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2018 August 17-19 21ST ANNUAL NEW EVENT & STAGE A celebration of pros and protégés. See pages 8 – 11 FREE SHUTTLE BUS travels to and from Markham Pan Am Centre Friday to Sunday DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER DAN HILL • DEVA MAHAL • DEVIN CUDDY • IAN HENDRICKSON-SMITH WITH MORGAN CHILDS’ SOUL JAZZ REVUE • OKAN • BARBRA LICA THE TIKI COLLECTIVE • NICK MACLEAN QUARTET • ADREAN FARRUGIA + BRAD GOODE... AND MANY MORE ON 3 FREE STAGES! www.markhamjazzfestival.com DRIVEN BY PASSION. Supporting the community we have proudly served for over 28 years. At Town+Country BMW, we strive to help make a positive impact on the people and the community we serve. That is why we are proud to be sponsors of The 21st Annual Markham Jazz Festival. Enjoy! Town+Country BMW 8111 Kennedy Road Markham, ON L3R 5M2 905-477-2212 tcbmw.com WELCOME to another fabulous year DRIVEN BY PASSION. at the TD Markham Jazz Festival – #21! Supporting the community we have Message from the Artistic Director proudly served for over 28 years. What a pleasure it is to be back in Unionville in the summer! I love to wander the romantic streets, marvel at the heritage architecture and At Town+Country BMW, we strive to take in the great food and shops. People tell us over and over again – the second-best thing about the TD Markham Jazz Festival is its location! help make a positive impact on the (Great music is always #1.) This year’s program celebrates the rich people and the community we serve. diversity of jazz, and especially women in jazz, while taking advantage of everything Unionville has to offer. That is why we are proud to be sponsors Each stage has its own special vibe. At the Varley Art Gallery Patio, we of The 21st Annual Markham Jazz wanted to create something intimate, to encourage you to lean in, get a little closer to the music and the musicians. Here, I’m particularly excited Festival. Enjoy! to hear drummer Sarah Thawer & Friends and pianist, Nick Maclean’s quartet. At the McKay Wine + Beer Garden, it’s a party! Walk down the stairs behind the McKay Art House and you’ll never want to leave the shade of the gorgeous willow tree. From the swinging stylings of Lily Frost to the closing raucous piano of Devin Cuddy, we’re in for a good time. Grab a cold drink, kick off your shoes and we’ll dance! Of course, our Millennium Bandstand is a space to honour incredible jazz. This year, Markham’s got soul! Soul’s rich history of jazz, gospel and blues inspires incredible contemporary artists like Deva Mahal, who headlines a must-see show on Friday night. Saturday night, we are thrilled to present jazz legend Dee Dee Bridgewater. Opening for Dee Dee is Ian Hendrickson-Smith (sax player of The Roots) with Morgan Childs’ Soul Jazz Revue. Markham knows how to bring ’em! Lastly, welcome to a new event and stage this year – Piano Fest! We celebrate the piano’s foundational place in jazz music in the beautiful sanctuary of the Central United Church, just south of the Bandstand. We’re going for something between a jazz club vibe and a cathedral recital. Hear the vibrancy of Hilario Durán, trios led by Stacie McGregor and Thompson Egbo-Egbo, astounding soloists Attila Fias and Jeff McLeod, and students from around Markham. All perform on a beautiful Steinway grand piano. A big thank-you to the committee: The TD Markham Jazz Festival would not be possible without the hard work of passionate volunteers. It’s a wonderful community to be a part of. High-five a volunteer and consider joining us next year! As always, thanks for coming and sharing in the magic! Sarah Kim Turnbull Artistic Director, TD Markham Jazz Festival Town+Country BMW 8111 Kennedy Road Markham, ON L3R 5M2 905-477-2212 tcbmw.com 20TH ANNIVERSARY www.markhamjazzfestival.com 3 8 1 MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR August 2018 4 www.markhamjazzfestival.com 21ST ANNIVERSARY 8 1 The City of Markham congratulates the Markham Jazz Festival for hitting all the high notes markham.ca21ST ANNIVERSARY www.markhamjazzfestival.com 5 8 1 WEDNESDAY August 15 21st Anniversary OPENING NIGHT CONCERT at THE VARLEY ART GALLERY OF MARKHAM 8:00 PM Featuring: Laila Biali Sponsored by: Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter and pianist Laila Biali’s accolades include “SOCAN Composer of the Year” and “Keyboardist of the Year” at Canada’s National Jazz Awards. Her recording, Tracing Light, received a JUNO nomination in 2011 for “Best Vocal Jazz Album of the Year.” In 2015, Laila released her first album of entirely original music, House of Many, and this year released the self-titled Laila Biali to immediate notice. She is also the host of Saturday Night Jazz on CBC Radio. www.lailabiali.com Tickets $60. Available at markhamjazzfestival.com Silent auction • Intermission reception • Complimentary glass of wine or beer Wine sponsor: Beer sponsor: Food sponsor: You make a difference! FESTIVAL Memorabilia Wear a 2018 Festival t-shirt $20 Make a donation (suggest $5) Purchase CDs (priced by artist) 6 www.markhamjazzfestival.com 21ST ANNIVERSARY 8 1 PRESENTS: LAILA BIALI IN CONCERT MARKHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL’S OPENING NIGHT Wednesday, August 15 at 8 pm at Varley Art Gallery Over 30 Years of Success in Preventing and Resolving Legal Issues for Employers and Employees www.MinkenEmploymentLawyers.com DISCOVER www.unionvilleinfo.comwww.unionvilleinfo.com 21ST ANNIVERSARY www.markhamjazzfestival.com 7 8 1 NEW! WELCOME to the first ever TDMJF Piano Fest! The TD Markham Jazz Festival is proud to celebrate the foundational role the piano has played in jazz music with the inaugural edition of the TDMJF Piano Fest! This special series takes place in the beautiful Central United Church, just south of the GO rail tracks in Unionville. We bring together a select group of Toronto-based jazz piano virtuosos, with each performance introduced by a promising piano student from the community. The Piano Fest is possible thanks to the support of Celebrate Ontario, Kylemore Communities and you. We have set a modest ticket price to bring this series to life. Consider it your way of bringing emerging and established talent to Markham for all to experience. You’ll enjoy many superb performances! • All-access wristband for Friday and all day Saturday $ 25 • All-access wristband for all day Saturday $ 20 • All-access wristband for Friday performances $ 15 • Access to one single performance $ 10 Sponsored by Piano courtesy of: Kylemore AD ANNOUNCING THE FINAL COLLECTION OF LUXURIOUS SUITES FROM THE $700’s VISIT TODAY FOR A TOUR OF NEW MODEL SUITES & SPECIAL INCENTIVES!* 905.887.9950 • KYLEMORECOMMUNITIES.COM Model Suites: 9 Stollery Pond Crescent, Suite 215: Open weekends 12PM – 5PM, By Appointment: Tuesday – Friday *See Sales representative for details. Limited time offer. Specifications may change without notice. E.&O.E. © Kylemore Communities. All Rights Reserved. Brokers are protected. 8 www.markhamjazzfestival.com 21ST ANNIVERSARY Steps to the venue Fred Varley Dr. Millennium Bandstand Victoria Ave. Unionville Planing Mill Station Ln. Maple Ln. Piano Fest Stage – Central United Church Piano Fest Performance Schedule A student performs before each artist Friday, August 17 7:00 pm Thompson Egbo-Egbo Trio 9:00 pm Hilario Duran Quartet Saturday, August 18 12 pm Andrew Craig Trio 1:30 pm Julian Fauth Trio 2:30 pm Robert Scott with Genevieve Marentette 3:30 pm Attila Fias 4:40 pm Stacie McGregor Trio 5:30 pm Jeff McLeod 7:00 pm Joe Sealy with Jackie Richardson Meet the people who make the music! Thompson Egbo-Egbo Trio Toronto’s Thompson Egbo-Egbo believes he stands on the shoulders of some of the greatest musicians from this country or any- where with his latest album, A New Standard, now available via Entertainment One Music Canada. It is the first made with his group, drummer Jeff Halischuk and bassist Randall Hall. egbomusic.com Hilario Duran Quartet Cuban-Canadian JUNO-winning pianist Hilario Duran’s “Contumbao” quartet spans the spectrum of Cuban music and showcases Hilario’s diverse expertise and identities. Hilario is joined by an extraordinary collection of musicians: Roberto Riveron (bass), Jorge Luis Torres “Papiosco” (percussion) and Amhed Mitchel (drums). hilarioduran.com www.markhamjazzfestival.com 9 8 1 NEW! Meet the people who make the music! Andrew Craig Andrew Craig is a Guelph-based multi-instru- mentalist, vocalist, producer, director, composer, broadcaster and impresario. He has worked with Molly Johnson, Measha Brueggergosman, Jackie Richardson, Ashley MacIsaac and Wynton Marsalis. Andrew has directed for Canstage, Soulpepper Theatre and the Grand Theatre, and composed music for OMNI Television and numerous choreographers. Julian Fauth An award-winning composer, singer and pianist whose style emulates pre-war Barrelhouse Blues and Boogie Woogie, Julian has recorded five CDs with Electro-Fi Records. His second, Ramblin’ Son, won the JUNO for Blues Recording of the Year in 2009. His recent release, The Weak and the Wicked, has been nominated for best Blues album in DOWNBEAT magazine reader’s poll. julianfauth.com 10 www.markhamjazzfestival.com 21ST ANNIVERSARY Genevieve Marentette and Robert Scott Robert G. Scott is an award-winning, JUNO-nominated pianist, composer, songwriter and lyricist known for virtuosic technique and passionate performances. Gigi is one of Toronto’s most recognizable and illustrious vocalists. She co-founded the Kensington Market Jazz Festival and is working on several recording projects. www. robertscottpiano.com www.genevievemarentette.com Attila Fias Hungarian-born, Toronto-raised pianist, composer, arranger and producer Attila Fias synthesizes Brazilian lilt and rhythm, Indian phrasing, Hungarian melodies and Latin intensity into one distinct musical flavour. Attila has recorded three original albums.