Toronto Jazz

This Canadian documentary explores the jazz scene in Toronto, which is noted as one of the three largest centers for the genre in North America. The film showcases the improvisational skills and creative dedication of several local ensembles, specifically focusing on the Lenny Breau Trio, the Don Thompson Quintet, and the Alf Jones Quartet.

Directed by Don Owen and produced by Roman Kroitor, the film features appearances by Lenny Breau, Don Francks, Michael Snow, Alf Jones, and Don Thompson. Released in 1963, the production was handled by the National Film Board of Canada. The short film has a runtime of 27 minutes and holds a rating of 7.4 on IMDb based on 28 votes.