Tara Dunphy is an award-winning singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from London, Ontario. She has been a professional musician for over 25 years, releasing 8 albums of original material with her bands the Rizdales and Maggie’s Wake. In 2022 she won the Aeolian Songwriting contest for “East of Adelaide” and in November 2024, her song “Bridget O’Brien” won the North Eastern Regional Folk Alliance songwriting competition. She lives in London, Ontario with her husband, two children and two dogs.

Dean Harrison plays the piano and sings with many London ensembles. He has played all over the world in many countries and many styles as the theatre pianist on the Queen Mary II. He loves jazz standards and all the music of New Orleans. He lives in London, Ontario with his daughter and a few house plants.

Venue: Cherryhill Village Mall - Food Court.

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.