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Media Quotes

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"Rubim de Toledo, now one of my favourite jazz artists in this country. " - Stephan Bonfield, Calgary Herald (2022)

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"The Drip is a 5-star album in my books!" - Tony Hillier, Plant Jazz Australia (2023)

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"Renowned bassist, composer, and ensemble leader, Rubim de Toledo, continues to expand his rich stock of original compositions with his captivating release, The Drip. On this addicting and upbeat new album, the Brazilian-Canadian artist delves even deeper into his tropical heritage. Indeed, using creative bass lines, he explores the vibrant and multifaceted musical landscapes of Brazil, Cuba, the Caribbean, as well as drawing inspiration from Afrobeat, ethiojazz, funk, and the world of contemporary jazz." - Angel Romero, World Music Central (2023)

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"If there exists one word to try and encapsulate the sheer abundance of groove in The Drip, it would be “punch” ... Nine tracks of back-to-back-to-back momentum and drive, every break in the sonic stream implies re-entry … Switching between upright and electric bass, Rubim de Toledo is a curator of low end … Across this galaxy of funk, it is de Toledo that remains integral to the sound of the ensemble.” – Yoshi Maclear Wall, the Whole Note Magazine (Volume 29 Issue 3 Dec 2024/ Jan 2024)

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“The fact remains that nine tracks are far too short because we let ourselves be swept away by this album, and all the same, suddenly, everything stops… but basically, that’s the effect of all excellent albums.” – The Drip Review, paris-moves.com byThierry de Clemensat (2023)

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"Jazz melodies and rhythms often associated with Brazilian, Cuban and West African traditions are paired and interweaved, creating an album that could be described as World Jazz. De Toledo combines these sounds expertly" - The Drip Review, Sounglines by George Newton (2023)

"Edmonton’s Rubim de Toledo has shown himself to be one of the most consistently inspired musical tailors in Alberta jazz, an excellent, in-demand bassist, a gifted composer-arranger and a smart bandleader, too." - Edmonton Journal (2017)
 

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""The Dig features seven songs, with each track highlighting a different aspect of Toledo's incredibly diverse creativity and high-level musicianship. The album kicks off with a song titled "Saddleback," which tips the hat off to some of the best fusion-jazz out there. The bass tone is warm and dynamic, perfectly highlighting Toledo's articulation and his ability to drive the mix, without ever overpowering it..." - Jazz Corner (2021)

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"Coming from a Brazilian background, Toledo taps on the rich history of jazz in Brazil as well as the Caribbean to bring a worldly dimension to his music." - World Wide Waves, 2020 by Faiz Haque   

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"Rubim de Toledo: a Canadian from Alberta, of Brazilian origin and a well-established musician … The first thing to grab me was his big rounded tone, gifting the tunes with a richness and beauty that captivated from start to finish." - Concert Review - John Fenton, Auckland, New Zealand