WINTER 2015
LULA all you can eat buffet
dance lesson + live music
SUNDAY BRUNCH
$15 adults , $7 kids
Photo: Anna Encheva 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 Photographer - Anna Encheva
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The coming year promises to be a very important one from a musical perspective, as the much-anticipated Pan Am games touch down and Toronto gains momentum with the new “Music City” initiative which aims to foster all aspects of our music sector. Much of our Lula programming for 2015 will focus on artists from the countries of the Americas as we continue to celebrate the cultural diversity that we enjoy as residents of Toronto. Lula is proud to be working on a PANAMANIA-commission that involves Danilo Perez, the prestigious Berklee Global Jazz Institute and a stellar array of Canadian and Panamerican special guests. In the meantime our weekend jazz and salsa series will continue to highlight music with Panamerican roots and as part of our educational programming for students in grades 7 to 12, we’ve developed five special Pan Am focussed workshops. Please read on for details of these and other special events this winter at Lula. Tracy Jenkins & José Ortega Co-Artistic Directors Lula Lounge / Lula Music and Arts Centre
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FRIDAY NIGHT FREE WORLD/JAZZ!
antonio carlos jobim tribute Vocalist, songwriter and guitarist Victor Monsivais leads a tribute to the incredibly versatile and prolific Brazilian composer Antonio Carlos Jobim. With John Farrell on guitar, Jared Craig on bass and Frederico Monsivais on percussion.
DECEMBER 12
eliana cuevas trio Through years of touring and collaborating with many Juno award-winning musicians, this Venezuelan-born vocalist has grown into an accomplished singer-songwriter and bandleader with unlimited colours in her compositional and lyrical palette.
DECEMBER 19
guaracha y son Led by bassist Roberto Riveron, Guaracha y Son is an all-Cuban quartet that performs original son and Latin jazz compositions alongside classic son montuno, guaracha, bolero, changüí and guajira from the 30s to 60s.
DECEMBER 26
tash lorayne Having worked extensively as a back-up vocalist for the likes of Ammoye, Divine Brown and Jacksoul, Lorayne treats us to a glimpse of her upcoming debut album, Light That Lives, effortlessly blending blues, jazz, soul and folk.
JANUARY 2
jordana talsky trio Joined by Juno-award-winning talents Nathan Hiltz and Ross MacIntyre, Talsky performs jazz-infused pop, funk-influenced jazz standards and originals from her debut album Standard Deviation - currently in radio rotation across North America, Europe and Australia.
JANUARY 9
yoser rodriguez trio Cuban Canadian bassist Yoser Rodriguez’s original compositions combine funk, pop, jazz and more traditional Cuban influences. Also an in-demand salsa player, Rodriguez is discovering his own voice as a singer-songwriter.
JANUARY 16
Inspired by the classic recordings of Ethiopian jazz, Danley’s groove-oriented ensemble performs original compositions featuring Elena Kapeleris and Chris Gale on sax, Jeff Halischuck on drums and the great Rich Brown on bass!
JANUARY 23
roberto linares brown trio One of Cuba's most talented arrangers and composers, Linares Brown has contributed to Valentin y Los Del Caribe, Azucar Negra and Adalberto Alvarez. Widely-recognized for his full format salsa projects, Linares Brown brings us an intimate and traditional trio.
JANUARY 30
laura fernandez Born in Madrid, Spain and based in Toronto, Laura is an accomplished singer, songwriter, pianist, and visual artist as well as the host of JAZZ.FM 91's Saturday show Café Latino. Watch for Laura’s third CD release coming soon!
FEBRUARY 6
david buchbinder trio Juno award-winning David Buchbinder is leader of Odessa/Havana, Shurum Burum Jazz Circus, Flying Bulgar Klezmer Band and Nomadica. The trio features Dave Restivo on piano and Michael Herring on bass.
FEBRUARY 13
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.
FEBRUARY 27
jim heineman trio NYC-born, Toronto jazz legend Jim Heineman was inspired by concerts by Monk, Coltrane and Nina Simon, counting Mary Lou Williams and James Moody among his mentors. He recently released a new CD, Nature is our Mother.
MARCH 6
7:30 PM EARLY SET - 9:30 DANCE CLASS - 10:30 SALSA BAND
jay danley ethiojazz project
ATTENTION TEACHERS! As part of its mandate to foster world music through education, LMAC continues to develop new workshops and concerts for students of French, Spanish, dance and music. FRENCH Joanna Moon’s French World Café Québecois singer-songwriter Joanna Moon highlights the warmth of French musical culture in France, Québec, Africa and Louisiana. Lula Afrique - Drumming and Dance Amadou Kienou leads this high-energy workshop focusing on the traditional rhythmic patterns and dance of West Africa. Chansons À Répondre D’ici Et D’ailleurs avec Jill & Kelly Lefaive An overview of the rich tradition of “call and response” songs as found in all regions of French Canada. Bal Folk En France! avec Emilyn Stam & Tangi Ropars Learn history and geography with your feet in this lively workshop on popular dances from the various regions of France. Music Histoire Et Artisanat Métis avec Conlin & Nicholas Delbaere-Sawchuk Manitoba-born artists invite you on a journey along the Red River to discover the history, crafts and musical traditions of the Metis. Du Conte Au Jeu avec Djennie Laguerre Celebrated Haitian-born storyteller and actor Djennie Laguerre provides a glimpse into the island’s rich storytelling tradition.
SPANISH Mexican Fandango with Cafe Con Pan Sing in Spanish, play percussion and dance zapateado while learning about the African, European and indigenous roots of Son Jarocho. Salsa Dancing Miko Sobreira uses salsa to encourage self-confidence, clear communication, and mutual support among students. Afro Cuban Percussion and Dance Papiosco Torres and Dailyn Martinez explore the Afro-Cuban rhythms at the heart of contemporary salsa and timba. Be part of the Toronto 2015 Pan Am celebrations! Join us for special workshops on the music and dance of Brazil, Cuba, Venezuela, Mexico and Colombia. Students are invited back to perform as part of Lulaworld & Dundas West Fest on June 6th. These workshops are available at a discounted price in from Feb to May of 2015 and are free to groups travelling 80 km or more. Email info@lula.ca for more information.
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gary morgan’s panamericana New York-based, Gary Morgan presents an all-star, 21 piece, Canadian Latin jazz orchestra featuring Hilario Duran, Roberto Occhipinti, Mark Kelso and Rick Lazar for an evening of pulsating, sparkling latin jazz. Born in Canada, Morgan has worked with Bob McConnell and the Boss Brass.
SUNDAY DECEMBER 28 8PM
ron davis’ symphronica For this “Art of the Guitar” edition of Symphronica, Kevin Laliberté joins Davis’ classical jazz mashup, contributing his own unique blend of jazz, flamenco and pop, working alongside Symphronica's own great guitarist and ace music director, Kevin Barrett.
THURSDAY JANUARY 22 7:30PM
yasgurs farm Yasgurs Farm is a 12-piece soul and jazz-rock band covering your favourite music from the 60s, 70s, and beyond. Playing Motown, RnB, jazz, funk, soul and Latin with 6-piece horn section and one of the hottest rhythm sections in town, Yasgurs Farm promises a dance party!
THURSDAY JANUARY 22 9:30PM
joe driscoll & sekou kouyate The high-octane collaboration between a rapper/beatboxer/ singer-songwriter Driscoll (Syracuse, NY) and an electrifying African kora sensation from Guinea, pushes genre boundaries of afrobeat, hip-hop, folk, and reggae. Co-presented with Small World Music.
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 8 8PM
love letters cabaret presents smoke Continuing their residency at Lula, Love Letters allows the audience to infiltrate the minds and fantasies of passionate cigar factory workers as each member of Toronto's edgiest dance theatre company takes a private moment to daydream about love affairs, passions and desires.
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 11 8PM
HIGHLIGHTS OF LUL A’S WINTER 2015 SEASON FO
nothing compares to you: music of kate bush, prince and radiohead
Vibrant soprano Zorana Sadiq harnesses poignant songs of the 80s and 90s, bringing out their deep, dark essence. Accordionis Joe Macerollo takes his instrument far outside its idiomatic uses as Sadiq uses the prism of her voice to recalibrate the songs of her suburban childhood.
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 12 7PM
samantha martin & delta sugar: album release party Working in a new gospel-infused, blues and soul formation, Martin’s 3rd album Send the Nightingale has a raw, stripped down sound featuring gorgeous triple-part harmonies and distinct guitar tones. “[A] mix of The Staples Singers and Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings....” (Exclaim!)
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 18 8PM
sonuskapos With many members currently studying at Humber College’s jazz program, this 17-piece big band provides the opportunity for players to write and perform in a large ensemble, exploring many different styles of big band music from classic swing era to more experimental.
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 26 7PM
shine! For the 3rd year at Lula, a star-studded lineup of Toronto performers will raise funds in support of the Jim Fay Music Bursary. Previous artists have included the likes of Lorraine Segato, Andy Maize, Russell de Carle, Steve Briggs, Jerome Godboo and Andrew Cash. Visit shinecondert.ca
SUNDAY MARCH 1 7PM
zeynep ozbilen - cd release ZEST! - Spicy Sounds With A Latin Flavour is the title for Ozbilen's new album, a collaboration with the renowned bandleader Roberto Linares Brown as Musical Director. Hear the Mediterranean influences in a unique and vibrant new Latin soundscape!
THURSDAY MARCH 5 8PM
OR A COMPLETE SC HEDULE VISIT WWW.LUL A .CA!
ORI DAGAN SINGS ELVIS Award-winning Toronto-based jazz musician Ori Dagan celebrates the 80th birthday of The King of Rock and Roll with a tribute to his greatest recordings and performances. Joined by three of this city’s most sought-after jazz players, Dagan will croon and wail two sets of tunes recorded by Presley, from classic hits to hidden gems.
January 8 7pm
JOANNA MOON Accompanied by soulfull flamenco guitarist Nicolas Hernandez, Joanna presents new original material and sings classic songs from Nina Pastori, La Tana, Marina Heredia, La Macanita and others. Join us for a passionate and warm evening in the midst of winter featuring Scott Kemp (upright bass) and Bartek Kozminski (percussions).
February 25 7:30pm
VALENTINE’S
DANCE &
ROMANCE 2 options Tango or Salsa!
Tango for Two - 6pm Payadora Tango Ensemble perform a romantic repertoire of traditional and contemporary tangos from Buenos Aires. Salsa Passion - 9pm Enjoy a dance lesson and live music with Cuban singer Yani Borrell and his salsa orchestra. Special Valentine’s dinner for two will be available in addition to our regular $49 dinner menu.
February 14
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ALEXANDER
BROWN
QUINTET A TDJ Special Project
An leading figure on Toronto’s exploding Latin jazz scene, Cuban Trumpeter Alexander Brown has worked with Havana Ensemble, Ernan Lopez Nussa, Changuito, Tata Guines, Amanda Martinez, Jane Bunnett and Hilario Duran. For this special evening, Brown gathers top Toronto Latin players to perform new compositions from his new CD.
March 25 8pm
World Music & Jazz Series ‘14 - ‘15 Kellylee Evans - Friday, January 23, 2015 Genticorum - Friday, February 20, 2015
Hugh Masekela & Vusi Mahlasela - “20 Years of Freedom” - Sunday, March 1, 2015 @ London Music Hall Aviva Chernick - Saturday, March 14, 2015 Tal National - Saturday, March 28, 2015 Pierre Bensusan - Friday, April 24, 2015 Lemon Bucket Orkestra - Friday, May 1, 2015 Manteca - Friday, May 8, 2015 Vancouver Intercultural Orchestra - Saturday, May 23, 2015
Hugh Masekela
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CONCERT SEASON More than 95 classical, jazz, pop, family, and world music concerts to choose from!
Pavlo Fri., Feb. 6
Zap Mama and Antibalas Sat., Feb. 7 Hot Sardines and the Barbra Lica Quintet Fri., Dec. 12
Vusi Mahlasela and Hugh Masekela Sat., Feb. 28
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FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2015 8PM // WINTER GARDEN THEATRE
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Jazz Set + Dance Lesson + Cuban Band + Dj
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3 COURSE DINNER DANCE LESSON LIVE BAND & DJ
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JAN 2 - FEB 6 2015
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