Live Jazz Across Cities

Joel Bracken – saxophone Evan Miles – piano Miles Cakebread-Kraus – guitar Josh Warren – bass Chase Ward – drums COVER: $20

The Adam Dilouya Quintet July 14 @ 5:00 PM Adam Dilouya - Vocals/keys Joel Bracken - Tenor sax Simon Dawes - Guitar Jack Johnston - Bass Alex Sgrignoli - Drums No Reservations Pay What You Can Adam Dilouya is a vocalist and pianist based in Toronto, Ontario. Following the release of his album “Afterimage” in 2023, he discovered a passion for jazz music and improvisation. Heavily inspired by the likes of Chet Baker, Frank Sinatra, and Bill Evans, Adam is known for his heartfelt renditions of ballads and swing tunes from the Great American Songbook. Adam moved to downtown Toronto in 2024 and has become an active performer in the city’s vibrant jazz scene. He also recorded his first jazz album, “Newly Blue”, which will be released in Fall 2026. For his debut show at The Rex, he will be accompanied by the talents of Joel Bracken on the tenor saxophone, Simon Dawes on the guitar, Jack Johnsto

Christian Antonacci's Moonflower July 15 @ 5:00 PM Christian Antonacci: Trumpet Joel Bracken: Tenor Saxophone Andrew Marzotto: Guitar Roberto Occhipinti: Upright Bass Mateo Mancuso: Drums No Reservations Pay What You Can Collectively lead, Christian’s quintet uses jazz standards and inspired original music as a vehicle for intuitive expression and creative improvisation! Expect to hear your favourites from Thelonious Monk, Horace Silver, Charlie Parker, and more, Interpreted by some of the best young players in Toronto, with expert guidance from the great Roberto Occhipinti.

Avshalom Ravitz-Heller – alto saxophone Joel Bracken – tenor saxophone Nathan Tran – piano Kieran Menard – bass Keith Barstow – drums COVER: $20

Hiro Tanaka Quartet July 27 @ 5:00 Pm Hiro Tanaka: Double Bass Joel Bracken: Tenor Saxophone Nathan Tran: Piano Petros Anagnostakos: Drums No Reservations Pay What You Can Hiro Tanaka is a Toronto-based bassist and composer making his mark on the city’s jazz scene. Since moving to Toronto in 2018 to study at Humber College, he has built a reputation for his rock-solid feel and commanding presence. A recipient of the Humber Bass Faculty Scholarship and the Lenny Boyd Memorial Award, Hiro is recognized for his strong sense of time and his ability to elevate any ensemble he performs with. The Hiro Tanaka Quartet features some of Toronto’s most distinctive voices: Nathan Tran on piano, Joel Bracken on tenor saxophone, and Petros Anagnostakos on drums. Performing beloved standards, selections from the Great American Songbook, and original compositions, the group embodies modern bebop.