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TAKE THE "A" TRAIN... TO STRATFORD

Lazaridis Hall, Tom Patterson Theatre
Saturday, July 11, 2026
5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

From 1956 to 1958, the Stratford Festival stages, usually occupied by Shakespearean actors, also hosted jazz legends such as Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson and Billie Holiday. Why did these artists come here, what was the cultural significance of these concerts, and what broader implications did they have on the Canadian jazz scene? Join Garvia Bailey, journalist, producer and co-founder of Jazzcast and others as they explore the history of jazz at the Stratford Festival.

Support for The Meighen Forum is generously provided by Kelly & Michael Meighen and the T.R. Meighen Family Foundation.

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