Jazz Lounge: Billy Newton-Davis 

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Billy Newton-Davis grew up in Shaker Heights, Ohio, and, as a teenager, was one of two lead singers in a local soul band called The Illusions. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Ohio University and, upon graduation, moved to New York to pursue his dreams on Broadway. He appeared in several Broadway shows including Bubbling Brown Sugar, Eubie!, Got Tu Go Disco, and Stop the World—I Want to Get Off, starring Sammy Davis Jr. His début singing gig, in 1973, was as a backing vocalist for Gloria Gaynor, and,

in 1989, he released “Can’t Live with You, Can’t Live Without You”, a duet with Céline Dion. A formidable presence in the Canadian music industry, Newton-Davis received JUNOs

for best R&B/soul recording for his first two albums, Love Is a Contact Sport (1986) and Spellbound (1989), and more recently a JUNO for best dance recording of the year for his work with deadmau5 on “All U Ever Want”. Newton-Davis is featured on releases by The Boomtang Boys, Nino Anthony, and Melleefresh. From 1991 to 1993, he was a member of Canadian singing supergroup The Nylons.

In Toronto, Newton-Davis has become a favourite performer for philanthropic and corporate events, and regularly appears in the city’s best live venues performing jazz, gospel, and R&B. For decades, Newton-Davis has been lending his voice as an activist for HIV/AIDS awareness and the ongoing fight for equality.

Newton-Davis’s latest EP, released in 2020, is a jazzy, bluesy, gospelicious offering recorded live off the floor and features some of his favourite classics from the Great American Songbook.  This Spring 2024, Billy will release a brand new album.  More songs from the American Song book and 4 new original collborations.

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Doors open: 6:00pm
Entertainment begins: 8:00pm (two 50 minute sets with a 20 minute break)
Price: $20 prepaid entertainment charge (non-refundable and non-transferable) and a $30 minimum spend on food and/or beverage per person. A La Carte Dinner Menu will be used and is subject to change.
Taxes: Prices Exclude Tax and Service Charge and are subject to change during peak seasons.
Gratuity Policy for Groups/Parties: For groups/parties of 10 or more persons, a minimum 15% gratuity will apply. Only one bill will be presented to groups/parties of 10 or more.
Reservation Policy: A credit card is required to secure all reservations. A $20 entertainment charge will be charged at time of booking.
Allergy Statement:  While we will do our best to accommodate your needs, please note our menu may contain or come into contact with wheat/gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish and soy. Old Mill Toronto Hospitality Inc. is not a nut free facility.
Menu:  Menu will be A La Carte. Menu subject to change.
Seating Arrangement: Please note that our seating style is not traditional theatre room seating; it’s a dining room setup. Some seats may face away from the stage to comfortably enjoy your meal, and you may need to turn to fully enjoy the performance. The seating arrangement will be for the entire night, so guests will not be changing seats after dinner.

Get ready to be swept away by the enchanting melodies of live jazz music at Old Mill Toronto. Make your reservations early to ensure you don’t miss out on this captivating musical experience that brings together the best of jazz and fine dining in Toronto.

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