October @ LULA
JAZZ @ LULA
October is a month of Jazz at Lula Lounge. Launching September 28 with Luisito Orbegoso's Alta Descarga, Lula Lounge's Latin Cool Jazz@Lula series will be in full flight this month.
In the words of New Orleans jazz musician Jelly Roll Morton, jazz was born with a "Spanish tinge." In our Latin Cool series, we'll hear salsa spill into jazz and back again, reminding us of the intertwined histories of the two. The month begins with Gary Topp's presentation of celebrated Brazilian guitarist, Badi Assad. Assad has been receiving rave reviews across North America for her stunning and hypnotic performances. Later that week, Montuno Police, lead by Rick Shadrack Lazar, return to Lula with their fusion of North American Jazz and the rhythmic and melodic influences of Afro-Cuban, Brazilian and Arabic music. On October 13, Canefire will release their new album Kaiso Blues. Canefire features the steel pan drum in a way that you've never heard it before. The night will include performances by special guests Eliana Cuevas and David Rudder.
Latin Cool will feature two giant acts on either end of the Latin Jazz spectrum. On October 6 and 7, Timbales master Ralph Irizarry takes a break from his Latin Jazz outfit Timbalaye to present the New York's hottest salsa group SonCafé. With admirers such as Tito Puente and Ray Baretto, Irizarry is truly a musician's musician. Then, from October 18 to 21, Lula moves into outerspace with the free improvisational jazz of the legendary Sun Ra Arkestra, under the direction of Marshall Allen. Many of the current Arkestra musicians have been there since the the group's beginning and continue to push the edges of interplanetary jazz experimentation.
Tickets go on sale October 3rd for a special double concert on October 26, with the Hilario Duran Trio and Argentinian interpreter of Brazilian guitar and music Beto Caletti. Composed of Cuban pianist Duran, veteran bassist Roberto Occhipinti and percussionist Mark Keslo, The Hilario Duran Trio is perfection incarnate. Beto Calleti joins us after an tour of Central America and is quickly gaining an international reputation for his unique presentations of Brazilian music and is even enjoying enthusiastic reviews by Brazilians themselves.
FUNDRAISERS AT LULA
Every month Lula opens its door to local charities and non-profit organizations raising funds to support their work. This month we are very pleased to be host events for The YWCA's Week without Violence, Nightswimming Theatre and a local group supporting efforts to bring relief to victims of Hurricane Katrina. Please join us on these evenings to support these very worthy causes and transform the world while having a great time.
Oct 25: Hurricane Katrina Relief
AND EVEN MORE JAZZ...
MPC Music's series of Evenings of Jazz in support of the Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation continues on October 12. Each of these evenings feature internationally renowned jazz pianist Norm Amadio and vocalist Tommy Ambrose elegantly serving up the jazz classics of yesteryear. MPC's series will continue through the winter with 2006 dates to be announced soon.
On October 27, M3 presents the 2nd annual Chet Baker Tribute to remember the late, great Chet Baker. Few musicians have embodied the romantic, and ultimately tragic, jazz figure as totally as Chesney "Chet" Baker (1929-88). Unschooled yet eloquent in his music, and a life in the fast lane who somehow managed to survive for nearly six decades, the Baker mystique has only reinforced one of the most haunting trumpet styles and ingenuous approaches to jazz singing. The October 27 concert will feature Danny Depoe and Laila Biali with special guest of honour: Paul Baker (son of Chet Baker).
Friday and Saturday dinner dance lesson and show packages are perfect for birthday celebrations, stagettes and anniversary parties. Call to reserve a table for groups large and small. We have an amazing lineup of salsa bands for October Fridays and Saturdays that will make your party one that is talked about for years to come. Our beginner salsa lessons ensure that every guest is ready to join in the fun when the music begins.
FUTURE EVENTS
Check out the November schedule for three very exciting Gary Topp presentations. Next month Topp will treat Lula audiences to the Habana Sax, John Cale and Village Warsaw Band.
NEW YEAR'S EVE AT LULA LOUNGE
This year Lula Lounge will welcome the new year with Café Cubano. Chef Crinson has prepared a special 3 course tropical fusion New Years Eve menu featuring items such as pan-seared swordfish marinated in Cuban rum. The evening includes a beginner salsa lesson, champagne at midnight and dancing all night to live music.
 HOLIDAY PARTIES Lula Lounge is the ideal spot for your office holiday party. We can help you organize the perfect party for your staff this December. From food, to dance lessons and all types of live entertainment, we’ll make your holiday event planning easy as pie.
LULA INSIDER NEWS
 In mid-September Lula owner and creative director Jose Ortega visited New York City to attend a special launch party for his contribution to a stamp series for the United States postal system.
In addition to running Lula Lounge, Ortega is a well known illustrator and public artist who has designed mosaics for two New York City subway stops.
The stamp series was commissioned by the postal service as a way of celebrating the important contributions of Latin Americans to American culture. The New York launch for the stamp series took place at the Copacabana and was graced by a performance by the legendary trombonist and band director Willie Colon.
SEPTEMBER @ LULA
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 28
LULA PRESENTS LATIN COOL WITH LUISITO ORBEGOSO
Doors @ 8:00pm, Show @ 9:00pm, Admission $10, Bistro Menu available, dinner reservations guarantee best seating
Latin Cool kicks off with Luisito's Alta Descarga. Don't miss this jam session featuring Toronto's hottest latin jazz artists.
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 29
HOVEN DROVEN
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 9:00pm, Admission $15 advance, $20 at the door www.ticketpro.ca, Bistro menu, Dinner reservations guarantee best seating
A contagious mix of traditional Swedish folk, percussive excess and fierce guitars. "The most slamming folk ensemble since the Pogues!" (Rhythm Music)
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 30
SALVAIDE's 20th ANNIVERSARY FUNDRAISING DINNER
Doors @ 5:30pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $70 DINNER TICKET, $10 DANCE ONLY, TIX at (416) 667-9929 or
Featuring a live auction and apprearances by Macayo. Join SalvAide making a difference in the lives of people of El Salvador
OCTOBER @ LULA
SATURDAY OCTOBER 1
SMALL WORLD MUSIC PRESENTS NAWAL
Doors @ 6:30pm, Show @ 8:00pm, Admission $15 ADV at Soundscapes and ticketpro.ca, $49 package includes 3 course dinner NAWAL concert
From an island chain off the east coast of Africa near Madagascar, comes the Canadian debut of a unique sound. FOLLOWED BY SALSA SATURDAY WITH CACHE.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 1
SALSA SATURDAY w/ CACHE
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10, $49 Three Course Dinner + Dance Class + Band
TORONTO’S FIERCEST SALSA BAND! CACHÉ plays hardcore Salsa music inspired by the art of vintage salsa sound of the 1970's. DINNER PACKAGE INCLUDES 8 PM NAWAL CONCERT.
SUNDAY OCTOBER 2
GARY TOPP PRESENTS BADI ASSAD
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 8:30pm, Admission $20ADV at Rotate This and Sam the Record Man, www.ticketweb.com
Brazilian guitarist Badi Assad redefines solo guitar performance! "Revelatory, a brilliant display of innovation, imagination and skill... almost hypnotically compelling." -LOS ANGELES TIMES
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 5
MONTUNO POLICE
Doors @ 8:00pm, Show @ 9:30pm, Admission $10
Global Jazz from beyond the edge.Six accomplished musicians playing original instrumental compositions that organically mix Afro- Arabic-Brazilian and Cuban influences with the improvisational traditions of contemporary jazz to create a kick-ass matrix of cerebral disturbance.
THURSDAY OCTOBER 6
DIRECT FROM NYC RALPH IRIZARRY AND SONCAFÉ
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 9:30pm, Admission $35 advance, $30 members, $73 dinner package, $68 members (Reservations guarantee seating)
Timbales master Ralph Irizarry brings his New York power salsa group to Lula for the first time. Ralph has played with such giants as Sonora Ponceña, Cachao, Celia Cruz, Juan Luis Guerra, Ruben Blades and Ray Barretto. Purchase online at TorontoHispano.com
FRIDAY OCTOBER 7
DIRECT FROM NYC RALPH IRIZARRY AND SONCAFÉ
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 9:30pm, Admission $35 advance, $30 members, $73 dinner package, $68 members (Reservations guarantee seating)
Timbales master Ralph Irizarry brings his New York power salsa group to Lula for the first time. Ralph has played with such giants as Sonora Ponceña, Cachao, Celia Cruz, Juan Luis Guerra, Ruben Blades and Ray Barretto. Dance lesson with Miko.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 8
SALSA SATURDAY w/ CAFE CUBANO!
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10, $49 includes three course dinner + dance class + show
We’re proud to continue to present the hottest salsa band in Toronto! With five performers formerly with Valentin y los del Caribe. They have joined up with other great Toronto musicians to form "Cafe Cubano!". Dance Class @ 9pm with Ana Machado + DJ Billy Bryans
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 12
MPC MUSIC PRESENTS AN EVENING OF JAZZ
Doors @ 6:00pm, Show @ 7:00pm, Admission $20
Internationally renowned jazz pianist Norm Amadio and vocalist Tommy Ambrose headline this evening of jazz in support of The Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation. (www.mpcmusic.com)
THURSDAY OCTOBER 13
CANEFIRE CD RELEASE PARTY
Doors @ 8:00pm, Show @ 9:00pm, Admission $10 /7 students
Toronto’s brand new Caribbean Latin Jazz group CaneFire launches their debut CD with a special concert at Lula. Featuring guest appearances by David Rudder, Eliana Cuevas, and others.
FRIDAY OCTOBER 14
CUBAN FRIDAYS w/ CAFE CUBANO!
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10, Members FREE!, $49 - 3 course dinner + dance class + show
We’re proud to welcome back a brand new band in Toronto with five performers formerly with Valentin y los del Caribe. They have joined up with other great Toronto musicians to form "Cafe Cubano!".
SATURDAY OCTOBER 15
SALSA SATURDAY w/ RICKY FRANCO
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10 Includes dance class, $49 includes Dinner, Dance Class and Show
Billed as Canada's #1 Latin R&B Sensation, Ricky Franco returns to Lula with his salsa powerhouse P-Crew Orchestra . Salsa class with Ana Machado.
MONDAY OCTOBER 17
YWCA GIRLJAM3
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 7:30pm, Admission To be on VIP list, email girljam@ywcatoronto.org., Bistro menu available
Young women artists take the stage to make a stand about violence in our communities locally and globally. A night of spinning, dancing, singing, jamming and peace.
TUESDAY OCTOBER 18
GARY TOPP PRESENTS SUN RA ARKESTRA
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 9:00pm, Admission Adv tix $30 @ ROTATE THIS, SAM THE RECORD MAN, or Ticketweb.com Dinner reservations guarantee best seating.
The tradition of the legendary Sun Ra lives on under the direction of multi-instrumentalist Marshall Allen.
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 19
GARY TOPP PRESENTS SUN RA ARKESTRA
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 9:00pm, Admission Adv tix $30 @ ROTATE THIS, SAM THE RECORD MAN, or ticketweb.com. Dinner reservations guarantee best seating.
The tradition of the legendary Sun Ra lives on under the direction of multi-instrumentalist Marshall Allen.
THURSDAY OCTOBER 20
GARY TOPP PRESENTS SUN RA ARKESTRA
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 9:00pm, Admission Adv tix $30 @ ROTATE THIS, SAM THE RECORD MAN, or www.ticketweb.com. Dinner reservations guarantee best seating.
The tradition of the legendary Sun Ra lives on under the direction of multi-instrumentalist Marshall Allen.
FRIDAY OCTOBER 21
GARY TOPP PRESENTS SUN RA ARKESTRA
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 9:00pm, Admission Adv tix $30 @ ROTATE THIS, SAM THE RECORD MAN, or ticketweb.com. Dinner reservations guarantee best seating.
The tradition of the legendary Sun Ra lives on under the direction of multi-instrumentalist Marshall Allen.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 22
SALSA SATURDAY w/ CACHE
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10, $49 for 3 course dinner (includes dance class + band)
TORONTO’S FIERCEST SALSA BAND! CACHÉ plays hardcore Salsa music inspired by the art of vintage salsa sound of the 1970's. Salsa dance class with Ana Machado.
MONDAY OCTOBER 24
SPLASH!: NIGHTSWIMMING'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY
Doors @ 6:30pm, Show @ 8:00pm, Admission $20, Contact Nightswimming: 416 703 5491
Nightswimming Celebrates its 10th Anniversary. Featuring performances by some of Canada's leading artists, this Gala marks 10 years of commissioning and developing innovative new works of theatre and dance. www.nightswimmingtheatre.com
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 26
HILARIO DURAN TRIO! and BETO CALETTI DOUBLE BILL
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 9:00pm, Admission $20 ADV for both shows, Bistro menu available
The Hilario Durán Trio will be followed by a concert by Beto Caletti - the popular Arentinian interpreter of Brazilan melodies and rythms.
THURSDAY OCTOBER 27
M3 PRESENTS THE 2ND ANNUAL CHET BAKER TRIBUTE
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 9:00pm, Admission $14 advance
A night of live performances to honour and remember the late, great Chet
Baker featuring Danny Depoe's All Star Quintet.
FRIDAY OCTOBER 28
CUBAN FRIDAYS w/ CAFE CUBANO!
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10, Members FREE!, $49 for 3 course dinner (includes dance class + band)
We’re proud to welcome back a brand new band in Toronto with five performers formerly with Valentin y los del Caribe. They have joined up with other great Toronto musicians to form "Cafe Cubano!".
SATURDAY OCTOBER 29
DAVID CALZADO Y SU CHARANGA HABANERA
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $35 ADV, $69 includes three course dinner + dance class + show
The most spectacular Cuban salsa group of all time - David Calzado y su Charanga Habanera - in their first appearance ever in Toronto.
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