JAZZIN THE JUNCTION: On Saturday evenings, JazzInToronto proudly presents a jazz series featuring some of the city's finest musicians, from rising stars to revered veterans. The setting is a beautiful new venue in The Junction neighbourhood: The Neu Lokal, known for their delicious menu, warm hospitality and friendly vibe.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Known for her powerful voice and bold yet precise singing style, jazz artist Julie Michels has honed her musical talent across the world. Though she now lives in Toronto, Julie’s early years were spent travelling Europe and the USA, sampling the sounds of different cultures and genres. She has performed at jazz clubs across Europe, along with several festivals, such as the Glasgow Music Festival, the Bridgeport Music Festival, the Aaran Musical Festival, the North Sea Jazz Festival and the Utrecht Festival in Holland. Her re-imaginings of popular classics, such as Walkin’ After Midnight, Fever, and It Ought to Be Easier, demonstrate both her incredible vocal range and fresh, inventive approach to jazz singing.
A renowned pianist, vocalist, and composer, Alan Cohen has electrified audiences across Canada and the USA for years as the leader of the Alan Cohen Orchestra. His varied repertoire includes jazz, blues, and R&B, showing the breadth of his singular talent as a pianist, though he has professed a particular love for soft jazz. A longtime favourite of the Toronto live music scene, Alan Cohenhas been a regular collaborator with some of the city’s top musicians and vocalists, including The Bentley Collective, Bob Brough, and Tracey Gallant.
To check out the menu, visit www.neulokal.com
Recommended arrival time: 5pm. Music Starts at 5:30pm
