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Best Jazz & Blues from September 10 - November 10

in Toronto

Jordan Rakei at Opera House

Jordan Rakei

New Zealand-born, UK-based neo-soul artist Jordan Rakei is embarking on a tour across the US and Canada this winter, bringing his excitingly fresh sound that blends soul, jazz, and electronic music to American shores. With silky smooth vocals, Rakei has garnered a fanbase that includes seminal figures such as Robert Glasper and Nile Rodgers, while frequent collaborators like Loyle Carner and Tom Misch, who are also making waves in the scene, further elevate his appeal.

The Marcus King Band at Massey Hall

The Marcus King Band

Still in his 20s, Marcus King has already been tapped as the next great guitarist by The Washington Post. With his intricate story-telling and stellar virtuosic talent on the guitar, this youngster and his band head out on another North American tour. Catch the talented South Carolina native when he brings his upbeat Americana to you!

Keshi at Scotiabank Arena

Keshi

Lo-fi R&B newcomer Keshi embarks on a tour of North America, bringing his sensual, atmospheric brand of chilled out pop to stages nationwide. Releasing his debut album in Spring 2022 and, with his combined Spotify streams already at over a billion, this is a chance to catch the rising star before he goes stratospheric!

Tommy Emmanuel at Massey Hall

Tommy Emmanuel

Acoustic guitar virtuoso and two time Grammy Award nominee Tommy Emmanuel is back on tour, bringing his unrivalled passion and energy to his beloved instrument. Expect jazz, blues, folk and more from this Australian native who has embraced all things American. Watch this adroit performer coax his extreme talent and leave you with a smile on your face!

Beat - King Crimson Tribute at Massey Hall

Beat - King Crimson Tribute

The music of King Crimson is celebrated by a group of musicians that are less "tribute band" more "supergroup"! Legendary guitarist Steve Vai and Tool drummer Danney Carey join former King Crimson members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin to tour a show performing the best bits from the legendary prog-rockers' three 1980s entries, Discipline, Beat and Three of a Perfect Pair... plus potentially a few surprises!

Too Many Zooz at Lee's Palace

Too Many Zooz

Formed in 2013, Too Many Zooz continue to North America and beyond alight with their heady blend of brass and house music. Their status as an underground phenomenon is both literal and figurative, as the outfit started in the subways of the Big Apple, filling the commuter's ears with their upbeat and rhythm orientated music.

Herbie Hancock at Massey Hall

Herbie Hancock

Legendary jazz pianist Herbie Hancock is considered to be one of the most innovative jazz musicians of all time. The early days of his journey as an artist saw him redefine the term 'rhythm section' in the Miles Davis Quintet, widely regarded as one of the finest jazz ensembles to ever grace the stage and thereafter his mounting collaborations and solo works tracked the evolution of a breathtakingly original and pioneering style