New Orleans Jazz, Toronto Style!
Based in Toronto Canada, The Happy Pals play authentic old-time New Orleans party music. They’ve been featured every Saturday at Toronto’s legendary Grossman’s Tavern for nearly 50 years. They have attracted literally generations of fans.
The Happy Pals play down-to-it rocking tunes you can dance, sing or just hang out to. Blues, jazz, swing, hymns, pop songs, marches, calypso… you name it! Tunes by Kid Thomas, George Lewis and Louis Armstrong. By Fats Domino, Johnny Cash, Glenn Miller or Tom Waits. Music from John Prine, The Pogues, Hank Williams, Bob Dylan, even Pink Floyd!
It’s live stomping jazz party music for all occasions, and it’s big fun. Don’t miss it.
Here’s what critics around the world are saying:
“New Orleans jazz is alive and well and has taken root in, of all places, Toronto, Canada… Bourbon Street beckons for this kind of sound.”
– All About Jazz, USA
“Their infectious brand of New Orleans-style jazz was great entertainment and had the audience roaring for more. They didn’t let them leave without an encore.”
– Just Jazz Magazine, England
“It’s true folk music…it exists to wash away the worries of the week, and have a good time.”
– The Whole Note, Canada
“Full of fire and passion …This music is difficult to resist.”
– Scott Yanow, LA Jazz Scene, USA
