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May 01 2008 -- Week 1 in a 3 part series |
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Brownman's ART OF THE TRIO Series: Part 1/3   
this week featuring BROWNMAN ACOUSTIC TRIO with Brownman - trumpet Mark Cashion - bass Ernesto Cervini - drums -- Recently returning to Toronto from touring with Guru's Jazzmatazz and only back in the city for 3 weeks before continuing on tour in Europe, the Trinidadian-born multi-award winning jazz trumpeter still manages to bring a new series to the Trane Studio. The "Art of the Trio" series, occuring over a trio of thursdays at Toronto's jazz hotspot, showcases his love for 3 of his favourite jazz idioms - bebop, hip-hop & latin-jazz, in the chordless trio setting he so enjoys working in. When asked why mount such a series Brownman replies, "it's not often I get to explore all 3 of these textures in the specific chordless [no piano or guitar] trio setting, let along back to back, over 3 weeks." He leads 7 groups of his own, 4 of them - unsurprisingly - are chordless including his now internationally acclaimed latin-jazz-urban outfit CRUZAO and his hip-hop-jazz crew GRUVASYLUM. -- Week 1 - Thur May 01 :: BROWNMAN ACOUSTIC TRIO :: 9pm | $10 Features the straight-ahead mainstream sounds of the 50's & 60's Bluenote era with much in demand upright bassist Mark Cashion and the young Ernesto Cervini on drums, recently returning to Toronto from New York City. -- Week 2 - Thur May 08 :: BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO :: 9pm | $10 Features the funkified sounds of the 2007 National Jazz Award winners for "Electric Jazz Group of the Year". Brownman & Electryc Trio regulars Tyler Emond on 6-string electric bass & Colin Kingsmore on drums will treat audiences to tastes of the trio's upcoming release "Raw & Unadulterated". -- Week 3 - Thur May 15 :: BROWNMAN LATIN TRIO :: 9pm | $10 Features Brown's Cuban and Brazilian latin-jazz flavours supported by bassist Paco Luviano (of CRUZAO fame) and Max Senitt (from GRUPO MONSTRUOSO). Guaranteed to be energized and inventive, this trio will explore the roots of Cuban clave alongside the depths of the Samba. |
Series Part 1/3 -- Modern Chordless Jazz Trio (main-stream, standards, straight-ahead) |
Info: 416-913-8197 (MAP) $10 |
Toronto |
| Sun.
May 04 2008 |
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BROWNMAN ACOUSTIC TRIO 
featuring Brownman - trumpet Brandi Disterheft - bass ('08 Juno winner!) Jeff Halischuk - drums -- Scott McLaren, CHRY radio writes: "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" |
Chordless Jazz Trio (main-stream, standards, straight-ahead) |
Info: (416) 778-7333 (MAP) -- See the Toronto.com article $FREE |
Toronto |
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May 05 2008 |
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JOHN CHEESMAN BIG BAND 
"A unique and progressive big band under the direction of drummer/composer John Cheesman." featuring: John Cheesman (drums & compositions) Sandy Barter, Bob Rice, Brownman, Mike Malone (trumpets) Andy Ballyntyne, Colleen Allen, Don Englert (saxes) RJ, Will Carn, Bob Livingston (trombones) Ted Quinlin (guitar) Gary Williamson (rhodes) Scott Alexander (bass) |
Big Band |
Info: 416-598-2475 |
Toronto |
| Thrs.
May 08 2008 -- Week 2 in a 3 part series |
Brownman's ART OF THE TRIO Series: Part 2/3
this week featuring BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO with Brownman - electric trumpet Tyler Emond - 6-string electric bass Colin Kingsmore - drums -- Recently returning to Toronto from touring with Guru's Jazzmatazz and only back in the city for 3 weeks before continuing on tour in Europe, the Trinidadian-born multi-award winning jazz trumpeter still manages to bring a new series to the Trane Studio. The "Art of the Trio" series, occuring over a trio of thursdays at Toronto's jazz hotspot, showcases his love for 3 of his favourite jazz idioms - bebop, hip-hop & latin-jazz, in the chordless trio setting he so enjoys working in. When asked why mount such a series Brownman replies, "it's not often I get to explore all 3 of these textures in the specific chordless [no piano or guitar] trio setting, let along back to back, over 3 weeks." He leads 7 groups of his own, 4 of them - unsurprisingly - are chordless including his now internationally acclaimed latin-jazz-urban outfit CRUZAO and his hip-hop-jazz crew GRUVASYLUM. -- Week 1 - Thur May 01 :: BROWNMAN ACOUSTIC TRIO :: 9pm | $10 Features the straight-ahead mainstream sounds of the 50's & 60's Bluenote era with much in demand upright bassist Mark Cashion and the young Ernesto Cervini on drums, recently returning to Toronto from New York City. -- Week 2 - Thur May 08 :: BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO :: 9pm | $10 Features the funkified sounds of the 2007 National Jazz Award winners for "Electric Jazz Group of the Year". Brownman & Electryc Trio regulars Tyler Emond on 6-string electric bass & Colin Kingsmore on drums will treat audiences to tastes of the trio's upcoming release "Raw & Unadulterated". -- Week 3 - Thur May 15 :: BROWNMAN LATIN TRIO :: 9pm | $10 Features Brown's Cuban and Brazilian latin-jazz flavours supported by bassist Paco Luviano (of CRUZAO fame) and Max Senitt (from GRUPO MONSTRUOSO). Guaranteed to be energized and inventive, this trio will explore the roots of Cuban clave alongside the depths of the Samba. |
Series Part 2/3 -- Modern Electric Groove Trio -- 2007 Canadian National Jazz Award winner for "Electric Jazz Group of the Year" |
Info: 416-913-8197 (MAP) $10 |
Toronto |
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May 10 2008 |
-- see entire event schedule for May 10 |
(A 4 day political festival of forums, art & performances) proudly presents: BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO 
featuring Brownman - electric trumpet Tyler Emond - 6-string electric bass Colin Kingsmore - drums -- JazzOnline writes: "Nick "Brownman" Ali's powerful trio captures the essence of the later years in Miles Davis' life, his electric period, without imitation. Brownman's ELECTRYC TRIO is uniquely his own, yet echoes with the sounds of ‘Bitches Brew’ and ‘In a Silent Way’ right down to Miles’ use of electronics while still managing to stay grounded in the sounds of today, clearly paying apt tribute to Brownman's NYC mentor Randy Brecker. Impressive." |
Groove Jazz -- 2007 Canadian National Jazz Award winner for "Electric Jazz Group of the Year" |
Room in the International Student Centre at University Of Toronto (MAP) see Festival & conference registration costs |
-- International Student Centre University Of Toronto Toronto |
| Thrs.
May 15 2008 -- Week 3 in a 3 part series |
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Brownman's ART OF THE TRIO Series: Part 3/3
this week featuring BROWNMAN LATIN TRIO with Brownman - trumpet Paco Luviano - bass Max Senitt - drums -- Recently returning to Toronto from touring with Guru's Jazzmatazz and only back in the city for 3 weeks before continuing on tour in Europe, the Trinidadian-born multi-award winning jazz trumpeter still manages to bring a new series to the Trane Studio. The "Art of the Trio" series, occuring over a trio of thursdays at Toronto's jazz hotspot, showcases his love for 3 of his favourite jazz idioms - bebop, hip-hop & latin-jazz, in the chordless trio setting he so enjoys working in. When asked why mount such a series Brownman replies, "it's not often I get to explore all 3 of these textures in the specific chordless [no piano or guitar] trio setting, let along back to back, over 3 weeks." He leads 7 groups of his own, 4 of them - unsurprisingly - are chordless including his now internationally acclaimed latin-jazz-urban outfit CRUZAO and his hip-hop-jazz crew GRUVASYLUM. -- Week 1 - Thur May 01 :: BROWNMAN ACOUSTIC TRIO :: 9pm | $10 Features the straight-ahead mainstream sounds of the 50's & 60's Bluenote era with much in demand upright bassist Mark Cashion and the young Ernesto Cervini on drums, recently returning to Toronto from New York City. -- Week 2 - Thur May 08 :: BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO :: 9pm | $10 Features the funkified sounds of the 2007 National Jazz Award winners for "Electric Jazz Group of the Year". Brownman & Electryc Trio regulars Tyler Emond on 6-string electric bass & Colin Kingsmore on drums will treat audiences to tastes of the trio's upcoming release "Raw & Unadulterated". -- Week 3 - Thur May 15 :: BROWNMAN LATIN TRIO :: 9pm | $10 Features Brown's Cuban and Brazilian latin-jazz flavours supported by bassist Paco Luviano (of CRUZAO fame) and Max Senitt (from GRUPO MONSTRUOSO). Guaranteed to be energized and inventive, this trio will explore the roots of Cuban clave alongside the depths of the Samba. |
Series Part 3/3 -- Cuban & Brazilian Latin-jazz Trio |
Info: 416-913-8197 (MAP) $10 |
Toronto |
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May 21 2008 - to - Tues.
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with NYC hip-hop legend (of Gangstarr fame) GURU's JAZZMATAZZ 
------------------------------------------------------------------------ GURU'S JAZZMATAZZ in Europe - start ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wed-May-21 : travel day (Toronto -> Amsterdam, Holland) Thr-May-22 : all-day rehearsals, The Hague, Holland Fri-May-23, 9:00pm : main stage, The Hague, Holland Sat-May-24, 6:30pm : day off, Bucharest, Romania Sun-May-25, 6:30pm : Club Gossip, Bucharest, Romania Mon-May-26, 9:30pm : day off, Bucharest, Romania Tue-May-27 : travel day (Bucharest, Romania-> Amsterdam, Holland) Wed-May-28 : travel day (Amsterdam -> Toronto) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ GURU'S JAZZMATAZZ in Europe - end ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
Hip-hop |
venues |
Tour dates |
| Fri.
May 30 2008 |
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presents: BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO
featuring Brownman - electric trumpet Rodney Appleby - 6-string electric bass Aaron Staebell - drums -- JazzOnline writes: "Nick "Brownman" Ali's powerful trio captures the essence of the later years in Miles Davis' life, his electric period, without imitation. Brownman's ELECTRYC TRIO is uniquely his own, yet echoes with the sounds of ‘Bitches Brew’ and ‘In a Silent Way’ right down to Miles’ use of electronics while still managing to stay grounded in the sounds of today, clearly paying apt tribute to Brownman's NYC mentor Randy Brecker. Impressive." |
Groove Jazz -- 2007 Canadian National Jazz Award winner for "Electric Jazz Group of the Year" |
Hardware Cafe Info: 716-882-8843 (MAP) FREE!! |
Buffalo, New York |
