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Sept 07 2008 |
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BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO featuring Brownman - electric trumpet Tyler Emond - 6-string electric bass Colin Kingsmore - drums -- JazzOnline writes: "Nick "Brownman" Ali's powerful trio captures the essence of the later years in Miles Davis' life, his electric period, without imitation. Brownman's ELECTRYC TRIO is uniquely his own, yet echoes with the sounds of ‘Bitches Brew’ and ‘In a Silent Way’ right down to Miles’ use of electronics while still managing to stay grounded in the sounds of today, clearly paying apt tribute to Brownman's NYC mentor Randy Brecker. Impressive." |
Groove Jazz -- 2007 Canadian National Jazz Award winner for "Electric Jazz Group of the Year" |
Arts Festival |
between Keele & Quebec Toronto |
Fri.
Sept 12 2008 |
7:00pm ---- Show 8:30pm |
presents Brownman's TRIBUTE TO FREDDIE HUBBARD Night 1 - The Acoustic Years Click to see full sized poster featuring Brownman - trumpet Jeff King - tenor sax Adrean Farrugia - piano Mark Cashion - bass Jeff Halischuk - drums -- From press release: "Recently returning to Toronto after a summer of juggling touring schedules between the Brownman Electryc Trio and Guru's Jazzmatazz, the Trinidadian-born multi-award winning jazz trumpeter - over 2 nights in Sept - takes on the exciting task of paying tribute to one of his personal heros and one of the greatest jazz trumpet players in the history of the artform - Freddie Hubbard. Night 1 - Friday Sept 12, will feature Hubbard's acoustic period ("Ready for Freddie", "Open Sesame") and night 2, Saturday Sept 13, will showcase his later electric period ("Red Clay", "Skydive")" |
Jazz Quintet -- Tribute to Freddie Hubbard Concert Night 1 of 2 click image above to see full sized poster |
Info: 416-913-8197 (MAP) $15 at door ---- $10 adults advanced list (Click to get on Fri's adv list) ---- $7 students w/ ID (Click to get on Fri's student list) |
(N. of Bloor at Follis) Toronto |
Sat.
Sept 13 2008 |
dinner 6:00pm ---- Show 9:00pm |
presents Brownman's TRIBUTE TO FREDDIE HUBBARD Night 1 - The Electric Years Click to see full sized poster featuring Brownman - electric trumpet Marcus Ali - alto sax & effects Dave Restivo - rhodes & keys Tyler Emond - 6-string electric bass Colin Kingsmore - drums -- From press release: "Recently returning to Toronto after a summer of juggling touring schedules between the Brownman Electryc Trio and Guru's Jazzmatazz, the Trinidadian-born multi-award winning jazz trumpeter - over 2 nights in Sept - takes on the exciting task of paying tribute to one of his personal heros and one of the greatest jazz trumpet players in the history of the artform - Freddie Hubbard. Night 1 - Friday Sept 12, will feature Hubbard's acoustic period ("Ready for Freddie", "Open Sesame") and night 2, Saturday Sept 13, will showcase his later electric period ("Red Clay", "Skydive")" |
Jazz Quintet -- Tribute to Freddie Hubbard Concert Night 2 of 2 click image above to see full sized poster |
Info: 416-913-8197 (MAP) $15 at door ---- $10 adults advanced list (Click below to get on Sat's adv list) ---- $7 students list w/ ID (Click below to get on Sat's student list) |
(N. of Bloor at Follis) Toronto |
Wed.
Sept 17 2008 |
6:00pm ---- Show 8:00pm |
proudly presents from NEW YORK: AARON STAEBELL QUARTET Night 1 featuring Aaron Staebell - drums Dave Restivo - keyboards Brownman - trumpet Tyler Emond - bass -- Check out Aaron's MYSPACE page! -- JazzOnline writes: “A graduate of the prestigious Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, the 23 year old Buffalo-born Staebell is now one of the most in demand young jazz drummers in the empire state. His dynamic and energized style of playing, reminiscent of fellow New Yorker Jorge Rossy (drummer for Brad Mehldau), never fails to captivate ears interested in innovation and risk-taking. Also garnering acclaim as a fresh new NY voice as a composer, his works have made debuts across America, most recently in Seattle and last April making their debut appearances in Canada. This performance, only Aaron's second on Canadian soil will feature Canada’s Trinidadian-born iconic jazz trumpeter Brownman; the young bassist from the Electryc Trio, Tyler Emond & keyboardist Dave Restivo - multiple National Jazz Award winner for 'jazz keyboardist of the year'. Definitely not a band to miss. ” |
NYC Jazz click image above to see full sized poster |
Info: 416-913-8197 (MAP) $15 at the door ---- $10 adults advanced list (Click below to get on Wed's adv list) ---- $5 students w/ ID (Click below to get on Wed's student list) |
(N. of Bloor at Follis) Toronto |
Thrs.
Sept 18 2008 |
7:00pm ---- Show 8:00pm |
proudly presents from NEW YORK: AARON STAEBELL QUARTET Night 2 featuring Aaron Staebell - drums Dave Restivo - keyboards Brownman - trumpet Tyler Emond - bass -- Check out Aaron's MYSPACE page! -- JazzOnline writes: “A graduate of the prestigious Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, the 23 year old Buffalo-born Staebell is now one of the most in demand young jazz drummers in the empire state. His dynamic and energized style of playing, reminiscent of fellow New Yorker Jorge Rossy (drummer for Brad Mehldau), never fails to captivate ears interested in innovation and risk-taking. Also garnering acclaim as a fresh new NY voice as a composer, his works have made debuts across America, most recently in Seattle and last April making their debut appearances in Canada. This performance, only Aaron's second on Canadian soil will feature Canada’s Trinidadian-born iconic jazz trumpeter Brownman; the young bassist from the Electryc Trio, Tyler Emond & keyboardist Dave Restivo - multiple National Jazz Award winner for 'jazz keyboardist of the year'. Definitely not a band to miss. ” |
NYC Jazz click image above to see full sized poster |
Info: 416-913-8197 (MAP) $15 at the door ---- $10 adults advanced list (Click below to get on Thur's adv list) ---- $5 students w/ ID (Click below to get on Thur's student list) |
(N. of Bloor at Follis) Toronto |
Fri.
Sept 19 2008 |
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presents: BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO featuring Brownman - electric trumpet Rodney Appleby - 6-string electric bass Colin Kingsmore - drums -- JazzOnline writes: "Nick "Brownman" Ali's powerful trio captures the essence of the later years in Miles Davis' life, his electric period, without imitation. Brownman's ELECTRYC TRIO is uniquely his own, yet echoes with the sounds of ‘Bitches Brew’ and ‘In a Silent Way’ right down to Miles’ use of electronics while still managing to stay grounded in the sounds of today, clearly paying apt tribute to Brownman's NYC mentor Randy Brecker. Impressive." |
Groove Jazz -- 2007 Canadian National Jazz Award winner for "Electric Jazz Group of the Year" |
Hardware Cafe Info: 716-882-8843 (MAP) FREE!! |
Buffalo, New York |
Sat.
Sept 20 2008 |
function 6:00pm |
BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO featuring Brownman - electric trumpet Jerry Livingston - 6-string electric bass Aaron Staebell - drums |
Groove Jazz -- 2007 Canadian National Jazz Award winner for "Electric Jazz Group of the Year" |
function |
New York |
Sun.
Sept 21 2008 |
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proudly presents JOSHUA GOODMAN QUARTET featuring Joshua Goodman - piano Sundar - alto sax Brownman - trumpet Brandi Disterheft - bass Colin Kingsmore - drums -- From Press Release: A newcomer to the Toronto scene, Josh brings his original spirited compositions to the fore accompanied by some of the city's finest in Jazz. |
-- See YouTube video of Josh Goodman Quartet feat. Brownman at Gate 403, Toronto (Apr 2008) |
FREE!! |
Toronto |
Sat.
Sept 27 2008 |
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- Northeastern University, BOSTON - with NYC hip-hop legend (of Gangstarr fame) GURU's JAZZMATAZZ -- HipHopPress.com writes: "With a career that spans over a decade and one that is now eleven-LPs deep, Guru has been able to stay relevant when many of his counterparts have faded into the background. Now with a new musical and business partnership in full motion with Solar, Guru feels even more reinvigorated. When asked how he has been able stay such a viable force in the music industry Guru states matter of factly be honest with yourself, be original, be open to criticism and dont be afraid to reinvent and recreate oneself". |
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UPCOMING Legendary Brazilian harmonica player returns to Toronto, featuring Brownman on flugelhorn exclusively. @ The Rex (16th), Toronto & Lula Lounge (17th), Toronto Oct 22-26 - GURU's
JAZZMATAZZ SWEDEN
Nov 02-17 - GURU's
JAZZMATAZZ EUROPE
IMPORTANT The following series may be postponed due to the above Jazzmatazz touring... more on this soon... -- MAYBE... COMING IN NOV ...(?) The return of FIVE WEEKS FOR MILES! - Brownman's month long tribute to Miles Davis - 5 Saturdays, 5 bands, 5 eras of Miles Davis! Every Sat in Nov!! MAYBE...
Brown
is focused heavily
Brownman
& Guru
Since then Brownman is deeply honoured to have been touring the world as the featured soloist with GURU's JAZZMATAZZ as they bring their unique breed of jazz-hip-hop through The United States, Europe, Japan & South America. The world tour continues... |
BROWN NEWS (by publicist Andrew McIntosh) : Brownman nonimated for a 2008 Toronto Independant Music Award w/ the BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO for 2008 Toronto Jazz Group of the Year -- Brownman nonimated for a 2008 National Jazz Award w/ the BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO for 2008 Electric Jazz Group of the Year -- Brownman named Toronto's NOW Magazine's 2007 Toronto Jazz Trumpeter of the Year -- Featured cover story for the Oct/Nov 2007 issue of CODA magazine, Canada's most acclaimed jazz publication since 1958. http://www.Coda1958.com -- After being nominated in 5 categories at the 2007 Canadian National Jazz Awards, the BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO was honoured to have been awarded the 2007 National Jazz Award for Electric Jazz Group of the Year. Thanks to all that voted! Brownman was nominated for : - Canadian National Jazz Composer of the Year - Canadian National Jazz Musician of the Year - Canadian National Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year - Canadian National Latin-jazz Artist of the Year - Canadian National Electric Group of the Year (w/ Brownman Electryc Trio) -- Brownman asked to tour with legendary NYC hip-hop rapper Guru (of Gangstarr and Jazzmatazz fame). After replacing the unavailable Roy Hargrove on Guru's Jazzmatazz Vol. 4 recording session (hits the store in June), Brownman was asked to tour America. He departs June 9th for Zurich, Switzerland for 3 days of rehearsals before embarking on a blistering tour European tour before the U.S.A. tour dates being July 15. Check out the tour dates: http://www.brownman.com/GigSchedule/2007-06-sched.htm -- Brownman was nominated for a 2006 Canadian National Jazz Award for "Latin-jazz Artist of the Year". The prize was awarded to the luminous and deserving Hilario Duran, but we at Brownman Music Inc. would like to thank all those who voted for this dynamic performer! -- Shortly after returning from the last South American tour in Jan '06, the BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO began a new jazz residency at Buffalo's ultra hip Allen St. Hardware Cafe... this residency will continue through summer and all of upstate NY is invited to join the party! http://ElectrycTrio.brownman.com -- No longer able to deny the undeniable - Brownman Music now has a MySpace.com page. There are 4 tunes and some video from CRUZAO is currently loaded (though they will be on weekly rotation), pics, and a ton more. Feel free to drop in and make Brown your MySpace friend. http://www.MySpace.com/BrownmanMusic -- The AUDIO/VIDEO section at Brownman.com now has new audio up - as well as a 2 minute movie trailer from film maker Vitold Vidic's Documentary "CRUZAO: The Movie" which first aired at the 2005 Toronto film festival and documents the trials and tribulations of Brownman's struggle to get CRUZAO GRUPO MONSTRUOSO - the 15-man version of CRUZAO - prepped for it's inaugural performance at the 2004 Distillery Jazz Festival with the clocking ticking down and problems mounting. http://Brownman.com/pages-AudVid.htm (Under VIDEO) -- Brownman recently appointed to the Prague Jazz Open Festival's Board of Artistic Directors where his knowledge and expertise will aid in shaping the vision of the festival's 2006/2007 programming. http://www.praguejazzopen.cz -- Brownman toured ARGENTINA for 3 weeks - beginning with the Buenos Aires Jazz Festival and includes feature concert presentations with some of Argentina's finest jazz and tango artists! May 21 to June 15 2006 - arriving back in Toronto just in time to perform 8 times for the Toronto Jazz Festival. More Argentine info as it comes in... -- Collaborations seems to be the name of the game in 2006 and we'd like to mention some of those fantastic groups that have featured Brown in recent months: IRAKERE, CHISPA Y LOS COMPLICES, TUMBAO INC., DUB TRINITY, KUSH, FERTILE GROUND, SOULIVE, KOBOTOWN, KELLY LEE EVANS, MR. SOMETHING SOMETHING, METHODOLOGY, JAH-B, MAPALE, CHIVA, RITA DI GHENT & The SPRAWL PROJECT, AVE RD. & CESCO. All are world-class ensembles and we encourage those reading this to put their names into Google and check out their artistry.
OLDER BROWN NEWS (by publicist Andrew McIntosh) : Brownman voted Toronto's 2005 BEST JAZZ ARTIST by NOW Magazine: http://brownman.com/PressReleases/NowAward-Oct27-2005_v13.PDF Errol
Nazereth's feature article on FIVE WEEKS FOR MILES:
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BROS "mythological" Canada Day performance:
Interview
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