Upcoming Shows
Saturday, November 9,
8:00pm - 10:00pm
The New Rat Pack
the Old Mill
The New Rat Pack is here! Relive all your favourite Rat Pack moments with a new and exciting twist. Indulge yourself in an evening filled with sophisticated charm, smooth vocal performances, “tuxedo-worthy” class and comedy – all mixed with a splash flirtation.
Thursday, November 14,
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Selena Savage 10tet
Drom Taberna
Selena Savage and her 10tet bring a new take on the classic Toronto big band sound. With original arrangements taking inspiration from the likes of Rob McConnell and Terry Promane, the band's repertoire is comprised of songbook tunes as well as modern compositions.
Past Shows
Thursday, July 20,
9:30pm - 11:00pm
Mattaus Gretzinger Quartet
The Emmet Ray
Featuring Jesse White, Iggy Jarzabek, and Keith Barstow!
$10 with reservation (email reso@erbar.ca), or $15 at the door.
Friday, August 4,
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mattaus Gretzinger Quartet
The Rex
Looking forward to 4 SWINGING FRIDAYS in August with my favourite musicians.
Join us for swinging standards and originals every Friday at 5:30 pm!!!!
Saturday, August 5,
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Pocket Band
Drom Taberna
Stop by at Drom Taberna on Saturday to dance to our neo-soul grooves, freshly laid down by Dipo Adeola, Hiro Tanaka and Mateo Mancuso.
Friday, August 11,
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mattaus Gretzinger Quartet
The Rex
Join us for swinging standards and originals featuring: Eric Liang - Piano Iggy Jarzabek - Bass Alex Scrignoli - Drums
Friday, August 18,
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mattaus Gretzinger Quartet
The Rex
Join us for swinging standards and originals featuring: Jacob Chung - Saxophone Eric Liang - Piano Iggy Jarzabek - Bass Alex Scrignoli - Drums
Saturday, August 19,
8:30pm - 11:00pm
Pocket Band
The Emmet Ray
Pocket Band returns to the Emmet Ray for a night of funky R&B and Neo Soul!
Friday, August 25,
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mattaus Gretzinger Quartet
The Rex
Swinging standards and originals featuring: Eric Liang - Piano Hiro Tanaka - Bass Davide Corazza - Drums
Sunday, September 3,
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Mattaus Gretzinger Quintet
The Emmet Ray
Playing Coltrane songs and originals at a classic Toronto venue!
David Hodgson - Saxophone Dipo Adeola - Guitar Iggy Jarzabek - Bass Keith Barstow - Drums
Tuesday, September 5,
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Mattaus Gretzinger Trio
The Emmet Ray
Playing standards and originals at a classic Toronto venue!
Devin Patten - Bass Jackson Haynes - Drums
Tuesday, September 5,
8:00pm - 10:30pm
Date Night Jazz with Xavier Solis Group
The Emmet Ray
Love songs and date night jazz with vocalist Xavier Solis' jazz group!
Friday, September 15,
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Matttaus Gretzinger Quartet
The Emmet Ray
Standards and Gretz originals live at the Emmet Ray!
Featuring: Jesse White - Guitar Jack Johnston - Bass Mateo Mancuso - Drums
Monday, October 2,
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Mattaus Gretzinger Quartet Feat. Ale Nuñez
Reid's Distillery
Mattaus Gretzinger - Saxophone Ale Nuñez - Voice Eric Liang - Piano Hiro Tanaka - Bass Petros Anagnostakos - Drums
Wednesday, October 4,
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Mattaus Gretzinger Quartet
Jazz Bistro
Eric Liang - Piano Jack Johnston - Bass Mateo Mancuso - Drums
Saturday, October 7,
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Koz x Gretz
The Emmet Ray
Double alto madness at the Emmet Ray!
Tymish Koznarsky - Alto Saxophone Iggy Jarzabek - Bass Nate Ward - Drums
Sunday, October 15,
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gabe Carter Quartet
Halcyon
Join Gabe and I at a unique pizza spot for some live jazz music!
Friday, October 20,
9:00pm - 11:00pm
Antonacci Quartet+
The Emmet Ray
Mattaus joins Christian Antonacci's band for an epic night at the Emmet Ray!
Friday, October 27,
9:00pm - 11:00pm
Antonacci Quartet+
Tapestry
Christian's Quartet+ is back at Tapestry! Join us to share some amazing music in the heart of Kensington market.
Friday, November 10,
11:30pm - 2:00am
Jazz Bistro Jam
Jazz Bistro
Hosting the Jazz Bistro jam session as part of Eric Liang's band.
Wednesday, November 15,
9:00pm - 12:00am
Emmet Ray Jam Session
The Emmet Ray
Bring your instruments and be ready to jam!
Dipo Adeola - Guitar Adrian Russouw - Bass Mark Gerlai - Drums
Wednesday, November 22,
9:00pm - 12:00am
Emmet Ray Jam Session
The Emmet Ray
Bring your instruments and be ready to jam!
Friday, November 24,
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mattaus Gretzinger Quintet
The Rex
Mattaus Gretzinger is back at The Rex with a stellar band and brand new compositions for your listening pleasure!
Eric Liang - Piano Jon Maharaj - Bass Ethan Ardelli - Drums
Saturday, December 2,
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Momentum Motown Christmas
Regent Theatre
A motown christmas show!
Saturday, December 9,
9:00pm - 12:00am
Xavier Solis Duo
Ce'st What
Join Xavier and Mattaus for a night of jazz and pop classics and originals.
Sunday, December 10,
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gabe Carter Quartet
Halcyon Cafe
Join the Gabe Carter Quartet for a night of jazz standards and good pizza!
Thursday, December 28,
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Mattaus Gretzinger at the Night Owl!
The Night Owl
Jazz standards brought to you by Mattaus Gretzinger
Saturday, December 30,
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mattaus Gretzinger Quintet
The Rex
Mattaus Gretzinger's Quintet brings you a swinging night of original music by Mattaus.
Virginia Macdonald - Clarinet Jesse White - Guitar Thomas Hainbuch - Bass Keith Barstow - Drums
Sunday, January 7,
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gabe Carter Quartet
Halcyon Cafe
Join the Gabe Carter Quartet for a night of jazz standards and good pizza!
Friday, January 12,
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Dylan Matsuda Band
The Emmet Ray
Dylan Matsuda leads a killer R&B and funk band at the Emmet Ray
Sunday, January 21,
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gabe Carter Quartet
Halcyon Cafe
Join the Gabe Carter Quartet for a night of jazz standards and good pizza!
Sunday, February 11,
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Tranzac Jam Session with Selena Savage
The Tranzac
Callin all jammers! Mattaus plays bass with Selena in an amazing quartet.
Sunday, February 4,
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gabe Carter Quartet
Halcyon Cafe
Join the Gabe Carter Quartet for a night of jazz standards and good pizza!
Sunday, February 18,
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gabe Carter Quartet
Halcyon Cafe
Join the Gabe Carter Quartet for a night of jazz standards and good pizza!
Saturday, February 24,
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Stone He Group
The Midnight Run Cafe
Join Stone He and friends for a night of Japanese Jazz Fusion in Waterloo!
Sunday, February 25,
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Pocket Band + Charlie Cello
Bampot Tea House
Come on out and enjoy a double bill of chill R&B, Funk and Rock vibes with Mattaus Gretzinger's Pocket Band. Mattaus will be opening for Charlie Cello's amazing band.
Friday, March 1,
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Mattaus Gretzinger Quartet
The Only Cafe
Swinging jazz standards and originals as played by Mattaus Gretzinger's fabulous quartet.
Eric Liang - Piano Hiro Tanaka - Bass Petros Anagnostakos - Drums
Thursday, March 7,
9:00pm - 11:30pm
Jackson Haynes Quartet
Emmet Ray
Join the Jackson Haynes Quartet for a swinging affair!
Saturday, March 9,
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Daniel Bado Trio
Praise Bottle Shop
Join the DB trio for standards at Praise!
Saturday, March 23,
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mattaus Gretzinger Quartet
The Rex
Join the Mattaus Gretzinger Quartet for an unforgettable night of swinging standards and originals!
Jesse White - Guitar Devin Patten - Bass Keith Barstow - Drums
Thursday, April 4,
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Mark Gerlai Trio
Collective Arts
Swinging standards with Mark Gerlai and Ben Dwyer!
Saturday, April 6,
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Daniel Bado Trio
Praise Bottle Shop
Join Daniel Bado Trio for swinging standards and fine wine!
Sunday, April 7,
7:30pm - 10:00pm
Savage Jazz
Emmet Ray
Vocal Jazz with Selena Savage!
(Mattaus will be playing upright bass)
Saturday, April 13,
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Ingredients
BSMT 254
Christian Antonacci's funky fresh neo soul project!
Sunday, April 14,
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gabe Carter Quartet
Halcyon
Standards with Gabe Carter!
Sunday, April 28,
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gabe Carter Quartet
Halcyon
Standards with Gabe Carter!
Wednesday, April 24,
9:00pm - 11:30pm
Midnight Munchies
Emmet Ray
Join the Midnight Munchies for a night of Japanese jazz fusion and city pop classics!
Saturday, May 4,
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mattaus Gretzinger Quartet
The Rex
May the fourth be with you today! Celebrate with a night of music from the Mattaus Gretzinger Quartet
Andrew Marzatto - Guitar Jon Maharaj - Bass Norbert Botos - Drums
Wednesday, May 8,
9:00pm - 11:30pm
Gretzinger/Bracken Quartet
Emmet Ray
Joel Bracken - Saxophone Devin Patten - Bass Nate Ward - Drums
Swinging standards and originals!
Friday, May 10,
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Xavier Solis Date Night Jazz
C'est What
Come bring a date and relax with Xavier and Mattaus :)
Saturday, May 25,
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mattaus Gretzinger Quintet
The Rex
Playing Gretz originals and swinging standards. Come check it out!
Christian Antonacci - Trumpet Eric Liang - Piano Jon Maharaj - Bass Ethan Ardelli - Drums
Saturday, July 20,
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Norbert Botos Quartet
The Pilot
Mattaus returns to the location where he first experienced live jazz quartets! Norbert Botos Jonathan Chapman Ewen Farncombe Mattaus Gretzinger
Wednesday, August 28,
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Gretz/Liang Quartet
The Rex
Don't miss the last night of the series with Gretzinger and Liang at the Rex!
Tuesday, September 3,
8:30pm - 11:00pm
Dave Young: Generations
Jazz Bistro
A monthly series held on the first Tuesdays where legendary bassist Dave Young chooses a band of young players in order to “pass the torch” in Toronto’s jazz scene. Mattaus Gretzinger – alto saxophone Eric Liang – piano Dave Young – bass Davide Corazza – drums
Saturday, September 7,
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Selena Savage 10tet
The Rex
Experience the big sounds of this 10tet! Selena Savage Mattaus Gretzinger Sam Herbert Lazar Miric Shannon McDougall Enoch Lodu Selena Savage Daniel Grushcow Duncan Wilson Iggy Jarzabek Mateo Mancuso
Tuesday, September 17,
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Norbert Botos Quartet
Black Bear Pub
There's always something happening at Black Bear Pub! Mattaus Gretzinger - sax Eric Liang - piano Jonathan Chapman - bass Norbert Botos - drums
Friday, September 20,
2:30am - 4:30am
Midnight Munchies
Drom Taberna
For some late night music and food, see you at DROM!
Saturday, September 28,
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Eric Liang Duo
Wanda's Pie in the Sky
Join us for Jazz & Pie in Kensington Market!
Thursday, October 10,
8:30pm - 10:30pm
The Nortbert Botos Quintet
Jazz Bistro
We will be playing music from Wayne Shorter, Kurt Rosenwinkel, originals and more!! Mattaus Gretzinger-Ewen Farncombe-Jonathan Chapman-Jozef Botos-Norbert Botos
Tuesday, October 22,
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Jordan Pelunsky Quartet
The Rex
October 1, 8, 15, 22 @ 5:30 pm Jordan Pelunsky - Bass Mattaus Gretzinger - Saxophone Emmett Hodgings - Piano Jon Chiong-Catanus - Drums
Saturday, October 26,
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Momentum Band - Motown Classics
Avalon Theatre (Fallsview)
Get ready for an evening of soulful melodies and timeless classics that have shaped generations. Join us for a night celebrating the iconic sounds of Motown legends, featuring hits from The Supremes, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, and The Jackson 5.
Friday, November 1,
9:30pm - 11:00pm
Pocket Band
Bampot House House of Tea
Come in a costume and vibe out to some Erykah Badu, Robert Glasper, Marquis Hill, and more!
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