech Avenue) 2016 OFFICIAL LINE-UP LOCATION Bands play at the same location every night StreetFest JULY 21 · 22 · 23 PERFORMANCE TIMES Bands play four 30 minutes sets from 7PM – 11PM nightly SE Corner Queen & Woodbine Samba Squad | sambasquad.com 1897 Queen St. E. | Beach Dental Dr. Draw | alchemyentertainment.ca Fire Hall NW Driveway Blackboard Blues Band | blackboardbluesband.ca 1910 Queen St. E. | Breakwall BBQ Breakwall Showcase | breakwallbbq.ca 1920 Queen St. E. | Incurable Collector Sol de Cuba | soldecuba.ca 1921 Queen St. E. | Kew Beach Imbayakunas | theimbayakunas.com 1938 Queen St. E. | Pizza Nova Erin McCallum | erinmccallum.com 1946 Queen St. E. | Brigham & More Johannes Linstead | johanneslinstead.com 1943 Queen St. E. | The Gull & The Firkin TurboStreet Funk | turbostreetfunk.com 1958 Queen St. E. | The Stone Lion Paul James | pauljamesband.com 1970 Queen St. E. | BAM Bistro Puente Del Diablo | puentedeldiablo.com 1974 Queen St. E. | The Artisans Yiannis Kapoulas | yianniskapoulas.com 1984 Queen St. E. | LCBO Stacey Renee | staceyreneemusic.com 2000 Queen St. E. | Shoppers Drug Mart 501 East | FB/The-501-East 2018 Queen St. E. | Hero Certified Burgers Los Hijos de Tuta Beach Public Library Gardens East Entrance Drumhand | drumhand.bandcamp.com 2169 Queen St. E. | Coles Downtown Dixieland Band 2175 Queen St. E. | RBC KC Roberts & The Live Revolution | kcroberts.ca 2185 Queen St. E. | BeachMac Kayko | juicemusic.ca 2193 Queen St. E. | Beauty Supply Outlet Grace | gracemusicto.com 2076 Queen St. E. | Gabby’s Johnny Max Band | johnnymaxband.com 2090 Queen St. E. | Hair Dynamix MOKA | FB/MOKA 2205 Queen St. E. | Toronto Beach Dental Kim & Company | kimandcompany.ca 2215 Queen St. E. | Beach Hardware The Implications | theimplications.ca 2233 Queen St. E. | Queen Compact Cars Neil Chapman | neilchapman.ca 2114 Queen St. E. | First Choice Hair Cutters The Metro Big Band | metrobigband.com 2253 Queen St. E. | Starbucks Coffee OKA | okamusic.com 2259 Queen St. E. | Sleep Country Canada Quincy Bullen | quincybullen.com 2271 Queen St. E. | Totto Salon & Spa Funny Funk | www.facebook.com/funnyfunkband/ 2301 Queen St. E. | Royal LePage Estate Realty Project Phoenix | projectphoenix.ca 2148 Queen St. E. | Swiss Chalet / Edward Jones Toronto All-Star Big Band | torontoallstarbigband.com 2152 Queen St. E. | Homeward Blue Room | blueroommusic.com 2162 Queen St. E. | Beacher Café Frog & Henry | music.tevlin.ca 2180 Queen St. E. | Essentia-Natural Memory Foam Mattresses Saishubi | saishubitheband.com 2198 Queen St. E. | Arts on Queen Tdot Batu | tdotbatu.ca 2345 Queen St. E | Veloute Laura Cole | lauracolemusic.com 2210 Queen St. E. | Pet Valu Ventanas | ventanasmusic.com 2216 Queen St. E. | Beach Chiropractic Centre United Soul Nations | unitedsoulnations.com 2232 Queen St. E. | Outrigger Firesound | firesound.ca 2375 Queen St. E. Elise LeGrow | FB/eliselegrow * All performances are subject to change without notice 22 2016 Beaches International Jazz Festival Main Stage FEATURED PERFORMERS JULY 15 · 16 · 17 @ Woodbine Park 7Sould Yani Borrell Orchestra Yani Borrell began his musical career at 17 as the lead singer of Orquesta Ideal, a popular group from his hometown of Camaguey, Cuba. With Orquesta, Borrell travelled throughout Cuba performing and developing his unique salsa-vocals and endearing stage presence. In 2004, Borrell moved to Toronto where he has continued to dominate and develop the Canadian Latin music scene, co-founding one of Canada’s most popular Latin bands in Orquesta Ideal. He has also shared the stage with legends like Andy Montanez, Candido Fabre and Los Van Van. Borrell’s distinct talent of on-stage improvisation makes his performances energetic, memorable and captivating. His self-titled, debut album Yani Borrell was listed as one of the best salsa albums produced in Canada within the last ten years. Borrell is considered the vision of modern day salsa and continues to captivate audiences on the festival scene. Rich Brown Band 7Sould’s performances truly reflect the identity of Toronto, in that each member brings a different cultural perspective to the group, creating an unprecedented sound and experience. The idea for the band materialized in 2011 when Mark Daniels (congas and percussion) partnered with Joaquin Nuñez Hidalgo (drums and musical director) as co-creators and co-executive producers on an outstanding musical project in Cuba. Accomplished musicians in their own right, Hidalgo has been featured in multiple productions, most notably the 2008 Mirvish production of Dirty Dancing and Daniels has worked extensively with a variety of esteemed artists. Their vision of a funk, rock and pop fusion band came together when the pair joined forces with ten highly accomplished musicians to form 7Sould. Rounding out the band are the talents of JT Kim (bass), Jasper Gahunia (DJ, keyboards), Madette Mendoza (lead vocals), Dyalis Machado (percussion, vocals), Darryl Joseph-Dennie (piano, keyboards), Gary Lee Hill (guitar), Ara Arakelyan (saxophone, keyboards), William Lamoureux (violin and vocals), George Murga-Martinez (trumpet) and Kimya Hypolite (vocals). During his career as a leading artist in Toronto, Richard ‘Rich’ Brown has found success both as a solo artist and as a band member. At 17 years of age, Brown taught himself to play the bass by listening to artists he admired – Jacob Pastorius, Victor Bailey and Alain Caron. He has appeared on over forty recordings in a broad range of styles from jazz, funk and Latin to traditional Asian and Arabic music. In 2012 and 2014, Brown was a featured faculty member for the International Workshop in Jazz and Creative Music at the Banff Centre for the Arts. Outside of the Rich Brown Band, Brown released a highly-regarded solo bass recording, Between Heaviness and Here in 2014. Johnny Rawls Paul James Toronto-based musician Paul James has been a successful rock & roll, blues artist and music producer for close to five decades. A well-recognized and awarded musician, James has won a JUNO, The Maple Blues Lifetime Achievement Award for Blues Music in Canada, the London Fire Hall Lifetime Achievement Award and multiple Toronto Independent Music Awards. Considered a trailblazer on the independent music scene in Canada, James produced his first vinyl 45 with his own label, Lick’n’Stick in 1973, with many indie artists having followed in his footsteps since. James is a multi-talented artist, songwriter, vocalist and guitarist and has performed across Canada with music greats such as Jeff Healey and Bob Dylan. 24 Born and raised in Mississippi, Johnny Rawls’ interest in music first piqued after listening to his grandfather play the blues. He began playing music professionally while still in high school with artists such as ZZ Hill, Little Johnny Taylor, Joe Tex and the Sweet Inspirations. Shortly thereafter, Rawls embarked on a career as a band director, first with OV Wright in 1970 and then with Little Johnny Taylor in 1980. In 1985, Rawls began his solo career releasing his first record with Rainbow Records. In 2002, Rawls launched his own recording company, Deep South Soul under which he released a number of albums: Lucky Man, Live in Montana and The Best of Johnny Rawls. A multi-talented artist, Rawls is a producer, arranger, songwriter, vocalist, guitarist and keyboardist and has been nominated four times for the Blues Music Award (Blues Foundation) alongside being the recipient of the R&B Male Vocalist of the Year (West Coast Blues Hall of Fame). He also garnered the Critics Award for Best Album of the Year (Living Blues Magazine), Best Soul Blues Album of the Year (Blues Foundation) and has been honoured with a Blues Trail Marker in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. 2016 Beaches International Jazz Festival Main Stage FEATURED PERFORMERS JULY 15 · 16 · 17 Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar Born in Edmonton, Samantha Martin discovered her passion for performance after auditioning for her grade four class production of The Sound of Music. In 2004, Martin moved to Owen Sound, Ontario to produce her first EP Fade with the help of the MacKenzie Blues Band. One year later, Martin moved to Toronto where she met her current producer Derek Downham, who was immediately taken with Martin’s strong vocals, resulting in a partnership, which produced Martin’s first full-length album, Back Home. Her latest album, Send the Nightingale draws on gospel and southern bluegrass, producing an old-soul sound, wise beyond Martin’s years. @ Woodbine Park De Bruces a Mi Formed in 1999, De Bruces a Mi (DBAM) has represented Colombian reggae on the world stage, sharing their unique ‘Reggae Mestizo” (mixed reggae) style through performances in Argentina, Canada, Ecuador, Mexico and Kenya. They draw inspiration for their sound from the music of Colombia, producing a representation of the cultural diversity that identifies them and their home nation. Energy, strength and joy defines DBAM with lyrics that speak to love, life, spirituality and political struggle. Ivana Santilli Multi-instrumentalist Ivana Santilli has had an impressive fifteen year career since she first stepped into the spotlight. Her first band, Bass is Base, won a JUNO in 1995 for Best R&B/ Soul Recording for their debut album First Impressions of the Bottom Jigglers. Since then, Santilli hasn’t been afraid to experiment with her sound. From soul to pop and funk to jazz, Santilli’s brand of “pop-dipped soul” is an expression of the music she connects with most. Her latest album, Late Night Light, has Santilli continuing on her path of musical exploration, collaborating with artists such as Nasri Atweh (Magic!) and Eon Sinclair (Bedouin Soundclash). David Vest Born in Alabama in the 40s, David Vest played his first gig at the age of 14. Three years later, Vest was touring with Jerry Woodard and the Esquires, and by 19 he was opening for Roy Orbison. Now residing in Toronto, Vest’s first Canadian recording East Meets Vest was named one of the best blues albums of 2012 by Holger Petersen of CBC’s Saturday Night Blues. East Meets Vest also earned a Maple Blues Award nomination for Recording of the Year. In 2014, Vest signed with Cordova Bay Records and began touring to promote his newest album, Roadhouse Revelation. Also a prolific songwriter, Vest has written songs for Tammy Wynette and has toured with notable artists such as Miss Lavelle White and Jimmy T99 Nelson. From 2002 to 2006 Vest served as the co-leader of the Paul deLay Band reaching the top ten on Billboard’s National Blues Chart with their single The Last of the Best. Vest has toured throughout Canada and North America bringing his skill, energy and creativity to the stage. 26 2016 Beaches International Jazz Festival OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF PLEASE ENJOY RESPONSIBLY. Represented by PMA Canada | pmacanada.com Main Stage FEATURED PERFORMERS JULY 22 · 23 · 24 Mark Kelso & The Jazz Exiles Mark Kelso and the Jazz Exiles (MKJE) is a JUNO award nominated five-piece ensemble, fusing jazz and funk into their unique musical style. Helmed by Torontonian drummer and composer Mark Kelso, MKJE is a collaboration between one of North America’s premier bass players, Rich Brown, jazz pianist and prominent member of the jazz community, Robi Botos, Grammy and JUNO nominated alto saxophonist Luis Deniz and talented guitarist, Joey Martel. Their JUNO award nominated debut album Stealing from My Youth features 10 tracks which collectively displays the individual talent of each of these five skilled musicians. @ Woodbine Park Tortured Soul Tortured Soul (TS) was formed in 2001 as a three-man music group based in Brooklyn, New York. The band has toured extensively, playing on the world stage for a diverse audience including Bonnaroo in Tennessee, the Montreal Jazz Festival, Fabric in London, Detroit Electronic Music Festival, Pukkelpop in Belgium, Java Jazz Festival in Indonesia, Big Chill Festival in the UK and the Capetown International Jazz Festival in South Africa. Adding to their list of accomplishments, Tortured Soul has also been featured with such acclaimed artists as Chaka Kahn and The Wailers and has had their music featured on All My Children, The Glades and So You Think You Can Dance Canada. Dione Taylor Music has always been a part of Gemini award nominated Dion Taylor’s life. Growing up in Saskatchewan, Taylor began playing the organ at age four alongside her musical family, all of whom performed at their local church. By age 10, she was the resident musical director and organist with the Shiloh Assembly Church in Regina. Taylor began her professional career with a bang after her debut album, Open Your Eyes was nominated for a JUNO. She has performed her unique style of “Prairie Blues” for esteemed guests including former U.S. president George W. Bush and Queen Elizabeth II. Taylor was nominated for a Gemini award for her rendition of Oscar Peterson’s “Hymn to Freedom” as well as being the recipient of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award. Taylor’s latest EP Born Free finds her returning to her roots. The album is reminiscent of the songs and sounds she recalls of her youth growing up in the Canadian Midwest. 28 House Of David Gang House of David Gang (HDG) is the product of two Toronto bands (Selah and Rainbow Warriors) joining forces in 1988. Together, HDG formed a staple sound performing in the city’s Queen Street West neighbourhood where fittingly they derived their namesake from a popular after-hours locale where they remained a staple until the mid-90s. The group is led by Desmond ‘King Selah’ Anderson on lead vocals, who at the age of 17 moved to Canada and immediately gravitated toward gospel music, singing for many years with his church and festival choirs. HDG’s rhythm section includes the dynamic Collin ‘Jahlin’ Edwards on drums, who hails from Hanover, Germany and Snappy Homefry on bass; with Mike Field and Dean Yeats on horns and Todd James Britton on keyboards. Lead guitarist and Toronto-native Jay ‘High Plains Drifter’ Cleary is an alumni of St. Francis Xavier University, where he studied jazz and co-founded his first funk-fusion group before bringing his talents to this collaboration. Rhythm Express With multi-talented musician and journalist/broadcaster Bill King on keyboards, Rhythm Express was formed with the vision of fusing ska, funk, reggae and soul music into one mellifluous sound. A major player on the Canadian jazz scene, King has earned three JUNO award nominations and has worked with a host of legendary artists over the years, including Janis Joplin, Martha Reeves and The Pointer Sisters. In addition to King, the band is composed of many noteworthy musicians; the horn section includes Chris Butcher of the Heavyweights Brass Band, Bobby Hsu and Cuban percussionist Jorge Luis Torres. Perfectly complementing the other members are guitarist Shane Forrest, bassist Jesse ‘Dubmatix’ King and percussionist Jamaicans Paul. Coupled with an impressive roster of vocalists – Gavin Hope, Selena Evangeline, Ammoye Evans, Aria Zenua and Michael Dunston – RE flawlessly delivers an infectious groove with every performance. 2016 Beaches International Jazz Festival Custom Solid Pine Furnitur e We provide custom solid pine furniture. Buffets, cabinets, bookcases, wardrobes, etc. Just provide us with your specifications and our carpenter will build it for you. 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In her early years, Durrant trained at Earl Haig School of the Arts and the Royal Conservatory of Music and cites Marvin Gaye, Minnie Ripperton and Aerosmith as influencers of her unique sound. In addition to being the winner of the Stylus Awards’ Single of the Year, she has been nominated for two JUNO awards for Reggae Recording of the Year and R&B Recording of the Year, as well as a Much Music Video Award. Durrant has shared the stage with Sean Paul, 50 Cent, Jay Z, Kardinal Offishal and the Canadian cast of Rent. Her highly anticipated sophomore album Anticipation has been received with critical acclaim and has enjoyed high rotation on Toronto’s Flow 93.5. She has performed on stages across the country and is regularly featured on popular Canadian music channels like MuchMusic, MTV Canada and CTV. @ Woodbine Park Ghost Town Blues Band Billboard Music Award 2015 nominee for “Best Blues Band” and 2014 International Blues Challenge runner-up Ghost Town Blues Band (GTBB) is bringing a fresh face to singing the blues. Living Blues Magazine says “with a shoot-from-the-hip Memphis attitude, and a STAX-busting explosion of modern blues vision, GTBB represents a welcome changing of the guard. The band has performed across North America performing their Allman Brothers style jams with cigar box guitars, electric push brooms, a second-line horn entrance and a hip-hop trombone player. GTBB is a must-see live band and will be playing 17 different festivals across North America this summer, including the Beaches International Jazz Festival. Multi-instrumentalist Matt Isbell fronts the band on vocals supported by trombonist Suavo Jones, keyboardist Jeremy Powell and lead-guitarist Taylor Orr, who together create the band’s funk-aesthetic which has quickly gained notoriety on the blues festival circuit. GTBB debuted their latest album, Hard Road to Hoe has been enthralling crowds and received critical acclaim. Dwayne Dopsie Dwayne Dopsie plays a unique style of American dance music known as Zydeco. The genre originated in southern Louisiana and is characterized by the sounds of the accordion, guitar and washboard creating a deep and soulful, blues sound. A Louisiana native, Dopsie was the last of eight children born to Rockin’ Dopsie Sr., a pioneer of Zydeco music. His musical education began at a young age with an introduction to the accordion and he has been producing high energy, refreshingly fast-paced music ever since. He remains a trailblazer within his genre, cultivating a sound that has helped bring Zydeco into the 21st century for new audiences around the world. 30 Blackburn Blackburn is a band of immensely talented individuals whose music is steeped in the tradition of the blues and infused with R&B and soul. Formed in 1995, the six piece group brings it all together with a thought-provoking sound to create a smooth and soulful groove. The group was first exposed to music through their father, highly regarded keyboardist Bobby Dean, and has since performed with musical greats Etta James, Mary Wells and Ernestine Anderson, to name a few. Band members include lead vocalist Duane Blackburn on the Hammond B3, Brooke Blackburn on guitar and vocals, Cory Blackburn on drums, Andrew Stewart on bass, Neil Braithwaite on saxophone and Ted Peters on trombone. Whether playing unique renditions of the classics or performing original material, Blackburn always produces a captivating, high-energy show. Winners of the 2010 Maple Blues Award for Best New Artist, the band were 2016 nominees for a JUNO for “Blues Album of the Year” on the strength of their latest release, Brothers In This World. OKA OKA brings the joy, fluidity and simplicity of positive music to their audiences, independelty selling over 160,000 albums and sharing stages with artists like Finnley Quay, Xavier Rudd and Delhi to Dublin. Created out of a street-jam in 2000, OKA has been blending the sounds of house, big beat, reggae-dub and jazz for crowds in Australia, Asia and North America. Familiar faces on the festival scene, the band has played shows at Montreal Jazz Festival, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Green Room Festival, Earthdance Global Peace Party, Joshua Tree Music Festival, Rainbow Serpent Festival, Splendour in the Grass Festival and Woodford Folk Festival. 2016 Beaches International Jazz Festival CELEBRATING 26 YEARS IN THE BEACH LARGEST SELECTION of STERLING SILVER JEWELLERY IN THE BEACH “Family Owned and Operated” 1974A Queen Street E., Toronto (416) 690-1663 We’re proud to support the Beaches International Jazz Festival Christopher Holgate Branch Manager 416-698-5384 [email protected] Samm McLeod Mobile Mortgage Specialist 416-587-1246 [email protected] Financial planning services and investment advice are provided by Royal Mutual Funds Inc. (RMFI). RMFI, RBC Global Asset Management Inc., Royal Bank of Canada, Royal Trust Corporation of Canada and The Royal Trust Company are separate corporate entities which are affiliated. RMFI is licensed as a financial services firm in the province of Quebec. Personal lending products are provided by Royal Bank of Canada and are subject to its standard lending criteria. ® / ™ Trademark(s) of Royal Bank of Canada. ©2015 Royal Bank of Canada. None Jazz Festival ad 91696 AD_109961_0415_Jazz_E.indd 1 91696 AD_109961_0415_Jazz_E.indd 109961 (04/2015) 100% of Final Size 3.5” x 4.875” None4:19 PM 5/4/15 TD Canada Trust Workshops JULY 18 · 19 · 20 @ Mennonite New Life Centre 1774 Queen St. East (Queen St. East and Lark St.) Our popular workshops are appropriate for all ages. We reach out to some of the most talented artists in Toronto to present these free workshops. To register email: [email protected], put the workshop name in the subject line and tell us your name and any friends that might be joining you. Register now | [email protected] space can be limited! VOCAL STYLINGS: JAZZ AND CABARET MONDAY, JULY 18 7 :00 PM TO 9 :00 PM LEADER: Heather Bambrick and Diane Leah LOCATION: Upper level beachesjazz.com/vocal-stylings-jazz-and-cabaret/ Heather Bambrick and Diane Leah (both members of the Jazz Cabaret ensemble Broadsway) share their collective 60+ years of performance in this informative, interesting, and interactive workshop. Together they’ll discuss topics from vocal tone and stylistic idiomatic practices in Jazz and Cabaret, to mic technique, song selection / connection, and collaboration /communication with accompaniment. They’ll do it all with much fun and laughter! PIANO, UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL TUESDAY, JULY 19 7 :00 PM TO 9 :00 PM LEADER: Robi Botos LOCATION: Upper level beachesjazz.com/piano-up-close-and-personal/ Beaches Jazz Festival is proud to present Robi Botos Piano, Up Close and Personal. This is an opportunity to hear from reknowned pianist Robi Botos. He will share his love of jazz, playing techniques, practice tips and answer questions. Come enjoy this presentation no matter what instrument you play and even if you don’t. UKULELE JAM WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 7 :00 PM TO 9 :00 PM LEADER: Steve McNie LOCATION: Upper level www.torontoUKES.com Get your strum on! This fun, all-ages event has something for everyone – even if you don’t have a ukulele (yet!). Bring your Uke for an evening of sing-along, play-along fun with Steve McNie and members of Toronto’s world-class ukulele scene. He’s the guy behind torontoUKES.com that produces a variety of ukulele events, workshops and concerts including the Corktown Ukulele Jam, and the new Annex Ukulele Jam at the Tranzac Club. 32 NEW ORLEANS STYLE BRASS MONDAY, JULY 18 7 :00 PM TO 9 :00 PM LEADER: Christopher Butcher and John Pitt LOCATION: Upper level www.chrisbutchermusic.com www.pittmanmusic.com Chris Butcher and John Pitt (both members of Heavyweights Brass) (www.heavyweightsbrassband.com) will lead a workshop covering horns and their role in New Orleans style jazz. All attendee’s who play a horn at any level are urged to bring it. The workshop will culminate with the attendees learning and performing the traditional blues “Second Line” together as an ensemble. If you don’t play a horn you’re still encouraged to attend to learn about New Orleans jazz from a historical and cultural perspective. BRAZILIAN PERCUSSION/ HAND DRUM TUESDAY, JULY 19 7 :00 PM TO 9 :00 PM LEADER: Steve Mancuso LOCATION: Upper level beachesjazz.com/brazilian-percussion-workshop/ This fun and interactive workshop led by Steve Mancuso focuses on the wonderful music of Brazil. Rhythms played in the music of Capoeira, Samba, Partido Alto, and Maculele will be explored. Participants will have an opportunity to play various Afro-Brazilian percussion such as: Surdos, Pandeiros, tamborims, agogos, and ganzas, to name a few. Come and join us as we sing, drum, and move to the music and rhythms of Brazil! All ages and levels are welcome! SECOND CITY TORONTO – IMPROV COMEDY WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 7 :00 PM TO 9 :00 PM LEADER: Ian Keeling LOCATION: Upper level beachesjazz.com/second-city-toronto-improv-comedy-workshop/ Sketch Comedy and Jazz have many things in common. Improvisation is the one that is most readily apparent. The Beaches International Jazz Festival is happy to present a Comedy Improvisation Workshop led by Ian Keeling and in conjunction with the Toronto Second City Training Center. This workshop is open to everyone, all ages, with no experience needed. Just come prepared to have fun! 2016 Beaches International Jazz Festival NF SA JAZZ FESTIVAL BLACK TAKE 20% OFF ALL OF YOUR FAVOURITE SUMMER STYLES! BIRKENSTOCK, SKECHERS, CROCS, COLUMBIA AND MORE! 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A leading grantmaker in Canada, the Ontario Trillium Foundation strengthens the capacity of the voluntary sector through investments in community-based initiatives. An agency of the Government of Ontario, OTF builds healthy and vibrant communities: www.otf.ca YOUTH ARTS EXHIBITION The 2016 Youth Arts Exhibition is a Non-Juried Fine Art Exhibition with the theme “How Does Music Inspire You”. The exhibition will be held at Above Ground Art Supplies galleries at the Toronto – Downtown location (OCAD/AGO, 74 McCaul St) and at the Toronto-East location (Beaches, 1842 Queen St. E) from June 22nd - July 18 2016. This program is open to youth interested in the arts and includes participation in volunteer efforts focused on learning about curating arts programs and helping with the festival’s Youth Mural Program and Community Mural Workshops. Volunteers are encouraged to assist children paint murals at local elementary schools, help hang arts exhibitions in the Beach BIA and encourage audience members to paint at Woodbine Park during the Festival. PUBLIC ART HOSPITALS’ DONATION INITIATIVE Exhibitions created in the Youth Mural Program and Community Workshop Program will be donated to the Scarborough and Michael Garron Hospitals to be installed permanently in various locations of each hospital. The Scarborough Hospital will also be hosting an exhibition of the murals at its Artist Walkway from August 22 - Sept. 30 2016 prior to their permanent installation. YOUTH MURAL PROGRAM COMMUNITY WORKSHOP PROGRAM The community workshop program is an on-site interactive painting opportunity involving the community. It is set up for weeks one and two of the Festival by the Woodbine Park Main Stage. The Program encourages audiences of all ages to drop by and express themselves by painting “live” to the music. Participation is free! In this initiative, local TDSB schools in the Beaches/East York community worked to create works of art themed around “Diversity, Community and Music = BIJF”. The artwork is displayed in the Beach Village from June 22 - August 10, 2016. Check it out! Where: Woodbine Park in the Vendor Garden by the Main Stage When: Saturday, July 16 from 1 pm – 8 pm Sunday, July 17 from 1 pm – 6 pm RETURNING “JAZZ IN MOTION” PROGRAMS INCLUDE: JAZZ IN MOTION Over the past six years this popular event has drawn in the Festival crowd to view the works of some of the best performance photographers in the city and abroad. This year we are inviting artists that work in all mediums to the NEW 2016 Jazz in Motion Juried ART exhibition. The exhibition features photographs from our usual all star photographers as well as paintings, collage art, sculptures, illustrations, etc. Visit the exhibition at the Toronto-East gallery location of Above Ground Art Supplies (Beaches, 1842 Queen St. E) from July 21 – August 10, 2016 2016 JAZZ IN MOTION INSTAGRAM CONTEST Submit your photos into the Jazz in Motion Instagram contest! Tag a photo @Jazz_in_Motion on Instagram with your copyright and bio on your post to be entered to win great prizes! We want to see photos that best define the essence of jazz music, jazz musicians and the audience which supports them. Tag your posts today! LIVE PAINTING IN THE PARK In 2014 Heather Sinnott wowed the crowd at the BIJF with her amazing live painting to the beat of the Woodbine Main stage. Heather returns to the Main stage this summer to continue work on her Jazz series! 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