About the Toronto Klezmer Society

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The Toronto Klezmer Society was founded in November 2018 with the intention to grow the Klezmer and Jewish music scene in Toronto and beyond, push the boundaries of the genre while upholding its history and origins, introduce the music to a new audience and share knowledge.  This website is intended to be an archive and resource for anyone who wants to join in the music, or is curious/enthusiastic about Eastern European Jewish folk music, known as Klezmer.  

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As our signature event, The Toronto Klezmer Society Jams are held every third Wednesdy of the month at the Tranzac, which is located at 292 Bruswick Ave. off Bloor Street West. 

The intention of the jams is to bring together lovers, performers, explorers and friends of Klezmer music in a unique community space.  All levels of musicianship are welcome.  The jam is backed by a house band that knows the tunes and carries things along.  

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TKS is strictly nonpartisan/nonsectarian/apolitical, and discourages garments, pins, and other accoutrements from participants.  Just come for the music, please. 

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Charts are also available by request only (at least 1 day before the jam) at the jam for $5 a bundle in C, Bb and  Eb by request only.

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Toronto Klezmer Society also presents local and from-elsewhere musicians about 4 times a year, and also offers workshops in-person and online.  

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The TKS house band is:

Lorie Wolf - Drums

Martin Van der Ven - Clarinet

Max Forster -Trumpet

Zoe Santo - Violin

Emily Ferrell - Trombone

Ian Tulloch - Sousaphone

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​With many special guests!