Distillery Summer Music Series: Rudy Ray Trio

Rudy Ray is a Ghanaian-Canadian trumpeter, bandleader, actor, and curator based in Toronto. He leads Rudy Ray & Co. and has performed across major stages including the Toronto Jazz Festival, Union Summer at Union Station, and Massey Hall as a guest with Jon Batiste. His work blends jazz, Afro-diasporic music, hip-hop, soul, and community storytelling, creating high-energy performances rooted in connection and cultural celebration.