Outdoor Jazz Shows in Toronto

Mon, Jun 29, 6:30 PM

Hot Club of Bedford Park, gypsy jazz, hot jazz

The Emmet Ray / College Street / Map

Hot Club of Bedford Park, gypsy jazz, hot jazz The Hot Club of Bedford Park was started by guitarists and Django enthusiasts Greg Belchetz and Craig Earle. They were later joined by Lior Gishboliner on violin. The group performs gypsy jazz and hot club music. Greg Belchetz (Guitar), Craig Earle (Guitar), Lior Gishboliner (violin), Jack Zorawski (double bass)

The Feel Good Family Band, post-bop / experimental folk / edgy pop / dada / free improv The Feel Good Family Band plays mostly original songs that reflect the music experiences of our three generations. We are Wally Brooker (saxophones, vocals), Cassie Norton (violin, guitar, ukelele, vocals), and Yoshi Maclear Wall (bass, vocals). Wally’s jazz compositions range from outside post-bop to modal folk inspired jazz. Cassie’s songs range from experimental folk and edgy pop, to climate anthems and hymns to the rocks, waters, flora and fauna of the Canadian Shield. Yoshi’s situationist dada compositions, while leaving lots of room for free improvisation, contain instructions for performers which surprise and delight listeners. Wally Brooker is a saxophonist, vocalist, composer, music journalist and social justice activist. Cassie Norton is a singer-songwriter, violinist, multi-instrumentalist,

Aria De Castro Quartet July 28 @ 5:00 Pm Aria De Castro - Vocals Ben Payne - Bass Evan De Castro - Drums Tyler Prince - Piano No Reservations Pay What You Can Aria De Castro is a jazz vocalist, actor, and multi-instrumentalist based in Toronto. Known for her rich and silky voice, she takes inspiration from Ella Fitzgerald, Eydie Gormé, Keely Smith, Jo Stafford, and Peggy Lee to fuel her personal artistry. She has performed with various swing big bands as well as her own group at musical venues across Ontario including the Palais Royale Ballroom, the Beaches Jazz Festival, the Old Mill Toronto, the Emmet Ray, Reid’s Distillery and more. She has also headlined musical events outside of Canada, all the way from New York to Madeira, Portugal. Along with her swingin' band, Aria effortlessly captures the nostalgic sound and style of the 1940s/50s while still bringing her individual flair to th