Samba Squad @ Lula Lounge (Nov 19th)

Samba Squad (pic by Dave Burke)

Rick Shadrach Lazar’s innovative Drum Bloco, Samba Squad, returns to the Lula with very special guests to pay tribute to the classic sounds of Samba Diva, Clara Nunes and to burn up the dance floor with its raw mix of Global Urban Grooves.

Luanda Jones (vocals) and Lester McClean (vocals and sax) lead the way from South to North. “Young Blood” David Figliano joins on vocals and percussion along with stunning dance sensation, Aleya Pereira.
Featuring Collin Barrett (bass) Geoff Tornn (guitar) and our own Jordan Armstrong on keys.

You heard our Music on SYTUC Dance USA and Canada. Come feel it live.

The Lula will be rocking.
Be there.
$15.00 at the door.
For dinner reservations, go to: www.lula.ca

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World Jazz for Haiti(sept 26)

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Word Jazz for Haiti CD Release Party  (Sunday)

The World Jazz For Haiti CD release party has been set!  Keep your calendars open for Sunday, September 26th at Hugh’s Room in Toronto.  More information regarding the event and the venue can be found online here.

The party will feature performances by WJFH artists John McDermott, Laila Biali, Aaron Davis, Mike Janzen, Luanda Jones, Maninho Costa, Mark Mosca, DK Ibomeka, Shuffle Demons, Andre Roy, Tom Reynolds Trio, Jane Bunnett, Lenka Lichtenberg, John Ebata, Gord Sheard, Nancy Walker, Jesse Capon, Ben Riley and more.

Details:

Hughs Room

2261 Dundas Street West
Toronto, ON M6R 1X6
(416) 531-6604

Map

September 26th (Sunday)

8:30 pm

$22.50 in advance or $25 at the door.

CD – $ 25 (Double CD)

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World Jazz for Haiti

All Proceeds go to the Canadian Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund.

CD World Jazz for Haiti

CD World Jazz for Haiti

World Jazz For Haiti is a double CD compilation of 23 original songs – 12 vocal and 11 instrumental – produced with the ultimate goal of raising funds for the disaster relief effort in Haiti. All of the compositions on the album are either brand new or variations on recent works, and have been written and recorded by Canadian artists living in Toronto.

Executive Producer George Rondina of The Number 9 Audio Group is proud to be producing this once-in-a-lifetime album with world-class artists for an extremely worthwhile international cause. Musical director/producer George Koller and associate producer Jesse Capon have put together an eclectic mix of talent for the album, including industry veterans David Clayton-Thomas, Holly Cole, Guido Basso, Jane Bunnett and John McDermott. The final release is due out September 26 and is sure to be both a stunning music compilation and a major boon for Haiti’s disaster relief efforts.

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Sinal Aberto gigs(Aug 19 /20)

SinalAberto (Pic by Kevin Jones)

Unionville Jazz Festival 2010

Unionville

Main Street

Aug 19th

7 – 9pm

Outdoor stage (Free admission)

Details

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2010 Prince Edward County Jazz Festival

This year Guido Basso will be performing with Sinal Aberto, an exciting new Brazilian quintet featuring some outstanding musicians from Brazil and Canada.

Aug 20

$35

The Regent Theatre

224 Main Street
Picton, Ontario
613-476-8416

Details

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Samba on Dundas (Aug 15)

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Luanda Jones +2 @ Samba on Dundas

August 15 – 1 to 5 PM

1525 Dundas West

(This year all activities take place at 1525 DUNDAS WEST which is the TCHC BUILDING – just west of Dufferin on the south side. As with other years, the street will remain open to vehicular and TTC traffic. RAIN PLAN: The party moves to Lula Lounge at 1585 Dundas West. Everyone is welcome.)

Schedule

1:00 PM DJ and Kids’ Workshops by Bavia Arts

1:40 PM Dance Lesson by Brazil Dance World

2:10 PM Luanda Jones Trio

2:50 PM Capoeira Camera

3:10 PM Baque de Bamba

3:45 PM Zumba demo

4:00 PM Samba Squad

4:25 PM Afrolusophone

(Subject to change without notice)

Info: www.dundaswestbia.ca

Free admission

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