Upcoming Events @ LULA

SUN RA ARKESTRA

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.

$30 Advance at Sam the Record Man and Rotate This, Ticketweb.com
Doors 7pm, Performance 9pm
Dinner reservations guarantee best seating.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Gary Topp (416) 782-5697
Tracy Jenkins (416) 588 0307
(Photo: Alan Nahigian, Marshall Allen)

LATIN COOL CONTINUES

October 26: 2 shows
Hilario Duran Trio
Beto Caletti
Doors 7 pm, Performance 9:00 $20

Hot off their 2005 Juno win for their latest album New Danzon, The Hilario Duran Trio featuring Roberto Occhipinti on bass returns to Lula Lounge. Duran is one of the most respected pianists working in latin jazz today.

"Hilario Durán is an unparalleled pianist, as well as being a composer and arranger of the first order... one of the greatest Stone and Spin Cuban pianists of this 20th Century." - Chucho Valdés

Hilario Durán

Hilario Durán was born in La Habana, Cuba, on October 10th, 1953. In 1968, he started his musical education at the Conservatory Amadeo Roldán in La Habana. In 1976, Durán joined the Cuban Orchestra of Modern Music in substitution for pianist Chucho Valdés. When Arturo Sandoval formed his band in 1981, Hilario Durán joined him and worked with him for 10 years, as composer, arranger and producer as well as playing both piano and keyboard and touring at major jazz festivals around the world, sharing stages with such outstanding musicians as Dizzy Gillespie, Michael Legrand and others.

Beto Caletti

Argentinian guitarist interprets the music of Brazil.

Although singer and guitarist Beto Caletti was born in Buenos Aires his work is heavily influenced by the rhythms and melodies of Brazil. He has worked for over ten years on investigation, composition and performance of Brazilian music, playing on stages at Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Belo Horizonte, Bogotá, Mexico City, Montreux, Barcelona, and in the most important cultural centers and theatres in Buenos Aires.

Having acquired musical training at Conservatorio Nacional de Música Carlos Lopez Buchardo and Facultad de Bellas Artes, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, he has taught Brazilian rithmics and guitar at Instituto Tecnológico de Música Contemporánea, Escuela Popular de Música -Sindicato de Músicos and Escuela de Música de Buenos Aires.Caletti was a special guest at the Brazilian Night in Montreux Jazz Festival and is winner of ACE Award.

Has published two music instruction books on brazilian music: "Guitarra brasilera" and "Samba, choro e bossa nova", and has produced the CDs "Eu quero um samba", "Travessia brasileira" , "Notorious en vivo" and "Esquinas".

Caletti is hugely popular in Mexico where he is currently on tour before flying to Canada.

CHET BAKER TRIBUTE

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).

Oct 27: M3 PRESENTS THE 2ND ANNUAL CHET BAKER TRIBUTE

DAVID CALZADO Y SU CHARANGA HABANERA

Friday October 28 at 10pm and Saturday October 29 at 10pm
Admission: $35.00 in advance $40.00 at the door
Guaranteed seating only with dinner and show packages: $69 plus tax and tip
Advance tickets and dinner package can be purchased by calling 416 588 0307

CHARANGA ADVANCE TICKET PARTY

Lula will host an advance ticket party this Friday, October 21. From 11:30 to closing (after the concert by the great Sun Ra Arkestra finishes) Billy Bryans will play a non-stop three hour salsa set. Admission is $5.00 or free for those wishing to purchase their last minute Charanga Habanera tickets.

Lula Lounge, in association with Billy Bryans Productions, presents the most spectacular Cuban salsa group of all time - David Calzado y su Charanga Habanera - in their first appearance ever in Toronto.

‘La Charanga’ - as they are known to their fans around the world - are a 14 piece non-stop dance machine who play the supercharged style of salsa known as timba. Led by visionary music director David Calzado, La Charanga Habanera - with their street-wise attitude and torrid live performances - have stayed at the top of the competitive Cuban music scene for over 15 years.

These shows will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the absolute best in contemporary Cuban music. With five front men vocalists, four horns and a huge rhythm section based out of Havana Cuba, La Charanga Habanera truly embody the Cuban expreession "tremenda espectaculo"

Lula Lounge offers a unique tropical fusion menu that incorporates cool tropical fruits, fresh Caribbean herbs and an enticing array of homemade salsas and mojos - bringing a contemporary and international flair to traditional South American dishes.

Media information is available from Billy Bryans Productions at 416 588 2446

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.

Dec 31: NEW YEAR'S EVE

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.

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