BIJF-40-Program-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?
TO THE
2016
We’re hogging most of July because it’s taking place over
four weekends
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
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
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.
www.hotoronto.com
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: jcocommunications@rogers.com or HOToronto@rogers.com
www.TorontoOnDemand.com
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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.
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SATURDAY’S FEATURED ARTISTS:
Lucho and Juan Diego of Lucho de Sedas
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.
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.
Beach Salsa Festival
@ Woodbine Park JULY 2 · 3
Salsa
MAIN STAGE
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
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.
Chantel Collado
Lucho and Juan Diego
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.
La Gran Colombia
SATURDAY 2
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
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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
8 :30 PM
EXODUS
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
2 :00 PM
4 :00 PM
6 :00 PM
8 :00 PM
Toronto All-Star Big Band
Turbo Street Funk
Kim & Company
Johannes Linstead
Eddie Bullen & Friends
SUNDAY 10
12 :00 PM
2 :00 PM
4 :00 PM
Toronto All-Star Big Band
Jerome Tucker Band
Paul James Band
* All performances are subject to change without notice
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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.
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FRIDAY 15
5 :30 PM Supertonic
6 :30 PM The O’Pears
STAGE
FRIDAY 15
JULY 15 · 16 · 17
@ Woodbine Park
MAIN STAGE
SATURDAY 16
1 :00 PM
4Skör
7 :30 PM
9 :30 PM
Yani Borrell Orchestra
7Sould presents “Underneath”
2 :00 PM
The Ault Sisters
SATURDAY 16
3 :00 PM
Countermeasure
3 :00 PM
Rich Brown Band
4 :30 PM
The Waterfront Singing Ambassadors
5 :00 PM
Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar
5 :00 PM
Duly Noted
7 :00 PM
Ivana Santilli
SUNDAY 17
1 :00 PM
Retrocity
9 :00 PM
SUNDAY 17
De Bruces A Mi
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
FRIDAY 15
YOUTH
SERIES
@ MAIN STAGE
SATURDAY 16
12 :00 PM TO 2 :30 PM
Youth Jazz Canada Combos
SUNDAY 17
5 :00 PM TO 7 :00 PM
St. Michael’s College School Music Ensembles
Featuring Rumba Squad
11 :00 AM TO 2 :00 PM
Youth Jazz Canada Combos
* All performances are subject to change without notice
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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.
Taste of Jazz
@ Woodbine Park JULY 19 · 20
ALFIE’S LIL LEMON
www.alfieslemonade.com
Specializing in serving fresh squeezed lemonade.
Please stop by to say hello and have a cool refreshing drink!
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.
MUSTACHE BURGER
www.mustacheburger.com
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.
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!
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/
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!
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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 28 th 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
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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.
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Big Band
STAGE
FRIDAY 22
3 :00 PM TO 7 :00 PM
SATURDAY 23
12 :00 PM
12 :30 PM
3 :00 PM
Hogtown Swing Dance demo
George Lake Big Band
Swing Shift Big Band
The Jazz Connection Big Band
@ Woodbine Park
FRIDAY 22
SATURDAY 23
JULY 22 · 23 · 24
MAIN STAGE
7 :30 PM House Of David Gang
9 :30 PM Tortured Soul
5 :40 PM
Bob Cary Orchestra
3 :30 PM
Mark Kelso & The Jazz Exiles
SUNDAY 24
12 :00 PM Hogtown Swing Dance demo
12 :30 PM Composers Collective Big Band
3 :00 PM The Jazz Mechanics
5 :00 PM Dione Taylor
7 :00 PM Blackburn
9 :00 PM Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers
SUNDAY 24
FRIDAY 15
YOUTH
SERIES
@ MAIN STAGE
1 :00 PM
2 :30 PM
4 :30 PM
6 :30 PM
OKA
The Rhythm Express
Melanie Durrant
Ghost Town Blues Band
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 12 :30 PM
Discovery Through the Arts Combos
* 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.
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Special Messages
Nathaniel Erskine­Smith,
M.P. ​Beaches­East York
Dear constituents and visitors of Beaches—East York,
It is an honor to welcome you to this year’s Beaches
th​
Jazz Festival Program. The 28​ 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 2­3, July 15­17 and July 22­24 at Woodbine Park (1695 Queen St E.)
● July 21­23 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
an incredible event in Beaches—East York.
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,
Please accept my best wishes on an unforgettable and enjoyable festival!
Sincerely,
Councillor Paula Fletcher
Ward 30, Toronto-Danforth
Nathaniel Erskine­Smith
Constituency Office
1902 Danforth Ave
Toronto, ON
M4C 1J4
416 467 0860
Welcome to the 28 th 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 Beaches-
East 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
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StreetFest JULY 21 · 22 · 23
Queen Street East (between Woodbine Avenue to the east and Beech Avenue)
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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.
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Queen Street East
(east of Woodbine Avenue to Beech Avenue)
2016 OFFICIAL LINE-UP
StreetFest
JULY 21 · 22 · 23
LOCATION
Bands play at the same location every night
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
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Main Stage
JULY 15 · 16 · 17
FEATURED PERFORMERS
@ Woodbine Park
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.
7Sould
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).
Rich Brown Band
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.
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.
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Main Stage
JULY 15 · 16 · 17
FEATURED PERFORMERS
@ Woodbine Park
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.
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.
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Main Stage
JULY 22 · 23 · 24
FEATURED PERFORMERS
@ Woodbine Park
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.
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.
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.
Dione Taylor
Rhythm Express
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.
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.
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Main Stage
JULY 22 · 23 · 24
FEATURED PERFORMERS
@ Woodbine Park
Melanie Durrant
Toronto born and raised Melanie Durrant is an
award-winning alternative hip-hop and soul artist.
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.
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.
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.
Dwayne Dopsie
OKA
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.
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.
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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:
coordinatorbeachesjazz@gmail.com, put the workshop name in the subject line and
tell us your name and any friends that might be joining you.
Register now | coordinatorbeachesjazz@gmail.com
space can be limited!
VOCAL STYLINGS: JAZZ AND CABARET
NEW ORLEANS STYLE BRASS
MONDAY, JULY 18 MONDAY, JULY 18
7 :00 PM TO 9 :00 PM 7 :00 PM TO 9 :00 PM
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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
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
LEADER: Steve McNie
LOCATION: Upper level
www.torontoUKES.com
9 :00 PM
9 :00 PM
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.
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
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
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!
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Multi-Arts including Photography Programs are also sponsored by:
Multi-Arts Programs
2016 BIJF Multi-Arts Program is funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. 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.
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!
YOUTH CURATORIAL PROGRAM AND
SHOUT OUT FOR VOLUNTEERS
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
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! She’s be painting live at the Woodbine Park
Main Stage on Saturday, July 23rd and Sunday, July 24th.
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