Free Jazz Shows in Toronto

Alex Bird – vocals Ewen Farncombe – piano COVER: $PWYC

Wed, Aug 19, 5:00 PM

Mattaus Gretzinger

The Rex / Queen West / Map

Mattaus Gretzinger August 19 @ 5:00 PM Mattaus Gretzinger - Saxophone Andrew Marzatto - Guitar Hiro Tanaka - Bass Adam Arruda - Drums NO RESERVATIONS PAY WHAT YOU CAN Mattaus Gretzinger’s quartet is a Toronto based band playing swinging music. From interpretations of jazz standards and songbook tunes, to modern jazz compositions and originals written by Mattaus, the quartet provides new, fresh perspectives and work together to showcase their unique styles. Mattaus is especially inspired by the John Coltrane quartet and Kenny Garret. He has worked with legends Dave Young and Robi Botos, and has studied with Ben Solomon, Kelly Jefferson, Todd Delgiudice and John Johnson.

Jen Lo – solo piano COVER: $PWYC

Thu, Aug 20, 5:00 PM

Anise Russow

The Rex / Queen West / Map

Anise Russow August 20 @ 5:00 PM Anise Russow - Vocals Vivian Yang - Piano Serena Mancuso - Bass Angelica Zavala - Drums NO RESERVATIONS PAY WHAT YOU CAN Anise Russow is a twenty year-old jazz and soul vocalist recognized for her rich, expressive voice and dynamic stage presence. Originally from Victoria BC, she began performing regularly by the age of thirteen years old. She has since led her own groups, drawing from a wide variety of genres such as jazz, R&B, funk, pop, and folk. Shortly after beginning her Bachelor of Music at Humber College, Anise became a rising artist in the Toronto music scene. Her versatility has led her to notable stages across both Victoria and Toronto, including appearances at the TD Victoria International JazzFest (2019, 2023, 2025) and the Toronto Undergraduate JazzFest (2024). Featuring some of the city’s best young musicians, the Anise Russow Quartet is gu

Fri, Aug 21, 5:00 PM

Erin Propp

The Rex / Queen West / Map

Erin Propp August 21 @ 5:00 PM Erin Propp - Vocals/Piano Tristan Clark - Guitar/Vocals Dan Fortin - Bass Ethan Ardelli - Drums NO RESERVATIONS PAY WHAT YOU CAN Erin Propp is a Juno-nominated, Western Canadian Award-winning singer and songwriter from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Critically acclaimed for her work in jazz and contemporary music, Erin is a highly sought-after vocalist, collaborator, clinician, educator and mentor, lending her voice to an array of recordings and projects. Erin’s voice is one of rare clarity, defying genre and winning audiences everywhere. As Roberta Flack sang, her voice is killing us softly as it reaches inside and says it out loud. Now, Erin releases The Longing Years , her first album as leader, grounding her band from behind the piano. Featuring Grammy-award winning Attacca Quartet, Joey Landreth (of the Bros. Landreth), Fabio Ragnelli and Julian Bradford, this al

Sat, Aug 22, 2:00 PM

Josh Warren

The Rex / Queen West / Map

Josh Warren AUGUST 22 @ 2:00 PM Kyle Pogline - Trumpet Ethan Zabarylo - Tenor Sax Miles Cakebread-Kraus - Guitar Emmett Hodgins - Piano Josh Warren - Bass Matteo Romaniello - Drums No Reservations Pay What You Can Rooted in the jazz tradition but drawing influences from all over the map, Josh Warren is an award-winning Canadian bassist, composer, and arranger originally hailing from Victoria, BC. Since moving to Toronto to study with Canada’s finest, he’s shared the stage and recorded with a plethora of Grammy-nominated and JUNO award-winning musicians (including Ingrid Jensen, Jeremy Ledbetter, Rich Brown, Allison Au, and Joaquin Nunez) and performed all across the country, playing at iconic venues and major festivals from coast to coast. His debut album “The Path” (engineered and mixed by JUNO award-winner Patric McGroarty) features an award-winning cast of young lions on the Canadian

Sat, Aug 22, 5:00 PM

Neon Eagle

The Rex / Queen West / Map

Neon Eagle AUGUST 8 & 22 @ 5:00 PM Led by: Mike Eckert - Pedal Steel No Reservations Pay What You Can Bringing entrancing instrumental fusion music featuring the pedal steel. Come in, sit back, and feel the hypnotic vibes of this incredible group!

Sat, Aug 22, 11:00 PM

RUNT

The Rex / Queen West / Map

RUNT August 22 @ 11:00 PM Tzevi Sherman - Guitar Alan Zemaitis - Organ Tim Shia - Drums NO RESERVATIONS PAY WHAT YOU CAN Runt is what happens when 2 of the members have brain surgery and one doesn't. Modern Organ trio vibes.