Caliban
Arts Theater, CONTXT & Browntasauras Records Presents:
CONTXT
JAZZ
FEST 2024
June
26 - 30 : 5 Days of Top-tier Jazz in Toronto!
From
Press Release:
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.
5 jazz events,
5 jazz parties, 5 unforgettable experiences!
. .CONTXT
Jazz Fest Facebook
Event page (If you're
coming -- please join!)
Wed-Jun-26,
7pm,
$PWYC ($15 suggested)
JAZZ
Film "Be Known"
(Jazz
movie night) |
$PWYC
|
Thr-Jun-27,
7pm,
$15 adv, $20 door
PHIL
JIMENEZ TRIO
(Classic
jazz) |
TIX. . |
Fri-Jun-28,
7pm,
$25 adv, $35 door
MAURICE GORDON
QUINTET HONORS
ERNEST RANGLIN
& DON DRUMMOND
(Reggae
jazz) |
TIX. . |
Sat-Jun-29,
7pm,
$25 adv, $35 door
ALI
BROS feat. Brownman & Marcus Ali
(Electric-jazz) |
TIX. . |
Sun-Jun-30,
4pm,
$15 adv, $20 door
NICK
MACLEAN QUARTET
(Modern
jazz) |
TIX. . |
All events at
254 Lansdowne Ave., Toronto, Canada
Presented by Caliban Arts
Theatre, CONTXT & Browntasauras Records
Wed-Jun-26,
7:00pm
JAZZ
FILM - "Be Known" (2015)
(Jazz Movie Night)
$PWYC
at the door, $15 suggested
(please RSVP by emailing
info@calibanartstheatre.com)
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. NOTE: your
$PWYC contribution goes towards funding the Jazz Monologue Project in CONTXT.
Sneak
peek the film here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4x83XjUqXNc
. .Facebook
Event: link coming soon
Thr-Jun-27,
7:00pm
PHIL
JIMENEZ TRIO
(Classic Jazz)
$15
advance, $20 at the door
[ Tickets: CLICK
HERE.
]
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-swinging trio investigates the work of Oscar Peterson, Keith Jarrett,
Bill Evans and Bennie Green. Get a glimpse of the future of jazz in Toronto.
See
Phil's 3rd year UofT recital:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8L8L-mRGXc
:: Phil Jimenez -
piano
:: Ben Payne - bass
:: Carlan Pulkkinen
- drums
. .Facebook
Event: www.facebook.com/events/3753825994854253
Fri-Jun-28,
7:00pm
MAURICE
GORDON QUINTET honors
ERNEST
RANGLIN & DON DRUMMOND
(Reggae-Jazz)
$25
advance, $35 at the door
[ Tickets: CLICK
HERE.
]
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:
www.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
. .Facebook
Event: www.facebook.com/events/437162969175669
Sat-Jun-29,
7:00pm
ALI
BROS feat. Brownman Ali & Marcus Ali
(Electric-jazz)
$25
advance, $35 at the door
[ Tickets: CLICK
HERE.
]
Their
uncanny musical connection enhanced by DNA, Brownman Ali & Marcus Ali
together deliver powerful modern electric-jazz grooves with synergistic,
almost telepathic intensity. Both descendents 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.
Check
them out at www.AliBros.Brownman.com
Video:
www.facebook.com/brownmanmusic/videos/483340480010252
:: Brownman Ali -
electric trumpet (www.Brownman.com)
:: Marcus Ali - alto
sax & effects (www.MarcusAli.com)
:: Josh Cohen Ali
- 6-string electric bass (www.TheMusicOfJoshCohen.com)
:: Adam Mansfield Ali
- drums (www.facebook.com/adam.mansfield.58)
:: special
guest: Nick Maclean Ali - nord-electro (www.NicholasMaclean.com)
. .Facebook
Event: www.facebook.com/events/1008079244229660
Sun-Jun-30,
4:00pm (matinee)
NICK
MACLEAN QUARTET feat. Brownman Ali
(Modern Jazz)
$15
advance, $20 at the door
[ Tickets: www.Eventbrite.ca/e/912062853547
]
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.
Check
them out at www.Maclean.Browntasauras.com
Videos:
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFEa9tcDLHdKTrRNqszOIzz6CokQ_f-6P
:: Nick Maclean -
piano
:: Brownman Ali -
trumpet
:: Bennett Young
- bass
:: Michael Filion
- drums
.Facebook
Event: www.Facebook.com/events/1595254427935922
..
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BY :
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