Here are all the artists for the 2020 Niagara Jazz Festival! You can scroll through all of them, or search for specific artists using the search field. We are also adding the new artists that will be performing for our various events throughout the rest of the year and into 2021. Check back frequently for updates!
ADREAN FARRUGIA
2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, Adrean FarrugiaAdrean Farrugia began playing piano at the age of 12. By age 16 he decided that he would dedicate his life to music. Since then he has become recognized as one of Canada’s finest pianists and composers, having shared the music he...
ALINE HOMZY
2020, Aline HomzyAline Homzy is a classical and jazz award-winning violinist and composer. From Montreal but living in Toronto, Aline is in high-demand as an improvising violinist, a teacher and as a session player around the world. Aline’s most...
ALISTAIR ROBERTSON
2020, Alistair RobertsonBorn in Birmingham, England, Alistair first picked up a saxophone at age 13. His professional career began at 16, touring extensively throughout the United Kingdom and Europe with pop, rock and jazz acts including KC and the Sunshine...
AMANDA MARTINEZ
2020, Amanda MartinezAmanda credits her longtime band for being a huge support to her career. “They are world class musicians who I feel lucky to play with. Each one contributes to our overall sound.” Her band features her long time guitarist and...
AMANDA TOSOFF
2020, Amanda TosoffAmanda Tosoff is a B.C.-raised Toronto-based pianist, composer, and bandleader, with five albums to her credit. Along her fascinating career path, Amanda has performed with such internationally recognized artists as Ingrid Jensen,...
ANDREW MCPHERSON
2020, Andrew McPhersonAndrew McPherson is a 2-time Juno Award nominee and 2-time Canadian Music Award winner. A music industry veteran of over 30 years, Andrew has released a total of 14 albums to date with projects exploring his love of globally diverse...
ARMINEH SOREEN GHAZARIAN
2020, Youth, Armineh Soreen GhazarianAn Ontario born Armenian-Canadian, Armine Soreen Ghazarian grew up around music. She grew up listening to her father playing the keyboards and has been singing from age 2. Since she last competed in Jazz For The Ages, Armine has...
ASHLEY ST. PIERRE
2015, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, Ashley St. PierreAfter studying at OCAD for a year, Ashley St. Pierre decided to pursue jazz voice and composition at Mohawk College where she completed the Applied Music diploma program. During her 2nd and 3rd years she received full scholarship...
ATTILA FIAS
2018, 2019, 2020, Attila FiasAttila Fias is a Hungarian-born, Toronto-raised pianist, composer, arranger and producer. He combines elements such as Brazilian lilt and rhythm, Indian phrasing, Hungarian harmonic and melodic expression, Latin intensity and...
AUSTIN PATTERSON
2020, Austin PattersonAustin grew up in the arts community of Sechelt on The Sunshine Coast in British Columbia. She has studied art throughout her upbringing at Arts Umbrella programs as well as learning from her two artist parents. Currently Austin is...