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

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

Peter Hill – solo piano, vocals COVER: $PWYC

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

Dakota Dogood – vocals Ewen Farncombe – piano COVER: $PWYC

Thu, Jul 2, 5:00 PM

Linda Carone Vintage Jazz, Blues + Swing

The Rex / Queen West / Map

Linda Carone Vintage Jazz, Blues + Swing July 2 @ 5:00 PM Linda Carone - (Vocals) Peter Hill - (Piano) John MacLeod - (Trumpet/Flugelhorn) Glenn Anderson - (Drums) No Reservations Pay What You Can LINDA CARONE is a vintage jazz and blues vocalist; a niche song stylist and an interpreter of popular music from the 1930’s and beyond. + Linda’s eclectic repertoire includes rare and sometimes risque vintage songs of the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s, classic jazz standards, cocktail lounge and torch ballads, to swing, boogie woogie & roots blues.