Watch hard-hitting performances from the 2019 Junofest Jazz Showcase
Juno nominees including Alison Young and Robi Botos played at the McManus Stage in London, Ont.
Juno nominees including Alison Young and Robi Botos played at the McManus Stage in London, Ont.
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Drummer Larnell Lewis performs at the 2019 Junofest Jazz Showcase at McManus Stage in London, Ont. (Nicolas Bonin/CBC)
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This year's Junofest Jazz Showcase delivered one of the hardest-hitting jazz lineups of the year. Led by musical director Mike Downes, the band featured six of this year's Juno-nominated acts: Allison Au, Alison Young, Larnell Lewis, Robi Botos and Quinsin Nachoff.
CBC Music's Laila Biali did double duty as host and performer, as she was nominated for (and later won) the award for vocal jazz album of the year. Botos also took home a Juno, for jazz album of the year: solo. The true spirit of jazz music was on display as this all-star cast played to a roaring audience at the McManus Stage in London, Ont.
Watch their performances from the 2019 Juno Jazz Showcase below.
Larnell Lewis | No Access? | Junofest Jazz Showcase 2019
6 years ago
Duration 6:05
Larnell Lewis performs "No Access?" with Robi Botos, Mike Downes, Quinsin Nachoff and Alison Young at the 2019 Junofest Jazz Showcase.
Larnell Lewis | Beignets | Junofest Jazz Showcase 2019
6 years ago
Duration 5:21
Larnell Lewis performs "Beignets" alongside Robi Botos, Mike Downes, Quinsin Nachoff and Alison Young at the 2019 Junofest Jazz Showcase.
Alison Young | Celia & Harry | Junofest Jazz Showcase 2019
6 years ago
Duration 6:52
Alison Young performs "Celia & Harry" with Allison Au, Robi Botos, Mike Downes and Larnell Lewis at the 2019 Junofest Jazz Showcase.
Alison Young | Cedar Roots | Junofest Jazz Showcase 2019
6 years ago
Duration 5:48
Alison Young performs "Cedar Roots" with Robi Botos, Mike Downes, and Larnell Lewis at the 2019 Junofest Jazz Showcase.
Quinsin Nachoff | Kites | Junos Jazz Showcase 2019
6 years ago
Duration 8:48
Quinsin Nachoff performs 'Kites' at the 2019 Junos Jazz Showcase
Quinsin Nachoff | Clairvoyant Jest | Junos Jazz Showcase 2019
6 years ago
Duration 6:35
Quinsin Nachoff performs 'Clairvoyant Jest' at the 2019 Junos Jazz Showcase.
Laila Biali | Got to Love | Junofest Jazz Showcase 2019
6 years ago
Duration 3:08
Laila Biali performs "Got to Love" with Robi Botos, Mike Downes and Larnell Lewis at the 2019 Junofest Jazz Showcase.
Laila Biali | Satellite | Junofest Jazz Showcase 2019
6 years ago
Duration 4:43
Laila Biali performs "Satellite" with Robi Botos, Mike Downes and Larnell Lewis at the 2019 Junofest Jazz Showcase.
Laila Biali | Serenbe | Junofest Jazz Showcase 2019
6 years ago
Duration 3:56
Laila Biali performs "Serenbe" with Robi Botos, Mike Downes, Larnell Lewis and Quinsin Nachoff at the 2019 Junofest Jazz Showcase.
Allison Au | The Orchid | Junofest Jazz Showcase 2019
6 years ago
Duration 7:58
Allison Au performs "The Orchid" with Robi Botos, Mike Downes, Larnell Lewis and Quinsin Nachoff at the 2019 Junofest Jazz Showcase.
Allison Au | Vista | Junofest Jazz Showcase 2019
6 years ago
Duration 6:27
Allison Au performs "Vista" with Robi Botos, Mike Downes and Larnell Lewis at the 2019 Junofest Jazz Showcase.
Robi Botos | Budapest | Junofest Jazz Showcase 2019
6 years ago
Duration 9:27
Robi Botos performs "Budapest" with Mike Downes and Larnell Lewis at the 2019 Junofest Jazz Showcase.
Robi Botos | Old Soul | Junofest Jazz Showcase 2019
6 years ago
Duration 13:15
Robi Botos performs "Old Soul" with Mike Downes, Larnell Lewis and Quinsin Nachoff at the 2019 Junofest Jazz Showcase.
