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About John MacLeod
The Rex Hotel Orchestra's official history identifies MacLeod as a Toronto-born trumpeter and flugelhornist whose career is closely tied to the city's jazz and studio traditions.[1]
The Rex presents his 20-piece orchestra as a long-running big-band project built around MacLeod's writing, arranging, and connections across generations of Toronto players.[2]
Rex Hotel Orchestra
MacLeod leads the 20-piece ensemble from trumpet and flugelhorn.[1][2]
Toronto big-band lineage
The official history traces his path from early local influences into professional studio and ensemble work.[1]
Composer-arranger role
The orchestra provides a durable home for MacLeod's large-ensemble writing.[1]