Toronto, ON

Poetry Jazz Cafe

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Poetry Jazz Cafe is a Queen West lounge centered on live jazz and related styles including blues, soul, R&B and rock. Ensembles and multi-musician groups fit the room, but the atmosphere still rewards nuance and musical detail. It is a 21+ listening-oriented lounge where players with real chemistry and dynamics should stand out.

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Age policy
19+
Genres
Jazz, Soul
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Address
1078 Queen Street West, M6J 1H8, Canada
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+1 416-533-6695

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