Musical Stylings of the World Come to the 2023 TD Markham Jazz Festival
If you’re looking for something a little different, we’ve got just what you want!
Prefer a blend of Afro-Cuban, check out Okan.
Like to hear jazz stretched out with a mix of Caribbean rhythms, Elan Trotman is your perfect choice.
The 2023 TD Markham Jazz Festival brings world music to the stage! Join us August 18 - 20 in Markham’s historic Main Street Unionville and be part of the excitement.
And all performances are FREE!
Elan Trotman
 Born and raised in Barbados, and educated at the world-renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston, saxophonist Elan Trotman approaches jazz in his own exciting way. With his blending of Caribbean rhythms from his roots with skillful horn textures, his playing is full of surprises. The new England Urban Music Awards and the Barbados Music Awards both named him Jazz Artist of the Year on multiple occasions.
Trotman is considered one of jazz’s most thrilling and emotive performers as he continues to stand out and push boundaries with his distinctive tone.
Trotman has recorded and performed with a number of world-class musicians, including Michael McDonald, Roberta Flack, Marcus Miller, Earl Klugh, Peabo Bryson, Sheila E, and many others.
It’s a musical experience not to be missed!
Catch him on Saturday, August 19th at 3:00pm, at the Millennium Bandstand Stage.
OKAN
 OKAN brings its sizzling fusion of Afro-Cuban roots with jazz, folk and global rhythms, once again to the TDMJF stage. With vocals in Spanish, English and Spanglish, OKAN’s two musical artists have individually received Grammy and Latin Grammy nominations.
They take their name from the word for “heart” in their region of Santeria, Cuba.
In songs about immigration, resistance and love, OKAN passionately advocates for freedom of expression, queer rights and gender equality. OKAN has gained a reputation for their powerful live performances, which showcase their incredible harmonies, virtuosic musicianship, potent lyrics as well as an unfailing ability to connect with audiences on a deep emotional level.
OKAN’s JUNO-winning release Espiral debuted in first place on Canada’s !Earshot charts and was included in NPR’s top 10 Alt latino and CBC Music’s top 20.
Witness their magic on Saturday, August 19th at 9:00pm at the Millenium Bandstand Stage.
Check our our full lineup of performances and starting times by visiting our website:
www.markhamjazzfestival.com
- Week of August 13 - 20, visit our pre-festival and festival Jazz HotSpots throughout Markham (details to be announced)
- Free shuttle service to and from the site - no worrying about parking
- Catch up-and-coming new artists and established names, with a sprinkling of Grammy and JUNO winners
- Enjoy Main Street Unionville’s excellent selection of bars, restaurants and one-of-a-kind shops, plus unique festival vendors
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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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