WINTER 2015

LULA

$15 adults , $7 kids

SUNDAY BRUNCH

all you can eat buffetdance lesson + live music

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 OrtegaCo-Artistic DirectorsLula Lounge / Lula Music and Arts Centre

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

Photo: Anna Encheva

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JANUARY 23

jay danley ethiojazz project

FEBRUARY 13

david buchbinder trio

FEBRUARY 27

alexis baro quartet

MARCH 6

jim heineman trio

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!

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.

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.

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.

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eliana cuevas trio

JANUARY 30

laura fernandez

DECEMBER 26

guaracha y sonLed 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.

JANUARY 2

tash lorayne

JANUARY 9

jordana talsky trio

JANUARY 16

yoser rodriguez trio

FEBRUARY 6

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 23

jay danley ethiojazz project

FEBRUARY 13

david buchbinder trio

FEBRUARY 27

alexis baro quartet

MARCH 6

jim heineman trio

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!

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.

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.

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.

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eliana cuevas trio

JANUARY 30

laura fernandez

DECEMBER 26

guaracha y sonLed 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.

JANUARY 2

tash lorayne

JANUARY 9

jordana talsky trio

JANUARY 16

yoser rodriguez trio

FEBRUARY 6

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

FRENCHJoanna Moon’s French World CaféQuébecois singer-songwriter Joanna Moon highlights the warmth of French musical culture in France, Québec, Africa and Louisiana.

Lula Afrique - Drumming and DanceAmadou 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 LefaiveAn 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 RoparsLearn 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-SawchukManitoba-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 LaguerreCelebrated Haitian-born storyteller and actor Djennie Laguerre provides a glimpse into the island’s rich storytelling tradition.

SPANISHMexican Fandango with Cafe Con PanSing in Spanish, play percussion and dance zapateado while learning about the African, European and indigenous roots of Son Jarocho.

Salsa DancingMiko Sobreira uses salsa to encourage self-confidence, clear communication, and mutual support among students.

Afro Cuban Percussion and DancePapiosco 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.

www.lulaworld.ca

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

SUNDAY DECEMBER 28 8PM

gary morgan’s panamericana

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

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

yasgurs farm

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

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.

ron davis’ symphronica

joe driscoll & sekou kouyate

love letters cabaret presents smoke

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Vibrant soprano Zorana Sadiq harnesses poignant songs of the 80s and 90s, bringing out their deep, dark essence. Accordionist 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

nothing compares to you: music of kate bush, prince and radiohead

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

samantha martin & delta sugar: album release party

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

sonuskapos

SUNDAY MARCH 1 7PM

shine!

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

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

zeynep ozbilen - cd release

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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 perfor-mances. 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.

Accompanied by soulfull flamenco guitarist Nicolas Hernandez, Joanna presents new original material and sings classic songs from Nina Pasto-ri, 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).

JOANNA MOON

January 87pm

SINGS ELVIS

February 257:30pm

ORI DAGAN

January 87pm

February 257:30pm

VALENTINE’SDANCE &ROMANCE 2 options Tango or Salsa!

Tango for Two - 6pmPayadora Tango Ensemble perform a romantic repertoire of traditional and contemporary tangos from Buenos Aires.

Salsa Passion - 9pmEnjoy 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.

ALEXANDER BROWNQUINTETA 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 258pm

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