A L U L AUTUMN 2014
Live music & dancing for all ages!
SUNDAY BRUNCH celeBRaTE youR BiRThDay!
11am-2pm: live music + buffet + salsa lesson
$15 ADULTS, $7 KIDS
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Director - Jose Nieves LMAC Co-Artistic Directors Jose Ortega and Tracy Jenkins General Manager - Vasilios Cranis Venue Manager - Todd Bruder Sound Engineer - Howard Laurie LulaLab Director - Alec Dempster Chef - Trevor Viirre Sous Chef - Yawd Sylvester Program Design - Jose Ortega Design Assistant - Anna Encheva
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DON’T MISS OUT, SUBSCRIBE TO THE LULA E-NEWSLETTER! Whether your passion is Latin jazz, funk, blues, salsa or samba, Lula’s got something for you this seasonv. We’re pleased to announce that our 7:30pm Friday jazz series will continues, with free admission until 8pm each week. With the 2015 Panam games just around the corner, Lula will continue to highlight music from the countries of the Americas including Cuba, Colombia, Brazil, Venezuela,Argentina, Mexico and Chile. We’re excited to be presenting international artists Yami, Carlos Miyares, Carlos Varela and Gabriel Palachi as well as local artists such as Nancy Walker, Maryem Tollar and Yuka. On behalf of all the musicians who make Lula their home, we’d like to thank you for supporting live music in Toronto. José Ortega and Tracy Jenkins Co-Artistic Directors Lula Lounge / Lula Music and Arts Centre
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LMAC Report Toronto2015
Since our experience programming music from Latin America and the Caribbean coincides with the cultural focus of the Toronto 2015 Pan Am games, the Lula Music and Arts Centre team is preparing for a busy year. We’re very honoured to have been awarded one of 26 commissions by the Pan Am Cultural Committee. Working with world-renowned pianist, composer and educator Danilo Perez, local jazz bassist and producer Roberto Occhipinti and the Berklee Institute for Global Jazz in Boston, Lula will gather Canadian and international Latin jazz stars to perform new arrangements by Perez and Canadian composers Hilario Duran and Christine Jensen.
Lulaworld
Still on a high from the success of our 2014 Lulaworld festival which featured concerts by international guests Dafnis Prieto, David Virelles, Martha Chavez, Jimmy Bosch, Yami, Fred Martins and Ralph Irizarry as well as more than v100 local artists, we’ve begun to plan for 2015. In keeping with 2015 Pan Am programming, our next edition of the festival will feature artists from
countries of the Americas with a special focus on improvisation in various musical traditions. In hopes of making this year’s festival the most exciting to date, we’ll be researching and attending showcases at Womex, Mundial Montreal and APAP in New York. While at these events, we’ll also be spreading the word about local world music artists with a focus on those on the new Lulaworld label: The Heavyweights Brass Band, Quique Escamilla and the Lula All Stars.
Student Programs
In anticipation of a new school year we’ve added new offerings to our programs for middle and high school students. Our outings for French and Spanish language students draw on the power of world music and dance in order to encourage language skill development and foster understanding across cultures. Pianist and composer Ron Davis is the latest addition to our roster of educators which includes African percussionist Amadou Kienou, Venezuelan dancer Miko Sobriero, Colombian drummer and poet Ruben Esguerra and Quebecoise singer Joanna Moon. Please email info@lula.ca for more info.
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WORLD/JAZZ fridays
FREE before 8pm
Lula is Toronto’s home to world and Latin jazz. Having presented artists like Amanda Martinez, Hilario Duran, Luanda Jones, David Buchbinder, Alexis Baro and Eliana Cuevas in the early years of their now flourishing careers, Lula
continues to showcase emerging artists and new projects through its Friday world / jazz sessions.The series gives us a chance to focus on the talent and vision of individual players who are more often seen in larger ensembles.
DOORS 6:30 - SHOW 7:30 FREE ADMISSION BEFORE 8PM!
FRIDAY NIGHT FREE WORLD/JAZZ!
yami with marito marques Celebrated for his work with fado star Mariza, Angolan-born, Portuguese, composer and bassist, Yami mixes elements from Angolan semba, Antillian zouk &Brazilian samba with Cape Verdian forms, jazz and pop. With Marito Marques on drums.
SEPTEMBER 12
amhed mitchel trio A highly sought-after and versatile drummer, Amhed Mitchel has performed and recorded with the likes of Chucho Valdes, Roberto Carcasses, Hilario Duran & Jane Bunnett. Mitchel released his Path to Heaven CD as part of Lulaworld 2013.
SEPTEMBER 19
carlos miyares A long-time player with Chucho Valdes and his Afro-Cuban Messengers, Cuban tenor saxophonist Miyares is one of the leading lights on Havana’s contemporary jazz scene and appeared last June with the Cuban super group Interactivo.
SEPTEMBER 26
dave restivo trio 3-time winner of the National Jazz Awards' Pianist of the Year Award, Restivo is one of Canada's most highly respected jazz pianists, well-known for his work with Rob McConnell's The Boss Brass, Mike Murley Quintet & Marc Jordan.
OCTOBER 3
gabriel palatchi trio Argentinian pianist Gabriel Palatchi returns to Canada with his unique blend of tango, salsa, funk, electronica and Arabian influences. His CD Diario de Viaje was chosen by JAZZ.FM91 as one of the best Latin Jazz albums of the year.
OCTOBER 10
monica chapman Inspired by Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Lena Horne, Billie Holiday and Carmen MacRae, Chapman’s debut jazz album, But Beautiful was produced by celebrated pianist Bill King. Monica is joined by Jeff McLeod and Gordon Mowat.
OCTOBER 17
With influences such as Chet Baker, Tom Waits, Louis Armstrong, Anita O’Day, Oscar Peterson and a strong background in theatre performance, Ross-Barris brings a unique and innovative approach to jazz standards.
OCTOBER 24
alexis baro quartet A multi-award winning, Cuban-born jazz trumpeter Alexis Baro has toured extensively, opened for Herbie Hancock, worked with Paul Shaffer, Omara Portuondo & Paquito D'Rivera. His style is rooted in rhythm-driven jazz & funk.
OCTOBER 31
roberto riveron trio A founding member of legendary Cuban jazz groups Klimax & Cubanismo, Riveron fuses traditional Cuban forms with funk and avant garde jazz. He has performed recently in Toronto with Poncho Sanchez, Chucho Valdes & Harold Lopez Nussa.
NOVEMBER 7
nancy walker trio Winner of National Jazz and Montreal International Grand Prix awards, pianist and composer Nancy Walker recently released 'Til Now Is Secret, featuring Shirantha Beddage, Ted Quinlan, Kieran Overs and Ethan Ardelli.
NOVEMBER 14
hilario duran solo piano Contemporary Cuban pianist, composer and arranger Hilario as been nominated for a Grammy and awarded the Juno for Contemporary Jazz. He has recently been commissioned to compose a piece for The TSO and his trio.
NOVEMBER 21
plakaso Bill Katsioustas, Jeff Edge and Diego Lasheras bring us worlds of music from the Mediterranean to North & South America, performing originals and inventive covers that fuse Latin & rumba flamenco rhythms and vibrant guitar-driven melodies.
NOVEMBER 28
7:30 PM EARLY SET - 9:30 DANCE CLASS - 10:30 SALSA BAND
whitney ross-barris trio
YASgUR’S SOUL + JAZZ + FUNK + BLUES!
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Lula welcomes this high-energy, 12-piece soul, jazz, funk and blues group for a monthly residency! Inspired by Stevie Wonder, Chicago, Motown of all kinds, Tower of Power, Paul Simon, Earth Wind and Fire, Blood Sweat and Tears & Steely Dan, Yasgur’s Farm makes it a priority to create music for dancing. Composed of a group of U of T Music Faculty graduates, Yasgur’s was originally founded as an ensemble dedicated to singing
Woodstock revival music, with a specific focus on three-part harmony. Soon, the group began to experiment with larger arrangements, as founding member and lead arranger Dave Pitman invited friends to join in on drums, keyboards and horns. The next evolution of the band will include an EP featuring original material.
THURSDAYS SEPTEMBER 11, OCTOBER 23, NOVEMBER 27
Carlos Varela Nov 2 v a r e l a Legendary Cuban singer–songwriter returns to Toronto to present his latest CD/ DVD, recorded during two concerts in Havana last year with specials guests such as Jackson Browne, Ivan Lins, Luis Enrique, Juan Formell and many others stars.
Zeynep Ozbilen CD Release
Nov 13
Formerly lead vocalist for the best-known Latin group in Turkey — The Latin All Stars, Zeynep now works with highly-respected salsa bandleader and composer Roberto Linares Brown. She describes this newest project as “Latin with Mediterranean spices.”
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& Dine Whether you are looking for a spot for a romantic evening for two or a place to entertain up to 250, Lula will make your night out one to remember. Our culinary team has created a distinctive tropical fusion menu that, like Lula itself, is decidedly international with a Latin soul. Our southern cultural roots are also reflected in our signature cocktails. Our famous mojitos and caipirinhas are the perfect prelude to our three course prix fixe.
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the detours The Detours are a Toronto-based, 4-piece indie rock band, drawing inspiration from a mix of 60s classic rock and modern alternative. Influences include The Beatles, Cage and the Elephant and the Arctic Monkeys. Followed by funk, soul and jazz group Yasgur’s Farm. Showtime 8pm.
THURS SEPTEMBER 11
ron davis' symphronica The 2014/15 Symphronica season kicks off as brilliant Neo-ArtMusik & artist/rock guitarist Jason Nett (also a regular Symphronica composer and arranger) joins forces with Ron Davis and the Symphronicans to create a one-of-a-kind mashup of sounds. Showtime 7:30pm.
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 18
jerry g In celebration of Chilean Independence Day, Toronto’s Jerry G, known for his work with Bongo Gipsy and Gitano and whose hit version of Y Volvere by Los Angeles Negros, enjoys close to a million and a half hits on YouTube, is joined by musical guests. Showtime 10pm.
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 18
blues for the red door A star-studded blues cabaret to benefit The Red Door Family Shelter. An all-woman band, led by master guitarist and musical director Marg Stowe, backs up a cheeky line-up of renowned male blues artists, including Jerome Godboo, Danny Marks and Big Rude Jake. Showtime 8pm.
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21
cafe con pan: jarocho meets joropo Exploring the musical ties between son jarocho (the joyful folk music of Veracruz) and joropo (from the plains of Colombia & Venezuela), Cafe Con Pan is joined by Jorge Lopez & Yuri Pedraza, Colombian harpist Guillermo Arbeláez & Mexican singer Rosy Cervantes. 7:30pm.
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 25
HIGHLIGHTS OF LUL A’S AUTUMN 2014 SEASON F
yuka cd release Incorporating a variety of influences such as James Brown, The Meters, Soulive & Sharon Jones, Yuka is a hard-hitting, dynamic instrumental six-piece with a unique brand of energizing funk, blending hypnotic dance grooves & slick, lyrical horn lines. Presented by Uma Nota. Showtime 10pm.
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 25
ellen doty A soulful vocalist and songwriter based in Calgary, Doty released her much-anticipated first full album earlier this year. Citing Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Michael Buble and Norah Jones as influences, Doty’s music is an organic blend of traditional jazz and easy-listening pop. Showtime 7pm.
THURSDAY OCTOBER 9
heavyweights ep release After the smash success of their second CD released in April 2014, Toronto’s funkiest horn ensemble returns to Lula to launch three previously unreleased tracks (featuring Robi Botos and Kevin Breit) which were laid down as part of the Brasstronomical sessions. Showtime 9pm.
THURSDAY OCTOBER 9
heather ballentine Produced by Grammy-winning Pete Anderson, Heather will showcase songs from her new album for the very first time. Her charming and retro sound incorporates classic country, rockabilly, big band and swing. Get your dancing shoes ready for Heather Ballentine and her 13-piece band! Showtime 8pm.
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 15
t jahz Toronto blues, jazz, soul, Afro-Caribbean musician T.Jahz has worked and toured with Jackie Richardson, Jay Douglas, Bruce Cockburn, Lillian Allen, Buffy Saint Marie &Solomon Burke. With singer Sherie Marshall, per-cussionist Walter Maclean and guitarist David West. Showtime 8pm.
THURSDAY OCT 16
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samba squad This tight, powerhouse version of Samba Squad brings us new songs, new grooves and features an innovative blend of Afro-Cuba meets Afro-Brazil, soaring vocals and their trademark heavy grooves. From samba to salsa to soukous; from maksoum to maracatu funk. Showtime 10pm
THURSDAY OCT 16
sing! fundraiser Join some of Canada's top vocal jazz, pop and world groups in support of the third annual season of SING! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival. Arrive early for dinner before sitting back to enjoy the contributions of both emerging and established vocal artists. Showtime 7:30pm
SUNDAY OCT 19
ron manfield Don't miss this final Canadian engagement of pianist, composer and singer Ron Manfield with the 18-piece Bob Cary Orchestra before the show moves onto New York and Chicago. The evening will be a dream come true for lovers of the big band classics! Showtime 8pm.
TUESDAY OCT 21
michelle colton cd release Percussionist Dr. Michelle Colton releases her CD, Unpredictable Nature. A versatile multi-instrumentalist and a passionate educator, Colton performs frequently with the Toronto and Kingston Symphony Orchestras and has worked with NEXUS and Dame Evelyn Glennie. Showtime 8pm.
WEDNESDAY OCT 22
maryem tollar The stunning vocalist Maryem Tollar returns to Lula with her stellar band (Demetri Petsalakis, Waleed Abdulhamid, Ernie Tollar and Naghmeh Farahmand) to perform both original compositions and traditional Arabic pieces. Showtime 8pm.
THURSDAY OCT 23
HIGHLIGHTS OF LUL A’S AUTUMN 2014 SEASON F
naughty nutcracker Following up on the huge success of last year’s Lula engagement, Pastel Supernova’s Love Letters Cabaret presents an innovative and saucy fusion of burlesque and contemporary dance theatre that explores decadence, seduction and romance — with a holiday twist. Two shows.
TUESDAY & THURSDAY OCT 28 AND 30
the mickeys ep release With their unique style that they call “funk n’ roll, rock n’ soul,” this dynamic band has been influenced by Stevie Wonder, Tower of Power, Cody Chesnutt and The Tedeschi Trucks Band. Their Hallowe’en party to launch the The Mickstape also features After Funk. Showtime 8pm.
WEDNESDAY OCT 29
robbie rox & the monster horn band A composer, bandleader and front man extraordinaire, Robbie Rox marks the 30th anniversary of the infamous Monster Horn Band, returning to Lula with a nine-piece unit, comprised of top notch progressive rock and jazz musicians. Showtime 9pm.
WEDNESDAY NOV 5
david buchbinder + jaron freeman fox The multi-talented musician, composer, producer and Juno winner David Buchbinder (leader of Odessa Havana, Flying Bulgar Klezmer Band & Nomadica) teams up with visionary violinist and composer Jaron Freeman-Fox for a night of ground-breaking, genre-bending world music. Showtime 8pm.
SUNDAY NOV 16
ron davis's symphronica: glenn gould meets lady gaga A night of multimedia & multi-genre multi-kulti featuring DJ Sam Pereira & video projectionist Saul Lederman for another edition of the Symphronica residency. Pereira has spun for the club scene, for Ryan Gosling and for the audience of 2012's Glenn Gould Variations. Showtime 8pm.
THURSDAY NOV 20
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2014.15 CONCERT SEASON More than 95 classical, jazz, pop, and world music concerts to choose from!
Idan Raichel & Vieux Farka Touré Fri., Nov. 21, 2014 8pm Koerner Hall
Kiran Ahluwalia and Rizwan-Muazzam Qawwali Fri., Oct. 3, 2014 8pm Koerner Hall
Jarvis Church & Ivana Santilli Sat., Nov. 29, 2014 8pm Koerner Hall Angélique Kidjo with special guest H’Sao Sat., Nov. 8, 2014 8pm Koerner Hall
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