TORONTO—Celebrating 20 years in existence, the Beaches International Jazz Festival has been in full swing in Toronto since July 19.
With over 50 bands drawing crowds of more than a million, StreetFest, a highlight of the festival, closed off its three-day run in high spirits on Saturday.
Featuring an eclectic and vibrant blend of musical styles, from Dixieland jazz to gypsy sounds, blues, funk and even native Ecuadorian-style music, StreetFest boogied in tune to multicultural Toronto.
“It’s a lot of fun. You feed off the energy. People really are here for the music”, said Rick McKhool, violinist for award-winning Canadian band Sultans of Strings. Playing their second year at the festival, the band features world music with a Gypsy-jazz-flamenco flavour.
With over 50 bands drawing crowds of more than a million, StreetFest, a highlight of the festival, closed off its three-day run in high spirits on Saturday.
Featuring an eclectic and vibrant blend of musical styles, from Dixieland jazz to gypsy sounds, blues, funk and even native Ecuadorian-style music, StreetFest boogied in tune to multicultural Toronto.
“It’s a lot of fun. You feed off the energy. People really are here for the music”, said Rick McKhool, violinist for award-winning Canadian band Sultans of Strings. Playing their second year at the festival, the band features world music with a Gypsy-jazz-flamenco flavour.
