The Toronto Jazz Scene

A city of clubs, sessions, and serious chops—Toronto has long been the beating heart of Canadian jazz. This collection pays tribute to the players, composers, and innovators who shaped its sound: from smoky post-war lounges to modern downtown lofts, from straight-ahead swingers to boundary-pushing experimentalists. Featuring legends, sidemen, and new voices alike, The Toronto Jazz Scene captures the energy, elegance, and evolution of one of North America’s most vital jazz communities.

Guido Basso - Christmas Today

Mutual Understanding - In Wonderland

Lucio Agostini - Once Upon a Hundred Years

Hagood Hardy & the Montage - ST

Sealy, Joe, Don Palmer, Tom Cohoon & Skip Beckwith - Sailin' Home

Per-cus-sive Jazz

With Lucio Agostini and his Orchestra

45-Teddy Roderman - Stay Awhile VINYL 02

CBC Comp 409

Duke Ellington: "North of the Border" in Canada

Doug Randle-Songs For the Industrial State LABEL 02

Doug Randle-Songs For the Industrial State INSERT SIDE 01

Collier, Ron Orchestra & Duke Ellington - Duke Ellington: "North of the Border" in Canada

Collier, Ron Orchestra & Duke Ellington - Duke Ellington: "North of the Border" in Canada

Toronto What Other City Calls its Main Street Yonge LABEL 02

45-Guido Basso - Put Your Hand In The Hand SIDE 02

Put Your Hand in the Hand

Amadio, Norman Trio / ST

Laurie Bower

The Twelve Sides Of

Arpin, John / Arpin Plays Lightfoot

McPeek, Ben / Peace Train

ST

Schofield, Pete & the Canadians - It’s a Sign of the Times

Namaro, Jimmy (Jimmy Johnson Namaro) - Y' Gotta Quit Swingin' // We Could Make Such Beautiful Music

Schofield, Pete & the Canadians - The Now Sound

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Morning Has Broken

Laurie Bower Singers / Take Me Home Country Roads

From CBC Toronto (split with Pat Riccio Orchestra (LM 09)

Tracks

Artist Track Title
Sullivan, Joyce You'll Never Know The Songs of Joyce Sullivan
Laurie Bower Singers If You Feel Got a Feelin' for Love
Yorkville Avenue Band St. Louis Blues "Moving Day"
Hardy, Hagood The Homecoming The Homecoming
2B3 Denis Keldie, Richard Bell - King Harvest The Toronto Sessions
Wilkins, Rick Tomorrow For the Sake of Music
Schofield, Pete and the Canadians I Feel the Earth Move Do Something Nice Today!
Browne, Brian Trio The Brian Browne Trio - Time After Time The Brian Browne Trio (split with The Doug Randle Orchestra)
Schofield, Pete and the Canadians Summertime The Old Meets the New
Amaro, Eugene Something About You Twilight Time
Toth, Jerry Gymnopedie The Classic Jerry Toth
Koffman, Moe Twistin' and Bumpin' Moe Koffman the Swinging Shepherd Plays for Teens
Namaro, Jimmy Late Late Blues With Mallets A 4 Thought
Arpin, John Toronto Blues (1965) Other Side Of Ragtime
Hardy, Hagood & the Montage If I Could ST
Koffman, Moe Goin' Out of My Head Turned on
Amaro, Eugene Twilight Time Twilight Time
Schofield, Pete & the Canadians with Tammy Rafferty Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree Do Something Nice Today!
Dale, Jimmy I Should Care Soft and Groovy
Tennison, Robert Troupe I Can See (Instrumental) Watch Me Now (Hear Me Now) b/w I Can See (Instrumental)
Cowell, Johnny Pickin' Plums Hot Brass
Arpin, John I Can't Depend On Love Love and Maple Syrup: John Arpin Plays Lightfoot
Koffman, Moe Marty's Morgue The Shepherd Swings Again
Graf, Eddie & His Orchestra I Enjoy Being a Girl And I Love Her
Compilation Ben McPeek - Kapuskasing Kaper Motorcars In Concert 1970
Basso, Guido Mia Mia It's Happening
Laurie Bower Singers How The Singers Sing Morning Has Broken
Roderman, Teddy Yellow Days Teddy Roderman's 6 Trombones
Arpin, John Bird-Brain Rag Concert In Ragtime
Agostini, Lucio Night In Spain Action With Agostini
Basso, Guido You're Nearer One More for the Road
Sullivan, Joyce I Could Write a Book The Songs of Joyce Sullivan
Cowell, Johnny Caesar's Palace Hot Brass
Burt, Johnny & His Orchestra Where or When Trombone - Teddy Roderman
Nimmons, Phil Group Kicks Nimmons 'N' Nine
Centro, Vic Sextet El Choclo ST
Amadio, Norman Trio Mein Shtetele Belz ST
Schofield, Pete and the Canadians Down by the Old Mill Stream The Old Meets the New
Koffman, Moe Anteater's Dance Moe's Curried Soul
Amadio, Norman Trio Frenesi ST
Cowell, Johnny Girl On A Roller Coaster His Girl
Appleyard, Peter Harlem Nocturne Per-cus-sive Jazz
Laurie Bower Singers A Love Song Laurie Bower
Basso, Guido Jingle Bells Christmas Today
Namaro, Jimmy Sand and Sandals Driftwood
Agostini, Lucio Carey (Joni Mitchell) Toronto Composer / Arranger
McPeek, Ben Baked Apple Rag Thinking of You
Hardy, Hagood & the Montage Bridge Over Troubled Waters (Simon/Garfunkel) ST
Agostini, Lucio Gazpacho Cold Shoulder and Hot Brass
Nimmons, Phil Group On the Autobahn Take 10
Arpin, John Laughter in the Rain Direct to Disc
Tennison, Robert Troupe Watch Me Now (Hear Me Now) Watch Me Now (Hear Me Now) b/w I Can See (Instrumental)
Riccio, Pat Watermelon Man (Hancock) From CBC Toronto (split with Alexander Read and His Tin Pan Alley Cats (LM 08)
Compilation Autumn Leaves (arranged by Orville Hoover) Fall In: A Fun Fashion Musical
Randle, Doug Colored Plastics Songs for the New Industrial State
Zaza, Paul Warm Breezes Coasting (with Isaacs)
Mutual Understanding Little Girl Blue In Wonderland
Appleyard, Peter Tell Me A Story ST
Compilation Indian Summer City Toronto: What Other City Calls its Main Street Yonge?
Koffman, Moe Growing Up Tales of Koffman
Schofield, Pete and the Canadians Loves Theme Yes It's Toronto with Karen Hendrix ‎
Davidson, Jimmy 'Trump' Medley #1: Rose of Washington Square; Yes Sir, That's My Baby; Sweet Georgia Brown (featuring Alexander "Ragtime" Read) Jimmy Trump Davidson and His Dixieland Band with Guest Alexander "Ragtime" Read
Laurie Bower Singers Early Morning Rain Feelin'
Zaza, Paul Warm Breezes Double Phase Guitar (with Ray Isaacs)
Laurie Bower Singers Take Me Home Country Roads Take Me Home Country Roads
Laurie Bower Singers Brand New Key Morning Has Broken
Swing Sisters I Believe In Miracles Davenport Blues
Amaro, Eugene My Love Twilight Time
Hardy, Hagood If I Had Nothing But a Dream Reflections
Basso, Guido Sleigh Ride Christmas Today
Centro, Vic Sextet End of a Love Affair ST
Amaro, Eugene I Didn't Know What Time It Was Warm
Nimmons, Phil Group Nimmons 'N' Nine - Watch Out for the Little People Strictly Nimmons
Laurie Bower Singers Fool That I Am It Goes Like It Goes
Compilation Herbie Spanier - Dimensions In Blue Jazz Toronto
Namaro, Jimmy Up a Lazy River We Gotta Get It All Together
McPeek, Ben Undun Ben McPeek's Latest Fling at the Record Scene
Davidson, Jimmy 'Trump' Nobody Knows When You're Down and Out + Horn = Dixie
Burt, Johnny & His Orchestra Love for Sale Reminiscing: Featuring Teddy Roderman, trombonist
Butler, Bill I Love You The Piano Stylings of Bill Butler
Ambrose, Tommy A Cottage for Sale Young Tommy Ambrose
Little, Russ Deeper and Deeper (Russ Little) Deeper and Deeper
Cuesta, Henry Help Me Make It Through The Night Plays Favourites
Bickert, Ed When Sonny Gets Blue ST
Mutual Understanding You Fascinate Me In Wonderland
Zaza, Paul Fandango Double Phase Guitar (with Ray Isaacs)
Collier, Ron Tentet Charade ST
Laurie Bower Singers Together Take Me Home Country Roads
Hoffert, Paul Phoenix The Jazz Roots of
Laurie Bower Singers The Young New Mexican Pupeteer Morning Has Broken
McPeek, Ben Leave Tenderly Thinking of You
Laurie Bower Singers Country Comfort Take Me Home Country Roads
Appleyard, Peter Rock's Push Toronto Instrumental
Agostini, Lucio March Wind Action With Agostini
Agostini, Lucio Carey (Joni Mitchell) Toronto Composer / Arranger
Cowell, Johnny Antigua It's Gotta Be Love
Schofield, Pete and the Canadians Yesterday It’s a Sign of the Times
Koffman, Moe Hey There Cool and Hot Sax
Marshall, Herb Love Music (Sergio Mendez) Toronto Vocalist
Koffman, Moe Flute Salad The Shepherd Swings Again

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