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Carrying forward the spirit of the original Trane Studio CONTXT brings people together through music, poetry, visual art, food, and meaningful discussions.

05/24/2026

CONTXT by Trane presents a lineup of live music and cultural programming this summer in Toronto.

Rudy Ray — Jun 6
Ghanaian-Canadian trumpeter and composer, Rudy Ray Kwaku, blending African jazz, hip-hop, soul, and spoken word. Presented in connection with the Toronto Black Film Festival. Doors 6PM | $30 adv / $40 door

tUkU beY x bUdi — Every Sunday, Jun 7 – Jul 19
A six-week residency exploring vocal standards, original compositions, and blues storytelling rooted in the legendary Bey family musical legacy. 1PM–4PM | $15 adv / $25 door

Sunday Noir — Jun 14 onwards
A six-part salon-style residency curated by multidisciplinary artist Nicky Lawrence, featuring live music, storytelling, and special guests. Doors 6PM | Start 7PM

Shelley Hamilton: The Sade Experience — Jun 18
An ensemble performance celebrating the music of Sade, led by vocalist Shelley Hamilton with a full live band. At 918 Bathurst Centre. 8PM–11PM | $40 adv / $50 door

Kahil El’Zabar & David Murray: WE BE FREE — Jun 19 & 20
Two pioneering figures in jazz and Great Black Music, performing together on their 2026 tour. Two nights only. Doors 6PM | $45 adv / $55 door | $85 for both nights

Teiku feat. Jason Stein & Jaribu Shahid — Jul 4
Chicago/Detroit ensemble reimagining rare Eastern European Passover melodies through jazz improvisation. Doors 6PM | $40 adv / $50 door

Space is limited at all shows . Be sure to get your tickets before they sell out.

🎟️All shows at CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave, Toronto unless noted. Tickets and full details at the link.

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04/13/2026

Every Saturday in May, multi-award winning jazz trumpet iconoclast BROWNMAN ALI will lead 5 different all-star ensembles through 5 historic eras of jazz which Miles Davis catalyzed & immortalized with his presence.

SCHEDULE
5 Saturdays... 5 Quintets... 5 Eras of Miles...
Week 1 - May 02 - "Young Miles" - The Bird Years
Week 2 - May 09 - "Birth Of The Cool" - Post-Bop Miles
Week 3 - May 16 - "Plugged Nickel" - The Shorter Years
Week 4 - May 23 - "Bi***es Brew to Tutu" - Electric Miles
Week 5 - May 30 - "Doo-bop" - Had He Lived…

CONTXT, 254 Lansdowne Ave
6:00pm - doors / 7:00pm - showtime each Saturday in May
$30 Early bird (until April 15) / $35 Advance / $130 All-show package

More info and Tickets:
https://contxtbytrane.com/5-weeks-for-miles/

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254 Lansdowne Avenue
Toronto, ON
M6H3X9