The Oscar Peterson 90th Birthday Celebration will honour one
of Canada's most iconic musicians and influential figures in jazz. Ulf Wakenius
and Alvin Queen, original members of the Oscar Peterson Quartet, will be joined
by Robi Botos and Christian McBride as they pay homage in a special performance
of some of Peterson’s most famous works. This evening’s performance will also
feature historic photos of Peterson and will be narrated by his daughter,
Celine.
When: Thursday Jun 18 8:00pm
Where: Jane
Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre For The Arts
Location: St.
Lawrence Centre For The Arts, 27 Front Street East, M5E 1B4 Toronto , ON,
Canada
Contact: 416-366-7723
About TD Jazz
Festival:
The TD Toronto Jazz Festival has become known as one of
North America’s premier jazz festivals produced annually by Toronto Downtown
Jazz, a Canadian registered charity (No. 12969 0269 RR0001). What began in 1987
as an eight day showcase of jazz now attracts in excess of 500,000 loyal
patrons annually over 10 days. Attractions include more than 350 performances
with over 1,500 musicians performing at approximately 40 locations around
Toronto. The heart of the Festival is now located at Nathan Phillips Square in
the heart of downtown Toronto with an impressive 1,200 seat fully-licensed
Mainstage Marquee and outdoor stage, and where many extraordinary events are
offered free to the public.
The Festival has become a destination event, not just for
music lovers but for some of the greatest jazz celebrities in the world,
reinforcing its reputation as a leader in artistic excellence and outstanding
production standards. Its continued success and growth is a testament to its
strong relationships with its stakeholders including patrons, Toronto City
Council, Members of Parliament, corporate sponsors, volunteers, private donors
and all levels of government. The TD Toronto Jazz Festival is endorsed by
Toronto City Council, international artists and has been designated as an event
of municipal significance that enhances Canada’s international reputation.
Mainstage Concerts
Nathan Phillips Square - Toronto Star Stage
Sat Jun 20 8:30pm
Tickets: Advance $49+service charge
Date: Mon Jun 22 8:30pm
Tickets: Advance $59.50+service charge
Tue Jun 23 8:30pm
Tickets: Advance $43.50+service charge
Thu Jun 25 8:30pm
Tickets: Advance $34+service charge
Sat Jun 27 8:30pm
Tickets: Advance $59.50+service charge
For other concert listings for the TD Toronto Jazz Festival log on to: torontojazz.com/
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