Live Jazz in Toronto

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

Mon, Jun 29, 8:00 PM

John Macleod's Rex Hotel Orchestra

The Rex / Queen West / Map

John Macleod’s Rex Hotel Orchestra june 29 @ 8:00 PM John MacLeod - Trumpet / Flugelhorn 20-piece Juno Award-winning Jazz Big Band Canada’s Finest Big Band Jazz Ensemble BUY TICKETS! The life and career of John MacLeod is intricately bound to the history of jazz and big band music in Toronto. A native of this city, he took a very early interest in jazz and by the time he began studying the trumpet at age 12 was already an aficionado of New Orleans, Chicago and swing styles of the music. His earliest local hero was trumpeter "Trump" Davidson and by his early teens he was attending t.v. recording sessions where he would be amazed by studio greats such as Guido Basso, Moe Koffman and Teddy Roderman. A decade later, John would be playing with many of these early heros. In fact he would have professional involvement with every name listed in this release from Benny Louis to Ron Collier to Gui

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)

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