CONTXTbyTrane

07/20/2026

07/20/2026

🔥 This Saturday is the highlight of the series. 🔥

Join us for an extraordinary evening as acclaimed Cape Town–born trumpeter Muneeb Hermans takes the stage with his Septet, joined by the sensational Lorraine Klaasen for one unforgettable night of music.

Expect soulful jazz, powerful vocals, inspired improvisation, and an all-star lineup in the intimate setting of the Redwood Theatre.

🎺 Muneeb Hermans – Trumpet
🎤 Special Guest: Lorraine Klaasen – Vocals
🎷 Rob Christian – Saxophone
🎹 Kwando Harris – Keyboard
🎸 Mario Leed Posella – Guitar
🎸 Dally Dominic – Bass
🥁 Koffie – Drums

📅 Saturday, July 25
🕗 8:00 PM (Doors at 7:00 PM)
📍 The Redwood Theatre
🎟️ $40 Advance | $50 at the Door

Tickets.contxtbytrane.com

07/04/2026

Tonight at CONTXT by Trane!

Experience Teiku, the acclaimed Chicago/Detroit ensemble reimagining rare Eastern European Passover melodies through the spirit of improvised music and jazz. Inspired by ancestral traditions and innovators like Ornette Coleman and Muhal Richard Abrams, Teiku creates an immersive musical journey that is both deeply rooted and boldly contemporary.

Celebrating their new album Klang, the quartet has been praised by DownBeat as "a testament to the power of music to transcend time and space," with All About Jazz calling it a "very fascinating mix of Jewish music and jazz."

📅 Tonight, July 4
🚪 Doors: 6:00 PM
🎶 Concert: 7:00 PM
🎟️ $40 advance / $50 at the door

Get tickets: https://tickets.contxtbytrane.com/events/contxtbytrane/2203887

06/28/2026

Live from Chicago/Detroit feat. bass clarinetist Jason Stein (Natural Information Society, Hearts and Minds) and bassist Jaribu Shahid - Sun Ra Arkestra, Gerri Allen).

July 4, 7pm in CONTXT

06/20/2026

This July, experience an intimate five-part jazz series led by acclaimed Cape Town–born trumpeter Muneeb Hermans. Across CONTXT and The Redwood Theatre, each night offers a unique musical journey—from jazz standards and original works to cinematic storytelling and a special guest finale featuring legendary vocalist Lorraine Klaasen.

Expect world-class musicianship, close listening, and a warm, immersive atmosphere throughout the residency.

Schedule highlights:
• July 5 – Quartet (Lunch Session) @ CONTXT
• July 11 – Quintet: Jazz Standards @ CONTXT
• July 18 – Quintet: One for HP Album Music @ CONTXT
• July 25 – Septet w/ Special Guest Lorraine Klaasen @ The Redwood Theatre
• July 26 – Quartet This July, experience an intimate five-part jazz series led by acclaimed Cape Town–born trumpeter Muneeb Hermans. Across CONTXT and The Redwood Theatre, each night offers a unique musical journey—from jazz standards and original works to cinematic storytelling and a special guest finale featuring legendary vocalist Lorraine Klaasen.

Expect world-class musicianship, close listening, and a warm, immersive atmosphere throughout the residency.

Schedule highlights:
• July 5 – Quartet (Lunch) @ CONTXT
• July 11 – Quintet: Jazz Standards @ CONTXT
• July 18 – Quintet: One for HP Album Music @ CONTXT
• July 25 – Septet w/ Special Guest Lorraine Klaasen @ The Redwood Theatre
• July 26 – Quartet Residency Wrap-Up @ CONTXT Wrap-Up @ CONTXT

Tickets here: https://tickets.contxtbytrane.com/events/contxtbytrane/2185214

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

This Friday and Saturday in CONTXT:

Don’t miss your chance to experience two extraordinary performances featuring legendary percussionist Kahil El’Zabar and his longtime collaborator, acclaimed saxophonist David Murray.

For more than four decades, El’Zabar and Murray have captivated audiences around the world, selling out venues across North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa with their powerful, genre-defying performances.

WE BE FREE is a dynamic and deeply expressive musical journey rooted in spiritual jazz, collective improvisation, and the ongoing exploration of freedom through sound.

🎟️ Tickets are nearly gone. Secure yours before they sell out:

https://tickets.contxtbytrane.com/events/contxtbytrane/2173764

06/16/2026

Saturday, July 4 in CONTXT, 254 Lansdowne Ave, Toronto

Chicago/Detroit based ensemble Teiku reframes unique and rare Eastern European ancestral passover melodies in an improvised music setting. The expansive possibilities of instant composition, the ritualistic origins of the melodies, and the inspiration of jazz pioneers like Ornette Coleman and Muhal Richard Abrams all contribute to the immersive world of Teiku.

Get your tickets here!
https://tickets.contxtbytrane.com/events/contxtbytrane/2203887

https://youtu.be/G42q4yvDDxI?si=1cuG9Tn2ZJyfd9ZQ

Excerpts from Teiku's June 2024 performance at Constellation in Chi...