Name: Contxt Jazz Fest
Start: 2024-06-26
End: 2024-06-30
Location: 254 Lansdowne Ave

Events Description

The CONTXT Jazz Festival is a 5-day celebration of musical diversity, where the boundaries of jazz are redefined, expanded & explored. This vibrant event features an eclectic mix of jazz genres, showcasing artists both in traditional jazz & modern jazz flavours, a tribute to reggae-jazz legends, award-winning electric-jazz dynamos & multiple JUNO nominees. As these Artists push the envelope of the jazz artform, this festival is a testament to the rich and evolving nature of this music. Music lovers : join us for an unforgettable journey through the many facets of jazz at the CONTXT Jazz Festival.
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5 jazz events, 5 jazz parties, 5 unforgettable experiences!
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Wed-Jun-26, 7:00pm
JAZZ FILM – “Be Known” (2015)
(Jazz Movie Night)
$PWYC at the door, $15 suggested
Feature documentary exploring the life and career of one of modern jazz’s best kept secret’s Kahil El’ Zabar’s complicated personal life, his path from celebrity in Europe to relative obscurity in Chicago & his place in history. Directed by Dwyane Johnston-Cochran, 1h:34m, limited Capacity for 50 people only. Food, Snacks and Drinks available.
SNEAK PEEK the film here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4x83XjUqXNc
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Thr-Jun-27, 7:00pm
PHIL JIMENEZ TRIO
(Classic Jazz)
$15 advance, $20 at the door
Tickets: www.eventbrite.ca/e/916293517577
At 20 years old, Phil Jimenez is a fast rising star in Toronto’s jazz community. Just finishing his 3rd year at the University of Toronto’s acclaimed jazz program and having been mentored since he was 13 by JUNO nominee Nick Maclean, his hard-swining trio investigates the work of Oscar Peterson, Keith Jarrett, Bill Evans and Bennie Green. Get a glimpse of the future of jazz in Toronto.
VIDEO: www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8L8L-mRGXc
:: Phil Jimenez – piano
:: Ben Payne – bass
:: Carlan Pulkkinen – drums
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Fri-Jun-28, 7:00pm
MAURICE GORDON QUINTET honors
ERNEST RANGLIN & DON DRUMMOND

Tickets: https://checkout.square.site/buy/O2TICGOP4ACVRZHGJOXS6LCM
Acclaimed guitarist Maurice Gordon and his quintet celebrate and honor the music of 2 legendary Jamaican musicians: jazz & ska trombonist Don Drummond (one of the original members of The Skatalites), and the Godfather of reggae guitar Ernest Ranglin. Timeless pan-African jazz from the island of Jamaica from reggae-jazz master Maurice Gordon and an all-star cast.
ARTICLE on Maurice & Ernest Ranglin: https://thecaribbeancamera.com/a-toronto-tribute-to-jamaicas-guitar-legend-ernie-ranglin/
:: Maurice Gordon – guitar
:: Meirion Kelly – trombone
:: Ricardo MacIntosh – keys
:: Michael Kennedy – bass
:: Oneil Fuller – drums
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Sat-Jun-29, 7:00pm
ALI BROS feat. Brownman Ali & Marcus Ali

Tickets: https://checkout.square.site/buy/ZTFUENZB3D3QMK54FAO4JUWT
Their uncanny musical connection enhanced by DNA, Brownman Ali & Marcus Ali together deliver powerful modern electric-jazz grooves with synergistic, almost telepathic intensity. Both decendents of Trinidad & Tobago, together they are 2 of the most called upon horn soloists in North America having appeared on over 400 recordings between the 2 of them; both JUNO Award nominees; and both winners of the Montreal Jazz Fest’s coveted “Grand Prix du Jazz” Award. Don’t miss the ALI BROS delivering energized electric-jazz in the spirit of the Brecker Bros.

:: Brownman Ali – electric trumpet
:: Marcus Ali – alto sax & effects
:: Josh Cohen Ali – 6-string electric bass
:: Adam Mansfield Ali – drums
:: special guest: Nick Maclean Ali – nord-electro
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Sun-Jun-30, 4:00pm (matinee)
NICK MACLEAN QUARTET feat. Brownman Ali

This modern jazz quartet is deeply influenced by Herbie Hancock’s 1960’s Blue Note Quartet that featured Freddie Hubbard. Led by 10x Global Music Award winning pianist Nick Maclean & featuring Brownman Ali on trumpet, their recent chart-topping release “Convergence” was a JUNO Award nominee for “2024 Jazz Album of the Year”. Maclean has been mentored by Ali for the last decade, was signed to Browntasauras Records when he was 22 and has now released 4 internationally acclaimed albums on the label.
Who is it for?

All ages

HOW MUCH

Tickets : $15-$35

Wed-Jun-26 : JAZZ Film “Be Known” (Jazz movie night) PWYC
Thr-Jun-27 : PHIL JIMENEZ TRIO (Classic jazz) $15 adv/$20 door
Fri-Jun-28 : MAURICE GORDON QUINTET HONORS ERNEST RANGLIN & DON DRUMMOND (Reggae jazz) $25 adv/$35 door
Sat-Jun-29 : ALI BROS feat. Brownman & Marcus Ali (Electric-jazz) $25 adv/$35 door
Sun-Jun-30 : NICK MACLEAN QUARTET (Modern jazz) $15 adv/$20 door

How to get tickets?

Buy online

At the door: Cash only

WHEN & WHERE

Date: Wednesday June 26, 2024 to Sunday June 30, 2024

3 hours

Venue & Address

Contxt by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 3X9

Wheelchair accessible

Street Parking

Paid Parking

Accessible by Public Transport