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

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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

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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)

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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

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