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THE ROYAL JELLY ORCHESTRA JAZZ EXTRAVAGANZA
Tomorrow night Jaymz Bee launches his new Tuesday Jazz series at Lula Lounge.
Every Tuesday night Jaymz and Robert Mondavi Wines will present the best of Toronto jazz. The series kicks off with a Hallowe'en party featuring the Royal Jelly Orchestra with Lyne Tremblay, Serafin, Sophia Perlman, Marieve Herington, Julie Michels, Roger Clown and Big Rude Jake. The band and vocalists will be in costume (optional for patrons of course) with make-up by horror stylists Pete and Sarah Nilson.
Special thanks to Robert Mondavi Wines for sponsoring this event. Next week the series will feature a pre-release party by saxophonist Colleen Allen.
Upcoming concerts will include Luis Mario Ochoa, Runcible Spoon, and Babes in Jazzland.
Tuesday October 31
DOUBLE CD LAUNCH RAY MONTFORD AND KOBO TOWN
Thursday November 2
 This Thursday Lula Lounge will host two releases for two exciting new albums by Toronto based artists. Guitarist and composer Ray Montford launches his latest work "Live Imagery". Guitarist Montford's music mesmerizes audiences with passionate and melodic instrumental songs that tell their story through the voice of his guitar.
 Stay and dance to the infectious calypso rhythms of Kobo Town at 9:30. Named after the historic neighborhood in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, where traditional calypso (kaiso) was born, Kobo Town continues to extend the tradition of rhythmic and melodic cross-pollination that marks Calypso music.Kobo Town CD Release » » event details and information
JAZZ.FM 91 Presents
DIONE TAYLOR CD RELEASE
 Lula is very proud to host the official CD launch party for soul jazz singer-songwriter Dione Taylor on Wednesday November 8th.
With her sparkling sophomore release, “I Love Being Here With You” (Marquis/EMI Music Canada), songstress Dione Taylor has emerged as a fully-formed and exciting young artist. While unmistakably a jazz album, “I Love Being Here With You” reflects Dione Taylor’s love and background in gospel, rhythm & blues and soul. Her rich and smoky voice has a truly soulful quality and has earned her international praise and nominations from the Juno’s, National Jazz Awards and the Canadian Urban Music Awards.
Don’t miss her eagerly anticipated debut at the Lula Lounge.
"Dione Taylor is one of the brightest young stars on the Canadian music scene. She is the total package! She has the looks, the voice and the musical experience to make a huge impact on the music industry."
~ David Clayton-Thomas (Blood, Sweat and Tears)
Media Launch
There will be a Media Launch from 6 to 7:30pm. Ms. Taylor will perform for members of the press during this private reception.
LULA FRIDAY JAZZ SERIES
Lula's concert series continues this Friday with Sabor Latin Jazz at 8pm. Join us for dinner and stay for the dance lesson followed by live salsa with Cafe Cubano. Upcoming Friday concerts will include Soneros del Caribe, Hannah Burgé, and Claudia Santilli.
THE BEBOP COWBOYS
On Sunday, November 12th Gary Topp brings the ever popular Bebop Cowboys back to Lula for the sixth installment of their hometown jubilee.
Western swing is alive and well in the hands on the Bebop Cowboys. Four Stars.
~ Montreal Gazette
JAMES HUNTER
 Buy your tickets early for Gary Topp's double presentation of English soul/blues guitarist James Hunter.
The All Music Guide calls Hunter "one of the best blue-eyed soul singers to emerge in the late 20th Century." Hunter's voice has the kind of depth and nuance that invites comparisons to Sam Cooke; his songwriting craft and impassioned performances recall Them-era Van Morrison - and like those artists, Hunter's music is timeless, sounding instantly classic and perpetually modern.
HOLIDAY PARTIES @ Lula
There's still time to book your office and family holiday celebration at Lula. Our dinner and dancing packages are the perfect choice for groups of 2 to 250. Introduce your friends and colleagues to Lula's great tropical fusion menu, dance lessons and live salsa bands. Phone 416 588 0307 for details.
November @ LULA
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 2
RAY MONTFORD: LIVE IMAGERY CD RELEASE
Doors @ 6:00pm, Show @ 7:30pm, Admission $15 or $25 with CD, Dinner reservations guarantee seating.
Live Imagery showcases the creativity and inventiveness of guitarist Ray Montford with drummer Rob Greenway and bassist Ian de Souza.
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 2
KOBO TOWN CD RELEASE PARTY
Doors @ 9:30pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10 , Dinner reservations guarantee seating.
Named after the historic neighborhood in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, where traditional calypso (kaiso) was born, Kobo Town continues to extend the tradition of rhythmic and melodic cross-pollination that marks Calypso music. Preceded by Ray Montford CD release.
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 3
SABOR LATIN JAZZ BAND (8pm)
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:30pm, Show @ 8:00pm, Admission $15 , Dinner reservations guarantee seating.
By fusing pulsating, upbeat Latin Jazz rhythms with spicy montunos, this high energy crew gets the crowd moving!
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 3
CUBAN FRIDAYS W/ CAFE CUBANO!
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:30pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $15 for both shows + dance lesson or $10 after 9pm, $54 - 3 course dinner + dance class + show
We’re proud to present one the most exciting bands 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 @ 9:30
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 4
SALSA SATURDAY W/ CACHE
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $15 Includes dance class, $54 includes Dinner, Dance Class and Show
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
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 5
HUMBLE + BOOK LAUNCH OF ME, MYSELF AND I
Doors @ 6:30pm, Show @ 7:30pm, Admission $10 , Dinner reservations guarantee seating.
Celebrate Hard to See with Humble and the book launch of Me, Myself and I. With DJ Chocolate and Patrick Roots.
MONDAY NOVEMBER 6
DUNDAS WEST BIA GENERAL MEETING
Doors @ 6:00pm, Admission All welcome.
Join us for the the first general meeting of the newly formed Dundas West BIA
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 7
JAYMZ BEE'S COLLEEN ALLEN CD RELEASE
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 8:30pm, Admission $10 , Dinner reservations guarantee seating.
Jaymz Bee presents a CD launch party celebrating the latest release by multi-instrumentalist Colleen Allen.
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 8
DIONE TAYLOR CD RELEASE
Doors @ 8:00pm, Show @ 8:30pm, Admission $15, Dinner reservations guarantee seating.
Lula is very proud to host the official CD launch party for soul jazz singer-songwriter Dione Taylor on Wednesday November 8th. With her sparkling sophomore release, “I Love Being Here With You” (Marquis/EMI Music Canada), songstress Dione Taylor has emerged as a fully-formed and exciting young artist.
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 9
AMÉLIE LEFEBVRE
Doors @ 6:00pm, Show @ 8:00pm, Admission $10 , Dinner reservations guarantee seating.
Don't miss this award-winning up and coming Francophone singer-songwriter.
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 10
SONEROS DEL CARIBE (8pm)
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:30pm, Show @ 8:00pm, Admission $15 includes 9 pm dance class and 10:30 salsa band, $54 - includes 3 course dinner + dance class + 10:30 PM band
The Caribbean Soneros (Soneros del Caribe) was created in the early 1980s to re-create and continue the traditional rhythms that have influenced the shape of the music landscape in Colombia.
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 10
VERONICA AND THE LATINO BEAT
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:30pm, Show @ 10:30pm, Admission $15 for both shows + lesson, or $10 after 9pm, $54 dinner, dance lesson and both shows
From salsa, to merengue, and even cumbia, Veronica & The Latino Beat have all the right ingredients to get the dance floor heated.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 11
LADY SON Y ARTICULO VEINTE
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $15, $54 Dinner and show package., $49 for 3 course dinner + dance class + lady son
Powerful vocalist Yeti Ajasin (Lady Son) leads this up and coming Afro-Cuban rumba / son band .
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 12
GARY TOPP PRESENTS THE BEBOP COWBOYS
Doors @ 6:00pm, Show @ 8:00pm, Admission $12
“Western swing is alive and well in the hands on the Bebop Cowboys. Four Stars.” – Montreal Gazette.
MONDAY NOVEMBER 13
ADAM GIAMBRONE ELECTION DAY PARTY
Doors @ 7:30pm, Admission free
Watch the results come in with Adam and his team.
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 14
JAYMZ BEE PRESENTS LUIS MARIO OCHOA
Doors @ 7:00pm, Admission $10 , Dinner reservations guarantee seating.
Jaymz Bee presents a night of jazz with Cuban vocalist Louis Mario Ochoa and special guests Amanda Martinez and Kevin LaLiberte.
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 15
GARY TOPP PRESENTS JAMES HUNTER (show I)
Doors @ 5:30pm, Show @ 7:00pm, Admission $20 ADV @ ticketweb.ca $25 @ door, Dinner reservations guarantee seating.
"James is one of the best voices, and best kept secrets, in British R'n'B and Soul. Check him out." says Van Morrison. 2 shows!!!!
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 15
GARY TOPP PRESENTS JAMES HUNTER (show II)
Doors @ 9:30pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $20 ADV @ ticketweb.ca $25 @ door, Dinner reservations guarantee seating.
"James is one of the best voices, and best kept secrets, in British R'n'B and Soul. Check him out." says Van Morrison. 2 shows!!!!
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 16
SHAHID ALI KHAN CD RELEASE
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 8:30pm, Admission $10 Adv/$15 @ door, Dinner reservations guarantee seating.
Shahid Ali Khan, student of legendary Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, celebrates his 1st CD release in Canada with an evening of Qawwali music. The event will feature Shahid Ali Khan performing with tabla master, Ravi Naimpally, and his band Tasa.
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 17
MUSIC VILLAGE PRESENTS HANNAH BURGÉ (8pm)
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:30pm, Show @ 8:00pm, Admission $15 for both shows or $10 after 9 pm, $54 - includes 3 course dinner + dance class + 10:30 salsa
Hannah Burgé is the new voice in Toronto. Influenced by Latin, Brazilian, Contemporary Jazz and Funk music, Hannah and her group offer global jazz standards and her compositions.
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 17
CUBAN FRIDAYS W/ CAFE CUBANO!
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:30pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10 after 9pm, $54 - 3 course dinner + dance class + show
We’re proud to present one the most exciting bands 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 @ 9:30
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 18
SALSA SATURDAY W/ BLACK MARKET!
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:30pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $15, $54 Dinner and show package., $54 includes Dinner, Dance Class and Show
Don't miss this very hot, up and coming Cuban Toronto salsa band. With DJ FAB and dance lesson by Sarita!
MONDAY NOVEMBER 20
HAGOOD HARDY – A CELEBRATION
Doors @ 6:30pm, Show @ 8:30pm, Admission $30 , Dinner reservations guarantee seating.
Hagood Hardy was a man loved and admired by so many and now, nearing the ten year mark since we lost him, there is to be a very special celebration of a life well lived and a wonderful talent.
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 21
JAYMZ BEE PRESENTS: RUNCIBLE SPOON
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 8:30pm, Admission $10, Dinner reservations guarantee seating, $49 dinner and show package
Runcible Spoon is an innovative chamber jazz ensemble that draws from a wide range of influences including jazz, classical, folk, improvised music and cabaret.
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 22
FUNDRAISER FOR PALESTINE
Doors @ 8:00pm, Admission $25 suggested donation
Roula Said and Maryem Tollar presents a varied palette of offerings for your contemplation and pleasure
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 23
JUGULAR
Doors @ 9:30pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10, $15 with CD
Beat Sherpa Recordings is proud to present the Debut Album from renowned vocalist /producer /musician Jugular.
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 24
CLAUDIA SANTILLI EARLY SHOW
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 8:00pm, Admission $15 for both shows or $10 after 9 pm, members free, $54 - includes 3 course dinner + dance class + 10:30 salsa
Latin and brazilian jazz lead by this very gifted Toronto based vocalist
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 24
CUBAN FRIDAYS W/ ADONIS PUENTES!
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10, Members FREE! after 9pm, $54 - 8 pm concert, 3 course dinner + dance class + show
Lead singer of the popular duo The Puentes Brothers. Continuing his quest to modernise son music while maintaining it's roots and essence. Dance lesson at 9:30pm. DJ Billy Bryans
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 25
SALSA SATURDAY W/ CACHE
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $15 Includes dance class, $54 includes Dinner, Dance Class and Show
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
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 26
ROAM
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 8:00pm, Admission $10 adult, $5 under 19 yrs, Unemployed pwyc. Dinner reservations guarantee seating.
Multimedia Cabaret and Fun Raising Fundraiser for ROAM music video: “Forward”
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 28
JAYMZ BEE PRESENTS: BABES IN JAZZ LAND
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 8:30pm, Admission $10, $49 dinner and show package
BABES IN JAZZ LAND is all female, all babes, and all under age 30 -- featuring some of Toronto’s most talented young female musicians and singers.
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 30
CADENCE
Doors @ 6:30pm, Show @ 8:00pm, Admission tba, Dinner reservations guarantee seating.
This formidable foursome dishes up tight harmony with high-energy antics and lots of audience participation
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