Live Jazz in Toronto

Mon, Jun 29, 5:00 PM

Rob Thaller & Joanna Reynolds

The Rex / Queen West / Map

Rob Thaller & Joanna Reynolds June 29 @ 5:00 PM Rob Thaller - Piano Joanna Reynolds - Sax/ Vocal Jim Gelcer - Drums Russ Boswell - Bass No Reservations Pay What You Can Partners in music and in life for nearly three decades, Joanna (sax and vocals) and Rob (keyboard) are truly seasoned performers. Their extensive experience spans countless venues and includes everything from high-energy Salsa bands and big bands to intimate jazz. They are currently running Centre Stage Experience- a workshop/performance opportunity for singers of all levels. Rob and Joanna are thrilled to be joined by Russ Boswell on bass and Jim Gelcer on drums

Mon, Jun 29, 6:30 PM

Hot Club of Bedford Park, gypsy jazz, hot jazz

The Emmet Ray / College Street / Map

Hot Club of Bedford Park, gypsy jazz, hot jazz The Hot Club of Bedford Park was started by guitarists and Django enthusiasts Greg Belchetz and Craig Earle. They were later joined by Lior Gishboliner on violin. The group performs gypsy jazz and hot club music. Greg Belchetz (Guitar), Craig Earle (Guitar), Lior Gishboliner (violin), Jack Zorawski (double bass)

Ezra Beber Quartet, Jazz Standards The Ezra Beber Quartet is a new band which combines New York and Toronto jazz musicians. Each of the members have played with Ezra extensively, and he is looking forward to bringing this particular group of people together. The band will be playing mostly jazz standards with a modern approach. Jacob Eisen – Guitar, Andrew Lee – Piano, Ethan Tilbury – Bass

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 .

The Feel Good Family Band, post-bop / experimental folk / edgy pop / dada / free improv The Feel Good Family Band plays mostly original songs that reflect the music experiences of our three generations. We are Wally Brooker (saxophones, vocals), Cassie Norton (violin, guitar, ukelele, vocals), and Yoshi Maclear Wall (bass, vocals). Wally’s jazz compositions range from outside post-bop to modal folk inspired jazz. Cassie’s songs range from experimental folk and edgy pop, to climate anthems and hymns to the rocks, waters, flora and fauna of the Canadian Shield. Yoshi’s situationist dada compositions, while leaving lots of room for free improvisation, contain instructions for performers which surprise and delight listeners. Wally Brooker is a saxophonist, vocalist, composer, music journalist and social justice activist. Cassie Norton is a singer-songwriter, violinist, multi-instrumentalist,

Tue, Jun 30, 8:30 PM

The Paul Novotny Trio

Jazz Bistro / Downtown Yonge / Map

Ewen Farncombe – piano Paul Novotny – bass Norbert Botos – drums COVER: $20

FLOTET, Hip-Hop x Post-Jazz x Funk FLOTET IS A BAND with feet in both traditional and experimental pools of composition. Drawing on eclectic tastes, they improvise over themes ranging from post-bop, fusion, Brazilian jazz and hip hop, as well as their own originals. With a stream of consciousness approach to performing, they float seamlessly from Ed Motta to Miles to Mf Doom with unflinching conviction. Michael Lewis – Saxophone Nick Rorai-McNeil – Keyboards Matt Savard – Bass Tudor Plopeanu – Drums You can check out our music and live videos here: https://www.instagram.com/flotetmusic https://flotet.bandcamp.com/album/wings-of-wax www.youtube.com/@tudorstempo

Wed, Jul 1, 5:00 PM

Enoch Lodu Quartet, Jazz Standards

The Emmet Ray / College Street / Map

Enoch Lodu Quartet, Jazz Standards Come celebrate Canada Day by listening to some live jazz at the emmet ray! Two sets of swinging music. Enoch Lodu – Trumpet Julian Belray – Piano Kieran Menard – Bass Alex Sgrignoli – Drums