Live Jazz in Toronto

Victor Monsivais, Jazz + Bossanova Victor Monsivais Jazz + Bossa Nova Guitar / Vocals / Percussion Victor Monsivais has been performing Jazz Standard and Bossa Nova, as well as his own compositions. for over two decades in all kinds of events and venues; including the legendary Rex Hotel, the Reservoir Lounge, the Gladstone Hotel, the Drom Taberna and The Lula lounge. His repertoire draws from the greatest Brazilian composers, such as Antonio Carlos Jobim, Newton Mendoça and Ary Barroso; performing their original Portuguese versions. Also, when performing Jazz Standards, from composers such as Ellington or Van Heusen, he renders the original versions. Victor is a vocalist, songwriter, and arranger, who sings and plays the guitar, with the true Bossa, Swing and Latin beats; he also plays percussion and occasionally piano in his solo presentations. Weather playing solo or in a larger ensem

Lorne Nehring july 11 @ 5:00 PM Lorne Nehring - Drums Tom Reynolds - Piano George Koller - Bass Alex Dean - Saxophone No Reservations Pay What You Can Juno and Jazz Report Award winning drummer, Lorne Nehring is originally from Montreal where he began playing piano, saxophone and drums. Lorne studied percussion and began his jazz studies at McGill University. He has studied with noted Toronto drum teacher and author, Jim Blackley as well as with American jazz great Keith Copeland in New York City. He is an accredited teacher who for many years was the director of, and instructor at the much-respected Drum School at Long & McQuade on Bloor St. in Toronto. After fifteen years Lorne has recently retired from his teaching position as a drum set instructor and professor at Humber College, Toronto. Lorne received a master’s degree in music from York University focusing his research on the impo

Al Qahwa Septet July 12 @ 2:00 PM Maryem Tollar -Vocals, ganun, and percussion Ernie Tollar -Wind instruments Patrick O'Reilly -Guitar Waleed Abdulhamid -Bass, vocals, and percussion Naghmeh Farahmand -Percussion Jaash Singh -Percussion Omneya Tollar -Vocals and percussion No Reservations Pay What You Can Al Qahwa is Maryem Tollar on vocals, riqq (Arabic tambourine) and qanun (Arabic table harp); Ernie Tollar on wind instruments; Patrick O’Reilly on oud; Naghmeh Fahrahmand on percussion; Waleed Abdulhamid on bass and vocals; Omneya Tollar on vocals and percussion; and Jaash Singh on percussion . Al Qahwa performs original compositions, with diverse influences such asNorth African grooves, Arabic melodies and jazz . The group name Al Qahwa is Arabic for “the coffee house”. It was inspired by the coffee house culture in the Middle East where people would go to hear the latest news, music,

Donné Roberts July 19 @ 2:00 PM Donné Roberts (vocal/guitar), Kiiola (vocal/keyboard), Chinyi C (vocal) Paco Luviano (bass) Justin McHugh (drum) Perry White (Sax / flute) Larry Graves (percussion) No Reservations Pay What You Can Donné Roberts is a Madagascar-born, Toronto-based singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, and mentor whose music bridges African traditions with contemporary global sounds. A two-time JUNO Award winner and four-time nominee, he is recognized as one of Canada's leading voices in global music. His album OYA was nominated for Global Music Album of the Year at the 2022 JUNO Awards, adding to two previous JUNO Awards received as a member of African Guitar Summit and Okavango African Orchestra. In 2024, he won First Place in the International Songwriting Competition (USA), surpassing more than 14,000 entries from over 120 countries. Donné has collaborated with artists

Joaquin Núñez & Habana Safari July 22, 23, 24, 25 @ 8:00 PM Joaquin Núñez - Drums/percussion Paco - Bass Marta E - Vocal Luis Anselmi - Piano Luis Denis - Sax BUY TICKETS! Joaquin Núñez is a multi-award-winning Cuban-Canadian percussionist and founder of Habana Safari, a Toronto-based ensemble established in 2007 that has become one of Canada’s most distinctive Cuban music acts. Blending traditional Cuban music, Afro-Cuban jazz, and contemporary influences, the group explores the evolution of Cuban music from early genres such as danza, contradanza, and danzón to modern interpretations, combining traditional instruments like bata drums with trumpet, piano, bass, and violin. Known for their electrifying live performances and dynamic percussion, Habana Safari captivates audiences with an authentic yet innovative sound. Their acclaimed debut album, Ruta de la Clave , won the Latin Canada Aw

Joaquin Núñez & Habana Safari July 22, 23, 24, 25 @ 8:00 PM Joaquin Núñez - Drums/percussion Paco - Bass Marta E - Vocal Luis Anselmi - Piano Luis Denis - Sax BUY TICKETS! Joaquin Núñez is a multi-award-winning Cuban-Canadian percussionist and founder of Habana Safari, a Toronto-based ensemble established in 2007 that has become one of Canada’s most distinctive Cuban music acts. Blending traditional Cuban music, Afro-Cuban jazz, and contemporary influences, the group explores the evolution of Cuban music from early genres such as danza, contradanza, and danzón to modern interpretations, combining traditional instruments like bata drums with trumpet, piano, bass, and violin. Known for their electrifying live performances and dynamic percussion, Habana Safari captivates audiences with an authentic yet innovative sound. Their acclaimed debut album, Ruta de la Clave , won the Latin Canada Aw

Joaquin Núñez & Habana Safari July 22, 23, 24, 25 @ 8:00 PM Joaquin Núñez - Drums/percussion Paco - Bass Marta E - Vocal Luis Anselmi - Piano Luis Denis - Sax BUY TICKETS! Joaquin Núñez is a multi-award-winning Cuban-Canadian percussionist and founder of Habana Safari, a Toronto-based ensemble established in 2007 that has become one of Canada’s most distinctive Cuban music acts. Blending traditional Cuban music, Afro-Cuban jazz, and contemporary influences, the group explores the evolution of Cuban music from early genres such as danza, contradanza, and danzón to modern interpretations, combining traditional instruments like bata drums with trumpet, piano, bass, and violin. Known for their electrifying live performances and dynamic percussion, Habana Safari captivates audiences with an authentic yet innovative sound. Their acclaimed debut album, Ruta de la Clave , won the Latin Canada Aw

Joaquin Núñez & Habana Safari July 22, 23, 24, 25 @ 8:00 PM Joaquin Núñez - Drums/percussion Paco - Bass Marta E - Vocal Luis Anselmi - Piano Luis Denis - Sax BUY TICKETS! Joaquin Núñez is a multi-award-winning Cuban-Canadian percussionist and founder of Habana Safari, a Toronto-based ensemble established in 2007 that has become one of Canada’s most distinctive Cuban music acts. Blending traditional Cuban music, Afro-Cuban jazz, and contemporary influences, the group explores the evolution of Cuban music from early genres such as danza, contradanza, and danzón to modern interpretations, combining traditional instruments like bata drums with trumpet, piano, bass, and violin. Known for their electrifying live performances and dynamic percussion, Habana Safari captivates audiences with an authentic yet innovative sound. Their acclaimed debut album, Ruta de la Clave , won the Latin Canada Aw