Tuesday Jam Hosted by Rubim de Toledo presented by Yardbird Suite
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Jacob Do, saxophone
Chris Andrew, piano
Rubim de Toledo, bass
Eric Zeller, drums
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Award-winning Canadian bassist and composer Rubim de Toledo combines the influences of his Brazilian heritage and his dedication to the jazz tradition to create an approach to music that is refreshing and uplifting.
With a musical palette that spans the globe, drawing inspiration from Latin, Caribbean, African, jazz, and contemporary influences, Rubim blends improvisation with a forward-looking traditionalism. His distinctive sound and style as a bassist and composer have earned him acclaim, making him a standout figure in the Western Canadian music scene.
In a notable 2021 milestone, Rubim clinched the Western Canadian Music Award (WCMA) for Instrumental Artist of the Year, adding to his impressive accolades that include a previous WCMA Jazz Artist of the Year win in 2018. The same year saw him nominated for Global Artist of the Year, a testament to the universality of his musical voice. In 2024, Rubim has been again nominated for two WCMA awards.
At seventeen, Rubim began his professional career in Edmonton, performing with Albertan jazz legends Tommy Banks, PJ Perry and Clarence “Big” Miller. Since then, he has evolved into a highly sought-after sideman and a prolific bandleader, releasing seven full-length albums of original compositions and establishing himself as a celebrated Western Canadian musical artist.
Beyond his solo work, Rubim is a founding member of the Alberta-based Latin music groups Montuno West, Bomba, and Maracujah, and has served frequently as musical director for Calgary’s Decidedly Jazz Danceworks since 2006. A passionate music educator, he is also an Associate Professor in MacEwan University’s Department of Music, where he serves as Head of Performance and Bass and directs the MacEwan Global Music Concert Series.
Chris Andrew, piano
Rubim de Toledo, bass
Eric Zeller, drums
Get tickets now.
Award-winning Canadian bassist and composer Rubim de Toledo combines the influences of his Brazilian heritage and his dedication to the jazz tradition to create an approach to music that is refreshing and uplifting.
With a musical palette that spans the globe, drawing inspiration from Latin, Caribbean, African, jazz, and contemporary influences, Rubim blends improvisation with a forward-looking traditionalism. His distinctive sound and style as a bassist and composer have earned him acclaim, making him a standout figure in the Western Canadian music scene.
In a notable 2021 milestone, Rubim clinched the Western Canadian Music Award (WCMA) for Instrumental Artist of the Year, adding to his impressive accolades that include a previous WCMA Jazz Artist of the Year win in 2018. The same year saw him nominated for Global Artist of the Year, a testament to the universality of his musical voice. In 2024, Rubim has been again nominated for two WCMA awards.
At seventeen, Rubim began his professional career in Edmonton, performing with Albertan jazz legends Tommy Banks, PJ Perry and Clarence “Big” Miller. Since then, he has evolved into a highly sought-after sideman and a prolific bandleader, releasing seven full-length albums of original compositions and establishing himself as a celebrated Western Canadian musical artist.
Beyond his solo work, Rubim is a founding member of the Alberta-based Latin music groups Montuno West, Bomba, and Maracujah, and has served frequently as musical director for Calgary’s Decidedly Jazz Danceworks since 2006. A passionate music educator, he is also an Associate Professor in MacEwan University’s Department of Music, where he serves as Head of Performance and Bass and directs the MacEwan Global Music Concert Series.
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11 Tommy Banks Way, Edmonton, AB, Canada, Alberta T6E 2M2
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