TD Canada Trust Toronto Fest Announces Lineup

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The TD Canada Trust Toronto Jazz Festival announced its 2008 lineup. Running from June 20–29, the fest boasts more than 350 concerts at 40 venues around the city.

Some of the nearly 1,500 musicians scheduled to perform include Al Green, Arturo Sandoval, Dave Brubeck, Lizz Wright and Maceo Parker.

With live music from noon to the wee small hours, the fest has lunchtime, cabaret, supermarket and afterwork series.

More info: torontojazz.com



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