Chris Norley is a jazz guitarist, vocalist, teacher, and composer based in London, Ontario, Canada and an active member of the regional jazz scene. He performed at "Ed Bickert at 80 – A Jazz Celebration" in the Glenn Gould Studio among a veritable who’s who of Canadian jazz lumenaries. The concert was recorded and broadcast on CBC RadioTwo's "Canada Live". Chris has worked in London’s Grand Theatre pit orchestra for the Shrek, Footloose, and Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat productions as well as in Johnny And June and Blue Suede Shows at the Drayton, Huron Country Playhouse, Upper Canada Playhouse, Hudson Village, and Globus theatres and has been showcased on television news entertainment features. He has performed with international recording artists: Lorne Lofsky, Pat LaBarbera, Kirk MacDonald, Bob Mover, Steve Wallace, Barry Elmes, Jake Langley among others. Chris also plays a wide variety of music as a freelance performer as well as a solo, guitar and vocal, act.

The London Jazz Festival returns for its second year! The 2025 edition features 35 jazz groups, with 28 events at 9 different venues throughout the month of April. The month-long celebration during Jazz Appreciation Month promises an authentic experience for jazz lovers and curious listeners alike. From intimate clubs to larger stages, the festival provides a variety of settings for audiences to enjoy the music.

Visit https://www.londonjazzfestival.ca for all the details.
Presented by the London Jazz Association, title sponsor Third Bird Legal, and support from The Good Foundation, Inc.