A Mother's Day Concert
Molly Johnson & very special guests
In support of the RSGC Music Scholarship
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Young Centre for the Performing Arts in the Distillery Historic District tix & more info
Celebrating Black History Month
 From The Globe & Mail
Thurs Aug, 2009
A chance meeting bewtween film maker Clement Virgo at a Toronto bookstore produced a deal to bring author Lawrence Hill's bestselling novel The Book of Negroes to the screen in an international co-production. more
Molly was very impressed with the beautiful job that Harper Collins has done with the new illustrated version. You can watch a video trailer for this gorgeous effort here: http://www.harpercollins.ca
Molly and many others will miss
ARTHUR RANDOLPH (RANDY) PADMORE
 Beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend died suddenly in a car accident on Friday, May 22, 2009 in Mississauga. He helped many young people in his time. He will be forever in our hearts. Donations can be made to the Co-op Housing Federation of Toronto's Charitable Fund. The fund supports the work that Randy was doing with young people living in the Alexandra Park neighbourhood and raises money for the CHFT Diversity Scholarship Program. 'Always look out for the other guy.' more about RANDY
June Callwood
June 2, 1924 - April 14, 2007
Canadian journalist, author and social activist, as well as a dear friend to Molly. She will be missed. Please consider giving to any of the many charities she helped start:
caseyhouse.com
jessiescentre.org
stephenlewisfoundation.org
HIV/AIDS - You can help
This epidemic continues to threaten our children... something must be done.
Molly believes that there is a message that needs to be heard; to clear the misconceptions surrounding HIV/AIDS, here and around the world. Young people are getting mixed messages while the epidemic continues. Molly believes people like Stephen Lewis, Warchild, Teresa Group and many others, deserve to be supported. Please show your support now. Stephen Lewis Foundation
GIVING |
FRANCE is the next stop on Molly's summer rounds, check the details on those dates here: dates
Molly LIVE in concert:
Molly performed at THE HALIFAX JAZZ FESTIVAL this July to a very warm welcome
THE CHRONICLE HERALD,
HALIFAX:
"Johnson’s so fine"
Canada LIVE on CBC
You can listen to Molly Johnson live in Winnipeg
plus The Sistahs Project live at Koerner Hall
all at CBC's streaming and free site for CONCERTS ON DEMAND!
http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/cod/
Molly performed a golden set for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics at Ontario House. She was joined by Phil Dwyer (piano), Mike Downes (bass) and Davide Direnzo (piano). Molly would like to send her warm congrats to the athletes and all those who volunteered plus and a big thank you to Vancouver for making her feels so very welcome.
 LUCKY Molly spent some quality time in the studios at the CBC in Toronto recording a rather live off the floor record of superb standards. In stores now!
more about the record
LUCKY scores Juno Award...
for Best Vocal Jazz Album of the Year!
Molly wins National Jazz Award...
for Best Female Vocalist 2009
 Molly LIVE At the Concert Hall
Canadian jazz sensation Molly Johnson takes to the iconic Masonic Temple stage for Bravo!’s "At the Concert Hall" series. Johnson performs hits from her three previous albums "Molly Johnson", "Another Day" and "Messin’ Around" and treats the audience to songs from "Lucky", her latest record of standards and original compositions. watch on BRAVO Canada
Molly is some proud of her big brother Clark Johnson and his new film Nurse.Fighter.Boy where he stars as Silence in an urban love story about the soul of a mother, the heart of a fighter, and the faith of a child.
Officer of the Order of Canada
Canada's Governor General Michaëlle Jean and Molly Johnson OC photo CHRIS WATTIE
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, presided over the 101st investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa February 19, 2008 more
Molly became an Officer of The Order Of Canada. This Recognizes a lifetime of achievement and merit of a high degree, especially in service to Canada or to humanity at large. Considered the country's highest civilian honour, the Order celebrates a milestone anniversary on Canada Day: Created on July 1, 1967, the Order is celebrating 40 years of recognizing extraordinary Canadians and their achievements. Former prime minister Jean Chretien, golfer Mike Weir and broadcaster Pamela Wallin are also among 71 new appointees, announced by Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean.
MOLLY JOHNSON "Live in Montreal" DVD available in Europe, coming to Canada soon! Filmed at the Montreal Jazz Festival more
Molly's song If You Know Love is on the soundtrack for John Dahl's film You Kill Me, starring Ben Kinsley, Tia Leoni and Luke Wilson.
 Happy Holidays! Molly visits with Michael Enright
Molly will perfrom (along with talented pianist Robbie Botos) on CBC's The Sunday Edition on December 27th, 2009. between 11 - 12 on Sunday Morning on CBC Radio One.
How to listen
Molly Johnson w/ Ben Heppner ~
Baby, It's Cold Outside
 World-renowned jazz sensation Molly Johnson and her sextet presented an evening of seasonal jazz favourites in new arrangements by Mike Downes and others. Also included are original songs composed by Molly herself. Joining Molly is the distinguished Canadian Wagnerian superstar, tenor Ben Heppner, who performed Christmas classics, gospel numbers, and of course a duet of the concert's theme song, "Baby, It's Cold Outside".
Listen to the CBC Radio 2 Broadcast - CBC's Concerts On Demand
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