May 2010 Gig Schedule

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**May 2010 Bookings/Gig Schedule**
Date / Time	Band	Idiom	Venue / Cost	City
Thrs. May 06 2010 ---- 9:30pm	Buffalo's premiere hip-hop crew presents TYPE RELEVANT feat. DJ CUTLER & BROWNMAN featuring Mad Dukes - rapper Brian Herlihy (Relevant) - 7-string guitar John Hunter (TypeNice) - drums, DJ Cutler - turntables with special guest BROWNMAN - trumpet ---- Artvoice, Buffalo writes: "A night of all-live Jazz & Hip-Hop collaborations featuring award winning hip-hop band "Type Relevant" and highly decorated Canadian jazz artist: Brownman (soloist for Guru's Jazzmatazz / Electryc Trio) . TR + Brownman is always an energetic and entertaining show." TYPE RELEVANT Band Bio: For nearly a decade, Type Relevant has been captivating audiences leaving them mesmerized and wanting more. Type Relevant is a powerhouse trio that can impress a wide range of crowds with a blend of jazz, funk, blues, and hip-hop. Originally a duo, the group formed in 1999.	Hip-hop -- like Tribe Called Quest, The Roots, etc...	Pearl Street Grill Info: 716- 856-2337 (MAP) $5	76 Pearl St. Buffalo, New York
Fri. May 14 2010 ---- 10:30pm	Buffalo's hippest club presents BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO featuring the B.E.T. USA permutation: Brownman - electric trumpet Rodney Appleby - 6-string electric bass Aaron Staebell - drums ---- JazzOnline writes: "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."	Modern Electric Groove Jazz -- 2007 Canadian National Jazz Award winners for "Electric Jazz Group of the Year"	Allen Street Hardware Cafe Info: 716-882-8843 (MAP) FREE!!	245 Allen St. Buffalo, New York
Sat. May 15 2010 ---- 10:00pm	Buffalo's premiere hip-hop crew presents TYPE RELEVANT feat. DJ CUTLER & BROWNMAN featuring Mad Dukes - rapper Brian Herlihy (Relevant) - 7-string guitar John Hunter (TypeNice) - drums, DJ Cutler - turntables with special guest BROWNMAN - trumpet ---- Artvoice, Buffalo writes: "A night of all-live Jazz & Hip-Hop collaborations featuring award winning hip-hop band "Type Relevant" and highly decorated Canadian jazz artist: Brownman (soloist for Guru's Jazzmatazz / Electryc Trio) . TR + Brownman is always an energetic and entertaining show." TYPE RELEVANT Band Bio: For nearly a decade, Type Relevant has been captivating audiences leaving them mesmerized and wanting more. Type Relevant is a powerhouse trio that can impress a wide range of crowds with a blend of jazz, funk, blues, and hip-hop. Originally a duo, the group formed in 1999.	Hip-hop -- like Tribe Called Quest, The Roots, etc...	Gateway Gallery Info: 716-886-6888 (MAP) $5 to get in $5 to drink	141 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, New York
Thrs. May 20 2010 ---- 8:00pm	Toronto's most unique jazz venue presents BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO featuring Brownman - electric trumpet Tyler Emond - 6-string electric bass Max Roach - drums (subbing for Colin Kingsmore) ---- JazzOnline writes: "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."	Modern Electric Groove Jazz -- 2007 Canadian National Jazz Award winners for "Electric Jazz Group of the Year"	Trane Studio Info: 416-913-8197 (MAP) $10 at the door	964 Bathurst St. (north of Bloor at Follis) Toronto
Fri. May 28 2010 ---- 6:00am (the band will play sometime between 6 and 9pm BTV)	Toronto's most watched morning show presents JASON WILSON featuring: Jason Wilson - keyboards, voice, compositions Brownman Ali - trumpet, Marcus Ali - tenor RJ - trombone, Iain Green - drums, Andrew Stewart - bass ---- from Press Release: "Two-time Juno-nominated and Canadian Reggae Music Award winner Jason Wilson returns to his hometown venue for a special night of jazz-infused, folk-laced modern reggae. On the heels of his latest award-winning double-album The Peacemaker’s Chauffeur, Wilson has been pegged by the Canadian media as a reggae-visionary”	Modern Progressive Reggae -- muliple Juno nominated reggae artist	Breakfast Television (TV appearance)	City-TV Channel 57 Cable 7 Toronto
Sat. May 29 2010 ---- Midnight!	Toronto's most acclaimed late night after-hours party presents BROWNMAN AKOUSTIC TRIO featuring Brownman - trumpet Ross MacIntyre - upright bass Jeff Halischuk - drums ---- from Press Release: "Recently returning to Toronto after a winter of juggling touring schedules between the Brownman Electryc Trio and Guru's Jazzmatazz, the Toronto based Trinidadian-born multi-award winning jazz trumpeter brings his acoustic trio to the best late-night party in Toronto for a night of 50's & 60's jazz ala Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Joe Henderson, Duke Ellington and the American jazz songbook."	Mainstream Jazz -- like Miles, Duke, Coltrane, Bird, etc...	Lorraine's Toronto's best late night after-hours party! (MAP) $10 at the door	106 Ossington is the address BUT, the entrance is in the back lane between Argyle & Humbert Toronto
Event 1 of 2 today ---- Sun. May 30 2010 ---- 5-8pm	Catch Brownman in an intimate acoustic setting when Gate403 presents BROWNMAN AKOUSTIC TRIO featuring Brownman - trumpet Mark Cashion - upright bass Jeff Halischuk - drums ---- from Press Release: "Recently returning to Toronto after a winter of juggling touring schedules between the Brownman Electryc Trio and Guru's Jazzmatazz, the Toronto based Trinidadian-born multi-award winning jazz trumpeter brings his acoustic trio to Gate 403 for a Sunday night of 50's & 60's jazz ala Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Joe Henderson, Duke Ellington and the American jazz songbook."	Mainstream Jazz -- like Miles, Duke, Coltrane, Bird, etc...	Gate 403 Info: 416-588-2930 (MAP) $PWYC	403 Roncessvalles Ave. Toronto
Event 2 of 2 today ---- Sun May 30 2010 (same day as above) -------- 8:00pm	Brownman to guest with Juno nominated reggae artist when Hugh's Room presents JASON WILSON END OF THE THIRTIES EVE PARTY! That’s right, Jason turns forty at the end of May and you are invited to extend your consolations to him on the last night of his thirties: special guests include: Brownman Ali Fergus Hambleton (The Sattalites) Holmes Hooke The Mighty Pope ---- from Press Release: "Two-time Juno-nominated and Canadian Reggae Music Award winner Jason Wilson returns to his hometown venue for a special night of jazz-infused, folk-laced modern reggae. On the heels of his latest award-winning double-album The Peacemaker’s Chauffeur, Wilson has been pegged by the Canadian media as a reggae-visionary”. The singer-pianist has recorded and performed with some of the world’s biggest reggae acts including UB40, Ernest Ranglin and Sly & Robbie."	Modern Progressive Reggae -- muliple Juno nominated reggae artist	Hugh's Room Info: 416-531-6604 (MAP) $18 advance (call number above) -- $20 at the door	2261 Dundas St. W. Toronto
Mon. May 31 2010 ---- Doors: 6:00pm Red Carpet: 7:00pm Showtime: 8:00pm	Brownman to guest with Juno nominated reggae artist when Hugh's Room presents STYLUS DJ AWARDS Brownman is one of the featured guests for the GURU Tribute being mounted during the awards ceremony ---- from Press Release: After four incredible sold out years The Stylus Group is proud to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Stylus DJ Awards Presented by Marc Ecko Watches returning to Toronto's newest live music concert venue The Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Monday May 31st, 2010. As the only institution recognizing the breadth of DJ talent in Canada the most influential players in DJ lifestyle will come together again for an evening of recognition and celebration. Featuring memorable media personalities and mind blowing performances.	Awards Ceremony -- recognizing DJ talent nation-wide	Queen Elizabeth Theatre Info: 416-531-6604 (MAP) $30 from TicketBreak.com	190 Princes Blvd, CNE grounds, between the BMO building and the press building. Toronto

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UPCOMING

Coming soon:
Brownman Electryc Trio
tour dates in support of the
new release of Juggernaut
on Browntasauras Records

Please grab a copy at
Browntasauras.Brownman.com

June/July - additional tour dates for the
BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO

Brown is focused heavily
on recording sessions:
He was, or is, currently locked in
studios with the following artists:
Guru (hip-hop)
Nelly Furtado (pop)
Brownman Electryc Trio (electric jazz)
Josh Goodman (jazz)
Gerardo Brizuela (Latin house / electronica)
Trey Mills (singer/songwriter)
Rex Mann (folk)
Sheldon Barkley (Calypso)
Fernando Maar (jazz-rock)
Tia Brazda (singer/songwriter)
Jued (hip-hop)
John Eccelston (singer/songwriter)
Professor D (hip-hop)
Third Word (hip-hop)
Rikoshay (hip-hop)
Jason Wilson (progressive reggae)
CRUZAO (latin-jazz-urbania)
Chiva (Colombian latin-jazz)
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R.I.P. GURU
On Apr 19th, 2010 Keith "Guru" Elam died after a long battle with cancer. Since 2006, Brownman has been touring as the featured soloist with Guru's Jazzmatazz, and appeared on Jazzmatazz Vol. 4

Visit the Guru & Brownman memorial page:
Guru.Brownman.com

Guru & Brownman
- a brief history -

2006 ended for Brownman with the explosive "Jazz By Genre" presentation of legendary rapper of Jazzmatazz and Gangstarr fame - GURU, held in Toronto's revered Mod Club. This could have been just another 'backing band for out-of-town act' session for the often called Trinidadian trumpeter, but the chemistry between Brown and Guru was evident even back then on their first meeting. During that show Guru would push him out of his regular horn position to the front of the stage to solo while the hip-hop legend held a mic in front of his horn's bell. This single performance would lead to a phone call from Guru's team a month later asking Brown if he was available to make an appearance on the upcoming 2007 release of 'Jazzmatazz Vol. 4', replacing the luminious Donald Byrd as the featured trumpet soloist. Brown, accepting immediately, would write a special horn arrangement of "Universal Struggle" and solo throughout the tune. In early Feb '07 he was again contacted by Guru's people, impressed by Brown's work on the track, to ask him to tour America for the release of JAZZMATAZZ VOL. 4.

Since then Brownman has been touring the world as the featured soloist with GURU's JAZZMATAZZ as they brought their unique breed of jazz-hip-hop through The United States, Europe, Japan & South America.

See extensive YouTube archive of tour footage.

Update:
In Jan 2010, Both Brownman & DJ DooWop left Jazzmatazz together, their exit precipitated by the often reported meglomaniacal ways of Solar - Guru's producer. Guru had, over time, had slowly given up control of all affairs to Solar who, in turn, continued to abuse and manipulate the entire team, from Guru himself through the organization's entire infra-structure.

On Apr 19th, 2010 Keith "Guru" Elam died after a long battle with cancer.

For more on the fiasco behind Solar's dominance over Guru visit : FuckSolar.com - a fan driven website dedicated to documenting Solar's downfall.

BROWN NEWS
(by publicist Andrew McIntosh) :

Brownman nonimated for a 2008
Toronto Independant Music Award w/ the
BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO for
2008 Toronto Jazz Group of the Year
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Brownman nonimated for a 2008
National Jazz Award w/ the
BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO for
2008 Electric Jazz Group of the Year
(the group won in this category last year)
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Brownman named Toronto's
NOW Magazine's
2007 Toronto Jazz Trumpeter of the Year
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Featured cover story for the Oct/Nov 2007 issue
of CODA magazine, Canada's most acclaimed
jazz publication since 1958.

Read the whole article
here (2.3meg PDF file)
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After being nominated in 5 categories at the 2007 Canadian National Jazz Awards, the BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO was honoured to have been awarded the 2007 National Jazz Award for Electric Jazz Group of the Year. Thanks to all that voted!
Brownman was nominated for :
- Canadian National Jazz Composer of the Year
- Canadian National Jazz Musician of the Year
- Canadian National Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year
- Canadian National Latin-jazz Artist of the Year
- Canadian National Electric Group of the Year
(w/ Brownman Electryc Trio)
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Brownman asked to tour with legendary NYC hip-hop rapper Guru (of Gangstarr and Jazzmatazz fame). After replacing the unavailable Roy Hargrove on Guru's Jazzmatazz Vol. 4 recording session (hits the store in June), Brownman was asked to tour America. He departs June 9th for Zurich, Switzerland for 3 days of rehearsals before embarking on a blistering tour European tour before the U.S.A. tour dates being July 15. Check out the tour dates:
http://www.brownman.com/GigSchedule/2007-06-sched.htm
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Brownman was nominated for a 2006 Canadian National Jazz Award for "Latin-jazz Artist of the Year". The prize was awarded to the luminous and deserving Hilario Duran, but we at Brownman Music Inc. would like to thank all those who voted for this dynamic performer!
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Shortly after returning from the last South American tour in Jan '06, the BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO began a new jazz residency at Buffalo's ultra hip Allen St. Hardware Cafe... this residency will continue through summer and all of upstate NY is invited to join the party!
http://ElectrycTrio.brownman.com
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No longer able to deny the undeniable - Brownman Music now has a MySpace.com page. There are 4 tunes and some video from CRUZAO is currently loaded (though they will be on weekly rotation), pics, and a ton more. Feel free to drop in and make Brown your MySpace friend.
http://www.MySpace.com/BrownmanMusic
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The AUDIO/VIDEO section at Brownman.com now has new audio up - as well as a 2 minute movie trailer from film maker Vitold Vidic's Documentary "CRUZAO: The Movie" which first aired at the 2005 Toronto film festival and documents the trials and tribulations of Brownman's struggle to get CRUZAO GRUPO MONSTRUOSO - the 15-man version of CRUZAO - prepped for it's inaugural performance at the 2004 Distillery Jazz Festival with the clocking ticking down and problems mounting. http://Brownman.com/pages-AudVid.htm (Under VIDEO)
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Brownman recently appointed to the Prague Jazz Open Festival's Board of Artistic Directors where his knowledge and expertise will aid in shaping the vision of the festival's 2006/2007 programming.
http://www.praguejazzopen.cz
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Brownman toured ARGENTINA for 3 weeks - beginning with the Buenos Aires Jazz Festival and includes feature concert presentations with some of Argentina's finest jazz and tango artists! May 21 to June 15 2006 - arriving back in Toronto just in time to perform 8 times for the Toronto Jazz Festival. More Argentine info as it comes in...
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Collaborations seems to be the name of the game in 2006 and we'd like to mention some of those fantastic groups that have featured Brown in recent months: IRAKERE, CHISPA Y LOS COMPLICES, TUMBAO INC., DUB TRINITY, KUSH, FERTILE GROUND, SOULIVE, KOBOTOWN, KELLY LEE EVANS, MR. SOMETHING SOMETHING, METHODOLOGY, JAH-B, MAPALE, CHIVA, RITA DI GHENT & The SPRAWL PROJECT, AVE RD. & CESCO. All are world-class ensembles and we encourage those reading this to put their names into Google and check out their artistry.

OLDER BROWN NEWS
(by publicist Andrew McIntosh) :
Brownman voted Toronto's 2005 BEST JAZZ ARTIST by NOW Magazine:
http://brownman.com/PressReleases/NowAward-Oct27-2005_v13.PDF

Errol Nazereth's feature article on FIVE WEEKS FOR MILES:
http://Brownman.com/Interviews/Eye-Sept2005/StyleForMiles.html

ALI BROS "mythological" Canada Day performance:
http://Brownman.com/Interviews/2005-08-FilmFest/Mythology.html

Interview with View Magazine (in depth)
http://Brownman.com/Interviews/ViewMag-Mar2005/VIEW-Gruv-Mar24to30-2005.htm

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