Jazz

André Bisson returns to Aeolian Hall!

Join us for an unforgettable evening with the sensational André Bisson, as he brings his unique blend of jazz, soul, and blues to our stage! Hailing from a small town in Northern Ontario, André has captivated audiences across England, Wales, Canada, the US, and Europe with his remarkable talent and magnetic presence.

With over 20 years in the music industry, André has released 10 studio albums and earned accolades including the “Male Vocalist of the Year” and a 2024 Maple Blues Award nomination for Songwriter of the Year. As the songwriter and arranger for his 7-piece band, he creates a captivating sound that combines soul, roots, blues, and R&B. Don’t miss out on this chance to experience André Bisson’s exceptional live show!

A joyful, musical holiday show for everyone — whatever you celebrate.

From klezmerized Christmas classics to brand-new Hanukkah tunes, enjoy Schmaltz & Pepper’s signature blend of virtuosity, laughter, and heart in a festive concert that celebrates all traditions —with a dollop of schmaltz.

A fundraiser supporting El Sistema Aeolian Children's Music program and the charitable work of the Rotary Club of London Hyde Park.

Saturday, November 1st, 2025

Main Floor Seating: $125 per person (tables of 4 & tables of 8); includes 2 cocktails & charcuterie

Balcony Seating: $60 per person; concert & dancing only

Free, fun, and full of emotion, Dizzy & Fay is a songwriting duo featuring pianist Mark Lalama and vocalist Amanda Walther. Their melodies are fresh yet familiar, drawing listeners into their whimsical world with every original composition. With a one-of-a-kind take on the classic jazz sound, Dizzy & Fay deliver 100% original music that is as heartfelt as it is captivating.

Based in Southern Ontario, the duo has released two full-length albums, earning extensive airplay on jazz radio stations across the United States and Canada. Their latest album, Hooked, received glowing praise from Wholenote Magazine, describing the pair as “highly musical tunesmiths and storytellers,” while their 2021 song “I Knew It Was Love” was an official selection at the London Music Video Awards.

Dizzy & Fay’s unique blend of artistry stems from their rich musical backgrounds. Mark Lalama, a songwriter, pianist, and producer from Fenwick, has performed across North America and collaborated with some of Canada’s most renowned jazz artists, including Jackie Richardson, Marc Jordan, Guido Basso, and Molly Johnson.

Amanda Walther, a Juno-nominated singer-songwriter from Toronto, is celebrated for her emotive compositions, including the soundtrack for the LGBTQ+ film Walk With Me, which earned her multiple international awards for Best Composer and Best Soundtrack.

Together, Dizzy & Fay bring fresh energy to every performance, creating music that is timeless, engaging, and brimming with emotion.

With two EPs, a full-length album, a 2021 JUNO win for Jazz Album of the Year, and
countless performances at major venues, Jamaican-Canadian singer-songwriter
Sammy Jackson has quickly become one of the most exciting young musicians on the
Canadian music scene. A graduate of the University of Toronto’s prestigious Jazz
Studies program, Jackson released her first EP, Take Me Back, in 2016, followed by her
JUNO-Award winning EP With You in 2020. Jackson’s debut full-length album In The
Meantime, was released in late 2024, and features the talents of Tom Fleming, Chris
Pruden, Mark Godfrey, Ian Wright, James Hill, Jacqueline Teh, James Bryan McCollum,
Barbra Lica, and Danielle Knibbe.

Join multi-award winner and national radio host Laila Biali back at one of her favourite venues featuring long-time collaborators Kelly Jefferson (sax), George Koller and Ben Wittman. Come experience their brand new project "Dreamland: Joni Mitchell and The Canadian Songbook Reimagined", an unforgettable night of iconic songs and heartwarming stories.

Alex Pangman grew up a couple of generations late to have sung with Benny Goodman but the vibrant vocalist is known as Canada's Sweetheart of Swing. The JUNO nominee and JAZZ.FM91 host possesses the requisite taste & talent to breathe new life into the sturdy songs of the 1930s when she sings with her Alleycats quintet.

While facets of Ella Fitzgerald and Bing Crosby can be found in Alex's zesty delivery, that crisp clear voice is unequivocally her own. A superb song stylist, Alex has a loyal fanbase from her critically acclaimed work and performances across Canada, having performed at Koerner Hall with John Pizzarelli, Massey Hall opening for Willie Nelson, at stages like the Reservoir Lounge, or playing for swing dancers everywhere.

Her Alleycats are crackerjack musicians who also love the musical style and bring it to life with their expertise. They are John MacLeod cornet, Peter Hill piano, Glenn Anderson drums, and Chris Banks bass.

Born in Malaysia, Nicole Tan initially moved to Canada to pursue her musical endeavours in classical piano and voice in 2009. Upon completing her Masters in Vocal Performance and Literature at Western University in 2015, she found herself unexpectedly gravitating toward jazz and bossa nova. She now performs with her jazz band, the Nicole Tan Combo. A versatile and multi-faceted performer, Nicole is at home with both the contemporary and the classical, while boasting a repertoire of over ten languages. She also enjoys writing and performing in collaboration with artists of other genres.
TUNES@NOON at The Aeolian is supported with thanks to The Paul Seed Fund through London Community Foundations and is a London UNESCO City of Music project.

• The Crooners: Rick Kish & Connor Boa
• Denise Pelley
• Nevin Campbell
• Seth McNall Sextet
• Danny Miles
• Vintera String Quartet
• Clark Bryan
• The Voices of Broadway Show Choir
• Alexa Brown
• Jazmine Fullo

Jazz standards, musical theatre, light classics and stories for Valentine's Day.