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Bill and Sir James Galway 
at Guantanamera's in NYC on the occasion of Sir James' 70th birthday


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CURRENT GIG LISTING
(In DESCENDING Order)

Thurs., Mar. 26, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
The Night Owl
158 Elgin Street
Sudbury, Ontario
With JAMES DORLAND & BRIAN QUEBEC

Tues., May 28, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
Toronto Reference Library - The Bram and Bluma Appel Salon
789 Yonge St.
Toronto, Ontario
"Embrace The Grace" - A fundraiser for the Toronto Grace Health Centre
With BRIAN SKOL, HENRIQUE MANTULIS & ARTIE ROTH

Sat., May 25, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.
The Pilot
22 Cumberland St.
Toronto, Ontario
"Horace Silver Flutes" with JEREMY PRICE

Sun., Apr. 28, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.
Annette Studios
566 Annett St.
Toronto, Ontario
GILLIAM | MARTYNEC | McBIRNIE (et al.)

Sun., Apr. 14, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
St. Paul's Anglican Church
1140 King St. W.
Hamilton, Ontario
With the JIM SANDILANDS Trio

Sat., Mar. 30, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.
Hirut Restaurant
2050 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With the DON NADURIAK E= Band

Sun., Mar. 17, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
St. Christopher's Anglican Church
662 Guelph Line
Burlington, Ontario
With the JIM SANDILANDS Trio

Tues., Feb. 27, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.
Jazz Bistro
251 Victoria St.
Toronto, Ontario
With ADI BRAUN (including DON BREITHAUPT, RUSS BOSWELL & MARK KELSO)

Wed., Feb. 14, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.
A Valentine's Day Special!
Seniors' Home
East York, Ontario
With RICK MALTESE

Sun., Jan. 28, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
British Arms Pub
29 Dunlop St. E.
Barrie, Ontario
With the JOE HURON Trio

Sat., Jan. 27, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.
Kensington Sound - Special Salon
170 Baldwin Street
Toronto, Ontario
With ATTILA FIAS!
(Doors open at 7:00 p.m. & BYOB!)
You can get tics here

Sun., Jan. 7, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
Hirut Restaurant
2050 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
"The Silent Wish" with BERNIE SENENSKY & PETER TELFORD

Sun., Dec. 17, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
St. Paul's Anglican Church
1140 King St. W.
Hamilton, Ontario
A Charlie Brown Christmas!...with the JIM SANDILANDS Trio...

Sat., Oct. 28, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.
Hirut Restaurant
2050 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With the DON NADURIAK E= Band

Mon., Oct. 23, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
DROM Taberna
458 Queen St. W.
Toronto, Ontario
With ORI DAGAN & KEVIN BARRETT

Sun., Oct. 15, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
House Concert
150 Winona Dr.
Toronto, Ontario
"The Silent Wish" with BERNIE SENENSKY

Thurs., Oct. 12, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Robert McLaughlin Gallery
72 Queen St.
Oshawa, Ontario
Duo with LARRY CHOWN

Sat., Sept. 30, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. 
Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill
1254 Mackay St.
Montreal, Quebec
"Horace Silver Flutes" with JEREMY PRICE (including KATE WYATT, ADRIAN VEDADY & ANDRE WHITE)

Sun., Sept. 24, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
LIVELab Theatre
1280 Main St. W.
Hamilton, Ontario
"Inspired by Nature" - with ADI BRAUN (and ROBERT HORVATH)

Sat., Sept. 16, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
Jazz In The Driveway
64 Windsor Court Rd.
Toronto, Ontario
With LIANE FAINSINGER (including GORD MOWAT and FRAND BOTOS!)

Fri., Sept. 8, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.
Annette Studios
566 Annett St.
Toronto, Ontario
GILLIAM | MARTYNEC | McBIRNIE (et al.)

Fri., Aug. 25, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
The Blue Montains Public Library
173 Bruce St. S.
Thornbury, Ontario
A Fundraiser for the Doreen Norris Music Fund (with ANDY HARASYMCZUK, JACK MCFADDEN & ETHAN ARDELLI)

Sat., Aug. 19, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
Thornhill Pub  
7756 Yonge St.
Thornhill, Ontario
With ROBERT HORVATH, MIKE LALONDE & STEVE FARRUGIA

Sat., June 24, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.
Hirut Restaurant
2050 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With the DON NADURIAK E= Band

Tues., June 13, 2023 at 8:30 p.m.
Five Points Theatre
1 Dunlop St. W.
Barrie, Ontario
BERNIE SENENKY's "MOE KOFFMAN TRIBUTE BAND" (with LUIS DENIZ, KEIRAN OVERS, ETHAN ARDELLI)

Sat., June 10, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.
The Jazz Room
59 King St. North
Waterloo, Ontario
With JUNIOR SANTOS (including POL COUSEE, LUIS ANSELMI, JOAQUIN NUNEZ HIDALGO & YOSER RODRIGUEZ)

Tues., May 30, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
Toronto Reference Library - The Bram and Bluma Appel Salon
789 Yonge St.
Toronto, Ontario
"Embrace The Grace" - A fundraiser for the Toronto Grace Health Centre
With BRIAN SKOL, HENRIQUE MANTULIS & ARTIE ROTH

Sat., May 27, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
Long & McQuade
935 Bloor St. W.
Toronto, Ontario
A Flute & Improvisation Clinic (...For any and all instrumentalists...)
With BILL MCBIRNIE

Fri., May 26, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.
Annette Studios
566 Annett St.
Toronto, Ontario
Digital Album Release! - GILLIAM | MARTYNEC | McBIRNIE - "Outside The Maze" (with BILL GILLIAM on piano & EUGENE MARTYNEC on electroacoustics)

Sat., May 13, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
The Pilot
22 Cumberland St.
Toronto, Ontario
"Horace Silver Flutes" with JEREMY PRICE

Sun., May 7, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
Long & McQuade
368 Terminal Ave. 
Vancouver, British Columbia
A Flute & Improvisation Clinic (...For any and all instrumentalists!…)
With BILL MCBIRNIE

Sat., May 6, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.
Frankie's Jazz Club
765 Beatty Street
Vancouver, BC
“Horace Silver Flutes” with JEREMY PRICE (including TILDEN WEBB, JODI PROZNICK & RICHARD BRISCO)

Fri., May 5, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.
Yardbird Suite
11 Tommy Banks Way NW
Edmonton, Alberta
“Horace Silver Flutes” with JEREMY PRICE (including CHRIS ANDREW, RUBIM DE TOLEDO & JOHN MCCASLIN)

Thurs., May 4, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Long & McQuade
10528 Mayfield Rd. NW
Edmonton, Alberta
A Flute & Improvisation Clinic (...For any and all instrumentalists!…)
With BILL MCBIRNIE

Sun., Apr. 30, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Lula Lounge
1585 Dundas St. W.
Toronto, Ontario
Jazz.FM91 - Canadian Jazz Time Capsule with MICHAEL SHAND (M/D), LAILA BIALI, JANE BUNNET, PAT LABARBERA and more)

​Sun., Apr. 30, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. - POSTPONED
LIVELab Theatre
1280 Main St. W.
Hamilton, Ontario
Inspired by Nature - with ADI BRAUN (and ROBERT HORVATH)

Tues., Apr. 18, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.
La Rev
2848 Dundas St. W.
Toronto, Ontario
With PETER HILL (piano)

Sun., Apr. 16, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
St. Paul's Anglican Church
1140 King St. W.
Hamilton, Ontario
With the JIM SANDILANDS Trio

Sat., Mar. 25, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.
Hirut Restaurant
2050 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With the DON NADURIAK E= Band (including JEFF KING, GEORGE KOLLER & LORNE NEHRING)

Sun., Mar. 19, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
British Arms Pub
29 Dunlop St. E.
Barrie, Ontario
With the JOE HURON Trio

Sat., Feb. 25, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.
Hirut Restaurant
2050 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With the DON NADURIAK E= Band (including BRUCE CASSIDY!)

Fri., Feb. 17, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Private Function
Ancaster, Ontario
With GIGI MARENTETTE​

Tues., Feb. 14, 2023at 8:00 p.m.
Noonan's Pub
141 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
Guesting with STUART LAUGHTON's "Radio Dial"

Thurs., Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Machzikei Hadas
2310 Virginia Dr.
Ottawa, Ontario
"The Rescue" - A Live Film/Concerto by ALVARO & BORIS COSTELLANOS

Sat., Dec. 17, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.
BSMT 254
254 Landsdowne Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
BEAT SPEAK Film Shoot with JAYMZ BEE and Company!

Sun., Dec. 11, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
St. Paul's Anglican Church
1140 King St. W.
Hamilton, Ontario
A Charlie Brown Christmas!...with the JIM SANDILANDS Trio...

Fri., Dec. 9, 2022 at 8:00 p.m.
Hirut Restaurant
2050 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With the DON NADURIAK E= Band (including BRUCE CASSIDY, LEW MELE & ADAM MANSFIELD)

Sun., Dec. 4, 2022 at 1:30 p.m.
Church of the Resurrection
435 Mohawk Rd. W.
Hamilton, Ontario
A Charlie Brown Christmas!...with the JIM SANDILANDS Trio...

Sat., Nov. 19, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
10000 Dufferin St.
Eagles Nest Golf Club
Maple, Ontario
Corporate Gig...with The FERNANDO TAVARES Trio...

Sun., Nov. 13, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.
Prosserman JCC - Sherman Campus
4588 Bathurst St.
Toronto, Ontario
With Bernie Senensky's MOE KOFFMAN TRIBUTE BAND (including JAKE KOFFMAN, KIERAN OVERS & TERRY CLARKE)
Deets & Tics are located here.

Fri., Oct. 14, 2022 at 8:00 p.m.
Hirut Restaurant
2050 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With the DON NADURIAK E= Band

Fri., Oct. 7, 2022 at 8:00 p.m.
Array Music 
155 Walnut Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
"Adiopollination" Series - with BILL GILLIAM & EUGENE MARTYNEC

Sat., Oct. 1, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
Private Function - Wedding - For Bruce & Courtney!
Rockville, Ontario
With MICHAEL MULROONEY

Thurs., Sept. 15, 2022 at 8:30 p.m.
Contact ONTour Showcase
1 West St. N.
Orillia, Ontario
With JUNIOR SANTOS and Conpambiche!

Sun., Sept. 11, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
St. Paul's Anglican Church
1140 King St. W.
Hamilton, Ontario
Jazz Vespers with the JIM SANDILANDS Trio

Fri., Sept. 9, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Women's Art Association of Canada
23 Prince Arthur Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With BERNIE SENENSKY

Tues., Sept. 6, 2022 at 8:00 p.m.
La Rev
2848 Dundas St. W.
Toronto, Ontario
With PETER HILL (piano)

Sat., Aug. 13, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
Private Function
Shanty Bay, Ontario
With JAYMZ B's Troupe!

Thurs., Aug. 11, 2022 at 1:30
Jester's Court
279 Queen St.
Port Perry, Ontario
With DON NADURIAK & RICHARD WHITEMAN

Sun., Aug. 7, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.
Private Function - Birthday
Toronto, Ontario
Duo with KEN TAYLOR (guitar)

Sat., Jul. 23, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.
The Pilot
22 Cumberland St.
Toronto, Ontario
"Two Many Flutes" with JEREMY PRICE, ZENON ZADRAVEC, JORDAN O'CONNOR & RICHARD BRISCO

Fri., Jul. 15, 2022 at 11:30
Village of Yorkville Park
115 Cumberland St.
Toronto, Ontario
Summer Music Series
With MIKE LALONDE, ROBERT HORVATH & STEVE FARRUGIA

Sun., June 26, 2022 at 4:15
Toronto Jazz Festival
The Main Stage - The Block
Queens Park and Charles St.
Toronto, Ontario
Um Grande Encontro - Brazilian Samba meets Forró!
13-Piece Band led by RAFAEL PICCOLOTTO DE LIMA & ALAN HETHERINGTON

Fri., June 24, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. (NYC time)/8:30 p.m. (Lucerne time)
The Galway Flute Festival - with SIR JAMES & LADY JEANNE GALWAY
Live from Toronto/Ontario and Meggen/Switzerland
A Virtual Jazz and Improvisation Clinic
For those attending the 33rd annual flute festival (from June 22 to June 24)
Register here: http://galwayflutefestival.com/home

Mon., June 13, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. - CANCELLED
"The Flute Conversations" Series with Andrea Brachfeld
A Virtual Broadcast on Instagram
Live from Toronto & New York City
BILL MCBIRNIE will be the guest of hostess, ANDREA BRACHFELD (world-renowned jazz flutist, composer, and educator, based in NYC)

Fri., June 10, 2022 at 8:00 p.m.
Hirut Restaurant
2050 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With the DON NADURIAK E= Band with KARL SILVEIRA, GEORGE KOLLER & LORNE NEHRING

Sat., May 28, 2022 at 8:00 p.m.
Hirut Restaurant
2050 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With the DON NADURIAK E= Band (with ALEX DEAN, PACO LUVIANO & JOAQUIN HIDALGO NUNEZ)

Sat., May 28, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.
SING! - The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival
Sing & Learn Instrumental Workshop Series
"Singing Flute" - Virtual Event
Details/Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sing-and-learn-instrumental-series-singing-flute-tickets-346835242547

Fri., May 20, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
Jazz At The Library - Thornbury Jazzworks
173 Bruce St. S.
Thornbury, Ontario
A Latin Theme - with ANDY HARASYMCZUK, JACK MCFADDEN & TED WARREN

Fri., May 13, 2022 at 8:00 p.m.
Array Music 
155 Walnut Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
"Adiopollination" Series - with BILL GILLIAM

Sun., May 8, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
St. Paul's Anglican Church
1140 King St. W.
Hamilton, Ontario
Jazz Vespers with the JIM SANDILANDS Trio
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/d/canada--hamilton/st-paul's-westdate/

Wed.., Apr. 13, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
The Old Mill - Vesuvius Extravaganza!
21 Old Mill Rd.
Toronto, Ontario
JAYMZ BEE & LORENZO'S BIRTHDAY BASH!
Featuring Irene Torres, John Finely, Queen Pepper, Eric St-Laurent, Alison Young, Great Bob Scott, Bill McBirnie, George Koller, Adrean Farrugia, Jessica Lalonde and a few surprise guests!
For information & Tickets: https://bemusednetwork.com/events/detail/946 

Fri., Apr. 8, 2022 at 8:00 p.m.
Jazz Lounge at The Old Mill
21 Old Mill Rd.
Toronto, Ontario
The Bill McBirnie Trio (with BERNIE SENENSKY & NEIL SWAINSON)
The Jazz Lounge at Old Mill in Partnership with Jazz.FM91
For information & Tickets: https://www.oldmilltoronto.com/event/bill-mcbirnie-trio/

Thurs., Mar. 24, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Lula Lounge
1585 Dundas St. W.
Toronto, Ontario
With JUNIOR SANTOS
(And LAURA FERNANDEZ is doing the early show!)

Sun., Mar. 20, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
British Arms Pub
29 Dunlop St. E.
Barrie, Ontario
With the JOE HURON Trio

Fri., Mar. 11, 2022 at 8:00 p.m.
Hirut Restaurant
2050 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
The DON NADURIAK E= Band (with BRUCE CASSIDY, PAUL NOVOTNY & MARK KELSO)

Sat., Jan. 22, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. - CANCELLED
Private Function
Ancaster, Ontario
With HEATHER BAMBRICK​

Sun., Dec. 19, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
St. Paul's Anglican Church
1140 King St. W.
Hamilton, Ontario
A Charlie Brown Christmas!...With the JIM SANDILANDS Trio...

Fri., Dec. 10, 2021 at 8:00 p.m.
Hirut Restaurant
2050 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With the DON NADURIAK E = Band (including KARL SILVEIRA, PAUL NOVOTNY & MARK KELSO)

Thurs., Dec. 2, 2021 at 8:00 p.m.
La Rev
2848 Dundas St. W.
Toronto, Ontario
With PETER HILL (piano)

Thurs., Nov. 18, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Paradise Theatre
1006 BLOOR ST. W.
Toronto, Ontario
JAYMZ BEE presents “Music For Secret Agents"
Album Release (with Guest Vocalists and an All-Star Band!)
Get your tix here: https://bemusednetwork.com/events/detail/871

Sun., Nov. 14, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
House Concert
Private
Toronto, Ontario
With JESSICA LALONDE, BERNIE SENENSKY & PETER TELFORD

Fri., Sept. 24, 2021 at 8:00 p.m.
Hirut Restaurant
2050 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With the DON NADURIAK E= Band (including KARL SILVEIRA, DUNCAN HOPKINS & JOAQUIN NUNEZ HIDALGO)

Sun., Aug. 29, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
Wedding - Private
Miller Lash House
Scarborough, Ontario
With BERNIE SENENSKY and ROBERTO OCCHPINTI

Sat., Aug. 21, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.
TD Markham Jazz Festival
Jake's on Main
202 Main St.
Unionville, Ontario
A LIVE event with TONY QUARRINGTON and RICHARD WHITEHOUSE

Thurs., Aug. 19, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Yonge + St. Clair BIA
1503 Yonge St.
Toronto, Ontario
Patio performance with BERNIE SENENSKY

Mon., Aug. 9, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Private Function
Etobicoke, Ontario
With JAYMZ BEE (...and all The Gang!...)

Sat., July 16, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Ashbridges Bay Yaught Club
30 Ashbridges Bay Park Rd.
Toronto, Ontario
With MATT PINES, PETER TELFORD & ROD MCBIRNIE

Wed., June 23, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.
Jazz.FM91 - Spring Fund Drive
4 Pardee Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
A Live-To-Air from the Long & McQuade Performance Hall
With BERNIE SENENSKY (hosted by Brad Barker)

Thurs., Apr. 22, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. (EDT, Toronto/New York time)
Essential Practice! - a Live Stream with Bill McBirnie - Episode 5
FaceBook Live
Toronto, Ontario
For demo purposes, I will be relying on an all-star, all-Canadian cast:
(1) TAYLOR ABRAHAMSE - "Heaven In Your Eyes" 
(2) BARBRA LICA - "Hello From My Basement" 
(3) ROBI BOTOS - "Smedley’s Attack"
[NOTE: Full live stream details are located here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2966418636903773

Sun., Apr. 18, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
A Jazz Improvisation Workshop - from Novice to Expert
Presented by the National Flute Association (NFA) Jazz Committee
With Karl Barton (novice), Lawrence Liggins (intermediate) & Bill McBirnie (advanced)
Details & Registration: https://www.nfaonline.org/community/events/nfa-events#Jazz

Wed., Jan. 27, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. (Toronto time)
University of Victoria
British Columbia
Jazz & Creative Music Ensemble
A Clinic on Improvisation - moderated by DR. PATRICK BOYLE

Wed., Dec. 9, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. - CANCELLED
Jazz.FM91 - On Air Fund Drive
4 Pardee Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
Live from the Long & McQuade Performance Hall
With BERNIE SENENSKY (hosted by Brad Barker)

Thurs., Aug. 27, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. (EDT, Toronto/New York time)
Essential Practice! - a Live Stream with Bill McBirnie - Episode 4
FaceBook Live
Toronto, Ontario
For demo purposes, I will be relying on an all-star, all-Canadian cast!
(1) MARK EISENMAN, NEIL SWAINSON & DON VICKERY
(2) JOHN FINLEY (with LOU POMANTI)
Live Stream Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/386562762308396/

Fri, Aug. 21, 2020 at Noon - CANCELLED
Yonge + St. Clair Business Improvement Area (BIA)
A Live Stream!
Corner of Yonge & St. Clair
Toronto, Ontario
With BERNIE SENENSKY (hosted by JAYMZ BEE)

Thurs., Aug. 20, 2020 at 8:00 p.m.
Jazz Bistro
251 Victoria St.
Toronto, Ontario
With BERNIE SENENSKY & DAVE YOUNG
The Jazz Bistro resurrects LIVE MUSIC...with only 50 places!...So reservations are recommended: (416) 363-5299

Sat., Aug. 15, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. - CANCELLED
Prince Edward County Jazz Festival
Regent Theatre
224 Main Street
Picton, Ontario
With BERNIE SENENSKY's Moe Koffman Tribute Band!

Mon., Aug. 3, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
A Live Stream
From Jim Gelcer's living room!
"Upstream with Jimi G"
With BOB COHEN and JIM GELCER

Thurs., Jul. 30, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. (EDT, Toronto/New York time)
Essential Practice! - a Live Stream with Bill McBirnie - Episode 3
FaceBook Live
For demo purposes, I will be relying on an all-star, all-Canadian cast!
(1) JOHN FINLEY (with LOU POMANTI)
(2) LUIS MARIO OCHOA
(3) LOUIS SIMAO (with PATRICIA CANO)
Live Stream Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/492098814960163/

Sun., Jul. 19, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. - CANCELLED
House Concert
Private
Toronto, Ontario
With MAUREEN KENNEDY & BERNIE SENENSKY

Wed., Jul. 1, 2020 at 8:00 p.m.
Jazz Bistro - LIVE STREAM
251 Victoria St.
Toronto, Ontario
With BERNIE SENENSKY
At the Jazz Bistro FaceBook page!

Thurs., June 18, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. (EDT, Toronto/New York time)
Essential Practice! - A Live Stream with Bill McBirnie - Episode 2
FaceBook Live
For demo purposes, I will be relying on an all-star, all-Canadian cast!
(1) MARY MCKAY - QUEEN PEPPER (soul)
(2) BOCANA - EMILIE-CLAIRE BARLOW & STEVE WEBSTER (jazz noire)
(3) PATRICIA CANO & CARLOS BERNARDO (Brazilian)
Live Stream Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/3373548005988807/

Thurs., May 28, 2020 at at 4:00 p.m. (EDT, Toronto/New York time)
Essential Practice! - A Live Stream with Bill McBirnie
FaceBook Live
Toronto, Ontario
For demo purposes, I will be relying on an "all-star" and "all-Canadian" cast!
(1) LIALA BIALI (pop)
(2) AL LERMAN (blues)
(3) CELSO MACHADO (Brazilian)
Live Stream Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/288765735615982/

Wed., May 13, 2020 at 9:30 p.m. - CANCELLED
The Rex
194 Queen St. W.
Toronto, Ontario
"Two Many Flutes" - The Toronto Samba Jazz Connection - Guesting with JEREMY PRICE

Thurs., Apr. 30, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. (MST) - 9:00 p.m. (EDT)
TD JazzYYC - International Jazz Day
- Virtual Jazz Festival - 
Calgary, Alberta
With JOHNNY SUMMERS
Hosted by TIM TAMASHIRO
Details at International Jazz Day

Fri., Mar. 27, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. - CANCELLED
Jazz At The Library - Thornbury Jazzworks
173 Bruce St. S.
Thornbury, Ontario
A Latin Theme - with ANDY HARASYMCZUK, JACK MCFADDEN  & ETHAN ARDELLI

Thurs., Mar. 26, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. - CANCELLED
The Emmet Ray
924 College St.
Toronto, Ontario
With DIANE ROBLIN's JQXZ

Sat., Mar. 21, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. - CANCELLED
The Home Smith Bar at The Old Mill
21 Old Mill Rd.
Toronto, Ontario
With BERNIE SENENSKY & NEIL SWAINSON

Fri., Mar. 13, 2020 at 8:30 p.m.
Hirut Restaurant
2050 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With the DON NADURIAK E= Band

Sun., Mar. 8, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.
Relish Bar & Grill
511 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With the LIANE FAINSINGER Trio

Sat., Feb. 29, 2020 at 9:00 p.m.
Jazz Bistro
251 Victoria St.
Toronto, Ontario
"The Silent Wish" with BERNIE SENENSKY & ROBERTO OCCHIPINTI
Reservations recommended: (416) 363-5299

Sat. Feb. 15th at 8:00 p.m.
Bathurst Centre for Culture
918 Bathurst St.
Toronto, Ontario
Guesting - with RON DAVIS' SymphRONnica - The music of LOUIS SIMAO

Sat., Feb. 15, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.
Zoomer Radio - "Finding Your Bliss" show with Judy Librach
70 Jefferson Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With GIGI MARENTETTE & GEORGE KOLLER

Fri., Feb. 14, 2020 at 8:30 p.m.
Hirut Restaurant
2050 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With the DON NADURIAK E= Band

Thurs., Feb. 13, 2020 at 8:00 p.m.
Lula Lounge
1585 Dundas St. W.
Toronto, Ontario
With Jaymz Bee's TIKI COLLECTIVE - "A Tiki Love Affair!"
...This is ALWAYS a great gig!...
The Vocalists: CAITY GYORGY, IRENE TORRES, GENEVIEVE MARENTETTE & JESSICA LALONDE
The Band: ERIC ST-LAURENT, MICHAEL DAVIDSON, GEORGE KOLLER & THE GREAT BOB SCOTT
Tickets: https://www.bemusednetwork.com/events/detail/747 

Sun., Feb. 9, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. (Brunch)
Ashbridge’s Bay Yacht Club
30 Ashbridge’s Bay Park Rd.
Toronto, Ontario
With ROD MCBIRNIE, BERNIE SENENSKY & PETER TELFORD

Sat., Jan. 25, 2020 at 9:00 p.m.
Jazz Bistro
251 Victoria St.
Toronto, Ontario
With GENEVIEVE MARENTETTE – Hits of 1969 Gone Jazz!

Sat., Jan. 25, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.
The Technique & Theory of Improvisation
—A Clinic with Bill McBirnie—
Long & McQuade Toronto
935 Bloor St. W.
Toronto, Ontario
Come out for a rare opportunity to learn with Extreme Flutist - Bill McBirnie!

Tues., Jan. 14, 2020 at 7:30
Santo's Italian Cuisine
10 Royal Orchard Blvd.
Thornhill, Ontario
With BERNIE SENENSKY, PETER TELFORD & MARIUS DUMITRESCU

Tues., Jan. 7, 2020 at 7:30
Santo's Italian Cuisine
10 Royal Orchard Blvd.
Thornhill, Ontario
With BERNIE SENENSKY, PETER TELFORD & MARIUS DUMITRESCU

Thurs., Dec. 19, 2019 at 9:30 p.m.
The Rex
194 Queen St. W.
Toronto, Ontario
With BRUCE CASSIDY and his 'Anti-Gravity Machine'

Tues., Dec.17, 2019 at 7:30
Santo's Italian Cuisine
10 Royal Orchard Blvd.
Thornhill, Ontario
With The FERNANDO TAVARES Trio 

Sun., Dec. 15, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.
The Tranzac
292 Brunswick Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With DAINE ROBLIN, BRUCE CASSIDY & GLEN HALL

Fri., Dec. 13, 2019 at 12:00 p.m.
Zoomer Radio (Live-To-Air)
70 Jefferson Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
A Christmas Special with JAYMZ BEE & The Gang!

Tues., Dec. 10, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.
Jazz Bistro
251 Victoria St.
Toronto, Ontario
LAUREN FERRARO's Christmas!

Sun., Dec. 8, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
St. Paul's Anglican Church
1140 King St. W.
Hamilton, Ontario
A Charlie Brown Christmas!...With the JIM SANDILANDS Trio...

Sat., Nov. 30, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.
House Concert
Private
Toronto, Ontario
With BERNIE SENENSKY

Thurs., Nov. 28, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Beth Avraham Yoseph
613 Clark Ave. W.
Thornhill, Ontario
"The Rescue" - A Live Film/Concerto by ALVARO & BORIS COSTELLANOS

Fri., Nov. 22, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.
Gallery 345
345 Sorauren Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With BILL GILLIAM - An Evening of Free Improv (including EUGENE MARTYNEC)

Sun., Nov. 17, 2019, 10:30 a.m.
Grace Lutheran Church
1107 Main St.
Hamilton, Ontario
Sunday Service with BILL RENWICK (organ & piano)

Sun., Nov. 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.
Grillicious Gourmet Tap & Grill
3 Mulcaster St. 
Barrie, Ontario
With BERNIE SENENSKY & JON MEYER

Sat., Nov. 9, 2019 at 10:00 p.m.
The Tranzac
292 Brunswick Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
The 416 Festival (with Cassidy/McBirnie/Roblin - BRUCE/BILL/DIANE)

Sun., Nov. 3, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
House Concert
150 Winona Dr.
Toronto, Ontario
"The Silent Wish" with BERNIE SENENSKY & NEIL SWAINSON

Sun., Nov. 3, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.
Relish Bar & Grill
511 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With LIANE FAINSINGER (including CHRIS BANKS & RICHARD BRISCO)

Sat., Nov. 2, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.
Thornhill Pub  
7756 Yonge St.
Thornhill, Ontario
With FERNANDO TAVARES and his Trio

Sun., Oct. 27, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
St. John's Anglican Church
2878 St. John's Dr.
Jordan, Ontario
With the JIM SANDILANDS Trio (including MATT NEWTON & TIM SHIA)

Fri., Oct. 18, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.
Jazz At The Library - Thornbury Jazzworks
173 Bruce St. S.
Thornbury, Ontario
"From Bach to Bebop"
With ROBERT HORVATH, ROSS MACINTYRE & ETHAN ARDELLI

Thurs., Oct. 17, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.
Gallery 345
345 Sorauren Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With DAINE ROBLIN's JQXZ (including GEORGE KOLLER & BRUCE CASSIDY) CASSIDY...once again!...)

Sun., Oct. 13, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
St. Paul's Anglican Church
1140 King Street West 
Hamilton, Ontario
Jazz Vespers with the JIM SANDILANDS Trio (including STACIE MCGREGOR & TIM SHIA)

Fri., Oct. 11, 2019 at 8:30 p.m.
Hirut Restaurant
2050 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With the DON NADURIAK E= Band (including WILLIAM CARN, PACO LUVIANO & JOAQUIN HIDALGO)

Wed., Oct. 9, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.
Lula Lounge
1585 Dundas St. W.
Toronto, Ontario
With Jaymz Bee's TIKI COLLECTIVE and JOHN FINLEY!
...This is ALWAYS a great gig!... 
Tickets: https://www.bemusednetwork.com/events/detail/714

Tues., Oct. 8, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.
La Rev
2848 Dundas St. W.
Toronto, Ontario
With PETER HILL (piano)

Sun., Oct. 6, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.
Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery - Columbus Centre
901 Lawrence Avenue West
Toronto, Ontario
Tarantella: Southern Italian Folk Music, Song & Dance Workshop
With MARISA BUFFONE and NATHAN HILTZ

Wed., Sept. 25, 2019 at 9:30 p.m.
The Rex
194 Queen St. W.
Toronto, Ontario
With ALAN HETHERINGTON & Mistura Fina!

Sun., Sept. 22, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.
Lula Lounge
1585 Dundas St. W.
Toronto, Ontario
Toronto Forro Weekend - with Brazil's own RAFAEL PICCOLOTTO!

Sun., Sept. 15, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.
Relish Bar & Grill
511 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With LIANE FAINSINGER (including FRANK BOTOS & BRENDAN DAVIS)

Sat., Sept. 14, 2019, at 4:00 p.m.
Tom's Place - Kensington Market Jazz Festival
190 Bladwin St.
Toronto, Ontario
Part of the KMJF Solo Piano Series - Guesting with BERNIE SENENSKY

Sun., Sept. 1, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.
British Arms Pub
29 Dunlop St. E.
Barrie, Ontario
With the JOE HURON Trio

Sun., Aug. 18, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.
The Tranzac
292 Brunswick Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
Guesting with DIANE ROBLIN, GEORGE KOLLER & BRUCE CASSIDY

Sat., Aug. 17, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.
The Home Smith Bar at The Old Mill
21 Old Mill Rd.
Toronto, Ontario
With BERNIE SENENSKY & PETER TELFORD

Sun., Aug. 11, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.
Array Music 
155 Walnut Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
JOE SORBARA's "Somewhere There" Series with BILL GILLIAM, EUGENE MARTYNEC & AMBROSE POTTIE

Mon., Aug. 5, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Camp Manitou
10 Camp Road
Parry Sound, Ontario
"The Rescue" - A Live Film/Concerto by ALVARO & BORIS COSTELLANOS

Sun., Jul. 14, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
St. Paul's Anglican Church
1140 King St. W.
Hamilton, Ontario
Jazz Vespers with the JIM SANDILANDS Trio

Sat., June 29, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.
Array Music 
155 Walnut Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With with Alison Keery's COEXISDANCE (...including BILL GILLIAM!...)

Sun., June 16, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. - CANCELLED
Hugh's Room - Live!
2261 Dundas St. W.
Toronto, Ontario
Father's Day Brunch with Jaymz Bee and THE TIKI COLLECTIVE
(Always a "happening" with Musical Director, ERIC ST. LAURENT...and a host of great singers...)

Sat., June 1, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. - CANCELLED
Amadeus Restaurant
184 Augusta Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With the FERNANDO TAVARES Trio (including PEDRO JOEL & FERENC BOTOS SR.)

Thurs., May 30, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Bloom Restaurant
2315 Bloor St. W. (Bloor West Village)
Toronto, Ontario
The Silent Wish with BERNIE SENENSKY & NEIL SWAINSON
Reservations recommended: (416) 767-1315

Sat., May 25, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.
Church of the Ascension
266 North St.
Port Perry, Ontario
The Silent Wish with BERNIE SENENSKY

Sun., May 19, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.
British Arms Pub
29 Dunlop St. E.
Barrie, Ontario
With the JOE HURON Trio

Thurs., May 16, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.
The Home Smith Bar at The Old Mill
21 Old Mill Rd.
Toronto, Ontario
With Canada's "King of Swing", BOB DE ANGELIS!

Sun., May 12, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.
Relish Bar & Grill
2152 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
...Mother's Day!...with LIANE FAINSINGER (including CHRIS "BUCKY" BANKS & RICHARD BRISCOE)

Fri., May 10, 2019 at 8:30 p.m.
Hirut Restaurant
2050 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With the DON NADURIAK E= Band (including PAUL TARUSSOV, SARAH THAWER & LOU MELE)

Sun., Apr. 28, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.
Array Music 
155 Walnut Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
Opening set with BILL GILLIAM
(...This will be delightfully "outside"...)

Sun., Apr. 28, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.
St. Paul's Anglican Church
1140 King St. W.
Hamilton, Ontario
Jazz Eucharist with the JIM SANDILANDS Trio

Mon., Apr. 15, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.
The Old Mill
12 Old Mill Rd.
Toronto, Ontario
Jaymz Bee's Caravan of Music - For The Unison Benevolent Fund
20 bands in 10 rooms!
(I am with BERNIE SENENSKY in The Chapel)
Tickets available here

Sat., Apr. 13, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.
GigSpace
953 Gladstone Ave.
Ottawa, Ontario 
With Troika (including RENE LAVOIE, TIM BEDNER & RENE FORTIER)

Sat., Apr. 13, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. 
St. John's Music
1541 Merivale Rd.
Ottawa, Ontario
Flute & Improvisation Clinic

Fri., Apr. 12, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.
École secondaire publique De La Salle
501 Old St Patrick St.
Ottawa, Ontario
Performance & Workshop with TIM BEDNER

Tues., Apr. 9, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
House Concert
Private
Thornhill, Ontario
"The Rescue" - A Live Film/Concerto by ALVARO & BORIS COSTELLANO

Sat., Mar. 23, 2019 at 9:30 p.m.
The Rex
194 Queen St. W.
Toronto, Ontario
With BRUCE CASSIDY and his 'Anti-Gravity Machine'

​Wed., Mar. 13, 2019 at 9:30 p.m.
The Rex
194 Queen St. W.
Toronto, Ontario
"Two Many Flutes" - The Toronto Samba Jazz Connection - Guesting with JEREMY PRICE, ATTILA FIAS, PACO LUVIANO & RICHARD BRISCO

Wed., Mar. 6, 2019 at 9:00 p.m.
Mezzetta Restaurant
681 St. Clair Ave. W. (at Christie)
Toronto, Ontario
Duo with BERNIE SENENSKY (...and bits of The Silent Wish!...)

Tues., Mar. 5, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.
Hugh's Room - Live!
2261 Dundas St. W.
Toronto, Ontario
Jaymz Bee's "Winter Tiki Party" with THE TIKI COLLECTIVE
Always a real "happening" - with Musical Director, ERIC ST. LAURENT (...and a host of great singers...)

Sat., Mar. 2, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.
Beach United Church
140 Wineva Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
Jazz Vespers with BERNIE SENENSKY

Thurs., Feb. 28, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.
Chartwell Grenadier Retirement Residence
2100 Bloor St. W.
Toronto, Ontario
With RICK MALTESE (...and a Tango Theme...)

Sun., Feb. 24, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.
Array Music 
155 Walnut Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
The Toronto Improvisors' Orchestra (TIO) celebrates BRUCE CASSIDY!
(...This will be delightfully "outside"...)

Sat., Feb. 23, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.
The Windsor Arms Hotel
18 St. Thomas St.
Toronto, Ontario
With RICK MALTESE

Fri., Feb. 8, 2019 at 8:30 p.m.
Hirut Restaurant
2050 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With the DON NADURIAK E= Band (with WILLIAM CARN, SCOTT ALEXANDER & VITTO REZZA)

Fri., Jan. 18, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.
Thornhill Pub  
7756 Yonge St.
Thornhill, Ontario
With STEVE FARRUGIA, MIKE LALONDE & DYLAN BELL

Fri., Jan. 11, 2019 at 8:30 p.m.
Hirut Restaurant
2050 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With the DON NADURIAK E= Band (including PAUL TARRUSOV, LOU MELE, SARAH THAWER)

Sat., Oct. 25, 2014 at 8:00 PM
Koerner Hall - Season Gala Concert
273 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario
In concert as a SPECIAL GUEST of SIR JAMES GALWAY


SOME INTERESTING LINKS

Sir James Galway
Sir James website contains information that includes his current touring and teaching schedule. It formerly included me as his Resident Jazz Flute Specialist (as well as Matthias Ziegler as the Resident Extended Techniques Specialist and Nicola Manzzanti as the Resident Piccolo Specialist). However, Sir James is currently focusing more on his own masterclass and mentoring activities. (The old archived page, however, is here!)

Wm. S. Haynes Flute Company
I have been playing two vintage Haynes flutes (open hole, in-line G, low C foot) for about 30 years now. I continue to be entirely satisfied with these instruments. In 2013, I became a Designated Haynes Artist (alongside HUBERT LAWS!) Recently, I purchased a Classic Fusion O which is unquestionably a fantastic instrument. It now serves as my main axe (...but I am going to keep the other two as well!...)

Jim Schmidt Gold Flute Pads
I just had one of my vintage Wm. S. Haynes flutes re-padded with Jim Schmidt's gold pads (by Mike Filice here in Toronto). And....wow!...I mean, WOW!...These gold pads have transformed and "turbocharged" my vintage Haynes instrument in the most astonishing and amazing way imaginable. People have asked me about how these pads affect the performance of the instrument and, broadly speaking, Jim Schmidt's gold pads give the instrument more resonance and more life. The flute also responds lightening fast (especially over big intervals which now have very clean edges). And the bottom end of the instrument really pops out. I also really like the way the instrument responds when articulating. In short, everything seems so much easier...and so much better!...And, if the job is done right, then the instrument remains very stable and reliable...for years!...Needless to say, I am really, REALLY happy with what is a fantastic "new" instrument! [NOTE: You can find out more about Jim Schmidt's gold pads here.]

Guo Flutes
This company makes remarkable instruments. I recently obtained a Tocco plastic flute and, I have to admit, it is not only fun to play. It is a fine quality device, and on every dimension! (...Oh, and it's red!...) Also, I now have a sterling silver DYNALANCE headjoint which has become my headjoint of choice. Informed ears, when "blindfolded", typically pick this headjoint out from any of the others I have...So it is not just me!...(Geoffrey Guo is one talented flute maker!)

Robert Bigio Stoppers & Crowns
If you ever find yourself unhappy with your headjoint, then I would strongly recommend that you give Robert Bigio's stoppers and crowns a try before you commit to a new one. (Indeed, you might just want to give his stoppers and crowns a try...in any case!...)

Countryman Associates, Inc.
For live work, I use a Countryman ISOMAX 2 hard-wired clip-on condenser mic with a hypercardioid pattern. It functions with (1) absolutely great fidelity, (2) absolutely no feedback and (3) absolutely no key noise. I know of nothing better. In fact, this is precisely what Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull has also been using for decades (...so I can't be all wrong!...)

Jazz.FM91

Jazz.FM91 is Canada's premier 24/7 jazz radio station. This station has been very good to many, many Canadian independent jazz artists over the years (including me) and, accordingly, I (like all of the others) really appreciate Jazz.FM91 because it is one of the best jazz stations...anywhere!...

Jazz with Bob Parlocha
Bob Parlocha's syndicated jazz radio show in the USA has also been very good to me over the years and with each of my acoustic jazz releases (Nature Boy, Paco Paco, Mercy, and Find Your Place). Of course, this has been of enormous importance to an obscure, Canadian, indie, jazz flutist who, courtesy of Bob, had the opportunity to be heard on what is probably the hippest jazz program on the planet! Unfortunately, Bob passed away in March of 2015 and I (like a lot of other Canadian indie jazz musicians) lost their voice in the USA. But thanks so much, Bob, (from me as well as so many others here in Canada!)

Hilo Studio
My most recent two albums (including the award-winning album, Mercy) were recorded at Hilo Studio where Pacy Schulman did an outstanding job, handling all aspects of the sound including the engineering, mixing and mastering of the entire album. (Have a listen and see!)

Mike Filice Repairs
I entrust all of my hand-crafted instruments to Mike Filice who is well-known for his workmanship on all of the reeds but who is also a Straubinger-certified flute repairman. He does excellent work! He is located in North-West Toronto and he can be reached at home at (647) 349-1188 or by cell at (647) 241-1199. (...Oh, and he is a helluva tenor player!...)


PAST GIG LISTING
(In Descending Order)

​Sat., Dec. 22, 2018 at 8:30 p.m.
Hugh's Room - Live!
2261 Dundas St. W.
Toronto, Ontario
With THE TIKI COLLECTIVE - Always a real "happening"
With JAYMZ BEE & ERIC ST. LAURENT (...and a host of great singers...)
Note: This is a very important benefit for the UNISON BENEVOLENT FUND!

Sun., Dec. 16, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.
St. Paul's Anglican Church
1140 King St. W.
Hamilton, Ontario
A Charlie Brown Christmas with the JIM SANDILANDS Trio

Sat., Dec. 15, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Private - House Party
Rosedale Area
Toronto, Ontario
Duo with BOB COHEN

Wed., Dec. 12, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.
Jazz Bistro
251 Victoria St.
Toronto, Ontario
With STEVEY ROSS & Mambo Swing (including JEREMY LEDBETTER, PACO LUVIANO, MARIO ALLENDE & LUIS ORBEGOSO!)

Thurs., Dec. 6, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Borochov Cultural Centre
272 Codsell Ave.
North York, Ontario
Live music for "The Rescue" (a documentary by ALVARO & BORIS COSTELLANOS)

Sun., Dec. 2, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.
Jazz.FM91 - On Air Fund Drive
4 Pardee Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
Live with LAURA FERNANDEZ! :-)

Fri., Nov. 30, 2018 at 1:00 p.m.
Jazz.FM91 - On Air Fund Drive
4 Pardee Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
Live with TERRY MCELLIGOTT! :-)

Tues., Nov. 27, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.
La Revolucion
2848 Dundas St. W.
Toronto, Ontario
With PETER HILL (piano)

Sun., Nov. 25, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Sticky Fingers
150 Dunlop St. W.
Barrie, Ontario
With the JOE HURON Trio

Wed., Nov 21, 2018 at 5:30 
​Canadian Music Centre
20 St. Joseph St.
Toronto, Ontario
CD Release - "Jim and Paul play Glenn and Ludwig" - with JIM GELCER & PAUL HOFFERT!

Sun., Nov. 18, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.
Array Music 
155 Walnut Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With BILL GILLIAM, EUGENE MARTYNEC & AMBROSE POTTIE!
(...This will be delightfully "outside"!...)

Thurs., Nov. 8, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.
Jazz Bistro
251 Victoria St.
Toronto, Ontario
SIMONE MORRIS CD Release - "Settling Up" - with MIKE FREEDMAN, ADREAN FARRUGIA, WILLIAM SPERANDEI, CHRIS ADRIAANSE & MAX SENITT

Fri., Oct, 26, 2018 at 9:00 p.m.
Resonance Cafe 
5175A Avenue du Parc
Montreal, Quebec
"Brazilian Night" with BILL MCBIRNIE & Friends (...First gig ever in Montreal!...)

Fri., Oct. 26, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
McGill University
Tanna Schulich Hall
527 Sherbrooke St. W.
Montreal, Quebec
In concert with LISA LORENZINO's "Latin Flute Follies"

Thurs., Oct. 25, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.
McGill University
Schulich School of Music
Strathcona Music Building (Room C-301)
555 Sherbrooke St. W.
Montreal, Quebec
Flute & Improvisation Clinic with BILL MCBIRNIE

Sat., Oct. 20, 2018 at 8:30 p.m.
Hugh's Room - Live!
2261 Dundas St. W.
Toronto, Ontario
With THE TIKI COLLECTIVE - Always a real "happening" with JAYMZ BEE & ERIC ST. LAURENT (...including a huge cast of great singers!...)

Fri., Oct. 19, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.
Jazz At The Library - Thornbury Jazzworks
173 Bruce St. S.
Thornbury, Ontario
With ANDY HARASYMCZUK, JACK MCFADDEN & TED WARREN

Thurs., Oct. 18, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Jazz.FM91 - Long & McQuade Performance Hall
4 Pardee Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
Live-To-Air "Jazz tribute to Broadway" with Musical Director LOU POMANTI
Featuring AMY SKY & GAVIN HOPE (with ROSS MACINTYRE & MARK KELSO) 

Thurs., Oct. 11, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.
Jazz Bistro
251 Victoria St.
Toronto, Ontario
With The JIM GELCER Quartet including DAVE RESTIVO & GEORGE KOLLER

Wed., Oct. 10, 2018 at 9:00 p.m.
Mezzetta Restaurant
681 St. Clair Ave. W. (at Christie)
Toronto, Ontario
Duo with BERNIE SENENSKY (...and bits of The Silent Wish!...)

​Sun., Sept. 30, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
A Very Special Concert at Michele's
15785 8th Concession Rd.
Schomberg, Ontario
CD Pre-Release Party - THE SILENT WISH - featuring "Cabana Boy"
With BERNIE SENENSKY (Special guests, NEIL SWAINSON & MICHELE MELE)
NOTE: Tickets are available here. 

Sat., Sept. 29, 2018 at 7:50 PM
Koerner Hall
273 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario
Koerner Hall "Free For All" - With BILL GILLIAM - Free Improvisation!

Thurs., Sept. 27 at 8:00 p.m.
Mosley Street Music House Concerts
52 Mosley St.
Aurora, Ontario
With guitarist, JAMES BROWN & bassist, JIM VIVIAN
NOTE: Tickets are available here.

Sun., Sept. 16, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.
Brantford Jazz Festival
Harmony Square
Brantford, Ontario
With JAYMZ BEE's Tiki Collective!

Sat., Sept. 15, 2018, at 5:00 p.m.
Cafe Pamenar - Kensington Market Jazz Festival
307 Augusta Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
Part of the KMJF - with the fabulous ATTILA FIAS!

Sat., Sept. 15, 2018, at 3:00 p.m.
El Gordo's - Kensington Market Jazz Festival
214 Augusta Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
Part of the KMJF with JAYMZ BEE's Tiki Collective!

Fri., Sept. 14, 2018 at 8:30 p.m.
Hirut Restaurant
2050 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With the DON NADURIAK E= Band (including MICHAEL ARTHURS, DUNCAN HOPKINS & ANTHONY DANIEL)

Sat., Aug. 18, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
Markham Jazz Festival
Millennium Bandstand
Unionville, Ontario
With JAYMZ BEE's Tiki Collective!

Thurs., Aug. 16, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.
The Berkeley Church (Queen East near Parliament)
315 Queen St. E.
Toronto, Ontario
'MUSE' - CD Launch - JAYMZ BEE's Tiki Collective!

Thurs. to Sun., Aug. 9 to 12, 2018
2018 National Flute Association Convention
Hyatt Regency Orlando
9801 International Dr.
Orlando, Florida
(Returning, Mon., Aug. 13th)

Sat., Aug. 4, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
The Emmet Ray
924 College St.
Toronto, Ontario
With HARLEY CARD, ASHLEY ST. PIERRE, DAN FORTIN & JEFF LUCIANI

Fri., Aug. 3, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Thornhill Pub  
7756 Yonge St.
Thornhill, Ontario
With STEVE FARRUGIA

Tues., Jul. 31, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Pulcinella Ristorante Italiano
​3687 Lake Shore Blvd. W.
Etobicoke, Ontario
With BOB DE ANGELIS

Fri., Jul. 20, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.
The Home Smith Bar at The Old Mill
21 Old Mill Rd.
Toronto, Ontario
With WILL JARVIS (including HILARIO DURAN & MARK KELSO)

Thurs., Jul. 19, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunnybrook Hospital - Warrior's Hall
2075 Bayview Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With the GEORGE MARTON Trio

Jul. 13, 14 & 15, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. (Sun. at 5:00 p.m.)
The Italian Cultural Institute (Part of The Toronto Fringe Festival)
496 Huron Street
Toronto, Ontario 
"A Perfect Romance" with MARIS BUFFONE & NATHAN HILTZ

Sat., Jul. 7, 2018 at 12:00 & 5:00 p.m.
TD Sunfest
Victoria Park
London, Ontario
With LOUIS SIMAO, JONATHAN AMIDOR, LUISITO ORBEGOSO & MARITO MARQUES

Fri. & Sat., Jul. 6 & 7, 2018 at 9:00 p.m.
Jazz Bistro
251 Victoria St.
Toronto, Ontario
With BERNIE SENENSKY's "MOE KOFFMAN TRIBUTE BAND" (including JAKE KOFFMAN)

Thurs., Jul. 5, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunnybrook Hospital - Warrior's Hall
2075 Bayview Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With the GEORGE MARTON Trio

Tues., June 26, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.
Valleyview Residence
541 Finch Ave. W.
Toronto, Ontario
With the GEORGE MARTON Trio

Thurs., June 21, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunnybrook Hospital - Warrior's Hall
2075 Bayview Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With the GEORGE MARTON Trio

Fri., June 15, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.
Randevu Restaurant
7700 Bathurst St., Unit 38
Thornhill, Ontario 
With OLEG NEIMAN's Latin Jazz Project

Tues., June 11, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Adath Israel Congregation
37 Southbourne Ave.
North York, Ontario
Live music for "The Rescue" (a documentary by ALVARO & BORIS COSTELLANOS)

Sat., June 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Amazing Cat Performances
4544 Dufferin St., Suite 203
Toronto, Ontario
With OLEG NEIMAN's Latin Jazz Project

Fri., June 8, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.
Jazz.FM91 - On Air Fund Drive
4 Pardee Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
Live with TERRY MCELLIGOTT! :-)

Thurs., June 7, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunnybrook Hospital - Warrior's Hall
2075 Bayview Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With the GEORGE MARTON Trio

Mon. & Tues., June 4 & 5, 2018 in the afternoon
​Hilo Studio
1 Hilo Road,
Etobicoke, Ontario
Recording a new album, "The Silent Wish", with BERNIE SENENSKY

Sun., June 3, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.
Richmond Hill Country Club
8905 Bathurst St.
Richmond Hill, Ontario
With The FERNANDO TAVARES Quartet

Fri., May 25, 2018 at 9:00 p.m.
Mezzetta Restaurant
681 St. Clair Ave. W. (at Christie)
Toronto, Ontario
Part of the inaugural "Mezzetta Mini-Jazz Festival"
With BERNIE SENENSKY (...and an ALL-Brazilian program!...)

Tues., May 22, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.
Valleyview Residence
541 Finch Ave. W.
Toronto, Ontario
With the GEORGE MARTON Trio

Fri., May 18, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.
The Home Smith Bar at The Old Mill
21 Old Mill Rd.
Toronto, Ontario
With BERNIE SENENSKY & PAT COLLINS

Thurs., May 17, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunnybrook Hospital - Warrior's Hall
2075 Bayview Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With the GEORGE MARTON Trio

Sun., May 13, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.
St. Paul's - Westdale
1140 King Street West 
Hamilton, Ontario
Jazz Vespers with the JIM SANDILANDS Trio

Sat., May 12, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.
Gallery 345
345 Sorauren Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
BILL GILLIAM - An Evening of Free Improv - including RICK SACKS, EUGUENE MARTYNEC & BRIAN ABBOTT

Thurs., May 10, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.
Sellers & Newel Second-Hand Books
672 College St.
Toronto, Ontario
With TONY QUARRINGTON
That's right!..."Jazz At The Bookstore"...Live!... :-)

Thurs., May 3, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunnybrook Hospital - Warrior's Hall
2075 Bayview Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With the GEORGE MARTON Trio

Sun., Apr. 29, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Sticky Fingers
150 Dunlop St. W.
Barrie, Ontario
With the JOE HURON Trio

Sat., Apr. 28, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.
Thornhill Pub  
7756 Yonge St.
Thornhill, Ontario
With STEVE FARRUGIA (including MIKE ALLEN & KEN MCDONALD)

Thurs., Apr. 19, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunnybrook Hospital - Warrior's Hall
2075 Bayview Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With the GEORGE MARTON Trio

Tues., Apr. 17, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.
Valleyview Residence
541 Finch Ave. W.
Toronto, Ontario
With the GEORGE MARTON Trio

Thurs., Apr. 12, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.
Lula Lounge
1585 Dundas St. W.
Toronto, Ontario
Guesting as part of JAYMZ BEE's BDay Bash!

Wed., Apr. 11, 2018 at 7:30 PM
Koerner Hall
273 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario
Jazz.FM91 presents "Jazz Lives" 2018 (with Musical Director, LOU POMANTI)

Sat., Apr. 7, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.
Thornhill Pub  
7756 Yonge St.
Thornhill, Ontario
With the STEVE FARRUGIA (including DYLAN BELL)

Thurs., Apr. 5, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunnybrook Hospital - Warrior's Hall
2075 Bayview Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With the GEORGE MARTON Trio

Sat., Mar. 31, 2018 at 9:00 p.m.
Jazz Bistro
251 Victoria St.
Toronto, Ontario
With STEVEY ROSS and Blue Mambo Swing (including DON NADURIAK, PACO LUVIANO, MAX SENITT & PAPIOSCO!)

Sun., Mar. 25, 2018 at 12:30
Granite Club
2350 Bayview Ave.
North York, ON
Duo with JOZSEF BOTOS - Private

Fri., Mar. 23, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Thornhill Pub  
7756 Yonge St.
Thornhill, Ontario
With STEVE FARRUGIA (including ROBERT HORVATH & MIKE LALONDE)

Tues., Mar. 20, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.
Valleyview Residence
541 Finch Ave. W.
Toronto, Ontario
With the GEORGE MARTON Trio

Sun., Mar. 18, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.
St. Christopher's Anglican Church
662 Guelph Line
Burlington, Ontario
A Celebration of JOHN VERETTA's Life (with JIM SANDILANDS and other friends of John)

Thurs., Mar. 15, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunnybrook Hospital - Warrior's Hall
2075 Bayview Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With the GEORGE MARTON Trio

Tues., Mar. 6, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.
La Revolucion
2848 Dundas St. W.
Toronto, Ontario
With PETER HILL (piano)

Thurs., Mar. 1, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunnybrook Hospital - Warrior's Hall
2075 Bayview Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With the GEORGE MARTON Trio

Fri., Feb. 9, 2018 at 8:30 p.m.
Hirut Restaurant
2050 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With the DON NADURIAK E= Band! (including BRUCE CASSIDY, SCOTT ALEXANDER & SARA THAWER)

Sun., Feb. 25, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.
Array Space
155 Walnut Ave.
Toronto, Ontario 
The Toronto Improvisers Orchestra (TIO) celebrating SAM NEWSOME
(...This will be different!... :-)

Thurs., Feb. 22, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Bloom Restaurant
2315 Bloor Street West (Bloor West Village)
Toronto, Ontario
With FERN LINZON & GEORGE KOLLER
For reservations, please call (416) 767-1315

Thurs., Feb. 15, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunnybrook Hospital - Warrior's Hall
2075 Bayview Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With the GEORGE MARTON Trio

Tues., Feb. 13, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.
Valleyview Residence
541 Finch Ave. W.
Toronto, Ontario
With the GEORGE MARTON Trio

Fri., Feb. 9, 2018 at 8:30 p.m.
Hirut Restaurant
2050 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With the DON NADURIAK E= Band! (including BRUCE CASSIDY, SCOTT ALEXANDER & SARA THAWER)

Sun., Feb. 4, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.
St. Jude’s Anglican Church
160 William Street
Oakville, Ontario 
Jazz Vespers with BRIAN HAYMAN

Sat., Feb. 3, 2018 at 11:30 a.m.
Barrie Public Library Painswick
48 Dean Ave.
Barrie, Ontario
With TONY QUARRINGTON

Thurs., Feb. 1, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunnybrook Hospital - Warrior's Hall
2075 Bayview Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With the GEORGE MARTON Trio

Tues., Jan. 23, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. - CANCELLED
Valleyview Residence
541 Finch Ave. W.
Toronto, Ontario
With the GEORGE MARTON Trio

Thurs., Jan. 18, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunnybrook Hospital - Warrior's Hall
2075 Bayview Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With the GEORGE MARTON Trio

Fri., Jan. 12, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Ripley’s Aquarium (right next to the Rogers Centre and the CN Tower)
288 Bremner Blvd.
Toronto, Ontario
With MIKE LALONDE & DYLAN BELL


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