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

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Molly Johnson
MUSIC

About
Origin: Toronto, ON
Genre: Adult Contemporary
Players: Mike Downes (bass), Robi Botos (piano), Davide DiRenzo / Larnell Lewis (drums).
Label: Universal Music Canada
Website: www.mollyjohnson.com
Short Bio
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.”

Highlights

1992: JUNO Award: Most Promising Group of the Year (Infidels)
2007: Made an Officer to the Order of Canada
2009: JUNO Award: Vocal Jazz Album of the Year (Lucky)
2009: National Jazz Award: Jazz Vocalist of the Year
2012: Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal Recipient
2023: Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Fr)
2023: Governor General's Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement
6x JUNO Award Nominee
Recent Press

Consulate CTV News: Singers Molly Johnson, k.d. lang among laureates of GG Performing Arts Awards
The Music Express: Molly Johnson's Cool Yule Record
Jazz.FM91: Molly Johnson Makes Her Own Kind of Magic
