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September 07:
Closed for renovations

Tues. September 08:
06:00pm: open for dinner
08:00pm: Acoustic Soul open mic
hosted by Black Lotus, this is an evening for all to explore their soulful side.
http://MySpace.com/BlackLotusMedia
Cover: $10

Wed. September 09:
06:00pm: open for dinner
07:30pm: Byung-Gul Jung Quartet
http://MySpace.com/ByungGul
Cover: $10

Thurs. September 10: 
06:00pm: open for dinner
08:00pm: Arts Can Circle Fundraiser
http://ArtsCanCircle.ca
Cover: $20
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10:00pm: Live From Montreal: David Ryshpan & TRIO BRUXO feat. Brownman
Three of Montreal’s rising young jazz musicians have come together in a new project. In the vein of the
great Brazilian jazz piano trios of the 1960s and 1970s, Trio Bruxo (“wizard trio”) takes songs from the
rich library of música populeira brasileira (MPB) and filters them through their reverent, yet improvisatory,
lens. Their repertoire includes lesser-known sambas and bossa novas by masters Tom Jobim and Chico
Buarque, the crystalline pop of Djavan and Ivan Lins, the exploratory instrumental music of Hermeto
Pascoal, and even the northeastern folk baião of Luiz Gonzaga. Trio Bruxo will be joined tonight by
the Trinidadian born multi-award winning BROWNMAN ALI, heralded as "Canada's preeminent jazz
trumpeter" by NYC's Village Voice.
http://MySpace.com/TrioBruxo  |  http://MySpace.com/DavidRyshpan  |  http://Brownman.com
Cover: $10

Fri. September 11:
06:00pm: open for dinner
08:00pm: Live from Brazil: Cajamarca
http://MySpace.com/BandaCajamarca
Cover: $10adv. (before 8pm, $15 after)

Sat. September 12:
06:00pm: open for dinner
08:00pm: Sharon McLeod Quartet
http://MySpace.com/SharronMcleod
Cover: $10

Sun. September 13:
06:00pm: open for dinner
08:00pm: Out of Orbit feat. Prakash John & Jordan John
Ex-Lou Reed / Alice Cooper bassist, best known for his work with the Lincolns,
and his funkfied group, featuring his son Jordan John on drums.
Wikipedia on Prakash John
Cover: $10

Tues. September 15:
06:00pm: open for dinner
07:30pm: Ernesto Cervini Quartet
feat. Kelly Jefferson – Sax, Adrean Farrugia – Keys, Jon Maharaj – Bass, Ernesto Cervini – Drums
http://ErnestoCervini.com
Cover: $10

Wed. September 16:
06:00pm: open for dinner
07:30pm: Folk Alarm feat. Kevin Breit
Successfully bridging the disparate genres of folk and jazz, Folkalarm has
performed at the Toronto, PEI and Rochester Jazz festivals as well as many
folk festivals across the country and numerous concerts and clubs in and
around Ontario. Formed 10 years ago, the band Jorn Anderson, Kevin
and Russ Boswell has recorded five CDs on Poverty Playlist and enjoys a 
very solid following. Their music is improvisational, fun, often spontaneous 
and always grooves hard. Audiences have always found themselves engaged 
and engrossed in Folkalarm's melodic instrumental interplay.
http://KevinBreit.com/folkalarm.htm
Cover $10

Thurs. September 17:
06:00pm: open for dinner
09:00pm: KC Roberts & The Live Revolution
"One of the most vibrant and unique musicians and performers in Toronto, KC
Roberts has stood out as the most intriguing act on every bill he’s ever played.
Winner of the INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS ” 2007 BEST LIVE ACT,” KC
brings with him a tight and animated horn section, two knockout female back
up vocalists, and a rhythm section built to make believers out of anyone."
http://KCRoberts.ca
Cover: $10 men / Ladies get in free!

Fri. September 18: 
06:00pm: open for dinner
08:00pm: Live From NYC: trumpeter Etienne Charles
Marcus Roberts, jazz piano giant, writes:
“Etienne Charles exhibits both an authentic preservation of the music of his native
culture of Trinidad as a composer and bandleader, while broadening our scope of
understanding through the collaborative sound of American jazz as it meets new 
colors, new textures, and new motifs across the world.  It will certainly bring more 
of our public into the jazz audience”
http://EtienneCharles.com
Cover: $10 before 8pm, $15 after

Sat. September 19: The Trane Studio Pre-Anniversary Party
06:00pm: open for dinner
08:00pm: Live From NYC: trumpeter Etienne Charles
Marcus Roberts, jazz piano giant, writes:
“Etienne Charles exhibits both an authentic preservation of the music of his native
culture of Trinidad as a composer and bandleader, while broadening our scope of
understanding through the collaborative sound of American jazz as it meets new 
colors, new textures, and new motifs across the world.  It will certainly bring more 
of our public into the jazz audience”
http://EtienneCharles.com
Cover: $10 before 8pm, $15 after

Sun. September 20:
06:00pm: open for dinner
08:00pm: Live From Paris: DaD Trio
Adrien Daoud (saxophone)  and Thibaut Brandalise (drums) meet in Paris, early
2008. Realizing they had a lot of common musical references, they decide to
start a new project which will soon become DAD. Not long after Maxime Daoud
(bass) joins the adventure, followed by Gabe "Crowd" Gorman (MC). The four
lads come up with an innovative and alternative jazz, equally influenced by
rock or hip hop. DAD offers an original repertoire, a blend of various musical
heritage mixing ambitious themes, insane impros and creative grooves. 
Dynamic, unconventional with a tad of poetic trance, DAD is definitely a
must hear. 
http://MySpace.com/dadmusik
Cover: $10

Mon. September 21: A birthday Concert for John Coltrane - Part 1/2
06:00pm: open for dinner
08:30pm: The Ryan Oliver Quartet honors John Coltrane
Ted O'Reilly of WholeNote Magazine writes:
"B.C.-born Ryan Oliver, whose debut as a leader, "Convergence", shows how ready he is
as both player and composer, as six of the nine are his own tunes. He has a full-range horn,
rich at the bottom and true at the top, acknowledging masters like Trane and Dexter Gordon.
Ryan Oliver has become a first-call tenorman for many Toronto leaders and with this
collection proves he's ready to take over the city's and country's bandstands himself."
http://MySpace.com/RyanOliverJazz
Cover: Pay-what-you-can before 9pm, $10 after

Tues. September 22:
06:00pm: open for dinner
08:00pm: Acoustic Soul open mic
hosted by Black Lotus, this is an evening for all to explore their soulful side.
http://MySpace.com/BlackLotusMedia
Cover: $10

Wed. September 23: Double-bill - 2 artists for the price of 1!
06:00pm: open for dinner
07:30pm: Augusto Monk
Monk tells stories as he lays down a groove on a unique set-up of drums, keyboard
and bass-pedals, all at once like a one-man-band. The stories, dealing with urban life
material (gigs, art exhibitions, coffee shops) are illustrated with projected visuals that
accompany this multi-media performance. 
"Impressive stuff" - Tandem   |   "Natural and unforced" - Toronto Life
http://UrbanSpook.co.uk
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08:45pm: Patrick Boyle
CBC Radio After Hours writes:
"Newfoudland trumpeter and perennial sideman Patrick Boyle presents an engaging set
of grooves on his solo from his solo album. "Patrick has a sharp wit, a round tone, and
a wide-open musical sensibility. His music is filled with playfulness, humour, intelligence,
and light."
http://www.patrickboyle.ca
Cover: $10

Thurs. September 24:
06:00pm: open for dinner
07:30pm: Gino Mirizio & WORLDJAZZ feat. Brownman
Acclaimed percussionist from PAVLO, Gino Mirizio brings his world music ensemble
to Toronto's Trane Studio featuring Canada's preeminent jazz trumpet player, Brownman.
Mirizio is best known for his work with PAVLO on his uniquely designed "percussion kit" 
- an extensive percussion setup where Mirizio is seated in front of a myriad of instruments, 
drumset style.  His unique world music ensemble takes jazz standards and twists them into
ethnic vehicles showcasing Mirizio's prowess on an array of percussion instruments.  Having
met the Trinidadian born multi-award winning trumpeter Brownman Ali while on tour, 
the pair became fast friends, both being heavily featured in PAVLO's "Mediterranean
Nights" DVD.  Mirizio would ask Brownman to be the musical director this new ensemble
and WORLDJAZZ was born.
http://GinoMirizo.com  |  http://Brownman.com
Cover: $10

Fri. September 25: Double-bill - 2 international concerts!
06:00pm: open for dinner
08:00pm: Live From Italy: violinist Luca Ciarla
Cover Magazine (Hong Kong) writes:
"Violinist, pianist and composer Luca Ciarla is one of the most original artists of his
generation. His music digs its roots into contemporary jazz but takes color also from
ethnic and classical music, giving life to a fascinating new acoustic sound. To date
he has performed in Australia, Denmark, Germany, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Mexico, 
England, France, Portugal, Albania, Croatia, Macao, Italy, Scotland, Slovenia,
Switzerland and throughout the United States. “Luca Ciarla has wooed the classical,
jazz and folk crowds with his originality.” 
http://LucaCiarla.com
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10:30pm: Bone Density: The Ron Westray Trio
From RonWestray.com:
"One of the most highly regarded trombonists of his generation, Ron Westray continues 
to expand upon the legacy set before him. Mr. Westray’s work as an instructor, mentor,
recording artist and leader, has earned him world-wide recognition."
http://RonWestray.com
Cover: $10 per show / $15 whole night

Sat. September 26:  The Trane Studio  6th Anniversary Concert
06:00pm: open for dinner
08:00pm: Live from Italy: violinist Luca Ciarla
Cover Magazine (Hong Kong) writes:
"Violinist, pianist and composer Luca Ciarla is one of the most original artists of his
generation. His music digs its roots into contemporary jazz but takes color also from
ethnic and classical music, giving life to a fascinating new acoustic sound. To date
he has performed in Australia, Denmark, Germany, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Mexico, 
England, France, Portugal, Albania, Croatia, Macao, Italy, Scotland, Slovenia,
Switzerland and throughout the United States. “Luca Ciarla has wooed the classical,
jazz and folk crowds with his originality.” 
backed by the Waleed Kush African Jazz Ensemble
http://LucaCiarla.com
Cover: $10

Sun. September 27:
06:00pm: open for dinner
Carl Young Quintet feat. Brownman   CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS
we wish Carl a speedy recovery... and are instead proud to present:
08:00pm: Elizabeth Shepherd Trio w/ special guest Brownman
Toronto Life Magazine writes:
Elizabeth Shepherd pushes the boundaries of what is considered conventional jazz, all the while
creating a sound completely her own. From London to Tokyo, Elizabeth has captivated audiences 
and critics on both sides of the pond. Her Juno nominated debut album, Start To Move continues to
receive critical acclaim, and was voted the Top 3 Jazz Albums of the Year by the listeners of the
Gilles Peterson show on BBC Radio 1 UK in 2006.  This Sunday will see the trio join forces with 
multi-award winning Trinidadian born trumpeter BROWNMAN - just back in Toronto after a grueling 
year of touring as the featured soloist with Grammy winning jazz-hip-hop supergroup GURU'S 
JAZZMATAZZ.  Herarlded as "Canada's preeminent jazz trumpet player" by the NY Times, 
this musical association with Shepherd is sure to delight.
http://ElizabethShepherd.com  |  http://Brownman.com
Cover: $10

Mon. September 28:  A Birthday Concert for John Coltrane - Part 2/2
06:00pm: open for dinner
07:30pm: Film on Trane followed by
08:00pm: The Ryan Oliver Quartet honors John Coltrane
Ted O'Reilly of WholeNote Magazine writes:
"B.C.-born Ryan Oliver, whose debut as a leader, "Convergence", shows how ready he is
as both player and composer, as six of the nine are his own tunes. He has a full-range horn,
rich at the bottom and true at the top, acknowledging masters like Trane and Dexter Gordon.
Ryan Oliver has become a first-call tenorman for many Toronto leaders and with this
collection proves he's ready to take over the city's and country's bandstands himself."
http://MySpace.com/RyanOliverJazz
Cover: Pay-what-you-can before 9pm, $10 after

Tues. September 29:
06:00pm: open for dinner
07:30pm: TOZ
Biography:
Toz (Anonio G. Piretti) is a singer/songwriter from Bologna (Italy).  He writes and sings 
in English and Italian.  He plays acoustic pop/folk, solo or with his band.   Toz is a
"poet with the guitar" or if you prefer, "a person who however tries and believes in
creating a positive reaction by telling his messages through singing"...
Since 2006 he has played more than 150 gigs (Italy, England, France and Canada).
He has just finished recording his debut album "Place by place" (14 tracks in English)
that will be released in June 2009. 
http://www.myspace.com/bytoz
Cover: $10

Wed. September 30:
06:00pm: open for dinner
07:30pm: Booklaunch: Talking Cheddo  RE-SCHEDULED FOR A LATER DATE
Talking Cheddo: Teaching Hard Kushitic Truths by Manga Clem Marshall
"unique blending of philosophy, poetry and personal experience, combined
with an impressive scholarship"
http://isbndb.com/d/book/talking_cheddo.html
Cover: TBA