🎷✨ **Jazz on The Plaza -Meet up **📀🎼🎺🎷
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🎷✨ Jazz on The Plaza -Meet up 📀🎼🎺🎷
Let’s soak up some sun, live music, and good vibes at Jazz on the Plaza**, Burlington’s annual** free outdoor jazz concert**! 🌳🎺**
Where:
📍 Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St.
When :
🗓 Sunday, August 8 | ⏰ 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Note : you don’t have to be there for the full event , feel free to leave anytime or roam around .. grab dinner .. or snack and join us back .
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🎵 Line-up of amazing performers:
Saturday August 8 2026
2pm
Waleed Kush Afro-Jazz is a dynamic ensemble inspired by the artists and landscapes that shape its sound, always evolving and in a constant state of becoming. Blending African rhythms with the traditions of American jazz, their music creates a vibrant cultural meeting place rooted in exploration, inclusivity, and accessibility. More than a band, they embody African values of community and shared knowledge, forging meaningful connections with audiences. Through workshops, mentorship, and collective learning, the group – who describe themselves as “humanity practitioners” – use music as a healing art, creating transformative spaces for all who listen.
**https://www.waleedkush.ca/**
3:15pm
Sammy Jackson is a JUNO Award-winning jazz vocalist and songwriter from Niagara whose warm, expressive voice blends jazz, R&B, and pop influences. A graduate of the University of Toronto’s jazz program, her acclaimed EP With Youearned the 2021 JUNO for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year. Jackson performs across Canada’s leading jazz venues and festivals, captivating audiences with intimate storytelling and soulful style.
**https://www.sammyjackson.com/**
4:30pm
Celebrate the legends of jazz with Ori Dagan’s The Grand Voices of Jazz. This vibrant new program pays tribute to the iconic singers who shaped the genre—from the dazzling scat of Ella Fitzgerald to the soulful drama of Billie Holiday and the elegance of Canada’s own Eleanor Collins. With his rich baritone voice, playful improvisation, and outstanding band, Dagan brings these timeless songs to life in a joyful, unforgettable performance.
5:45pm
Born on the streets of Toronto in 2017, Big Smoke Brass is a leading voice in the Canadian Brass landscape. Dedicated to fostering community and connecting people through their high-energy music, the band has given hundreds of performances across Canada and released a growing discography of original music & videos. Wherever you may be, Big Smoke Brass is determined to share their love of music with you.
**https://bigsmokebrass.com/**
7pm
JUNO Award–winning pianist, vocalist, and composer Laila Biali brings her radiant artistry to Jazz on the Plaza. Known for her soaring vocals, masterful piano playing, and genre-blending style, Biali seamlessly weaves jazz with pop, soul, and contemporary songwriting. A former musical director for Sting and collaborator with artists such as Chris Botti and Suzanne Vega, she is one of Canada’s most celebrated jazz artists. With captivating stage presence and heartfelt musicianship, Laila Biali delivers a performance that is both sophisticated and deeply soulful.
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🚗 Parking Tip:
Free parking at Waterfront Garage – 414 Locust St. on weekends.
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🎉 Come for the music, stay for the vibes – everyone’s welcome!
Let us know in the chat if you’re coming or have questions!
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