Paul J. Youngman
An independent journalist, based in Toronto, Canada. A professional musician and a fan of music, dance and the arts. I have written short stories, lyrics, poetry and reviews. I have been published in numerous online webzines. I’ve taught drumming and played in bands; I have felt the passion to create. I enjoy expressing that passion, the artistic experience, in words, reporting on the shows and musical experiences that I have witnessed.
Chieko Kojima and Ten Ten by Nagata Shachu Japanese Taiko and Music Group
A Beautiful Performance - A Lasting Performance
Toronto Buddhist Church - March 14, 2020
With most shows being postponed or cancelled I was surprised that this...
The World Premier of Oscar Peterson’s AFRICA Suite at Koerner Hall
Oscar Peterson’s AFRICA Suite featuring Benny Green, Christian McBride, Lewis Nash and the Oscar Peterson Festival Jazz Orchestra conducted by John Clayton
An Evening...
Flamenco Legends by Javier Limón: The Paco de Lucía Project
The George Weston Recital Hall - October 17, 2019
The Paco de Lucía Project - Produced By Javier Limón
Flamenco Fire
Billed as Flamenco Legends, The Paco...
TD Toronto JazzFest 2019: Cécile McLorin Salvant & Sullivan Fortner
TD Toronto Jazz Festival 2019: Cécile McLorin Salvant and Sullivan Fortner with opening act the Ethan Ardelli QuartetThe Royal Conservatory, Koerner Hall
Cinderella Magic
Thursday, June...
Youn Sun Nah Trio in Toronto
Youn Sun Nah Trio - Toronto Centre For The ArtsGeorge Weston Recital Hall - June 29, 2019
K-Pop Tis’ Not
Youn Sun Nah or YSN as she...
Lulaworld 2019: Red Hot Samba Party
Lulaworld Festival, a happening event with shows through the beginning of June. I was able to attend...
Summer in the City – 2019 TD Toronto Jazz Festival
It’s a sure sign of summer when the TD Toronto Jazz Festival takes over the city, or at least Yorkville, running from June 21st...
Exploring the Jazz Scene in Montréal
I recently had an opportunity to visit Quebec. St. Hyacinthe, a small community about 40 minutes south...
Saviour of Tap: Savion Glover feat. Marcus Gilmore at Koerner Hall
#TOJazzFest2018 - TD Toronto Jazz Festival 2018
Savion Glover has inspired a generation of dancers, not just tap dancers, dancers of all modern persuasion. In...
The Toronto Sound: KUNÉ – Canada’s Global Orchestra
April 7, 2018 - Koerner Hall, The Royal Conservatory - Toronto
What do you think of when you think of a musical Toronto sound? For...
