Straight out of a movie set, Toronto’s newest jazz club opened its doors on Wednesday night with an invite-only soirée. Taking over the old Top o’ The Senator venue. Jazz Bistro will host the industry’s best in the newly renovated space – an elegant, two-story venue with an overlooking balcony where guests can enjoy live music six nights a week along with brunch, lunch and dinner.
Open this photo in gallery: Mike Downes of the Robi Botos Trio, the highlight performance of the evening. Jenna Marie Wakani/The Globe and Mail
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Open this photo in gallery: Rock-It Promotions PR pro Ashley Dunlop. Jenna Marie Wakani/The Globe and Mail
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Open this photo in gallery: Georgina Reilly, one half of Canada television power couple (did you know she’s married to Mark O’Brien?). You may also recognize her from Murdoch Mysteries. Jenna Marie Wakani/The Globe and Mail
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Open this photo in gallery: Morad “Mo” Affifi of King West Magazine with Courtney Fallow. Jenna Marie Wakani/The Globe and Mail
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Open this photo in gallery: Performer Eddie Bullen, who took the crowd by storm tickling the ivories Jenna Marie Wakani/The Globe and Mail
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Open this photo in gallery: VIPs of the night CBC’s Jian Ghomeshi and Ed Robertson from The Barenaked Ladies. Jenna Marie Wakani/The Globe and Mail
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Open this photo in gallery: Canadian television crew (from right) producer Gene Mascardelli, actress Carla Collins, director Joe Mari and a member of the media for good measure – Gloria Martin of 680 News. Jenna Marie Wakani/The Globe and Mail
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Open this photo in gallery: Brock McLaughlin, the music scene’s everyman (who also has the best beard) with Rose Huggett. Jenna Marie Wakani/The Globe and Mail
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Open this photo in gallery: The woman behind it all, Jazz Bistro owner Joan Hunter, with Maryanne Terzis of Mirvish Productions. Jenna Marie Wakani/The Globe and Mail
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Open this photo in gallery: Georgina Reilly (lead actress, Murdoch Mysteries) and guest Alexandra Lorusso Jenna Marie Wakani/The Globe and Mail
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