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Beaches Jazz Festival Wraps Up | StreetFest

by Mike on July 27th, 2008

The Beaches International Jazz Festival wraps up tonight. One of Toronto’s most popular festivals, the Jazz Fest offers variety and diversity of music within (and outside) the realm of jazz.

StreetFest is a Beaches International Jazz Festival original event showcasing the finest in Big Band, Swing, Dixieland, Smooth, Post-Bop, Afro-Cuban, Fusion, Funk, R&B and Soul sounds that Canada has to offer. Upwards of 50 bands entertain you along a closed 2 km stretch of Queen Street East! It’s an annual 3-afternoon into evening pilgrimage for close to a million folks who come out to groove to the music and soak in the ambiance.

StreetFest ran July 24th - 26th all along Queen East and featured the likes of David Rotundo, Tokyo Giants, Fathead and more.

The final element of the Jazz Festival takes place in Kew Gardens - the heart of Toronto’s Beach community. Continuous free concerts over the weekend by notable jazz music headliners on the main stage it is a unique yearly opportunity to witness up front and personal, jazz musicians who’ve created that special buzz on the international music scene.

Kew Gardens runs from July 26th and ends tonight (July 27th)

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