Evening of Jazz

Guests were treated to music, wine and conversation at the annual Evening of Jazz at La Maquette Restaurant in Toronto on June 5. The evening featured a performance by Juno nominated jazz vocalist Emilie-Claire Barlow. The annual event was hosted by King Reed & Associates, Beard Winter LLP, McLarens Canada. •

July 31, 2008 | Last updated on October 1, 2024
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Guests were treated to music, wine and conversation at the annual Evening of Jazz at La Maquette Restaurant in Toronto on June 5. The evening featured a performance by Juno nominated jazz vocalist Emilie-Claire Barlow. The annual event was hosted by King Reed & Associates, Beard Winter LLP, McLarens Canada. •

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