Perhaps one of the best underground rhymers of all time, MF DOOM’s influence on hip-hop is still felt to this day. His mysterious persona allowed him to come up with a fictional anti-hero narrative using intelligent wordplay about everyday struggles and obscure references. The British-American rapper’s songs have an improvisational feel, mirroring jazz’s gritty style. This season, Candlelight Jazz in Toronto will draw music lovers into MF DOOM’s world in a one-off collaboration with Lavender Town.
Featuring a mix of MF DOOM’s jazz-infused hip-hop beats from Mm…Food and Operation: Doomsday, popular songs by Kendrick Lamar and Anderson .Paak, and the Toronto-based band’s heavy funk and alternative jazz fusion, this Candlelight tribute is a celebration of authenticity. The concert will take place at The Paradise Theatre in Bloorcourt, whose stage will be covered with thousands of twinkling candles, making it a breathtaking multi-sensory experience you won’t want to miss.
Candlelight Jazz: MF DOOM & Hip-Hop ft. Lavender Town
Everybody loves a villain, but even more so if that villain can spit bars. Add to that jazz and soul samples and improvisation and you’ve got a true original. No wonder the pioneering rapper and producer continues to have a huge following to this day. And who better to capture his complex style than the Toronto-based fusion band, recognised in the local scene for blending modern jazz with hip-hop and electronic influences?
This season, let the talented musicians of Lavender Town take you on a genre-blending journey, recreating songs like “All Caps”, “Doomsday”, “Raid” and “Untitled 05” with a touch of jazz magic. To top it all off, Candlelight is lending its warm glow to the stage of the Paradise Theatre, creating a feast for both the eyes and the ears.
Whether you’re a die-hard fan or MF Doom or consider yourself a seasoned music aficionado, this groovy Candlelight concert bridges different genres and styles and everyone can enjoy it. So bring your friends, partner or family and prepare to be mesmerised by a complex rhythms and a sea of twinkling candles.
There will be two back-to-back performances on the evening, scheduled for 6:30pm and 8:45pm. Tickets are sold in categories and seating is assigned on a first come, first served basis in each zone.