TD Markham Jazz Festival Celebrates Two Legendary Canadian Music Icons at our Festival in August!
The TD Markham Jazz festival is thrilled to present two spectacular tributes to two Canadian music legends - jazz pioneer Phil Nimmons and iconic folk/rock/jazz performer Joni Mitchell.
Biali and Barlow Play Joni Mitchell – Saturday, August 19
 On Saturday, August 19th at 7:00pm, at the Millennium Bandstand, you’ll be treated to a special musical event. JUNO and multi-award winning Canadian singer-songwriter, pianist and CBC Music radio host Laila Biali will be joined by the Brian Barlow Big Band in a musical tribute to Joni Mitchell’s amazing songbook.
Laila Biali has headlined festivals and venues spanning five continents, from New York City’s Carnegie Hall, to Beijing’s National Centre for the Performing Arts.
Brian Barlow is one of Canada’s most recorded drummer/percussionists, having performed on over 500 albums over a career spanning almost 50 years.
For the past twenty years, the Brian Barlow Big Band, made up of the A-list of Canadian jazz ensemble musicians, has set the gold standard for big bands in Canada.
Put them together, along with the music of Joni Mitchell and original arrangements by Brian Barlow, and you’ve got a magic mix.
Nimmons Tribute Band – Sunday, August 20
 Closing out the 26th TD Markham Jazz Festival on Sunday, August 20th at 5:00pm, at the Millennium Bandstand, the Nimmons Tribute Band will honour Canadian jazz legend Phil Nimmons. Nimmons celebrated his 100th birthday on June 3rd of this year! Virtuoso clarinetist, arranger, composer and educator, Nimmons helped lay the foundations of a full-fledged jazz program at the University of Toronto, and was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1994. He was also a long-time friend and collaborator with piano legend Oscar Peterson.
The Nimmons Tribute Band features some of Canada’s finest musicians, including many JUNO winners, who join in a joyous celebratory performance. Led by grandson Sean Nimmons-Paterson, the band includes Phil’s colleagues, former students, friends and family - Kevin Turcotte, Tara Davidson, Mike Murley, William Carn, Alex Dean, Heather Bambrick, Jon Maharaj and Ethan Ardelli. Each has joined because of their deep appreciation for the contribution Phil has made to their careers and to jazz in Canada.
“He’s such a great teacher - so inspiring, so sensitive to his students, very observant and supportive.”
Ernesto Cervini,
Artistic Director, TD Markham Jazz Festival
Join us for these two extraordinary musical events. All performances are free and take place in and around the main street of Markham’s historic downtown Unionville area.
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Save these dates and plan to attend
- Week of August 13 - 20, pre-festival and festival Jazz HotSpots throughout Markham
- August 18 - 20 (Friday to Sunday) with 25 top quality artists on multiple stages in Markham’s historic Unionville area - ALL FREE!
Returning attendees know the charm of historic, easily walkable Main Street Unionville, with a continuous choice of jazz and blues to suit every taste. Plus the incredible fact that, thanks to our valued sponsors and grant providers, all stages are FREE!
- See headliners Catherine Russell, Matt Stevens, Brian Barlow and Laila Biali, OKAN, Nimmons Tribute band, and many others
- Catch up-and-coming new artists as well as established names with a sprinkling of Grammy and JUNO winners
- Take in the exciting sounds of the Heavyweights Brass Band who will be performing on Main Street on Saturday and Sunday afternoons
- Enjoy Unionville’s excellent selection of bars, restaurants and one-of-a-kind shops, plus unique festival vendors
- FREE shuttles service to and from the site - no fretting about parking
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markhamjazzfestival.com
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Volunteers!
TDMJF welcomes those who would like to help make this great event happen. If you’d like to become involved with our excellent group of volunteers, e-mail us at:
contactus@markhamjazzfestival.com
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The TD Markham Jazz Festival is a not-for-profit organization with a mandate to enrich cultural life in the region by bringing emerging and established jazz artists to Markham for all to enjoy. Established in 1998, the festival draws more than 25,000 residents and visitors to the streets of Unionville during the third weekend in August. Local and international artists deliver over 30 open-air performances during the weekend as well as in selected “hot spots” and at a ticketed opening-night concert. During the year, the festival hosts “Hot Spot Concerts” at selected venues in Markham. TD Canada Trust became its title sponsor in 2014.
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