Mon. February 1:
Closed

Tues. February 2:
Closed

Wed. February 3:
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 Breit,
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://www.myspace.com/folkalarm
Cover: $10

Thurs. February 4: Jazz, Film and Dinner After Midnight
08:30pm: Jazz Film: Round Midnight
Cover: $PWYC

Fri. February 5: 
Private Party

Sat. February 6:
08:00pm: Special Dinner Menu & Concert
Cover $10

Sun. February 7:
08:00pm: Fundraiser for the children of Haiti
Cover: $10

Mon. February 8: Dinner & Movie Mondays
08:30pm: Movie:Mo Better Blues
Opens with Bleek as a child learning to play the trumpet, his friends want him to come 
out and play but mother insists he finish his lessons. Bleek grows into adulthood and forms 
his own band - The Bleek Gilliam Quartet. The story of Bleek's and Shadow's friendly rivalry 
on stage which spills into their professional relationship and threatens to tear apart the quartet.
Starring Denzel Washington & Wesley Snipes
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100168
Cover: $10

Tues. February 9:
07:30pm: Acoustic Soul open mic
hosted by Black Lotus, this is an evening for all to explore their soulful side.
MySpace.com/BlackLotusMedia
Cover: $10

Wed. February 10: In from Montreal!
08:00pm: David Ryshpan Quartet feat. Brownman
Young & highly in demand Montreal keyboardist David Ryshpan, in Toronto this week 
only, joins Toronto's own internationally acclaimed trumpeter for an evening of modern
jazz funkifications, playing selections from both Ryshpan's own Indigone & Bruxo books, 
and Brownman's Cruzao & Electryc Trio books.  Backed by Marc Rogers on bass (Holly Cole, 
Philosopher Kings), & Jeff Halischuk on drums (Brownman Akoustic Trio), this will be 
definitely be a night of funkified fun.
http://MySpace.com/DavidRyshpan  |  http://www.Brownman.com
Cover: $10

Thurs. February 11: Jazz, Film and Dinner After Midnight
08:30pm: Jazz Film:Straight No Chaser (The Thelonious Monk Story)
A documentary film about the life of pianist and jazz great Thelonious Monk. Features live performances 
by Monk and his band, and interviews with friends and family about the offbeat genius.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098465/
Cover: $PWYC

Fri. February 12: CD Release Party!
08:00pm: Brent Mah & Alex Goodman
CD Release of CONVERGENCE featuring:
Brent Mah - saxophone  |   Alex Goodman - guitar
Dan Fortin - bass  |  Max Roach - drums 
http://www.brentmah.com  |  http://www.alexgoodman.ca
Cover: $10

Sat. February 13: Special Valentine's Weekend Event
08:00pm: Chet Baker's "My Funny Valentine" with the Brownman Quartet
Chet Baker has long been revered for his romantic and soulful trumpet playing.  Several seminal records
on the Pacific Jazz label in the early 50's all feature his genuine,  always emotional playing.  Of those recordings
"My Funny Valentine" stands out as one of the most encapsulating of his lyrical approach to ballads.  On 
Sat Feb 13th, Canada's own iconic jazz trumpet player Brownman - back in Toronto after months of international
touring with Guru's Jazzmatazz - will play the bulk of the tunes  appearing on the "My Funny Valentine" recording,
as well as other romantic selections popularized by the legendary Chet Baker.  Brownman - though best known for
energized, virtuosic trumpet playing - will tonight be digging deep into his soulful, lyrical side for an evening of
musical romance. You'll want to book your candle lit table for 2 soon.
[ Please call the Trane Studio for Valentine menu info - 416-913-8197 ]
http://www.Brownman.com
Read about the Chet Baker's "My Funny Valentine" recording: AllAboutJazz.com/php/article.php?id=357
Cover: 
$10 per person w/ dinner reservation (reservations@tranestudio.com for dinner reservations)
$15 per person advance list ( andrew@brownman.com to get on advance list)
$20 per person at door

Sun. February 14: Valantine's Day & CD Release Party!
08:00pm: Sophie Berkal-Sarbit CD Release
The 16 year old jazz singing comes to Trane for a Valentine's day CD Release
AllAboutJazz.com writes:
"In spite of the fact she's only graced this planet for 16 years, Winnipeg's Sophie Berkal-Sarbit 
has much of what it takes to make it as a jazz singer. Just give a listen to her debut album
“The Gypsy On my Soul” and you'll see what I'm talking about.  Judging from her rock-steady 
performances, you'd think she's channelling some of the classic jazz singers from the golden 
era of jazz, like Peggy Lee and Billie Holiday. She can twirl her vocal chords around the lyrics 
of her 11 selections quite nicely and even does a tad of scatting, easily out-singing many ladies
twice her age who call themselves jazz singers."
http://www.SophieBerkalSarbit.com  |  www.myspace.com/sophieberkalsarbit
Cover: $10

Mon. February 15: Dinner & Movie Mondays
08:30pm: Movie:Love Jones
Darius Lovehall is a young black poet in Chicago who starts dating Nina Moseley, a beautiful and 
talented photographer. While trying to figure out if they've got a "love thing" or are just "kicking it,"
they hang out with their friend, talking about love and sex. Then Nina tests the strength of Darius'
feelings and sets a chain of romantic complications into motion
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119572/
Cover : $PWYC

Tues. February 16:
07:30pm: Donna Greenberg
From press release:
"Toronto would like to introduce one of its emerging jazz vocalists, -Donna Greenberg.  An original 
song writer and lyricist, Donna is backed by the great Jordan Klapman Jazz Band.  On February 16, 
Donna invites Toronto to join her for A Valentine Serenade – an evening of originals with vibrant 
arrangements of jazz standards for every taste.  Alongside Donna Greenberg’s vocals, the band
presents Jordan Klapman on piano, Glenn Anderson on drums, Igor Babich on sax, Kevin Laliberté,
on guitar and Jack Zorawski on bass. Wonderful food and lovely drinks will accompany this performance
for a fun and romantic evening!"
http://www.DonnaGreenberg.com
Cover: $15

Wed. February 17:
07:30pm: Julie Crochetiere Quartet
http://www.juliec.com/
Cover $10

Thurs. February 18: Jazz, Film and Dinner After Midnight
08:00pm: Lady Sings The Blues (The Billy Holiday Story)
Cover: $PWYC

Fri. February 19:
08:00pm: The Impressions Trio
feat. Waleed Kush and Neil Brathwaite
Cover: $10

Sat. February 20:
08:00pm: Rhythm Plus Band feat.Tony Ansou John
Cover $10

Sun. February 21: Live From NYC
08:00pm: The Oren Neiman Quartet
AllAboutJazz.com writes:
“The fallacy of being lost in ornamental doodling is the risk of every jazz guitarist, but it's c
ompletely absent in Neiman's almost ascetic play. This doesn't mean that his playing is 
simple; far from it…”
http://www.orenneiman.com  |  http://www.myspace.com/orenneiman
Cover $10

Mon. February 22: Dinner & Movie Mondays
08:30pm: Movie:The Honey Dripper
Tyrone (Danny Glover) is the proprietor of the Honeydripper juke joint. When business at
the once-popular club begins to trail off and Tyrone hires unpredictable electric guitarist 
Sonny (Gary Clark Jr.) against his better judgment, Tyrone's last-ditch bid to draw in crowds
during harvest time has surprising results that neither desperate Tyrone nor the ambitious 
Sonny could have ever anticipated. Blues guitarist Keb' Mo' co-stars in the film, which was 
written and directed by John Sayles. 
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0829193
Cover: $PWYC

Tues. February 23:
07:30pm: Acoustic Soul open mic
hosted by Black Lotus, this is an evening for all to explore their soulful side.
MySpace.com/BlackLotusMedia
Cover: $10

Wed. February 24:
07:30pm:  Mandy Ebel Trio
A relative new comer to Toronto, originally from Medicine Hat, Ebel was one of twelve 2008
recipients of the Fred Sherrat Music Award.  Accompanied by upright bass and drums Ebel's
sounds cover everything from soulful R'n'B, mellow Trip Hop, Jazz, fast paced Electronica,
Reggae, Rock and Singer/Songwriter type Folk.
http://www.myspace.com/mandyebel
Cover: $5 before 8pm.  $8 after

Thurs. February 25: Jazz, Film and Dinner After Midnight
08:30pm: Jazz Film:Last Tango in Paris
Last Tango in Paris is a 1972 Italian film directed by Bernardo Bertolucci which portrays a recent 
American widower who takes up an anonymous sexual relationship with a young, soon-to-be-married 
Parisian woman. It stars Marlon Brando, Maria Schneider and Jean-Pierre Léaud.
JAZZ FILM TRIVIA: The orchestral jazz soundtrack was composed by Gato Barbieri, and arranged 
and conducted by Oliver Nelson.
Cover: $PWYC

Fri. February 26: Live from Chicago!
08:00pm: Kahil El Zabar and The Ethnic Heritage Ensemble
The Ethnic Heritage Ensemble was formed in Chicago shortly after percussionist Kahil El'Zabar graduated
from the school of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians in 1976. He teamed up with
tenor saxophonist Edward Wilkerson, Jr. to play music that combined contemporary African American 
musical styles, like jazz, with more traditional African instrumentation and rhythms. The duo would
frequently grow to a trio in these first years, adding musicians like saxophonist Light Henry Huff and 
Kalaparusha Maurice McIntyre. In 1988, they added trombonist and conga player Joseph Bowie, 
who is the leader of the jazz-funk group Defunkt. In 1997, Wilkerson was replaced by Ernest "Khabeer" 
Dawkins who is the leader of New Horizons Ensemble.
http://www.kahilelzabar.net
Cover: $15 advance, $20 at door (reservations@tranestudio.com for adv list & reservations)

Sat. February 27: Live from Chicago!
08:00pm: Kahil El Zabar and The Ethnic Heritage Ensemble
with special guest Harvey Cowan - violin
The Ethnic Heritage Ensemble was formed in Chicago shortly after percussionist Kahil El'Zabar graduated
from the school of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians in 1976. He teamed up with
tenor saxophonist Edward Wilkerson, Jr. to play music that combined contemporary African American 
musical styles, like jazz, with more traditional African instrumentation and rhythms. The duo would
frequently grow to a trio in these first years, adding musicians like saxophonist Light Henry Huff and 
Kalaparusha Maurice McIntyre. In 1988, they added trombonist and conga player Joseph Bowie, 
who is the leader of the jazz-funk group Defunkt. In 1997, Wilkerson was replaced by Ernest "Khabeer" 
Dawkins who is the leader of New Horizons Ensemble.
http://www.kahilelzabar.net
Cover: $15 advance, $20 at door (reservations@tranestudio.com for adv list & reservations)

Sun. February 28:
Private Party