Ernie Tollar is an internationally renowned musician/composer who has been brilliantly contributing to the Toronto Jazz and World Music scene since 1980. He has performed in major jazz and folk festivals in Europe, India, Egypt, U.S.A., and across Canada. He can be heard with several Toronto groups including Al Qahwa (Traditional Arabic Music and Original compositions) Near East Trio (Indian/Arabic/Jazz) Moneka Arabic Jazz (North African/Arabic/Jazz).