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Fri.
July 01 2005 |
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Juno nominated reggae-jazz group Jason Wilson & TABARRUK Jason Wilson - lead vocals / piano / composition Michael Herring - bass, Clarke Williams - drums Don Scott - guitar / vocals with special guest Nick "Brownman" Ali - electric trumpet |
Progressive Reggae |
Philip's Square |
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Not to be missed! |
in conjunction with Toronto's Lula Lounge: "Symphony of Vibe" Celebrate CANADA DAY with: ALI BROS featuring Enlight (Gruvasylum) Phatt Al (God Make Me Funky) with a special mystery guest turntablist see the press release Regular Lula patrons will recognize the brothers as the front line of the 10-man energized Salsa machine - Nick Ali & MARRON MATIZADO. Conceived in the spirit of multi grammy winning outfit - "The Brecker Bros" the ALI BROS embody the essence of jazz improvisational ideology erupting against a backdrop of powerful urban grooves. Latin, funk, hip-hop, drum'n'bass, R'n'B all colliding with modern jazz textures. Their uncanny musical relationship enhanced by blood, Brownman and Marcus Ali together form an incredibly synergetic, almost telepathic bond making them one of the most called upon horn men in the city and often seen on the Lula Lounge's stage. They have appeared side by side countless horn sections in the Canadian professional music scene most nobably as the backbone to the multi-award winning latin-jazz ensemble CRUZAO, Juno nominated reggae artist Jason Wilson & TABARRUK, with reggathon superstar FITO BLANKO, modern house outfit FUNKY HI-LIFE, african masters RADIO NOMAD, merengue specialists DOMINICANADA and Lula Lounge's resident Salsa powerhouse MARRON MATIZADO (appearing the first Sat of every month at Lula). This special Canada Day concert presentation will feature the Brothers alongside two of Canada's most eloquent and conscious free-style spoken word cyphers - the luminous Enlight (of Gruvasylum fame ) and the mighty Phatt Al (from God Made Me Funky ) Happy Birthday Canada! |
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Info: 416-588-0307 (MAP) Show only $10.00 Show + 3-course Dinner package $45.00 Reservations @ 416.588.0307 |
Toronto |
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Sat.
July 02 2005 |
Doors 9:00pm Salsa Dance Lessons 10:00pm Show |
(& appearing the 1st Sat of every month at Lula Lounge) Nick Ali & MARRÓN MATIZADO 10-piece All-star salsa unit MARRÓN MATIZADO tackles modern progressive salsa in a way that this country has never seen before. Bringing elements of funk, jazz, and hip-hop to the table the unit creates a high-energy whirlwind of modern salsa. Called "Toronto's Salsa Dream-team" by Picante Latin Xpress magazine. .....Ricky Franco - vocals (Mexico) .....Alex Naar - vocals (Panama) .....Juan Carlos Cardenas - vocals/guiro (Venezeula) .....Nick "Brownman" Ali - trumpet (Trinidad) .....Marcus Ali - alto sax (Trinidad) .....Jon "Linus" Kay - tenor sax (Panama) .....Alberto Campuzano - bass (Argentina) .....Luis Guerra - piano (Cuba) .....Luisito Orbegoso - congas (Peru) .....Alex Godinez - timbales / snare (Peru) .....Ruben Esguerra - bongos / campana (Colombia) |
Salsa 8-piece Edition |
Info: 416-588-0307 (MAP) Show only $10.00 Show + 3-course Dinner package $45.00 Reservations @ 416.588.0307 |
Toronto |
Sun.
July 03 2005 |
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Justin Time Records Recording Artist & Award-winning latin-jazz-funk unit Nick Ali & CRUZAO featuring Brown - trumpet, Marcus Ali - alto sax Alberto Suarez - congas, Mark Kelso - drums Andrew Stewart - 6-string electric bass Nick Ali: 2002 National Jazz Award "Composer of the Year" 2002, 2003 & 2004 National Jazz Award nominee for "Electric Jazz Group Of The Year" 2001 Montreal Jazz Fest's "Grand Prix du Jazz" Award" 2004 Canadian Independant Music Award nominee for "Alternative Latin Group of the Year" |
award-winning Latin-jazz-funk |
Bier Markt Info: 416-862-7575 |
Toronto |
(or after NAQ performance concludes at Trane) No cover! |
KUSH "KUSH is a unique musical experience. With bass, loops and samples, keyboards, percussion and trumpet, KUSH plays music from their souls. Nothing is pre-rehearsed. The music they play is created moment by moment and their rhythms are coordinated through intense concentration and connection between the musicians. |
House / Electronica --- Expansive, innovative, a sign of where (electronic) music should be heading. Salah Ananse, DJ/Producer, Atlanta, GA --- Cinematic, meditative in it's subtle development. Joe Rice, DJ, San Francisco, CA |
Garage |
(across from Mountain Equipment Co-op) Toronto |
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Thurs.
July 07 2005 |
to 9:00pm |
KUSH "KUSH is a unique musical experience. With bass, loops and samples, keyboards, percussion and trumpet, KUSH plays music from their souls. Nothing is pre-rehearsed. The music they play is created moment by moment and their rhythms are coordinated through intense concentration and connection between the musicians. |
House / Electronica --- Expansive, innovative, a sign of where (electronic) music should be heading. Salah Ananse, DJ/Producer, Atlanta, GA --- Cinematic, meditative in it's subtle development. Joe Rice, DJ, San Francisco, CA |
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Toronto |
Fri.
July 08 2005 |
and 10-11pm |
Juan Carlos Valencia's PLAN C featuring special guest latin-jazz trumpeter Nick "Brownman" Ali Under the leadership of Colombian guitarist/composer Juan Carlos Valencia PLAN C pushes the boundaries between electronica and contemporay latin music. Winner of the 2004 CANADIAN INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARD for "Alternative Latin Group of the Year" "heart pounding percussive electro-beats combined with harmonized horn licks, and sensual vocals will lift any audience and make them dance." |
Urbano-Alterlatino |
Jazz Fest ---- Scène Loto-Québec Stage Fest Site Map |
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Sat.
July 09 2005 |
to 3:00pm |
KUSH "KUSH is a unique musical experience. With bass, loops and samples, keyboards, percussion and trumpet, KUSH plays music from their souls. Nothing is pre-rehearsed. The music they play is created moment by moment and their rhythms are coordinated through intense concentration and connection between the musicians. |
House / Electronica --- Expansive, innovative, a sign of where (electronic) music should be heading. Salah Ananse, DJ/Producer, Atlanta, GA --- Cinematic, meditative in it's subtle development. Joe Rice, DJ, San Francisco, CA |
Jazz Fest Main Stage |
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to 11:00pm (alternating sets with Carlos Cruz) |
Nick Ali & MARRÓN MATIZADO 10-piece All-star salsa unit MARRÓN MATIZADO tackles modern progressive salsa in a way that this country has never seen before. Bringing elements of funk, jazz, and hip-hop to the table the unit creates a high-energy whirlwind of modern salsa. Called "Toronto's Salsa Dream-team" by Picante Latin Xpress magazine. .....Ricky Franco - vocals (Mexico) .....Alex Naar - vocals (Panama) .....Juan Carlos Cardenas - vocals/guiro (Venezeula) .....Nick "Brownman" Ali - trumpet (Trinidad) .....Marcus Ali - alto sax (Trinidad) .....Jon "Linus" Kay - tenor sax (Panama) .....Alberto Campuzano - bass (Argentina) .....Luis Guerra - piano (Cuba) .....Luisito Orbegoso - congas (Peru) .....Alex Godinez - timbales / snare (Peru) .....Ruben Esguerra - bongos / campana (Colombia) |
Salsa 8-piece Edition |
Main Stage (MAP) |
1187 St. Clair Toronto |
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Sun.
July 10 2005 |
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KUSH "KUSH is a unique musical experience. With bass, loops and samples, keyboards, percussion and trumpet, KUSH plays music from their souls. Nothing is pre-rehearsed. The music they play is created moment by moment and their rhythms are coordinated through intense concentration and connection between the musicians. |
House / Electronica --- Expansive, innovative, a sign of where (electronic) music should be heading. Salah Ananse, DJ/Producer, Atlanta, GA --- Cinematic, meditative in it's subtle development. Joe Rice, DJ, San Francisco, CA |
Garage |
(across from Mountain Equipment Co-op) Toronto |
Thurs.
July 14 2005 |
to 9:00pm |
KUSH "KUSH is a unique musical experience. With bass, loops and samples, keyboards, percussion and trumpet, KUSH plays music from their souls. Nothing is pre-rehearsed. The music they play is created moment by moment and their rhythms are coordinated through intense concentration and connection between the musicians. |
House / Electronica --- Expansive, innovative, a sign of where (electronic) music should be heading. Salah Ananse, DJ/Producer, Atlanta, GA --- Cinematic, meditative in it's subtle development. Joe Rice, DJ, San Francisco, CA |
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Toronto |
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KUSH |
House / Electronica |
Lounge |
Toronto |
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Fri.
July 15 2004 |
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BRINSLEY FORDE backed up by Juno nominated reggae-jazz group Jason Wilson & TABARRUK Jason Wilson - lead vocals / piano / composition Don Scott - guitar / vocals Michael Herring - bass, Clarke Williams - drums Nick "Brownman" Ali - trumpet |
Reggae |
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Sat.
July 16 2005 |
Parade ---- 8:00pm Mainstage |
Juan Carlos Valencia's PLAN C featuring special guest latin-jazz trumpeter Nick "Brownman" Ali Under the leadership of Colombian guitarist/composer Juan Carlos Valencia PLAN C pushes the boundaries between electronica and contemporay latin music. Winner of the 2004 CANADIAN INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARD for "Alternative Latin Group of the Year" "heart pounding percussive electro-beats combined with harmonized horn licks, and sensual vocals will lift any audience and make them dance." |
Urbano-Alterlatino |
Clergue Park North Main Stage |
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Sun.
July 17 2005 |
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UK reggae legend BRINSLEY FORDE backed up by Juno nominated reggae-jazz group Jason Wilson & TABARRUK Jason Wilson - lead vocals / piano / composition Don Scott - guitar / vocals Michael Herring - bass, Clarke Williams - drums Nick "Brownman" Ali - trumpet |
Reggae |
Reggae Fest |
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Thurs.
July 21 2005 |
to 10:00pm |
Jason Wilson & TABARRUK Jason Wilson - lead vocals / piano / composition Don Scott - guitar / vocals Michael Herring - bass, Clarke Williams - drums with special guests Nick "Brownman" Ali - trumpet |
Reggae |
Jazz Fest's Streetfest's Gull & Firkin Stage |
Toronto |
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Juan Carlos Valencia's PLAN C featuring special guest latin-jazz trumpeter Nick "Brownman" Ali Under the leadership of Colombian guitarist/composer Juan Carlos Valencia PLAN C pushes the boundaries between electronica and contemporay latin music. Winner of the 2004 CANADIAN INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARD for "Alternative Latin Group of the Year" |
Urbano-Alterlatino |
Info: 416-588-0307 (MAP) |
Toronto |
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Fri.
July 22 2005 |
to 11:00pm |
Jason Wilson & TABARRUK Jason Wilson - lead vocals / piano / composition Don Scott - guitar / vocals Michael Herring - bass, Clarke Williams - drums with special guests Nick "Brownman" Ali - trumpet |
Reggae |
Jazz Fest's Streetfest's Gull & Firkin Stage |
Toronto |
Sat.
Jul 23 2005 |
to 11:00pm |
Jason Wilson & TABARRUK Jason Wilson - lead vocals / piano / composition Don Scott - guitar / vocals Michael Herring - bass, Clarke Williams - drums with special guests Nick "Brownman" Ali - trumpet |
Reggae |
Jazz Fest's Streetfest's Gull & Firkin Stage |
Toronto |
Sun.
July 24 2005 |
to 6:00pm |
NICK ALI QUARTET "Performing organic jazz in the classic quartet setting, this unit strives to embody the jazz improvising spirit of the 60's - communication. Playing selections of standards linked together in one organic mish-mash of sonic goodness, this unit brings classic jazz themes and powerful Brownman compositions into the new era of jazz" - Scott McLaren, CHRY radio featuring Brown - trumpet, Adrean Farrugia - piano Scott Peterson - bass, Kevin Brow - drums |
NYC style Jazz Quartet |
Jazz Fest's Main Stage |
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KUSH "KUSH is a unique musical experience. With bass, loops and samples, keyboards, percussion and trumpet, KUSH plays music from their souls. Nothing is pre-rehearsed. The music they play is created moment by moment and their rhythms are coordinated through intense concentration and connection between the musicians. |
House / Electronica --- Expansive, innovative, a sign of where (electronic) music should be heading. Salah Ananse, DJ/Producer, Atlanta, GA --- Cinematic, meditative in it's subtle development. Joe Rice, DJ, San Francisco, CA |
Garage |
(across from Mountain Equipment Co-op) Toronto |
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Fri.
July 29 2005 |
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NICK ALI TRIO "Performing organic jazz in the classic quartet setting, this unit strives to embody the jazz improvising spirit of the 60's - communication. Playing selections of standards linked together in one organic mish-mash of sonic goodness, this unit brings classic jazz themes and powerful Brownman compositions into the new era of jazz" - Scott McLaren, CHRY radio featuring Brown - trumpet, Rodney Appleby - bass, T.B.A. - drums |
NYC style Jazz Trio |
Hardware Cafe |
Buffalo, New York |
Sat.
July 30 2005 |
to 10:00pm |
NICK ALI TRIO "Performing organic jazz in the classic quartet setting, this unit strives to embody the jazz improvising spirit of the 60's - communication. Playing selections of standards linked together in one organic mish-mash of sonic goodness, this unit brings classic jazz themes and powerful Brownman compositions into the new era of jazz" - Scott McLaren, CHRY radio featuring Brown - trumpet, Rodney Appleby - bass, T.B.A. - drums |
NYC style Jazz Trio |
Party |
New York |
Sun
July 31 2005 |
(t.b.c.) |
Jason Wilson & TABARRUK with special guest Brinsley Forde Jason Wilson - lead vocals / piano / composition Don Scott - guitar / vocals Michael Herring - bass, Clarke Williams - drums Nick "Brownman" Ali - trumpet |
Progressive Reggae |
Festival at Ontario Place |
Toronto |
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