Upcoming Performances:
Upcoming Summer Samba Events
Trane Studio -Friday June 8th
Hugh's Room - Saturday July 14th
the Singer's Jazz Series
Trane Studio - FRIDAY June 8th
Doors Open 7:00 For Dinner - Show Starts @ 9pm
Featuring:
Laura Fernandez, Ben D'Cunha,
Laura Marks, Julie McGregor
and jazz poet; Chris Hercules
with Norman Amadio on piano
and Duncan Hopkins on bass
$20 @ the door
Trane Studio is located at:
964 Bathurst Street (North of Bloor St.)
Toronto, ON M5R 3G5
Phone: (416) 913-8197
Reservations Recommended.
Hugh's Room - SATURDAY July 14th
Doors Open 6:00 For Dinner - Show Starts @ 8:30pm
Featuring:
Laura Fernandez,
Laura Marks, Julie McGregor
and jazz poet; Chris Hercules
with Norman Amadio on piano
and Duncan Hopkins on bass
The Singer’s Jazz Series – Summer Samba show is a summery, Latin influenced, fun-filled evening featuring singer/songwriter; Laura Fernandez, host of the popular show Cafe Latino on Jazzfm91, along with an exciting line up of captivating vocalists who will be accompanied by the great Norman Amadio on piano and the incredible Duncan Hopkins on bass.
Laura Fernandez is a wonderfully talented singer and composer from Toronto, Canada. Born in Madrid, Laura is also an acclaimed artist and painter. Always a captivating performer, Laura’s second CD “Un Solo Beso” contains all original compositions in Spanish and English. Also the host of the “Café Latino” radio show on Jazz.FM, Laura was recently honoured to be the subject of a CBC radio “live concert” special. While she loves Latin Jazz, Laura’s music is a soulful blend of many different musical styles. Laura is currently performing in support of “Un Solo Beso” and writing new songs for her next CD. Laura Fernandez is definitely one performer whose star is on the rise.
Hugh's Room:
A crowd-pleasing dining experience is the perfect warm-up act to every performance at Hugh’s Room — and one of the best venues in Canada. Sample a delectably diverse range of menu options in an inviting, intimate concert hall setting.
More info and tickets: Tickets
Directions: Hugh’s Room is located at 2261 Dundas St W. at Roncesvalles Ave, just south of Bloor St. and just north of where Dundas St W meets Roncesvalles.
Recent Performances:
December 3rd Event 2011- Sold Out
March 10th Event 2012- Sold Out
The Singer's Jazz Series Spring Fling Video
SAT DEC 3RD
Upcoming WED AUGUST 29TH 2012
Plein Air Salon Concerts
with Julie McGregor and Norman Amadio on piano
Recent Performances:
Trane Studio
The Reservoir
Lounge
Private Parties
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Julie McGregor’s interest in jazz
started at a very young age when listening to her father’s old
jazz 78’s
collection. It was the influence of those old artists that mostly influenced
her love of jazz and blues music. Julie works with many great jazz musicians such as Norman Amadio, Mark Kieswetter, Bernie Senensky, Brian Dickinson, Duncan Hopkins, Paul Wiggins, Richard Underhill, George Koller, Artie Roth, Cam Jobson, Glenn Anderson and Norman Marshall Villeneuve. Julie worked often with the late and fondly remembered clarinet/flute and sax player; Bill Mulhul. Julie was nominated for Best Jazz for the New Music Awards for 2011 and won the Best Jazz Vocalist at the Burlington Jazz Festival. At the Art of Jazz Festival in the Distillery, she performed in the Barry Harris Choir with guest soloist Kevin Mahogony. She performs at various Jazz and Blues Festivals. Julie is now hosting the ever popular Singer's Jazz Series that started in 2011. The Singers Jazz Series has been having a great responses and sold out shows featuring wonderful jazz vocalists acompanied by Norman Amadio on paino and Duncan Hopkins on bass.
I have listened to Julie perform over the last decade and her voice has matured and mellowed into a very real and personal sound. Her phrasing in her up-tempo version of ‘Speak Low’ was impeccable. Standards like ‘End of a Love Affair’ and ‘You Don’t Know What Love Is’ had distinctive styling. And, for a steamy, humid Friday night, Dave’s was packed and most people stayed for the entire evening. Julie, hat on backwards and perched on a high stool, ended the night with a memorable rendition of ‘Good-Bye Pork Pie Hat’ by Charlie Mingus. The crowd loved it. Julie McGregor is definitely a jazz vocalist to watch." Gayle Winship "I've had the fortunate opportunity to hear Julie sing with the great piano accompaniment of Norm Amadio. How wonderful to sit back and hear old and new jazz classics rendered with such feeling. I'd recommend anyone who appreciates good music, good jazz in a comfortable environment, to check them out." “ The entertainment was outstanding (great talent!) Will definitely attend again!! ” Beth, Member of the Jazz Meet Up Toronto Group
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"Caught
jazz vocalist Julie McGregor’s
act on St. Clair Avenue West in Toronto.
Recent Performances:
Featuring:
Julie McGregor vocals
Bernie Senensky on piano
Bill Mulhal on sax
Cam Jobson on drums
Artie Roth on bass
Recent Performances:
Nuit Blanche - Jazz and Art Oct 3
Julie McGregor with Norman Amadio on piano
Past Performances: SAT JUNE 25 and SAT JULY 2"Bringing the TD Jazz Festival to Ristorante Roma
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Luminato @ The Distillery
Young Performance Centre Atrium
JUNE 14, 16, 17, 18, 2011
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Live Jazz @ The Emmet Ray
featuring: Julie McGregor vocals
Norman Amadio on Piano
Ken Foster on on Sax
Recent Performances:
Valentine's @ Ellington's
Painting by Julie
McGregor
February 14th
Colman
Tinsley and
Julie
McGregor
sing love songs
Ali Berkok on Piano
Recent Performances:
Saturday,
May 9th
With Norman Amadio on piano
Saturday,
March 28th
With Mark Kieswetter on piano
Friday,
March 6th
With Bernie Senesky on piano
The Black Swan
featuring: Julie McGregor vocals
John MacLeod on on Trumpet
Lee Wallace on on Guitar
Jon Myer on Bass
Cam Jobson on Drums
Poetry Parade
The Annex Live (296 Brunswick Avenue - just south of Bloor Street)
Julie McGregor vocals
and Norman Amadio on Piano
photo by Warren Brubacher
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Past Performances:
Art of Jazz Singers with
Guest Soloists:
Kevin 
Mahogony and
Barry Harris
Luminato at the Distillery
Photo by Warren Brubacher
We Are One
Barry Harris together with Art of Jazz Singers
2nd Music Fundraiser for St. Mathew's Church
Featuring:
Mark Kieswetter on piano
Rob McBride on bass
Cam Jobson on drums
Kathleen Gillis on cuban drums
Bobby Hsu on tenor sax
Bernie Blue on saprano sax
hosted
by
Julie McGregor
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Photo by Bret
Culp
Photo by Warren Brubacher
Julie and Jay McShan at the Montreal Bistro
Live @ the Courthouse
Live @ The Courthouse
Commensal Restaurant - Downtown Toronto
Friday, Aug 20, 2010
With Norman Amadio on piano
Friday, June 11, 2010
With Norman Amadio on piano
Friday, April 23, 2010
With Norman Amadio on piano
Friday, Feb 26, 2010
With Norman Amadio on piano
Friday, December 4, 2009
With Norman Amadio on piano
and Cam Jobson on Percussion
Friday, November 27, 2009
With Norman Amadio on piano
and Cam Jobson on Percussion
Saturday,
October 3, 2009
With Norman Amadio on piano
and Cam Jobson on Percussion
Friday,
Aug 6, 2009
With Norman Amadio on piano
Saturday,
July 18, 2009
With Norman Amadio on piano
Friday,
June 5, 2009
With Norman Amadio on piano
and Cam Jobson on Percussion
Friday,
May 22nd, 2009
With Norman Amadio on piano
and Cam Jobson on Percussion
Friday,
April 10th, 2009
With Norman Amadio on piano
and Cam Jobson on Percussion
Friday,
March 13th, 2009
With Norman Amadio on piano
Friday,
January 16th, 2009
With Brian Dickinson on piano
Friday,
December 20th, 2008
With Brian Dickinson on piano
Friday,
October 31st, 2008
With Bernie Senensky on piano
Recent
Performances:
photo by Diana Priazevska 2011
Featuring:
Julie McGregor vocals
Norman Amadio on Piano
Richard Underhill on Sax
Brendan Davis on Bass
The Reservoir Lounge Lower level
Friday,
March 20th
With Gordon Braun-Woodbury on Piano
and Dave Bell on Bass
Friday,
June 13th
With Whitney Smith's Jazz Cab
Friday,
April 25th
Duets with Coleman Tinsley
Friday, March 14th
with Mark Keiswetter on Piano
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