Alison Young is one of the most in demand saxophonists on the Toronto jazz scene. Hailing from Ottawa Ontario, she began performing with blues and R&B groups as a teenager, before moving to Toronto to attend the University of Toronto's Jazz Performance program, where she studied with Canadian jazz luminaries Mike Murley and Kirk MacDonald. Alison has spent the past decade performing, recording, touring across North America and Europe with numerous artists, including Joe Sealy, Big Rude Jake, Red Hot Ramble, Shakura S'Aida, the Heillig Manoeuvre, and Alysha Brilla, as well as her own quartet. Peter Hum of the Ottawa Citizen writes "her melodic maturity rises above the music", while the Whole Note Magazine says "Alison Young takes musical chances, and has something to say". Recently Alison was included in the CBC's list of "35 best Canadian Jazz Artists under 35".

Alison is currently finishing her debut recording. Consisting mostly of original material, this project is a mixture of bop, vintage swing and New Orleans style funk, prioritizing energy and elegant melodies.

Doors open: 6:30 pm / Show starts: 7:30 pm.

Free Admission before 8:00 pm. $15 after. Admission includes salsa lesson at 9:00 pm and live salsa at 10:30 pm.