Live Jazz in Toronto

Tue, Jun 30, 5:00 PM

Robert Chapman Quartet

The Rex / Queen West / Map

Robert Chapman Quartet June 30 @ 5:00 PM Robert Chapman- Guitar Allison Au - Alto saxophone Max Simpson - Bass Norbert Botos - Drums No Reservations Pay What You Can Robert Chapman is a guitarist from Toronto, Ontario who has performed all over Canada since his early 20’s. Past performances include The Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar , The Jazz Bistro , The Jazz Room, and The Montreal Jazz Festival . He is a graduate of both Mohawk College and Humber College’s music programs, was a featured emerging artist as part of Jazz FM 91.1’s Jazzology program, and performs with the 2018 Juno award nominated Brad Cheeseman Group .

a fourth space, Modern jazz that is rooted in tradition, with Adrian Russouw a fourth space is a quartet composed of both Toronto and Montreal based musicians. They perform standard repetoire from great american composers such as Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington and Vernon Duke. Adrian Russouw – Upright Bass Mattaus Gretzinger – Alto Saxophone Dipo Adeola – Electric Guitar Ariq Rahman – Drum Kit

FCTION July 8 @ 5:00 PM Finn Chercover - Bass guitar Sam Heggum-Truscott - Drums Gianluca Occhipinti - Keys Avshalom Ravitz-Heller - Alto sax No Reservations FCTION is a modern jazz quartet led by bassist Finn Chercover and featuring Gianluca Occhipinti on keys, avshalom Ravitz heller on alto sax and Sam Heggum-Truscott on drums. As FCTION, they perform original compositions, drawing inspiration from modern jazz and fusion artists, blending a strong groove with thoughtful harmonies to create an atmospheric landscape. Finn, Gianluca and Sam have been playing together since meeting at Humber Polytechnic Jazz program and can be found performing at venues throughout Toronto.

Jonathan Nvita – Vocals, Acoustic Guitar Eric Wong – alto saxophone Tyler Campbell – tenor saxophone Hiro Suzuki – guitar Siddarth Kota – guitar Max Wilson – bass Dhaivat Jani – drums COVER: $20

Tue, Jul 14, 8:30 PM

The Mike T. Kerr Quartet

Jazz Bistro / Downtown Yonge / Map

Mike T. Kerr – guitar Bruce MacKinnon – alto saxophone Max Simpson – bass Andrew McCarthy – drums COVER: $20

Wed, Jul 15, 8:30 PM

The Nathan Tran Quintet

Jazz Bistro / Downtown Yonge / Map

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

Tue, Jul 21, 5:00 PM

Tymish Koznarsky

The Rex / Queen West / Map

Tymish Koznarsky July 21 @ 5:00 PM Tymish Koznarsky: Alto Sax Steve Carson: Tenor Sax Mateo Mancuso: Drums Kieran Menard: Bass No Reservations Pay What You Can Award-winning saxophonist Tymish Koznarsky is a dynamic voice in Toronto’s jazz scene. Known for his expressive tone and deep musicality, Tymish leads his own quintet and is a sought-after sideman, performing regularly at top venues across the city. He has worked and studied with jazz luminaries such as Harold Mabern, Terri Lyne Carrington, Kirk MacDonald, and Pat LaBarbera, and was a featured soloist on Caity Gyorgy’s Juno Award-winning album Featuring . A frequent performer at The Rex, Tymish has appeared with ensembles including the Jacob Chung Quintet, Ale Nunez group, Duncan Wilson Quartet and more. His recent work includes a recording with acclaimed vocalist Ale Nunez on her EP Lemon Tree . His artistry has earned him multip