College St Jazz Festival: Chloe Watkinson at The Emmet Ray

• About Chloe Watkinson

Chloe Watkinson’s sound continues to evolve with their latest musical art, fusing Soul, Rock, Jazz, and Pop without losing listenability. Though they are adept at engaging emotionally through recorded music, their gift really comes to life on stage. Their joy of music and awkward confidence team up as they pour their heart into every syllable.

Chloe has played all over North America and in Europe, including stages like Massey Hall, festivals like French Quarter Fest in New Orleans, and was a judge at the German Blues Challenge. They were in the top 100 on Canadian Idol, and twice nominated for a TIMA music award. They are currently working on their first solo album, as they balance the additional roles of vocal coach, music producer, booking agent, and visual artist.

• About the College St Jazz Festival

Supported by a grant from the Canada Council for the Arts, @JazzInToronto’s College Street Jazz Festival is a live music festival that runs April 21–23, 2023.

The three-day event will present an exciting program featuring the diverse talent the City of Toronto has to offer. This year our lineup is focused on gender representation, cultural diversity and emerging artists.

All concerts will be held in major College Street venues. Our goal is to produce highly engaging events which bring musicians, venues, and audiences closer together after the challenging times we’ve faced.

This year performers include Laila Biali, Alison Young, Carlie Howell, Queen Pepper, DIJLAH, Trash Panda Brass, Racha Moukalled, Grapevine and Jennifer Lo trio. The performances will be held in no more than 6 venues: Revival Bar, The Emmet Ray, Free Times Cafe, Bar Pompette, College St United Church, Sellers & Newel.

Find out more on our website: JazzInToronto.ca