From busking in her hometown of Burlington to performing on iconic stages, Charissa has crafted a soulful blend of country and introspective storytelling. A storyteller at heart, she’s known for her honesty and emotional depth. After signing with Coalition Music Records in 2019, she released her debut EP “Love and Be Loved” in 2022. Now…
Award-winning jazz pianist/vocalist Jim Clayton brings his quartet and his bebop-meets-New-Orleans sound to the Trinity Stage! They’ll be performing jazz classics and reinvented pop favourites from his latest album, Look Out!, recorded in NOLA and heard on Jazz FM, CBC, and NPR. Downbeat Magazine calls Jim’s music “warm, happy and soulful.” Jersey Jazz says “Clayton…
Jontue Elan’s style can be explained as Jazz Fusion with her smooth Jazz vocals and clever lyrics. Her songs are written from the heart and sung from the soul. Her influences include Norah Jones, Etta Fitzgerald, Bing Crosby, Feist, Louis Armstrong and Ray Charles to name a few. In 2013 Jontue Elan was nominated by…
Wolfville is the latest collaboration between acclaimed songwriters Kevin Howley and Scarlett Flynn, longstanding members of the Canadian music community who previously led the Toronto-based band Running Red Lights for over 14 years. Together, they bring a wealth of experience and a celebrated history of achievements to Wolfville. Wolfville is a unique musicical project where…
CJ Cooper is a singer/songwriter from Guelph, Ontario. She has travelled across Canada touring and promoting her original music and has performed with companies and artists like the National Bank Open, Sportsnet, Canadian Music Week, JJ Wilde and Bif Naked and has sung the anthem for the CFL and Team Canada Basketball. CJ has won…
Denis Schingh is a Franco-Ontarian pianist and composer, living in Toronto. He studied composition at the University of Ottawa, l’Université de Montréal, and the University of California at Berkeley. In his compositions, he creates sensual and personal sonic tapestries by blending elements of minimalism, ambient music, improvisation, and the avant-garde. Over the last decade, he…
This unique program showcases instrumental music through the fusion of tradition and technology. Using a digital guitar that emulates the sound of a piano, Jessica presents contemporary arrangements of popular music in a truly innovative way. Audiences will experience the visual artistry of guitar performance paired with the unexpected sound of piano, making for a…
Vincent Jamal is a soul/funk singer-songwriter from Barbados, now based in Toronto. Influenced by legends like Marvin Gaye and Bill Withers, and modern artists like Anderson Paak and Allen Stone, his music blends vintage soul with a fresh, contemporary feel. Vince’s sound is raw and emotional, creating deep, unspoken connections with his audience. Coming from…
Reggaddiction has been spreading the spirit of unity and community through their music since their formation in 2019. Fusing the timeless rhythms of Jamaican reggae with Canadian influences, Reggaddiction crafts a sound that not only transports listeners to sun-soaked tropical landscapes but also fosters a sense of togetherness and shared purpose. More than just a…
Ṣẹwà is a Toronto-based Nigerian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and budding producer with a sound deeply rooted in Afrobeat, Fuji, Jazz, R&B, Soul/Blues, and Pop. After selling out her first concert in Nigeria in 2021, she moved to Toronto, where she completed the Independent Music Production program at Seneca College. Since then, she has headlined two…
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