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June 2005 Bookings/Gig Schedule
Date
Time
Band
Idiom
Venue
City
Fri.
Jun 03
2005
7:00pm
Private Function
Nick Ali &
MARRÓN MATIZADO
10-piece All-star salsa unit MARRÓN MATIZADO tackles modern progressive salsa in a way that this country has never seen before.  Bringing elements of funk, jazz, and hip-hop to the table the unit creates a  high-energy whirlwind of modern salsa.  Called "Toronto's Salsa Dream-team" by Picante Latin Xpress magazine.
Click to see full collage
Hard-hitting
Salsa
12-piece Edition
Private Function
(Not open to the public)
Mississauga
Convention
Centre
Private Function
(Not open to the public)
Toronto

 
 
 
 
 
 

Sat.
Jun 04
2005
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Sat.
Jun 04
2005
(same day)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

STILL
Sat.
Jun 04
2005
(same day)

2:00pm
FREE!
Orangeville Jazz & Blues Festival
presents:
NICK ALI QUARTET
"Performing organic jazz in the classic quartet setting, this unit strives to embody the jazz improvising spirit of the 60's - communication.  Playing selections of standards linked together in one organic mish-mash of sonic goodness, this unit brings classic jazz themes and powerful Brownman compositions into the new era of jazz"
- Scott McLaren, CHRY radio

featuring
Brown - trumpet, Adrean Farrugia - piano
Scott Peterson - bass, Kevin Brow - drums
Modern
Jazz Quartet
Orangeville
Jazz Fest
Alexandra
Park
Main Stage
(MAP)
Orangeville
(Directions)
8:00pm
$10
Orangeville Jazz & Blues Festival
presents:
NICK ALI QUARTET
"Performing organic jazz in the classic quartet setting, this unit strives to embody the jazz improvising spirit of the 60's - communication.  Playing selections of standards linked together in one organic mish-mash of sonic goodness, this unit brings classic jazz themes and powerful Brownman compositions into the new era of jazz"
- Scott McLaren, CHRY radio

featuring
Brown - trumpet, Adrean Farrugia - piano
Scott Peterson - bass, Kevin Brow - drums
Modern
Jazz Quartet
Baba Ganoush
Info:
519.940.8291
$10
(MAP)
(see "3" on map)
232 Broadway
Orangeville
(Directions)
7:00pm
Doors
9:00pm
Salsa
Dance Lessons
10:00pm
Show
Brown appears in the second set after 11pm
Lula Lounge's
3rd Annual Celebration of their opening
Lula Lounge and Daniel Stone present LA SALSA DE HOY (Today's Salsa).  Proving that Toronto is one of the world's major centres for contemporary salsa, Daniel Stone has put together a Lula super band with representatives from Toronto's top salsa combos. The group will perform original compositions by Cache, Luis Mario Ochoa, Ricky Franco, Proyecto Charanguero, Nick "The Brownman" Ali, Evaristo Machado and Latin Street, and will feature the leaders and singers from each of these accomplished bands. Come to Lula on June 4 and remind yourself how lucky we are to live in one of the salsa capitals of the world! We are very proud to welcome host of "Café con Leche' on JAZZFM 91 Amanda Martinez as MC for the evening.
Lula's SALSA DE HOY musicians:

Piano: Luis Guerra | Bass: Ruddy Bolaños 
Timbal: Daniel Stone | Congas: Alberto Suarez 
Bongo: Alex Godinez 
1st Trumpet: Daniel Leon | 2nd Trumpet: Kerbin Barreto 
1st Bone: Yannick Malboeuf | 2nd Bone: Jamie Stager 
Featured Singers and Backup Vocalists:
Juan Carlos Cardenas (Cache, Proyecto Charanguero)
Evaristo Machado (Evaristo)
Ricky Franco (Ricky Franco and Marron Matizado)
Luis Mario Ochoa (Cimarron)
Wilson Acevedo (Cache) 
With Special Appearances by
Nick "Brownman" Ali (Marron Matizado)
Bill McBirnie (Cache, Proyecto Charanguero)
Benny Esguerra (Proyecto Charanguero)
Mireya Escalante (Latin Street)
Mayito del Monte (Latin Street)
Glenda del Monte (Marron Matizado)
Toronto's
finest
Salseros
on one stage
Lula Lounge
Info:
416-588-0307
(MAP)
Show only

$15.00
Show +  3-course

Dinner package
$55.00
Reservations @ 416.588.0307
1585 Dundas St. W.
Toronto
Sun.
Jun 05
2005
7:00pm
By
Invitation
only
Nick Ali &
MARRÓN MATIZADO
10-piece All-star salsa unit MARRÓN MATIZADO tackles modern progressive salsa in a way that this country has never seen before.  Bringing elements of funk, jazz, and hip-hop to the table the unit creates a  high-energy whirlwind of modern salsa.  Called "Toronto's Salsa Dream-team" by Picante Latin Xpress magazine.
Click to see full collage
Hard-hitting
Salsa
10-piece Edition
By Invitation only
SAV Party
By Invitation only
Toronto
Fri.
June 10
2005
10:00pm
Pepperjack's presents a special double-bill
of Colombian Latin-jazz:
CHIVA
&
PLAN C
From Press Release:
A rare convergence of forces - two unique Colombian latin-jazz groups on one stage.  CHIVA - under the direction of Colombian congero Ruben "Bennie" Esguerra explore the correlations between Atlantic coast Colombian rhythms with modern urban hip-hop, while PLAN C under the direction of Colombian guitarist/composer Juan Carlos Valencia delve into the sounds of Colombian grooves fused with electronica.
Featured in both bands :
multi-award-winning latin-jazz trumpeter Nick "Brownman" Ali
Colombian
Latin-Jazz-Hop
&
Colombian
Urbano-Alterlatino
Pepper Jack
Cafe
Info:
905-525-6666
38 King William St.
Hamilton
Sat.
Jun 11
2005
7:00pm
Doors
9:00pm
Salsa
Dance Lessons
10:00pm
Show
Normally appearing the 1st Sat of every
month at Lula Lounge but moved to June 11
due to the Anniversary show at Lula):
Nick Ali &
MARRÓN MATIZADO
10-piece All-star salsa unit MARRÓN MATIZADO tackles modern progressive salsa in a way that this country has never seen before.  Bringing elements of funk, jazz, and hip-hop to the table the unit creates a  high-energy whirlwind of modern salsa.  Called "Toronto's Salsa Dream-team" by Picante Latin Xpress magazine.
Click to see full collage
Marrón Matizado this Saturday at Lula Lounge is:
.....Ricky Franco - vocals (Mexico)
.....Alex Naar - vocals (Panama)
.....Juan Carlos Cardenas - vocals/guiro (Venezeula)
.....Nick "Brownman" Ali - trumpet (Trinidad)
.....Marcus Ali - alto sax (Trinidad)
.....Jon "Linus" Kay - tenor sax (Panama)
.....Daniel Menjivar - bass (El Salvador)
.....Luis Guerra - piano (Cuba)
.....Luisito Orbegoso - congas (Peru)
.....Alex Godinez - timbales / snare (Peru)
.....Ruben Esguerra - bongos / campana (Colombia)
See the LULA POSTER
Hard-hitting
Salsa
8-piece Edition
Lula Lounge
Info:
416-588-0307
(MAP)
Show only

$10.00
Show +  3-course

Dinner package
$45.00
Reservations @ 416.588.0307
1585 Dundas St. W.
Toronto
Sun.
Jun 12
2005
11:00pm
No cover!
Etric Lyons &
KUSH

"KUSH is a unique musical experience. With bass,
loops and samples, keyboards, percussion and
trumpet, KUSH plays music from their souls.
Nothing is pre-rehearsed. The music they play is
created moment by moment and their rhythms
are coordinated through intense concentration
and connection between the musicians."
Live improvised
House / Electronica
---
Expansive, innovative, a sign of where (electronic) music should be heading.
Salah Ananse, DJ/Producer, Atlanta, GA
---
Cinematic, meditative in it's subtle development.
Joe Rice, DJ, San Francisco, CA
Underground
Garage
365 King St. West
(across from Mountain
Equipment Co-op)
Toronto
Thurs.
June 16
2005
6:00pm
to
9:00pm
Etric Lyons &
KUSH

"KUSH is a unique musical experience. With bass,
loops and samples, keyboards, percussion and
trumpet, KUSH plays music from their souls.
Nothing is pre-rehearsed. The music they play is
created moment by moment and their rhythms
are coordinated through intense concentration
and connection between the musicians."
Live improvised
House / Electronica
---
Expansive, innovative, a sign of where (electronic) music should be heading.
Salah Ananse, DJ/Producer, Atlanta, GA
---
Cinematic, meditative in it's subtle development.
Joe Rice, DJ, San Francisco, CA
Fez Batik
129 Peter St.
Toronto
9:30pm
Ruben "Bennie" Esguerra &
CHIVA

"Columbian rhythms, funk bass-lines,
jazz soloists, hip-hop DJ"
featuring
Bennie - congas, bata, Colombian percussion
Brownman - trumpet & electryc trumpet
Eric Boucher - keybaords
Dane Wedderburn - bass
Chris Lamont - drums
See the poster
(8.5"x11" b&w, print ready - 600kb)
Colombian
Latin-jazz
meets
Urban Groove
Trane Studio
Info:
416-913-8179
Toronto
Sat.
June 18
2005
7:00pm
Private Function
A Private Function
with
ALI BROS
Click to see full-size high-res image
featuring
Marcus Ali - bari sax
Brownman - electryc trumpet
Kieran Adams - drums
Dane Wedderburn - 6-string electric bass
Jazz-Funk
Location
withheld
Private Function
(Not open to the public)
Toronto
Private Function
(Not open to the public)
Sun.
June 19
2005
11:00pm
No cover!
Etric Lyons &
KUSH

"KUSH is a unique musical experience. With bass,
loops and samples, keyboards, percussion and
trumpet, KUSH plays music from their souls.
Nothing is pre-rehearsed. The music they play is
created moment by moment and their rhythms
are coordinated through intense concentration
and connection between the musicians."
Live improvised
House / Electronica
---
Expansive, innovative, a sign of where (electronic) music should be heading.
Salah Ananse, DJ/Producer, Atlanta, GA
---
Cinematic, meditative in it's subtle development.
Joe Rice, DJ, San Francisco, CA
Underground
Garage
365 King St. West
(across from Mountain
Equipment Co-op)
Toronto
Tues.
June 21
2005
8:00pm
$10
Toronto CD Release Party
for one of Canada's premiere dub poets:
D'BI YOUNG

Now Magazine's Critic's Pick for
 - best dub poet and storytelling actor -
"The socially conscious d'bi.young has four self-produced albums to her credit she calls herself a storyteller but who cares about titles when you're so mesmerized by the heartfelt truths she communicates."
- critic's pick / best of toronto '03 / now magazine / jon kaplan 
Dub Poet
Mod Club
722 College St.
Toronto
Wed.
June 22
2005
8:00pm
$10
advance
$12
door
Hamilton CD Release Party
for one of Canada's premiere dub poets:
D'BI YOUNG

Now Magazine's Critic's Pick for
 - best dub poet and storytelling actor -
"The socially conscious d'bi.young has four self-produced albums to her credit she calls herself a storyteller but who cares about titles when you're so mesmerized by the heartfelt truths she communicates."
- critic's pick / best of toronto '03 / now magazine / jon kaplan 
Dub Poet
Staircase
Cafe
Theatre
Info:
416.530.0121
27 Dundurn St. N
Hamilton
Thurs.
June 23
2005
1:30pm
to
2:15pm
York Univerity presents one of Canada's premiere dub poets:
D'BI YOUNG

Now Magazine's Critic's Pick for
 - best dub poet and storytelling actor -
"The socially conscious d'bi.young has four self-produced albums to her credit she calls herself a storyteller but who cares about titles when you're so mesmerized by the heartfelt truths she communicates."
- critic's pick / best of toronto '03 / now magazine / jon kaplan 
Dub Poet
York
University
North York
6:00pm
to
9:00pm
Etric Lyons &
KUSH

"KUSH is a unique musical experience. With bass,
loops and samples, keyboards, percussion and
trumpet, KUSH plays music from their souls.
Nothing is pre-rehearsed. The music they play is
created moment by moment and their rhythms
are coordinated through intense concentration
and connection between the musicians."
Live improvised
House / Electronica
---
Expansive, innovative, a sign of where (electronic) music should be heading.
Salah Ananse, DJ/Producer, Atlanta, GA
---
Cinematic, meditative in it's subtle development.
Joe Rice, DJ, San Francisco, CA
Fez Batik
129 Peter St.
Toronto
Fri.
June 24
2005
9:30pm
Toronto's Laurentian Room
presents "DJ + Horn"
DJ Rad + Brownman
DJ Rad - turntables
with special guest
Nick "Brownman" Ali - electric trumpet
Latin-House
"DJ + Horn"
(club music)
Laurentian
Room
Info:
(416) 925-8680
51A Winchester St
Toronto
Sat.
June 25
2005
Noon
to
3:00pm
TD Toronto Downtown Jazz Fest
presents:
NICK ALI TRIO
"Performing organic jazz in the classic trio setting, this unit strives to embody the jazz improvising spirit of the 60's - communication.  Playing selections of standards linked together in one organic mish-mash of sonic goodness, this unit brings classic jazz themes and powerful Brownman compositions into the new era of jazz"
- Scott McLaren, CHRY radio

featuring
Brown - trumpet, Scott Peterson - bass, Kevin Brow - drums
Modern
Jazz
Trio
TD Toronto
Jazz Fest's
Danforth
Stage
@
Alexander The Great Parkette (N.E. corner of Danforth & Logan)
Alexander The Great
Parkette
Toronto
6:00pm
to
7:00pm
TD Toronto Downtown Jazz Fest
in conjuntion with the Trane Studio
presents:
TALKBACK
with Nick "Brownman" Ali &
Jazz FM's Ralph Benmurgui
Ralph and Brown discuss Arturo Sandoval's life and contributions to jazz and latin-jazz prior to the Arturo Sandoval performance beginning an hour later.
Jazz
Discussion
Nathan
Philip
Square
Toronto
9:30pm
TD Toronto Downtown Jazz Fest
in conjuntion with the Trane Studio
presents:
A Tribute to
ALBERTA HUNTER
Ttribute concert to a 1930's jazz great
Jazz
Tribute
Concert
Trane Studio
Info:
416-913-8179
964 Bathurst St.
Toronto
Sun.
June 26
2005
9:30pm
TD Toronto Downtown Jazz Fest
in conjuntion with the Trane Studio
presents:
NICK ALI QUARTET
"Performing organic jazz in the classic quartet setting, this unit strives to embody the jazz improvising spirit of the 60's - communication.  Playing selections of standards linked together in one organic mish-mash of sonic goodness, this unit brings classic jazz themes and powerful Brownman compositions into the new era of jazz"
- Scott McLaren, CHRY radio

featuring
Brown - trumpet, Adrean Farrugia - piano
Scott Peterson - bass, Kevin Brow - drums
Modern
Jazz
Quartet
Trane Studio
Info:
416-913-8179
964 Bathurst St.
Toronto
Midnight
(or after NAQ performance
concludes at Trane)
No cover!
Etric Lyons &
KUSH

"KUSH is a unique musical experience. With bass,
loops and samples, keyboards, percussion and
trumpet, KUSH plays music from their souls.
Nothing is pre-rehearsed. The music they play is
created moment by moment and their rhythms
are coordinated through intense concentration
and connection between the musicians."
Live improvised
House / Electronica
---
Expansive, innovative, a sign of where (electronic) music should be heading.
Salah Ananse, DJ/Producer, Atlanta, GA
---
Cinematic, meditative in it's subtle development.
Joe Rice, DJ, San Francisco, CA
Underground
Garage
365 King St. West
(across from Mountain
Equipment Co-op)
Toronto
Wed.
June 29
2005
9:30pm
Cervejeria downtown presents:
Juan Carlos Valencia's
PLAN C
with special guest Nick "Brownman" Ali
Under the leadership of Colombian guitarist/composer Juan Carlos Valencia PLAN C pushes the boundaries between electronica and contemporay latin music.
Winner of the 2004
CANADIAN INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARD
for "Alternative Latin Group of the Year"
"heart pounding percussive electro-beats combined with harmonized horn licks, and sensual vocals will lift any audience and make them dance."
Juan Valencia -  Vocals, Guitar, Compositions
Janelle Monique - Vocals
Alberto Campuzano - Bass
Diego Las Heras - Congas, Percussion, Keyboards
Max Senitt - Drums
Tim Stokes Rees - Samplers, Turntables, Laptop.
Catalina Machulec - Trumpet
Oliver Miguel -  Saxophones
Colombian
Latin
Electronica
Cervejeria
842 College St.
(just W of Ossington)
Toronto
Thurs.
June 30
2005
6:00pm
to
7:30pm 
Cocktails
7:30pm

to
9:30pm
Dinner
10:00pm

to
11:30pm
Feature
Concert
Private Function
Angus Glen Golf and Country Club
presents
NICK ALI QUARTET
"Performing organic jazz in the classic quartet setting, this unit strives to embody the jazz improvising spirit of the 60's - communication.  Playing selections of standards linked together in one organic mish-mash of sonic goodness, this unit brings classic jazz themes and powerful Brownman compositions into the new era of jazz"
- Scott McLaren, CHRY radio

featuring
Brown - trumpet, Adrean Farrugia - piano
Scott Peterson - bass, Kevin Brow - drums
Modern
Jazz
Quartet
Private Function
(Not open to the public)
Angus Glen
Golf & Country
Club
Private Function
(Not open to the public)
Markham
(Directions)
Private Function
(Not open to the public)
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TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL DATES

Sat June 25 - noon - 3:00pm - NICK ALI TRIO
All-original jazz trio
@ Toronto Jazz Fest's Danforth Stage, Toronto
at Alexander The Great Parkette (N.E. corner of Danforth & Logan)
----
Same Day (June 25) - 6:00pm to 7:00pm - TALKBACK w/ Jazz FM's Ralph Benmurgui
Discussion on Arturo Sandoval's show
@ Nathan Philips Square, Toronto
----
Same Day (June 25) - 09:30pm - Tribute to ALBERTA HUNTER
Ttribute concert to a 1930's jazz great
@ Trane Studio, Toronto
----
Sun June 26 - 09:30pm - NICK ALI QUARTETfeat. Adrean Farrugia
Hard-swinging modern jazz quartet
@ Trane Studio, Toronto
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Fri July 01 - 10:00pm - CANADA DAY!
ALI BROS feat. Enlight (Gruvasylum) & Phatt Al + special guests
 "Symphony of Vibe"
2 of Canada's hottest hornmen team up with 2 of Canada's most conscious freestyle rappers for a night of ground-breaking urban music.
@ Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas St. West, Toronto
----
Sat July 02 - 10:00pm - MARRON MATIZADO
Brownman's 10-man Salsa powerhouse
@ Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas St. West, Toronto
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        Sun July 02 - 09:00pm - Nick Ali & CRUZAO
Close the Toronto Jazz Fest with Canada's Multi-award-winning latin-jazz unit!
@ Esplanade Bier Market
 


UPCOMING BIIIIIIG EVENTS

Fri July 08- PLAN C featuring special guest latin-jazz trumpeter Brownman
Toronto-based Colombian latino-alterlatino group perform on the mainstage at the Montreal Jazz Fest
@ Montreal Jazz Festival
----
Every Friday in Sept 2005 - "5 Weeks For Miles" returns!
Every Friday in Sept (5 fridays) Brownman once again lead 5 different groups through the 5 historic eras of jazz of which Miles Davis was a forefather for.
Click here to see last year's info.
@ Trane Studio, Toronto


A 2004 MAGIC MOMENT
In Dec 2004 - Nick Ali & CRUZAO was invited to represent Canada

@ Havana Jazz Festival, Cuba
and dazzled international audiences with their fiery sounds.  Brownman would subsequently asked by Chucho Valdes himself to
perform with the legendary IRAKERE as a special guest soloist.  Footage from this ground-breaking performance will be
up on brownman.com soon.  A proud moment for Canada.
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