The Kensington Market Jazz Festival was established in 2016 with co-founders Ori Dagan and Genevieve Marintette. It is a volunteer-fuelled, artist-driven festival that takes place each fall in the heart of Toronto most diverse neighbourhood. For more information or to become a volunteer, please 'click' the button below.
The Kensington Market Jazz Festival was established in 2016 with co-founders Ori Dagan and Genevieve Marintette. It is a volunteer-fuelled, artist-driven festival that takes place each fall in the heart of Toronto most diverse neighbourhood. For more information or to become a volunteer, please 'click' the button below.
MOLLY JOHNSON

ABOUT

Molly Johnson
Known as one of Canada’s greatest voices, award-winning jazz vocalist Molly Johnson is a mother, singer-songwriter, artist and philanthropist, who has just released her highly anticipated new album, “Meaning To Tell Ya”. Produced by multiple GRAMMY Award winning Producer, Larry Klein (Joni Mitchell, Tracy Chapman, Madeleine Peyroux, Melody Gardot, Norah Jones); it is more than a jazz record. It’s funk, it’s soul, it’s groove played by some of Canada’s best musicians. Says Molly: “Working with Larry was magic. When it was finally my turn, I jumped at the opportunity. This is a record I have been wanting to make for years. I can’t wait to share it with everyone!” Says Larry: “Molly has the kind of musical gift that cannot be cultivated by musical education or assiduous practice. She has great natural musical instincts, and an irresistible signature to her voice. She is a rare and wonderful talent.”
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Molly’s story starts in the mid-sixties when as a young grade schooler, she and her brother, Clark Johnson, were tapped by legendary Toronto icon and producer Ed Mirvish to appear in Porgy and Bess at the Royal Alexander Theatre. In time, Porgy and Bess was followed by South Pacific, Finian’s Rainbow and other classic musicals. With the desire to become a choreographer, the budding child star was soon enrolled in the National Ballet School...
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