Now in the sixth decade of his professional life, Herbie Hancock remains where he has always been: at the forefront of world culture, technology, business and music.

Melody Gardot possesses a blue, jazz-oriented style and dusky persona that reflect not only her afflictions, but conversely the hope and joy of making personalized music that marks her as an original.

An all-time icon and Grammy-winning giant of jazz, George Benson's six-decade career has been marked by awards, acclaim and Billboard-topping output, earning his place in the history books.

Known as one of Canada’s greatest voices, award-winning jazz vocalist Molly Johnson is a mother, singer-songwriter, artist and philanthropist.

The band’s diverse repertoire includes big band swing, bebop, Latin, contemporary jazz, standards, popular tunes, Dixieland, vocals, and patriotic selections.

Dance to the traditional sounds of Ross Wooldridge's septet along with Canada's Sweetheart of Swing, Alex Pangman.

Ashanti was one of Billboard’s “Top Females of the Decade from 2000-2010”, and continues to break Billboard records having a Hot 100 entry every decade in the 2000’s, 2010’s and 2020’s.

Mighty pushes forward continuing to carve out spaces that boldly defy gendered expectations for women in hiphop. Unyielding and irresistible – Haviah Mighty will be heard.

Jully Black is 'Canada's Queen of R&B/Soul' and a true Canadian icon.

LOONY melds neo-soul, jazz, gospel, hip hop and R&B to create a melodious alchemy that feels as organic as it is luscious.

Pegged as Canada’s breakout alt-diva, Begonia has built a legion of fans online and at her legendary live shows. She was nominated for a JUNO Award and longlisted for the Polaris Music Prize.

A natural-born vocalist, soul singer and songwriter, Clerel grew up listening to music from his parents’ record collection, which ranged from church hymns and afrobeat to French chanson.

BadBadNotGood make expansive music that straddles the line between '70s soul-jazz, alternative hip-hop, and experimental electronica

Not exactly a jazz band, a fusion band or a jam band, Snarky Puppy represents the convergence of both black and white American music culture with various accents from around the world.

The TD Toronto Jazz Festival is excited to present a double-bill featuring two of the most exciting and important trios in contemporary jazz: the Brad Mehldau Trio and the Avishai Cohen Trio.

For the past two decades The Bad Plus have played with spirit and adventure, made their own rules and done so with a bold sense of creativity and intent.

Braxton Cook is an Emmy Award winning artist and one of this generation’s most exciting emerging voices in the jazz world.

This new iteration of the Anomalie project is a dream come true - twelve exceptionally gifted musicians will join the four members of the core Anomalie band for an electrifying performance.

Cimafunk is an Afro-Cuban Rockstar - He is redefining contemporary Cuban music as well as Afro-Latin identity and the fusion of black cultures.

Pedrito Martinez is a source of rhythmic delight and inspiration, an incomparable performer, he is as close as traditional Afro-Cuban music has to a superstar. - The New York Times

KOKOROKO are a young, London based Afrobeat 8-Piece band inspired by Fela Kuti, Ebo Taylor, Tony Allen and the great sounds that come out of West Africa.

KUNÉ brings together eleven artists who exchange and merge their different cultures in their work, contributing to create a distinctive sound.

Asiko Afrobeat Ensemble is a 10 piece all-original afrobeat band rooted in the greats like Fela Kuti, King Sunny Adé and Ebo Taylor.

Through years of touring around the world, across Canada, and collaborating with Award-winning performers, Eliana Cuevas has grown into an accomplished singer- songwriter and bandleader.