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SUMMARY:Straight Cold Players Live Soul-Jazz / Bossa Nova at the Mint
DESCRIPTION:Victoria group Straight Cold Players bring their special blend of groovy soul with a jazzy flair and Brazilian tunes for extra spice to the Mint Restaurant in downtown Victoria. Doors open at 6pm\, live music at 7pm.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/straight-cold-players-live-soul-jazz-bossa-nova-at-the-mint/
LOCATION:The Mint Restaurant\, 1414B Douglas Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2G1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:TD JazzFest 2026: Ron Di Lauro Sextet "Kind of Blue"
DESCRIPTION:For Miles Davis’s 100th anniversary\, Montreal trumpeter Ron Di Lauro brings a masterful tribute to Kind of Blue\, the landmark recording by Miles Davis that forever reshaped modern jazz. A seasoned performer and educator with decades of experience\, Di Lauro has appeared on numerous Canadian jazz recordings and is celebrated for his warm tone and lyrical phrasing. This special project revisits the modal innovations and atmospheric interplay that made Kind of Blue iconic. Di Lauro has previously performed in Victoria\, though this marks his first TD JazzFest presentation of the full album concept. Backed by an all-star Canadian ensemble\, he honours the historic recording without imitation. For jazz lovers\, this concert offers a rare opportunity to hear one of the most important albums in jazz history reimagined live. Join TD JazzFest in celebrating a timeless masterpiece. Martin Auguste drums\, Jean-Pierre Zanella saxophones\, Ira Coleman bass\, Taurey Butler piano. \nFor more information/tickets\, visit https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazzfest-home/
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/td-jazzfest-2026-ron-di-lauro-sextet-kind-of-blue/2026-06-21/
LOCATION:Encore by Paparazzi\, 1415 Broad Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W 2B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:TD JazzFest 2026: Elysia Biro
DESCRIPTION:Raised in the wilds of Vancouver Island\, 26-year-old Elysia Biro (pronounced Eh-lee-sha Bee-row) is a technically gifted singer\, songwriter\, and pianist. A student of classical piano at age 4\, Biro began writing her own music at 13 while teaching herself how to play jazz by ear after being inspired by the genre’s improvisational free form. After receiving her diploma in classical piano from the Royal Conservatory of Toronto and graduating high school at age 16\, Biro earned her Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies for piano and voice before moving to England to complete her Master’s of Music degree at the University of York. \nCrafting her unique sound from an expansive fusion of genres\, Elysia Biro’s songwriting blends modern pop form and classical technique with jazz sensibilities. An expressive and introspective songwriter\, her warm\, soulful vocals reflect her journey through self-discovery\, love\, and introspection\, painting a compelling portrait of life as she knows it right now\, blossoming between seasons. Biro has quickly amassed a dedicated audience on social media through her captivating vocals and virtuosic transcriptions of jazz solos. Now based in Los Angeles where she writes\, records and produces\, Elysia Biro continues to combine worlds\, creating sonic sanctuaries all her own. \nFor more information/tickets\, visit https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazzfest-home/
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/td-jazzfest-2026-elysia-biro/
LOCATION:Studio 919\, 919 Douglas St.\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music
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