TorontoJazz

...who play classic jazz in Toronto, listed alphabetically.

• Abbey's Meltdown www.myspace.com/welcometoabbey39smeltdown www.myspace.com/welcometoabbey39smeltdown Abbey Sholzberg/double bass, Dan Farrell/piano-vocals, John Farrell/guitar-vocals, Cam Jobson/drums. A traditional quartet singing and playing the music of Kern, Gershwin, Porter...akin to Pizzarelli Trio or Nat Cole Trio. Resident @ The Rex but suspended as of August 2009. Occasional gigs since that time.

• Glenn Anderson www3.sympatico.ca/glenntanderson www3.sympatico.ca/glenntanderson Toronto drummer Glenn Anderson leads his own small big band 'Swingin the Blues' when not sitting in the drum chairs of The Excelsior Jazz Band, Dinny & the All Stars, The Hot Five Jazz Makers, Dixie Demons, and many other traditional and "mainstream" jazz instrumentalists and vocalists. He's a busy guy.

• The Bourbon Street Buskers www.buskersdixieland.ca/ www.buskersdixieland.ca/ The band's repertoire centres around the dixieland/swing. Lead by Michael Lawson, the band was inspired by visits to local Jazz societies which brought back many memories of the Diamond Lil band from Toronto's Skyline Hotel.

• The Cameo Jazz Band londonjazzsociety.ca/cameo-08.html londonjazzsociety.ca/cameo-08.html Covering SW & S. Ontario. Traditional New Orleans sound of theGolden Age composers, including Jelly Roll Morton, Joe Oliver, Clarence Williams, Fats Waller, W. C. Handy, Louis Armstrong. Popular standards as well as many less-well known tunes of the 20

• The Climax Jazz Band www.climaxjazzband.blogspot.com/ www.climaxjazzband.blogspot.com/ The standard for British-style "trad" jazz in Toronto, they are also very well-known outside Canada. Resident @ The Chick 'n' Deli, Saturdays, 4 to 7 pm

• Club Django clubdjangotoronto.com/ clubdjangotoronto.com/ Playing in the distinctive style of Django Reinhardt. They play regularly at the Rex and Dominion on Queen.

• Dinny and the All Stars www.dinnyandtheallstars.com www.dinnyandtheallstars.com Trumpeter Brain Dinsdale is famous for his pick-up bands and boisterous party gigs. A firm favourite at The Lanc., Kitchener, where the band recorded, live, its first album in 2009.

• The Dixie Demons www.dixiedemons.com/ www.dixiedemons.com/ Dixieland music of the upscale clubs of New Orleans

• Dixieland Plus cms.burlington.ca/Asset483.aspx cms.burlington.ca/Asset483.aspx Burlington-based octet who play various styles, usually locally. Contact: Bill Middleton, 905.648.0218. Listen to them rehearsing at the Burlington Music Center on Monday afternoons

• The Don Valley Stompers www.donvalleystompers.com www.donvalleystompers.com Young and enthusiastic band brings the traditional music from the streets of New Orleans up here to Toronto. Led by Toby Hughes, the band has been resident at Paully's Pub, Sundays.

• The Figleaf Jazz Band www.figleafjazz.com/ www.figleafjazz.com/ Based in Barrie ON, the Figs play jazz from traditional to cool, depending on the gig.

• The Freeway Jazz Band www.classicjazztoronto.com/Local_Bands/Freeway_Band.htm www.classicjazztoronto.com/Local_Bands/Freeway_Band.htm The Freeway aggregation comprises some of Toronto's best classical jazz musicians. Many are band leaders in their own right. They play New Orleans style popular in the 1920/30's and some British Trad-style too. Len Gosling/leader/cornet/vocals (Climax), Glen Anderson/Gary Scriven/drums, Brian Towers/trombone (Hot Five), Bob Wright/clarinet, Creole Jack King/banjo (Silverleaf), Brian Graville/piano (Silverleaf), Chris Daniels/bass (Climax). They play the last Sunday of the month, 3:30 to 6:30 pm, at The Rex. Guest players and an enthusiastic crowd make for a party atmosphere.

• George Grosman www.georgegrosman.com/ www.georgegrosman.com/ Mostly swing, as well as some nifty ethnic grooves ("Minor Swing", "Nuages", "Mango Django") and some languous latin licks in George's original music. George has played guitar and sang at most major festivals in Ontario, is a regular in the Distillery District and other established jazz venues.

• The Happy Pals www.happypals.ca/ www.happypals.ca/ New Orleans Jazz in Toronto. The Happy Pals have been stomping at Grossman's Tavern since at least 1980. Founded and led by Kid Bastien until his death in 2003, Patrick Tevlin/trumpet now leads the band, Saturdays 4:00 to 8:00 pm, or later.

• Terra Hazelton terrahazelton.com/ terrahazelton.com/ Specializing in 20s & 30s jazz, Terra, who sang with Jeff Healey's Jazz Wizards, fronts The Hogtown Syncopators and leads her own group, The Easy Answers.

• The Heavyweights Brass Band www.heavyweightsbrassband.com/ www.heavyweightsbrassband.com/ Young and talented - both with their instruments and their styles, invariably with a New Orleans feel and foundation. This is a band that could go all the way one day.

• Peter Hill www.myspace.com/notthatpeterhill www.myspace.com/notthatpeterhill One of Toronto's most adroit jazz pianists, Peter Hill can be found at many clubs across town, leading a backing band for vocalists such as Laura Hubert, as well as fronting his own trio and quintet. The Peter Hill quintet is slated to release its first CD, at The Rex on July 09, 2009

• The Hogtown Syncopators www.myspace.com/hogtownjazz www.myspace.com/hogtownjazz A 5 piece (often less) band that plays traditional jazz, swing and jump. 2 guitars, violin, standup bass, snare drum & vocals. Infectious, accomplished happy-go-lucky style. Resident @ The Rex, Fridays, 4 to 6 pm., Personnel vary.

• The Hot Five Jazzmakers hotfivejazz.tripod.com/ hotfivejazz.tripod.com/ The H5JM are in their twenty first year of residency at The C'est What? tavern. Save the fare to New Orleans. Go hear them. Alternate Saturdays, 3 to 6 pm.

• The Hot Jazz String Quartet www.myspace.com/hotjazzstringquartet www.myspace.com/hotjazzstringquartet Four acomplished musicians are resident at The victory Café Wednesday evenings, October to May. Drew Jureka/violin, Jeese Barksdale/guitar, Roberto Rosenman/guitar, Chris Banks/bass. Some fine beers to enjoy with the music at this location.

• Laura Hubert www.laurahubert.com/ www.laurahubert.com/ Jazz singer Laura Hubert has made Toronto her own. And Toronto loves Laura. Find her regularly at Grossman's, The Rex or Gate 403, along with her backing band.

• Toby Hughes www.allaboutjazz.com/php/musician.php?id=15868 www.allaboutjazz.com/php/musician.php?id=15868 Reeds specialist, noteably on alto sax, Toby leads his own bands, including The Don Valley Stompers, who play at Paully's Pub, Sundays at 4pm. Toby is also resident sax player with The Happy Pals, Saturdays 4:30pm at Grossman's tavern.

• Roberta Hunt www.robertahunt.ca www.robertahunt.ca Mix big piano with a beautiful voice. Add some attitude and a lot a charisma. With a penchant for those you-done-me-wrong songs and her musical roots in the jazz and spirituals of New Orleans: a picture of Roberta Hunt starts to emerge...

• Jordan Klapman www.jordanklapman.com/ www.jordanklapman.com/ Jordan, an accomplished stride pianist is a big fan of Fats Waller. As well as playing, Jordan also composes music, as well as producing and directing jazz music productions.

• Mick Lewis video.aol.com/video-detail/stranger-on-the-shore-mick-lewis-1991/2076464426?icid=acvsv2 video.aol.com/video-detail/stranger-on-the-shore-mick-lewis-1991/2076464426?icid=acvsv2 Clarinet - Trad jazz: New Orleans, British Trad, Dixieland. 47 years experience. Born in Shirley, Solihull, England. Immigrated to Canada in 1965 - Member of the Calgary Musician's Assoc. - Former Member of: The Mick Lewis JB (England), Johnny Amatto Band (London, Ontario), Jim McHarg's JB (Toronto), The Climax JB (Toronto).

• The Magnolia Brass Band music.tevlin.ca/MBB/MBB-M-Intro.htm music.tevlin.ca/MBB/MBB-M-Intro.htm Toronto's very own version of New Orleans' famous brass bands. Comprised of members of many different local bands, the Magnolia Brass Band gets together on special occasions, including New Orleans' French Quarter Festival

• The Maisies www.myspace.com/themaisies www.myspace.com/themaisies Echos of Swing Rosie....3-part harmony: Chantelle Wilson, Michele Kaye and Andrea Loren

• Jonathan Marks, jazz violinist www.jmarks.ca/ www.jmarks.ca/ A founding member of Club Django, Jonathan Marks plays a variety of styles of jazz violin. He has his own band, too.

• The Queen City Jass Society www.google.ca/url?sa=t&sou... (more) www.google.ca/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&;ved=0CB0QtwIwAA&;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dx1nWJxXwj4Y&ei=0HNhTueTEYSCgAft_6HFAQ&usg=AFQjCNEh2vChSQpmv__tLJzTdZdSao2-HQ Based in Buffalo, NY, the society sponsors jazz concerts & events. It has a bi-monthly newsletter, "The 4-Bar Tag". Annual membership is US$15 or family US$25. No known website Membership & general inquiries: Judy Gerlach: judy.gerlach@yahoo.com or 716.260.1503. Event info: Bob Webb: bobandruth152@gmail.com or 716.689.3962 President: Don Burns: 716.282.7476

• Alex Pangman & her Alleycats www.alexpangman.com/ www.alexpangman.com/ Alex Pangman sings swing jazz from the twenties & thirties with her own distinctive style.

• The Ragweed Jazz Band ragweed-jazz-band.com/ ragweed-jazz-band.com/ "The music of the Ragweed Jazz Band is for listening, dancing, tapping toes, ordering up another beer, and for remembering the golden years of jazz - the 30's and 40's". Home base: Ajax, Ontario. Catch them at the Chicken Deli in Toronto, too, from time to time.

• Red Hot Ramble redhotramble.ca redhotramble.ca Playing jazz directly from New Orleans or with its roots there, the quartet has great talent: Roberta Hunt/piano/vocals, Alison Young/saxes, Jack Zorawski/bass, Glenn Anderson/drums. They play at various times/locations, including The Reservoir Lounge and The Rex.

• The Red Peppers Dixieland Jazz Band redpeppers.ca/ redpeppers.ca/ Hot Jazz for fun times. Resident at K.C. McFly's pub, 1717 Victoria Park Ave., 2nd Saturday of the month. Music in the Chicago style of Eddie Condon & Louis Armstrong

• Roberto Rosenman robertorosenman.com/music.htm robertorosenman.com/music.htm Unique talent + acoustic guitar = wonderful gypsy jazz

• Robert Scott www.robertscottmusic.com www.robertscottmusic.com Pianist from Hamilton, focusing on ragtime of Joplin, Scott & Lam. Extraordinary talent & arrangements.

• The Silverleaf Jazz Band www.silverleafjazz.com/ www.silverleafjazz.com/ Irregular gigs, mainly in and around Mississauga (check website for list). If they play in Toronto: catch them. Much cheaper than going to New Orleans.

• The Simcoe County Jazz Society www.figleafjazz.com www.figleafjazz.com Meets 3rd Sunday of the month at Sticky Fingers, Barrie. Bands vary.

• The Swing Shift Big Band www.swingshiftbigband.com/ www.swingshiftbigband.com/ Big Band music to swing to. Usually a monthly Saturday afternoon gig at The Rex hotel + other venues

• Southern Comfort www.southerncomfortjazz.ca/ www.southerncomfortjazz.ca/ Led by Trevor Hodgson, the band has a resident monthly (3rd Sunday) gig at Cafe 13 in Cambridge, ON

• Patrick Tevlin's New Orleans Rhythm music.tevlin.ca/NOR/NOR-M-Intro.htm music.tevlin.ca/NOR/NOR-M-Intro.htm Classic jazz trio based in Toronto, specializing in hot jazz and blues from the 1920s, 1930s and beyond. Patrick Tevlin/leader/trumpet, Reide Kaiser/piano, Colin Bray/bass

• The Trillim Jazz band www.trilliumjazz.com/ www.trilliumjazz.com/ Based in Huntville, Ontario, the band makes occassional sorties south to the GTA region.

• Peter Turner, trombonist www.ottawajazz.com/PeterTurner/peterturner.htm www.ottawajazz.com/PeterTurner/peterturner.htm A native of Ottawa, Peter's occasional sorties into Southern Ontario are keenly anticipated.

• The Upper Canada Classic Jazz Band www.uppercanadajazz.ca/ www.uppercanadajazz.ca/ The band has played around the Toronto Area in one form or another for over thirty years. They have a repertoire of well-known older jazz tunes and of lesser-known classics by Sidney Bechet, Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong and other legends of jazz.

• The Uptown Swing Band www.uptownswingband.com/ www.uptownswingband.com/ Swing era music, with a nod to the dance floor. Until recently, resident @ The Chick 'n' Deli, 2nd Monday of the month, 8 to 11 pm.

• The Ed Vokurka Swing Ensembles edvokurka.com/ edvokurka.com/ Exploring traditional jazz by infusing gypsy, european and classical sensabilities. Groups include: AbbeySholzberg/bass, Reg Green/drums/vibes, Ted Major/piano, Ron Davis/piano, Richard Whiteman/piano, Tony Quarrington/guitar, David Blue Dunlop/guitar, Harris Mark/guitar, Cam Jobson/drums, Maxine Willan/piano, Alex Goodman/guitar/piano. See also http://www.myspace.com/edvokurkaviolinswingjazzensemble. Resident @ The Drake Hotel, alternatwe weeks, 8 to 10pm

• The York Jazz Ensemble www.yje.ca/ www.yje.ca/ The YJE is a swinging 9 piece band that plays Dixieland, 40s big band, 30s, 40s, 50s vocal standards. .

• Jack Zorawski www.jackzorawski.com www.jackzorawski.com More than a bass player, Jack facilitates gigs, develops and brings musicians together. Unassuming on stage, but Jack Zorawski is busy behind the scenes, too.

...to go hear classic jazz in & around the GTA, listed alphabetically

• C'est What? tavern www.cestwhat.com/asp/events.asp?ID=694 www.cestwhat.com/asp/events.asp?ID=694 67 Front St. The C'est What? pub is 'home base' for The Hot Five Jazzmakers, who play there alternate Saturdays from 3:00 to 6:00 pm, September to May, now in their 20th year there. Famous for its great variety of craft-brewed beers, it brews its own beers too. A piece of New Orleans right here in Toronto.

• Dominion on Queen www.dominiononqueen.com/ www.dominiononqueen.com/ A variety of jazz and blues at this pub/restaurant.

• Dovercourt House (Swing Toronto) www.odd-socks.org/ www.odd-socks.org/ Saturday Night Swing Dance weekly at Dovercourt House featuring a great (varied) swing bands Plus beginner dance classes before the dance party. 805 Dovercourt Road, Toronto (Bloor & Ossington)

• Drake Hotel www.thedrakehotel.ca/ www.thedrakehotel.ca/ An ecclectic mix of many media. Often classic and/or gypsy jazz on weekends. 3 blocks E. of Dufferin. 416.531.5042

• Gate 403 www.gate403.com/ www.gate403.com/ Blues as well as jazz plays nightly at this West end bar & grill

• Gladstone Hotel www.gladstonehotel.com/ www.gladstonehotel.com/ Various music styles, nightly

• Grossman's tavern www.grossmanstavern.com/ www.grossmanstavern.com/ Home of the legendary Happy Pals. Saturdays 4:30 - 8:30 pm as well as other jazz bands (usually Mondays, Thursdays & some Fridays)

• Hugh's Room www.hughsroom.com www.hughsroom.com Supper (optional) club, with nightly music shows, a few of which are classical jazz. 2261 Dundas Street W., 416.531.6604. Good seated sighlines.

• The Lanc, Kitchener lancjazz.com/ lancjazz.com/ Lancaster Jazz Club. 574 Lancaster St. W. 519-743-4331. Gigs Saturdays, 4 to 7 pm (monthly in the summer) plus special events and excursions. Info: WaynePauli wnpauli@rogers.com or 519-744-2665. Annual membership $10. Open to non-members. Hwy 401 exit 278; n. on hwy 8 into Kitchener, r. past exit to Weber St; take exit to 85 Waterloo/7 Guelph. Exit l. onto Bridgeport, l. at light onto Lancaster St. Club is at bottom of hill on r.

• Mitzi's Sister www.mitzis.ca/sister.html www.mitzis.ca/sister.html Live music Thursday - Sunday evenings; various styles.

• The Old Mill www.oldmilltoronto.com/ www.oldmilltoronto.com/ Jazz in the Home Smith bar, Fridays 8:30 to 11:30 pm

• People's Chicken (ex- Chick 'n' Deli) peopleschicken.ca/ peopleschicken.ca/ 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. The Climax Jazz Band is resident here, Saturdays 4 to 7 pm, if not playing elsewhere (whereupon the Ragweed Jazz Band usually deps.). Also Big Band jazz on 2nd & 3rd Monday evenings of each month.

• Reservoir Lounge www.reservoirlounge.com www.reservoirlounge.com 52 Wellington E A hotspot for jazz, swing & blues. Sophia Perlman & the Vipers, resident Mondays

• Rex Hotel www.therex.ca/ www.therex.ca/ Probably more jazz than any other Toronto location. Mon-Wed: 6:30pm & 9:30pm; Thu & Fri + gig at 4pm. Sat/Suns. + gigs at noon & 3:30pm. Early hours jam sessions during major jazz festivals

• Sister's Eatery www.sistersbuffet.com/ www.sistersbuffet.com/ 4 Old Kingson Rd, Scarborough. East end buffet-style restaurant. Jazz events Friday evenings (seasonal). Excellent dining + entertainment value

• Sticky Fingers, Barrie www.stickyfingers.ca/ www.stickyfingers.ca/ 199 Essa Rd., Barrie. 3rd Sunday of month (not Jul or Aug.). $8.00 Guests. Bands vary. Memberships available. Ted Fry: 705-737-2959

• Victory Cafe www.victorycafe.ca/ www.victorycafe.ca/ 581 Markham St. in Mirvish Village. Home of The Hot Jazz String Quartet, Wednesday nights, 9:30 pm to midnight

...multiple-band events, within a day's drive, listed by known dates

• Pickering Village Jazz Festival www.pickeringvillage.ca/events.htm www.pickeringvillage.ca/events.htm Usually mid-June, annually. No festival in 2011 due to "construction".

• Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival www.tojazz.com www.tojazz.com 22 June - 1 July, 2012. A major festival, at many venues

• Ottawa International Jazz Festival www.ottawajazzfestival.com/ www.ottawajazzfestival.com/ June 23 - July 3, 2011. Not a Toronto location, but it has featured more classical jazz bands than some Toronto festivals.

• Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival www.uptownwaterloojazz.ca/ www.uptownwaterloojazz.ca/ Annual. July 15-17, 2011. Kitchener-Waterloo is 1 hour west of Toronto, off Highway 401.

• Beaches Jazz Festival www.beachesjazz.com/ www.beachesjazz.com/ July 20 - 29, 2012. Annual summer street & park jazz-fest. All the music is free, but classical and other jazz is often llimited

• The Downtown Oakville Jazz Festival www.oakvillejazz.com/ www.oakvillejazz.com/ Annual. 5- 7 August, 2011. Various locations on and around Lakeshore Road

• Markham Jazz Festival www.markhamjazzfestival.com/ www.markhamjazzfestival.com/ Annual. 19 - 21 August, 2011

• South Side Shuffle, Port Credit www.southsideshuffle.com/ www.southsideshuffle.com/ 7-9 September, 2012. Blues & Jazz Festival. Well worth the trip over to Mississauga

• Canadian Big Band Celebration www.canadianbigband.ca/ www.canadianbigband.ca/ Annual. 9-11 September, 2011. Port Elgin, ON. On Lake Huron, west of Owen Sound.

• Brantford Jazz Festival www.brantfordjazzfestival.com www.brantfordjazzfestival.com 4th annual event. Sept 16 -18, 2011. Line-up TBA.

..."Let's drive down or fly down to..." Events that feature GTA classic jazz performers and/or fans, listed by known dates

• Jazz festivals index, worldwide home.nestor.minsk.by/jazz/festivals/index.html home.nestor.minsk.by/jazz/festivals/index.html Many many festivals, all over the world, listed by location and by month in 2011 and beyond. Thanks to Jazz News for this fine data collection

• French Quarter Festival, New Orleans, LA. April 12-15, 2012 fqfi.org/ fqfi.org/ The famous annual event of traditional jazz in the birthplace of jazz: New Orleans. 4 days, Thursday thru Sunday. Many bands. A very popular festival with Toronto's jazz bands and fans alike

• Jass & Ragtime Festival, Alex Bay, NY. May 25-27, 2012 alexbayjazz.wordpress.com/ alexbayjazz.wordpress.com/ Annually, at The Bonnie Castle Resort, Alexandria Bay, NY (east of Hill Island border bridge). Lots of jamming & sit-ins. The Fest boasts 3 pianos, 2 stages. This accommodation+meals+music+camaraderie package has proved to be good value. Booking/info: Wayne Pauli: wnpauli@rogers.com or 519.744.2665. Recommended. Booked (more to come): ???Professor??? Don Burns, Jeff Barnhart, Ivory & Gold, Magnolia Rhythm Kings, Jon Seiger, Morgan Street Stompers, Gabriel Bourque, Chefs of Dixieland, Ragtime Rick.

• Hot Steamed Jazz Festival, Essex, CT. June 24-26, 2011 www.hotsteamedjazz.com/ www.hotsteamedjazz.com/ This annual summer event is a favourite with many Toronto area players & fans.

• Twin Tiers Jazz Festival. Wisner Park, Elmira, NY. August 20, 2011 www.elmiradowntown.com/twin_tier_jazz.php www.elmiradowntown.com/twin_tier_jazz.php 6th annual event, following last year's success. Bands appearing: Nickel City Clippers (Buffalo) @ noon, Morgan Street Stompers (Buffalo) @ 1:30, Joe Cavallero's Dixieland Band (Elmira) @ 3:00 and Dinny & the All Stars (Toronto) @ 4:30, featuring Brian Dinsdale/leader/trumpet, John Seiger/piano (& some trumpet?), Lynn Eberhart/bass, Peter Turner/trombone + others TBA. Bring lawn chairs and/or blankets. Free admission; food & bev. on site.

• Earlyjas Festival, Strongsville, OH. Sept 23 - 25, 2011 www.earlyjas.org/ www.earlyjas.org/ 3-day annual event at the Holiday Inn, Strongsville, OH. Wolverine Jazz Band, Bob Schulz' Frisco Jazz Band, St. Louis Stompers, West End Jazz Band, Northside Jazz Band

• Suncoast Dixie Jazz Classic, Clearwater, FL. Nov. 18-20, 2011 www.jazzclassic.net/ www.jazzclassic.net/ 3-day annual event. Many bands. Weekend before U.S. Thanksgiving. Performers TBA.

• Caribbean Cruise: Climax Jazz Band + others. Jan 2-18, 2013 www.jazzsea.com www.jazzsea.com JazzSea's annual cruise. Bands on recent trip (2013 TBA): Climax JB, Grand Dominion JB, Bob Schulz Frisco Jazz, Tim Allan's Banjos Aweigh, Tex Wyndham, Dick Williams' Jazzsea Jammers, Karla West. More: 1-800-323-3881 or www.jazzsea@aol.com or at Climax Jazz Band gigs.

...links to other helpful sites about the subject of jazz. Listed alphabetically by key word.

• All About Jazz www.allaboutjazz.com/ www.allaboutjazz.com/ Vast U.S.-based website devoted to Jazz. Jazz players (including some in the GTA) have webpages here

• Jazz from the BBC www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-bin/education/betsie/parser.pl/0005/www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/r2music/jazz/ www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-bin/education/betsie/parser.pl/0005/www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/r2music/jazz/ Programs available "on demand" as well as live streaming

• Canadian Jazz Sites canadajazz.com/ canadajazz.com/ Canadian jazz resources list, coast to coast

• CD Baby www.cdbaby.com www.cdbaby.com CDBaby is a merchandising website that has been gathering momentum. Specializing in artists who can be described as "Indie" (independent of a major recording label), it is becoming a focus for people looking for recordings by such artists - a specialty market. Local classic jazz musicians known to make their work available on CDBaby include: Alex Pangman, Jordan Klapman, Mick Lewis.

• Dixieland jazz - an overview nfo.net/usa/JO.html nfo.net/usa/JO.html Lots of information about this style of music

• Jazz Education Program www.redpeppers.ca/jazzed.htm www.redpeppers.ca/jazzed.htm The Red Peppers Dixieland Jazz Band provides live education and entertainment concerning this thing called jazz.

• Jazz FM., 91.1 mHz. www.jazz.fm/ www.jazz.fm/ CJRT. Toronto's own jazz radio station. One show a week on traditional jazz: (Wednesdays 9 pm)

• ejazznews.com ejazznews.com/ ejazznews.com/ This excellent jazz-focused website covers all types of jazz, internationally. But there is usually a fair sprinkling of information centred on Toronto.

• Encyclopaedia of Music in Canada www.collectionscanada.ca/emc/index-e.html www.collectionscanada.ca/emc/index-e.html Resource of biographies & other data

• Hot Jazz Channel www.radiojazz.co.uk/ www.radiojazz.co.uk/ Web-based traditional jazz audio. Selections updated approximately monthly

• http://www.jazzto.ca/ JazzTO.ca JazzTO.ca Your destination for all things Jazz in Toronto

• London Jazz Society londonjazzsociety.ca/ londonjazzsociety.ca/ London Ontario has its own jazz community, centred upon the London Jazz Society, with events, at home and away, monthly

• Jazz by Mail www.jazzbymail.com/ www.jazzbymail.com/ We are dedicated to stocking the most complete early jazz and ragtime music catalog on the web.

• Jazz Markham jazzmarkham.com/ jazzmarkham.com/ Website focusing on live jazz in Markham, Ontario

• Mississippi Rag www.mississippirag.com/ www.mississippirag.com/ Monthly newspaper on the early jazz scene, published on paper and online

• New Orleans history www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A747074 www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A747074 A brief history of the "Crescent City", the "Big Easy", the cradle of jazz.

• Jazz Discography www.lordisco.com www.lordisco.com A huge database of jazz musicians, sorted alphabetically.

• Jazz Oracle www.jazzoracle.com/ www.jazzoracle.com/ A jazz label focusing on reissues from the 20s and 30s. With links to other sites of interest to Toronto jazz fans. Run, in part, by ColinBray.

• Performers-R-Us performers-r-us.com/ performers-r-us.com/ Doug Burnley, London, ON: "I have been designing websites for the past 10 years, for business, bands and performers". Performers-R-Us provides an affordable solution to the web marketing needs of bands, musicians and entertainers.

• Red Hot Jazz Archive www.redhotjazz.com/ www.redhotjazz.com/ A place to study and enjoy the music of jazz before 1930

• Jazz Roots www.jass.com/ www.jass.com/ A history of the origins of jazz

• Jazz Standards dot com www.jazzstandards.com/ www.jazzstandards.com/ The who, what, when, where of favourite jazz tunes

• Stridepiano.com www.stridepiano.com/site/ www.stridepiano.com/site/ "The only site on the web dedicated soley to the art of Stride Piano"

• Toronto Public Library www.tpl.toronto.on.ca/ www.tpl.toronto.on.ca/ Many, many books, CDs, tapes, DVDs and other materials covering classical jazz, available to borrow and enjoy. There is also an e-books section, where you can read books on your computer screen. Not what you want at your local branch? Use the online reservation system and they will deliver to your branch and notify you when you can pick them up. And it's all free

• Toronto weekly live music chart www.toronto.com/music/livemusicchart www.toronto.com/music/livemusicchart What's playing, in various music styles, around the Toronto clubs this week

• Torontowide.com www.pathcom.com/~dbp98/city_events/Next_Month/Symphony/Theatre/Opera/jazz.html www.pathcom.com/~dbp98/city_events/Next_Month/Symphony/Theatre/Opera/jazz.html A quick, brief listing of upcoming jazz events (all styles) around Town, by club.

• Vancouver Jazz Forum vancouverjazz.com/ vancouverjazz.com/ The jazz scene in & around Vancouver

• Web of Jazz www.webofjazz.net/ www.webofjazz.net/ Bob Erwig and Simon Stribling's "live" and impromptu jazz show on your computer.

• Wholenote magazine www.thewholenote.com/index.php?searchword=calendar&ordering=&searchphrase=all&option=com_search www.thewholenote.com/index.php?searchword=calendar&ordering=&searchphrase=all&option=com_search Monthly publication with a calendar of jazz/blues/swing music listings for Toronto.

• WWOZ audio stream www.wwoz.org www.wwoz.org WWOZ is "New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Station". Click the hotlink for their live internet stream