Molly Johnson

Canadian jazz icon Molly Johnson returns to the 2026 TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival to showcase new music   
 

"From my early days on stage as a child performer, to leading punk bands in the 80s and 90s, to jazz stages and royal yachts and beyond, each chapter has shaped me, and I carry all of that into the music I’m creating now."
- Molly Johnson

About Molly Johnson

Recognized as one of Canada’s greatest voices, jazz vocalist Molly Johnson is a mother, singer-songwriter, artist, and philanthropist.

Throughout her career, she has captivated audiences both in Canada and Europe with her original pieces and interpretations of jazz standards.

Not surprisingly, Molly is a laureate of multiple notable awards, including two JUNO awards, the Governor General Award, the Order of Canada, and the Chevalier Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.

Outside her own musical endeavours, Molly is also an avid supporter and patron of the arts. As the founding artistic director of Toronto's Kensington Market Jazz Festival, she has introduced hundreds of performers and in her own words built a “local jazz festival that reflects the cultural depth” of the immediate musical community.

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About Jazz Winnipeg

Jazz Winnipeg is a charitable, non-profit organization promoting the art of jazz and creative music through concert presentations and community engagement. As producers of the annual TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival as well as concerts and workshops throughout the year, Jazz Winnipeg is a vibrant and essential organization dedicated to the enrichment of Winnipeg's cultural community.