The wildly popular Markham Jazzlicious WinterFest brings together food lovers and music enthusiasts for special evenings celebrating the culturally rich experiences that City of Markham has to offer. Produced and presented by Destination Markham, the second annual series builds on the overwhelming success of the sold-out 2023 inaugural season which this year includes six events which begin on January 23 rd and run through March 2024 at culinary destinations across the city.
The 2024 events feature two-time Juno award winning bebop and swing vocalist Caity Gyorgy
Quartet performing at NextDoor Restaurant helmed by Executive Chef Isaac Co (January 23 to
27). Motown, Jazz and R&B singer George St Kitts appears at Rouge River Brewing
Company hosted by brew master Jordan Mills and featuring Ian Patterson of the
acclaimed Patterson Pizza (February 6 to 10). Celebrated jazz vocalist Matt Dusk will premiere
his “The Best Is Yet To Come: Dusk Sings Bennett” show at Essence of Unionville hosted by Jitin
Gaba, Executive Chef at the Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre &
Spa (February 20 to 24). Leading jazz vocalist Heather Bambrick returns this year performing
at Ambiyan which serves up authentic Indian cuisine by the newly appointed Executive Chef
Harmeet Singh (February 27 to March 2). Barbra Lica, jazz vocalist and songwriter performs
at Laz Cuisine where guests will be treated to a spectacular meal prepared by Executive Chef and
Owner Diakhia Lezama (March 5 to 9). Jazzlicious WinterFest closes with performances by
Canadian jazz and boogie woogie pianist Michael Kaeshammer who joins Bill Jewer, Executive
Chef of Draco at the Toronto Marriott Markham (March 20 to 22).
Whether you’re a jazz aficionado or just looking to enjoy some great music, food, drinks, and good
company, Markham Jazzlicious WinterFest is the perfect reason to venture north of Toronto’s
downtown core and discover Markham’s booming culinary and music scene. A diverse city rich in
cultural heritage, Markham is considered one of the fastest-growing cities in Ontario and has
cemented itself as a leading culinary destination within the Greater Toronto Area that regularly
plays host to national and international artists and performers.
Markham Jazzlicious WinterFest is produced by Destination Markham Corporation in
collaboration with the Markham Jazz Festival, and in partnership with Cosmo Music,
JAZZ.FM91 radio and Flato Markham Theatre with funding provided by Experience Ontario
and Central Counties Tourism. Presenting event sponsors include Minken Employment
Lawyers, Genesis Markham, and Don Valley North Lexus.
Tickets for the 2024 Markham Jazzlicious WinterFest are on sale now. For further information and
to purchase series and event tickets please visit jazzlicious.ca.
Supporting Quotes:
“The inaugural Markham Jazzlicious WinterFest series last year brought visitors from across the
GTA to Markham for these uniquely curated evenings,” says Markham’s Mayor, Frank
Scarpitti. “A program that began as an initiative to support Markham’s culinary sector during the
slower season, quickly became a much talked about cultural event. Residents and visitors to the
city were able to fully experience the exceptional diversity of our culinary offerings alongside
performances by some of the best jazz artists Canada has to offer.”
“We are very excited to be bringing back this highly anticipated musical and culinary experience,”
says Destination Markham Executive Director, Eric Lariviere. “Eating out is one of the main
ways we treat ourselves, but diners also want these social occasions to last longer and be about
more than just the cuisine. The addition of an intimate performance by some of this country’s
celebrated jazz artists paired with the culinary arts of Markham’s best Chefs is the perfect
ingredient to create once-in-a-lifetime experiences for these consumers.”
