Live Jazz in Toronto

The Barry Elmes Quintet July 2, 3, 4 @ 8:00 PM Barry Elmes - Drums / leader Brian O'kane - Trumpet, flugelhorn Chris Gale - Tenor saxophone Lorne Lofsky - Guitar Pat Collins - Bass BUY TICKETS! Barry Elmes has occupied a position of prominence on the Canadian jazz scene since the 1980s and has become internationally respected over the years since, not only as one of Canada’s most talented drummers, but for parallel accomplishments as a composer, producer, recording artist, and dedicated educator. His award-winning work has been documented on over 90 jazz CDs and he has performed all over the world with many renowned jazz artists including Dizzy Gillespie, Tommy Flanagan, Charlie Haden, Diana Krall, Joe Henderson, John Abercrombie, Oliver Jones, Cedar Walton, Phil Nimmons, and Moe Koffman. In 1991 he formed the Barry Elmes Quintet, featuring a “who’s who” of the best in Canadian jazz. A s

Tim Derochie Quartet, A blend of modern and trad jazz Tim Derochie is a saxophone player new to Toronto, moving from Kelowna BC. He has recorded two studio jazz albums, and will be performing a mixture of those songs as well as jazz standards with an amazing band. Tim Derochie – tenor sax Chris rice – bass Ian Spring – guitar Mike colangelo – drums

The Barry Elmes Quintet July 2, 3, 4 @ 8:00 PM Barry Elmes - Drums / leader Brian O'kane - Trumpet, flugelhorn Chris Gale - Tenor saxophone Lorne Lofsky - Guitar Pat Collins - Bass BUY TICKETS! Barry Elmes has occupied a position of prominence on the Canadian jazz scene since the 1980s and has become internationally respected over the years since, not only as one of Canada’s most talented drummers, but for parallel accomplishments as a composer, producer, recording artist, and dedicated educator. His award-winning work has been documented on over 90 jazz CDs and he has performed all over the world with many renowned jazz artists including Dizzy Gillespie, Tommy Flanagan, Charlie Haden, Diana Krall, Joe Henderson, John Abercrombie, Oliver Jones, Cedar Walton, Phil Nimmons, and Moe Koffman. In 1991 he formed the Barry Elmes Quintet, featuring a “who’s who” of the best in Canadian jazz. A s

The Barry Elmes Quintet July 2, 3, 4 @ 8:00 PM Barry Elmes - Drums / leader Brian O'kane - Trumpet, flugelhorn Chris Gale - Tenor saxophone Lorne Lofsky - Guitar Pat Collins - Bass BUY TICKETS! Barry Elmes has occupied a position of prominence on the Canadian jazz scene since the 1980s and has become internationally respected over the years since, not only as one of Canada’s most talented drummers, but for parallel accomplishments as a composer, producer, recording artist, and dedicated educator. His award-winning work has been documented on over 90 jazz CDs and he has performed all over the world with many renowned jazz artists including Dizzy Gillespie, Tommy Flanagan, Charlie Haden, Diana Krall, Joe Henderson, John Abercrombie, Oliver Jones, Cedar Walton, Phil Nimmons, and Moe Koffman. In 1991 he formed the Barry Elmes Quintet, featuring a “who’s who” of the best in Canadian jazz. A s

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

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.

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