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Toronto JazzFest 2019 concert series at Koerner Hall: Photos, Videos

Emilie-Claire Barlow

WHEN: TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2019 AT 8:00 PM
WHERE: KOERNER HALL – TELUS CENTRE
ADDRESS: 273 BLOOR STREET WEST – TORONTO

Known for her skillful re-imaginings and affectionate treatment of both classic pop and jazz songs, Emilie-Claire Barlow delivers with a relaxed, polished demeanor, charming humour, and a voice of unforgettable beauty. A two-time Juno Award winner, the critically acclaimed singer, arranger, and producer has thrilled sold-out audiences from Tokyo to Toronto, releasing 11 albums to date over the span of her 20-year career.

Omara Portuondo – One Last Kiss Tour

WHEN: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2019 AT 8:00 PM
WHERE: KOERNER HALL – TELUS CENTRE
ADDRESS: 273 BLOOR STREET WEST – TORONTO

Best known for her work with the historical Buena Vista Social Club™, Omara Portuondo is one of Cuba’s greatest musical ambassadors with a career that has spanned over seven decades. Having said adiós with the Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club™ in recent years, join us for a very special evening as Omara returns for One Last Kiss as she shines once more on her farewell tour.

Cécile McLorin Salvant and Sullivan Fortner

WHEN: THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2019 AT 8:00 PM
WHERE: KOERNER HALL – TELUS CENTRE
ADDRESS: 273 BLOOR STREET WEST – TORONTO

In just under the span of a decade, she has evolved from a darling of jazz critics and fans to a multi-Grammy Award winner, and a prescient and fearless voice in music today. A singer whose unique style demonstrates a keen sense of the history of jazz and American music, Cécile McLorin Salvant carries on the legacy of legends such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Sarah Vaughan. Among her peers she is unique in the breadth and depth of her repertoire. “You get a singer like this once in a generation or two.” (Wynton Marsalis)