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The Trane Studio
Categories: Arts & Entertainment Jazz & Blues Nightlife Jazz & Blues Restaurants Caribbean Arts & Entertainment Music Venues Nightlife Music Venues Jazz & Blues, Caribbean, Music Venues [Edit]
964 Bathurst StToronto, ON M5R 3G5
Neighbourhoods: The Annex, Seaton Village
(416) 913-8198
- Hours:
Tue-Thu 6:30 pm - 12 am
Fri-Sat 6:30 pm - 2 am
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Music:
- Live
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
- Dogs Allowed:
- No
8 reviews for The Trane Studio
8 reviews in English
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Review from Gaurav S.
Toronto, ON
2/12/2009
I wrote a review on Joe Mamas earlier today, and on my stroll home, I remembered the good ol' days when I lived up in the Annex. There was an incognito spot around the corner of Bathurst and Dupont called "The Trane Studio".
Similar to Joe Mamas, this spot hosts some VERY talented musicians. Less pop, more jazz and world music oriented (http://www.youtube.com...), The Trane isn't as flashy as its King St. counterpart, nor is it as consistent. That said, check their calendar of events (http://tranestudio.com) to find out what's poppin. They breed a ton of great local talent (see the YouTube clip above), but don't be overwhelmed if Ursula Rucker, or the Soul Jazz Orchestra just so happen to be playing on a night that you're free. It's nights like those, when the stars align, and you find yourself in the midst of something VERY special.
I haven't eaten here yet, but judging by the (natural) exposed brick, beautiful art (they constantly showcase local photographers' and artists' work), well stocked bar, warm vibes and plain ol' fresh decor, The Trane Studio seems to understand good flavour. -
Review from Dan L.
Toronto, ON
12/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
I hesitated what to write for my rating of this place because neither "Meh. I've experienced better." or "A-OK." quite describe it.
Incredibly difficult to find if you don't know where you're looking because their signage is, in my opinion, terrible. As well, the whole neighborhood doesn't really have their numbers posted for drivers to easily see so we ended up driving past it two or three times before we finally found GoogleMapped (which I had done before I left figuring the address would be enough) and found it's cross street, parked, and started walking.
We were told it was a jazz bar and I am far from an aficionado of jazz but when we got there they were decidedly not playing jazz. I looked online after the fact and it was "The Franky Rousseau Large Band" playing the original music of Franky Rousseau, which draws influences from contemporary jazz, electronica, folk, and modern classical music.
It was an interesting evening to say the least. Looked like everyone there was having a good time, I only ended up there because my friend was in town from the UK, wanted to go to a jazz bar, and when I tweeted people suggested it as an OK place to go. I don't know if I'll ever go back because it seems a very hit and miss kind of place.
Bright side: We must have come really late because they didn't charge us the $10 cover they listed on their site for the event. -
Review from Imran N.
3/27/2011
Great place. I almost don't want to write about it so less people know about it.
It's a secret place.
It's where i go when i'm depressed because it feeds my soul.
It's kinda like a drug because it's always a transformative experience.
The reason you go is Jazz. But the term is loosely used. It can be any kind of jazz. From instrument-less music to North African, to handicapped.
I love how different it is and how not full the place is. It's like those who know are there. and there's no young hipsters either. just people who are really artists and should be there.
I hope they get their liquor license back soon though. I went there in jan and found out they were changing owners so still didn't have a liquor license. bummer.Comment from Frank F. of The Trane Studio 9/28/2011
Thank you for your review, Imran. Just a couple corrections… More » -
Review from eric g.
Toronto, ON
7/22/2010
Great music, Good food. But... where's the liquor license?
Admittedly, the juices are fantastic - especially the sorrel (tart and spicy at the same time!) - but how about a glass of wine with the (somewhat expensive) meal? And what's a music bar without beer, or cocktails?
The food: high-end Caribbean. Spicy shrimp, jerk chicken and salmon, etc. Lots of flavour, but probably not a food destination without the music. Apps are $9-11, mains $20-22. Can't quite justify the prices for this level of cuisine, especially without wine. -
Review from Hippie D.
Toronto, ON
2/6/2010 1 photo
Great local Toronto place for Jazz, Soul & R&B. On my last visit they had a Gospel R&B that was well worth the price of admission.
I found the food a little expensive but still quite good. -
Review from maya b.
Toronto, ON
11/7/2010
I love the Trane, and until Nov 30th there is a photography exhibit by Carlos Ferguson called Silent Sound http://www.bradfordpho.... We just went to the opening yesterday, and Carlos' work basically captures what The Trane studio is about. The Trane is about jazz, where musicians play off each other and experiment and create something magical. So go this month and check out the music and the photos.
The Trane is great, laid back, jazz venue. The food is wonderful. I almost fear raving about it, because I like keeping it to myself. -
Review from Julianna B.
Toronto, ON
4/21/2009
I've been here a few times, and the music has always been great! The food is pricey but good, and the martinis are luridly beautiful. The Trane can be hard to find - it's tucked into a nondescript stretch of street and doesn't have much signage - but it's a cool little neighbourhood club with some great sounds.
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Review from Victoria S.
Toronto, ON
1/16/2011
we had dinner and a show here. as much as i wanted to like it i was really disappointed. the service was so slow. when i asked a specific question about the 2 red wines she didn't know the answer. the food was good but highly over priced. the server came up after we'd been waiting for 40 minutes and said "we haven't forgotten about you" and then 10 minutes later she comes back and says, "you're waiting for a chicken and a salmon right?" obviously they had forgotten about us. i was irritated because even at 40 minutes we were still relaxed and enjoying ourselves and when she said that i realized that they had forgotten about us. the food was cold when it got to the table. not luke warm, actually cold. we didn't complain although we should have said something. we were just trying to enjoy the evening and it was becoming increasingly difficult. it has a lot of potential but it is way overpriced for me to want to give it another go.
