Jazz at the Rex

Jazz at the Rex

There were no documented Black owned jazz clubs in Toronto from 1920 to 1980 and musicians had limited places to play due to segregated clubs. The Rex was one of those non-segregated clubs but as mentioned, maintained a mainly white audience. Today, The Rex is still open and is one of the longest standing jazz clubs in Toronto and has music playing two times everyday. They are still owned and operated by the Ross family and in the same location. While they also host smaller artists, The Rex is frequently visited by larger name musicians although it has affordable tickets, making it accessible to many.

Sofia Oroszlan

Oroszlan, Sofia. Jazz at The Rex. Febuary 14, 2025.

Not Published

Febuary 14, 2025

Sofia Oroszlan

Video with audio