Richard Flohil presents An Acoustic Evening with Shakura S’Aida @ Hugh`s Room, Toronto, ON - Thurs Nov 28th!

Shakura S’Aida with special guest Michael McCreary

Born in Brooklyn, New York. Raised in Switzerland. A long-time Canadian who lives in Toronto. That’s Shakura S’Aida, a truly international artist whose involvement in the Canadian music scene has been ongoing for the almost 25 years. Along the way, she has enriched the jazz, blues and classic R&B communities with her soulful voice, enthusiastic personality and commitment to her deep soul music.

Tickets: $30 Advance/$34 Door (includes HST)

Performance: 8:30pm

Location:  Hugh’s Room, 2261 Dundas St W. at Roncesvalles Ave, just south of Bloor St. and just north of where Dundas St W meets Roncesvalles.

For more info, purchase tickets and to make reservations click here

Joy Lapps Trio Live @ Musideum, Toronto, ON - Fri Jun 28th!

The Joy Lapps trio explores Latin-Caribbean Jazz, with a hint of R&B and soul.

The ensemble features bassist Andrew Stewart, drummer Larnell Lewis and steel pannist Joy Lapps.

Location: Musideum, 401 Richmond Street West, Toronto, ON

Time:  7:30p

Admission:  $10

website:  http://www.myspace.com/joylapps 

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue @ Toronto Star Stage at Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto, ON - Wed Jun 26th!

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue (Planet Earth opening)
Venue:  Toronto Star Stage at Nathan Phillips Square, Queen Street West, N.W. Corner of Queen Street West & Bay Street, Toronto, ON
Mainstage Concerts
Buy Tickets:  Ticketmaster, http://www.ticketmaster.ca/
Ticket Information:  1-855-985-5000
General Admission
Doors 7:00pm
All Ages

More info:
http://torontojazz.com/concert/trombone-shorty-orleans-avenue-0

TD Toronto Jazz Festival presents Smokey Robinson and Martha Reeves and the Vandellas Live @ Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto, ON - Fri Jun 21st!

Smokey Robinson / Martha Reeves and the Vandellas
Venue:  Toronto Star Stage at Nathan Phillips Square
Mainstage Concerts
Presented by OLG
Date:  Fri Jun 21 8:00pm
Ticket Price:  Free Admission
Ticket Information:  All Ages
Admission to Nathan Phillips Square is free. Outdoor video screens & audio speakers will make the concert accessible for everyone on the Square.

A limited number of wristbands will be distributed for the seating area inside the marquee at the Toronto Star stage at 5:00pm on Friday June 21st in a designated area on the west side of Nathan Phillips Square on a first come, first served basis. Limit of 1 wristband per person.

Doors open at 7:00pm.

For more info:  Visit http://torontojazz.com/concert/smokey-robinson

Dianne Reeves Live with Raul Midon @ Koerner Hall, Telus Centre for the Performing Arts, Toronto, ON - Fri May 3rd!

Dianne Reeves’s “three-plus, pellucid octaves, diva-like delivery, and intimate sense of a song have long made her one of the most compelling vocalists in jazz.” (Seattle Times) “She roams and explores, growls and catches at notes and phrasings. It is this audacity that makes [her] voice an awesome instrument.” (People) Raul Midón, the New York-based vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter, unleashes a silky, soulful tenor, and flamenco- and jazz-infused percussive guitar style. "Raul Midón takes pride in extracting an entire orchestra of sounds from his guitar. At times it seems only his earnest lyrics anchor this gifted musician to terra ferma." (Rolling Stone)

The concert will be introduced by CBC Radio One host Matt Galloway.

Date: Friday, May 03, 2013
Time: 8:00 pm
Price: Starting at $40.00

Location:  Telus Centre for Performance and Learning, Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto,ON

http://performance.rcmusic.ca/event/dianne-reeves-br-and-raul-mid%C3%B3n

An Afternoon of Jazz @ Royal Canadian Legion Hall, Toronto, ON - Sun Apr 28th!

Lets welcome spring together with an Afternoon of Jazz, featuring Quincy Bullen
and other local artists on Sunday April 28th.

Location:  Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 45 Lawson Road, Scarborough, ON

Time:  2p - 6p

Admission:  $20

Cash bar available

For tickets call:  Shane Suepaul at 905 839 2929

Events @ Harlem Restaurant, Toronto, ON - Fri Apr 12th & Sat Apr 13th!

HARLEM LIVE MUSIC
67 Richmond St. East  |  416.368.1920

FRIDAY April 12th
Meauxx

Meauxx is a Soul Singer that combines the styles of
Motown, Blues, Jazz and Rockabilly.

Her nostalgic look and vibe brings you back to the days
when we came together to Eat, Drink and be Merry!

Her performance focuses on celebrating life, appreciating the moment and enjoying each other's company!

www.meauxx.com

7:30pm - 11:00pm

SATURDAY MARCH 13th
The John Collin Band

The John Collin Band, a jazz ensemble, will be performing as a trio consisting of bass, piano, and drums. Led by accomplished professional drummer John Collin, who has toured internationally with multiple acts , audiences will be graced with a repertoire consisting of a vast array of jazz standards, latin melodies, funky tunes and modern jazz classics.

The John Collin Band also performs in other formats, ranging from Trio to a Tentet

7:30pm - 11pm

HARLEM RESTAURANT

67 Richmond St. East  Toronto, ON.
416.368.1920

Dining Room Hours

Mon - Thurs 11am - 11pm
Fri - Sat 11am - 12am
Sun - 11am - 11pm

HARLEM UNDERGROUND
745 Queen St. West Toronto, ON.
416.366.4743

Dining Room Hours

Mon - Thurs 4pm - 11pm
Fri - 11am - 12am
Sat - 10am - 12am
Sun - 10am - 11pm
www.harlemrestaurant.com

 info@harlemrestaurant.com

JPEC 4th Annual Jazz Gala: Africville & Motown @ George Weston Recital Hall, Toronto Cenre for the Arts, Toronto, ON - Sat Feb 22nd!

Jazz Performance and Education Centre (JPEC) announces the fourth annual Jazz Gala evening in celebration of Black History Month; a tribute to Honourable Justice Michael H. Tulloch, Ontario Court of Appeal, the first African Canadian to serve on any provincial court of appeal. His appointment is a milestone for the black community and for Canada.

Africville Stories
Africville Stories is a narrative and musical journey, a poignant combination of words and music by Joe Sealy from his Juno award winning “Africville Suite.” Featuring Joe Sealy, Jackie Richardson, Paul Novotny, Mark Kelso and Mike Murley.

Musicians for Motown
A salute to Motown with world-renown and award winning jazz musicians and vocalists, including Soul Stew, Toronto's legendary R&B soul, jazz band; Musical Director Roberto Occhipinti is joined by Alana Bridgewater, Michael Dunston, Kervin Barreto, David Gray, Joaquin, Nunez Hidalgo, Matt Horner, John Johnson, Mark Kelso and Michael Shand.

For tickets and more info visit: http://www.tocentre.com/georgeweston/jpec4

John Collin Band & Jake Wilkinson Live @ Harlem Restaurant, Toronto, ON - Fri Feb 22nd & Sat Feb 23rd!

HARLEM LIVE MUSIC

67 Richmond St. East  |  416.368.1920

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 22nd John Collin Band The John Collin Band, a jazz ensemble, will be performing as a trio consisting of bass, piano, and drums. Led by accomplished professional drummer John Collin, who has toured internationally with multiple acts , audiences will be graced with a repertoire consisting of a vast array of jazz standards, Latin melodies, funky tunes and modern jazz classics. 7:30pm - 11pm

SATURDAY                  FEBRUARY 23rd
Jake Wilkinson

 An accomplished jazz trumpeter, composer and lyricist, Jake Wilkinson is a multi-faceted musician. His trumpet playing is soulful, introspective, and highly crafted. His compositions are tuneful and clear, his lyrics intelligent, contemporary and playful.

7:30pm - 11:00pm

HARLEM RESTAURANT

67 Richmond St. East  Toronto, ON.

416.368.1920

Dining Room Hours

Mon - Thurs 11am - 11pm

Fri - Sat 11am - 12am

Sun - 11am - 11pm

HARLEM UNDERGROUND  745 Queen St. West Toronto, ON. 416.366.4743 Dining Room Hours Mon - Thurs 4pm - 11pm Fri - 11am - 12am Sat - 10am - 12am Sun - 10am - 11pm

www.harlemrestaurant.com    info@harlemrestaurant.com

Karriem Riggins w/ mymanhenri & DJ Taktiks @ Wrongbar, Toronto, ON - Fri Feb 22nd!

The Karriem Riggins types do not come around twice in a lifetime. Not too many artists have worked so closely with some of the greatest luminaries in hip hop (Common, J Dilla, Madlib, Kanye West, Slum Village, The Roots & Erykha Badu), whilst still maintaining a solid grounding in jazz backing the likes of Hank Jones, Oscar Peterson, Donald Byrd, Bobby Hutcherson, Ron Carter as well Grammy winner and Canada's own Diana Krall. But at that inflection point sits the Detroit native Karriem Riggins.

Karriem Riggins' talents speak largely for themselves. Following in his father's footsteps as a jazz musician, and then becoming a maestro on the Akai MPC, he performed, produced, arranged and mixed seamlessly between hip hop and jazz, with dozens of credits to his name. He also collaborated with former Beatles Paul McCartney in concert as well on Kisses on the Bottom, McCartney’s first studio release in five years. He even found the time to rap on record with Madlib as Supreme Team/Jahari Masamba. But after keeping a hectic touring schedule as jazz drummer, Karriem Riggins finally celebrated the October release of his 1st solo LP Alone/Together with SoCal's Stones Throw.

Having emerged from the legendary hip hop period that spawned Slum Village and J Dilla, Karriem Riggins' 34-track instrumental album Alone Together signaled his "return to the machines", including the famed Akai MPC - how he produces and expresses himself freely.

Friday February 22nd 2013, Karriem Riggins returns to Toronto for an exclusive set, playing his fave jazz grooves, hip hop tracks and of course - beats. Joining him are both Taktiks (Mixtape Massacre) and mymanhenri (92bpm.com)

92bpm Presents: an exclusive night w/
Karriem Riggins (Stones Throw, Detroit)
w/ mymanhenri & DJ Taktiks
Friday, February 22nd @ Wrongbar, 1279 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON
19+ Event, Doors Open @ 9:30pm
$10 Limited Advance Tickets/$13 Advance Tickets Available @ http://karriemriggins.eventbrite.com
Play De Record, Moog Music, Kops Records. (Feb 1st - 22nd).

Events @ Harlem Restaurant, Toronto, ON - Fri Dec 28th & Sat Dec 29th!

HARLEM EVENTS 

 

FRIDAY DECEMBER 28th

 
Jake Wilkinson

 An accomplished jazz trumpeter, composer and lyricist, Jake Wilkinson is a multi-faceted musician. His trumpet playing is soulful, introspective, and highly crafted. His compositions are tuneful and clear, his lyrics intelligent,
contemporary and playful.

7:30pm - 11pm

SATURDAY DECEMBER 29th     

Dan McLean Jr. 

Blue Eyed Soul, 70's Classic Soul.

7:30pm - 11pm 

HARLEM RESTAURANT 67 Richmond St. East Toronto, ON. 416.368.1920 Dining Room Hours Mon: 4pm - 11pm Tues - Thurs: 11am - 11pm Fri - Sat: 11am - 12am Sun: 11am - 11pm www.harlemrestaurant.com info@harlemrestaurant.com

Women's Blues Revue @ Massey Hall, Toronto, ON - Sat Nov 24th!

Massey Hall and the Toronto Blues Society presents the Women's Blues Revue!

For the past 26 years, the Toronto Blues Society has produced one of the city’s hottest nights in music. Bolstering community spirit, high-flying female vocalists, musicians and special guests take to the stage to pay tribute to their art and each other. This year’s edition features Saidah Baba Talibah, Tanika Charles, Kellylee Evans, Angel Forrest, Sabrina Weeks and Sacha Williamson, backed by the full power of the Women’s Blues Revue Band.

Tickets: $25 - $55

Location:

Massey Hall, 178 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON

Time:  8:00p

For tickets and more info visit:  
http://roythomson.com/eventdetail/1267

Toronto NuJazz Showcase @ The Opera House, Toronto, ON - Fri Nov 23rd!

Nu Jazz Festival Gala www.nujazz.ca
Friday, Nov 23, 2012 9:30 PM EST / doors @ 09:00 PM
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble w/ Jazz Amnesty Soundsystem
at The Opera House, 735 Queen Street East, Toronto,ON
$18.00 - $25.00 
For info visit http://www.nufunk.ca

BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO @ Junction Music Festival, Toronto, ON - Sat Sept 22nd!

Sat-Sep-22, 8:30pm, FREE!
BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO @ Junction Music Festival - free 1-hour feature set
http://thejunctionbia.ca/the-junction-music-festival/the-line-up/brownman-electryc-trio/

The BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO is on the mainstage at the JUNCTION MUSIC FESTIVAL this Saturday Sept 22nd, 8:30pm - corner of Keele & Dundas - for a powerhouse 1-hour feature concert and it's FREEEE!

NEWS: B.E.T. was just nominated for a TORONTO INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARD for "2012 Jazz Group of the Year". An honour!

New CD coming out verrrry soon! Sneak-peek some of the unmixed, unmastered audio here:
www.SoundCloud.com/browntasauras

BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO
http://ElectrycTrio.brownman.com/
:: Brownman Ali – electric trumpet | www.Brownman.com
:: Ben Miller – 6-string electric bass
:: Colin Kingsmore – drums | www.ColinKingsmore.com

Juggernaut - on iTunes:
http://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/juggernaut/id350757083

Events at Harlem Restaurant and Harlem Underground, Toronto, ON - Tues Sept 11th - Sat Sept 15th!

HARLEM EVENTS

  

FRIDAY  SEPTEMBER 14th     

 
Shelley Hamilton 

Shelly Hamilton's rich, fluid interpretation of music blends contemporary & original elements of Latin jazz, soul, and pop.

7:30pm - 11:00pm 

  

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15      

SoJay

 SoJay is doing her thing in the T-Dot, with a mix of Soul, R&B, Jazz, Soft Rock and a touch of Caribbean vibe called Neo Soul. Strong lyrical content and vocals, that's the base, because music for her is all about delivering a message and hoping to receive an emotional or intellectual response from her audience.

7:30pm - 11:00pm

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15      

Naughty or Nice 

DJ's:
DJ BlackCat
DJ Tri-Shy
DJ Roman

19+ Event with Security

Cover: $15 at the door
11:00pm - on 

    

 

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HARLEM UNDERGROUND EVENTS       TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 11th John Campbell   John is a singer, pianist, composer and actor with an impressive list of accomplishments. Very active in the local music scene, John has performed and collaborated with local talents Carlos Morgan, Mama's Basement and Rapped In Soul.   http://www.johncampbellmusic.ca 8pm - on      THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 13th Carl Bray Jazz Trio  8:00pm - 10:00pm FRIDAY AUGUST 14th & SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15th     Carl Bray   Award winning jazz pianist and composer Carl Bray has appeared in a number of different formal publications such as; A Jazz Province: The Story of Jazz in Saskatchewan, written by well-known Canadian author Ken Mitchell, in 2005. Recently, Carl performed in the National Jazz Orchestra at the 2009 National Jazz Awards. Also, with one of his trios, for CBC Radio 2's Galleria Series, and opened for NYC's saxophone legend Chris Potter Underground Band, who headlined the 2009 Regina Jazz Festival. 8:00pm - 10:00pm     HARLEM RESTAURANT 67 Richmond St. East Toronto, ON. 416.368.1920 Dining Room Hours Mon - Thurs 11am - 11pm Fri - Sat 11am - 12am Sun - 11am - 11pm     HARLEM UNDERGROUND 745 Queen St. West Toronto, ON. 416.366.4743 Dining Room Hours Mon - Weds 4pm - 11pm Thurs 11am - 11pm Fri - 11am - 12am Sat - 10am - 12am Sun - 10am - 11pm www.harlemrestaurant.com info@harlemrestaurant.com

Events @ Harlem Restaurant and Harlem Underground, Toronto, ON - Wed Aug 8th - Sun Aug 12th!

HARLEM EVENTS

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 8th

Music is the Answer 

Auditions for Toronto's Urban Music Festival
(November 1st - 4th 2012)

Looking for Artists (Musical and Visual), Dancers, Spoken Word Performers and Musicians.

Featuring DJ Ty Hale and Guest DJs 

 

Doors Open at 9pm
Show: 10pm Sharp

Cover $5 before 11pm 

  
FRIDAY AUGUST 10th     

Josh Lehman  

Acoustic renditions of today's urban hits.

7:30pm - 11pm

SATURDAY AUGUST 11th   

Reece

Toronto native, Reece is a singer/songwriter preparing for the release of her first recorded EP Jane Street Symphony. Currently singing back-up vocals for heavyweights Andreena Mill, Aria Zenua and Daniel Panetta, she also forms 1/3 of Supremes tribute trio "Babylove". All this while writing her entire debut album and for other local artists.

Jane Street Symphony slated for a Winter release, will feature R&B infused with elements of soul, classical, jazz, rock and hip hop, intricate lyrics, and awesome pipes.

7:30pm - 11:00pm 

 

 

 

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HARLEM UNDERGROUND EVENTS

     

 

THURSDAY AUGUST 9th
Carl Bray Jazz Trio 

8:00pm - 10:00pm

FRIDAY AUGUST 10th
&
SATURDAY AUGUST 11th  

Carl Bray 

 Award winning jazz pianist and composer Carl Bray has appeared in a number of different formal publications such as; A Jazz Province: The Story of Jazz in Saskatchewan, written by well-known Canadian author Ken Mitchell, in 2005. Recently, Carl performed in the National Jazz Orchestra at the 2009 National Jazz Awards. Also, with one of his trios, for CBC Radio 2's Galleria Series, and opened for NYC's saxophone legend Chris Potter Underground Band, who headlined the 2009 Regina Jazz Festival.

8:00pm - 10:00pm

 

 

 

SUNDAY BBQ
 

 Every Sunday This Summer at
Harlem Underground - 745 Queen St. West 

  
BBQ for $15 per a plate

Includes: Ribs, Chicken, Rice and Peas, Island Coleslaw and Watermelon

A Eclectic Mix of People, Art and Music.

Singers, Visual Artists, Photographers, Dancers, Spoken Word and of course DJs!

DJ Carl Allen and Ty Hale
Spin Old Skool, House, R&B, Reggae, Latin and Classics

3pm - 5pm   

HARLEM RESTAURANT

67 Richmond St. East

Toronto, ON.
416.368.1920

Dining Room Hours

Mon - Thurs 11am - 11pm
Fri - Sat 11am - 12am
Sun - 11am - 11pm

 

 

745 Queen St. West

Toronto, ON.
416.366.4743

Dining Room Hours

Mon - Weds 4pm - 11pm
Thurs 11am - 11pm
Fri - 11am - 12am
Sat - 10am - 12am
Sun - 10am - 11pm

www.harlemrestaurant.com

info@harlemrestaurant.com

 

Waleed Abdulhamid and the Kush Ensemble Live @ The Trane Studio, Toronto, ON - Fri Jun 29th!

      

 Time:  8:30p, Cover $10

 Location

The Trane Studio, 964 Bathurst Street (3 blocks north of Bloor St.)
Toronto, ON M5R 3G5, Canada
Phone: +1 (416) 913-8197

Email: info@tranestudio.com

Events @ Harlem Restaurant and Harlem Underground, Toronto, ON - Mon Jun 11th - Sun Jun 17th!

MONDAY JUNE 11th     

Open Jam Night Hosted by CarolynT   

Hosted/Created by Powerhouse Vocalist CarolynT
House Band: "CarolynT Band"

Opening Act:
Shahi Cuffy http://www.shahicuffy.com

Pure Jazz, Soul, R&B & Funk
All musicians and music lovers welcome

8pm - 12am

FRIDAY JUNE 15th 

ZimZum

ZimZums' influences start with the melodic jazz funk of Weather Report, Spirogyra and Pat Metheny. Combining the joy of that music with a harder edge influenced by the modal explorations of Coltrane, Herbie Hancock and Dave Holland gives them the freedom to delve deeper into their own musical journeys.

7:30pm - 11pm

SATURDAY JUNE 16th     

Canali Duetto

 The Canali Duetto specializes in soulful R&B standards performed with wit and charisma that's sure to entertain any audience

7:30pm - 11:00pm 

 

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HARLEM UNDERGROUND EVENTS       TUESDAY JUNE 12th John Campbell   John is a singer, pianist, composer and actor with an impressive list of accomplishments. Very active in the local music scene, John has performed and collaborated with local talents Carlos Morgan, Mama's Basement and Rapped In Soul.   http://www.johncampbellmusic.ca 8pm - on      THURSDAY JUNE 14th Carl Bray Jazz Trio  8:00pm - 10:00pm FRIDAY JUNE 15th & SATURDAY JUNE 16th         Carl Bray   Award winning jazz pianist and composer Carl Bray has appeared in a number of different formal publications such as; A Jazz Province: The Story of Jazz in Saskatchewan, written by well-known Canadian author Ken Mitchell, in 2005. Recently, Carl performed in the National Jazz Orchestra at the 2009 National Jazz Awards. Also, with one of his trios, for CBC Radio 2's Galleria Series, and opened for NYC's saxophone legend Chris Potter Underground Band, who headlined the 2009 Regina Jazz Festival. 8:00pm - 10:00pm

FATHER'S DAY BBQ

SUNDAY JUNE 17th

  
BBQ for $15 per a plate

Includes: Ribs, Chicken, Rice and Peas, Island Coleslaw and Watermelon  

A Eclectic Mix of People, Art and Music. 

Singers, Visual Artists, Photographers, Dancers, Spoken Word and of course DJs! 

DJ Carl Allen, Corey Dawkins and Ty Hale  

Spin Old Skool, House, R&B, Reggae, Latin and Classics 

3pm - 5pm  

 

HARLEM RESTAURANT

67 Richmond St. East

Toronto, ON.
416.368.1920

Dining Room Hours

Mon - Thurs 11am - 11pm
Fri - Sat 11am - 12am
Sun - 11am - 11pm

Harlem Underground

HARLEM UNDERGROUND

745 Queen St. West

Toronto, ON.
416.366.4743

Dining Room Hours

Mon - Thurs 4pm - 11pm
Fri - 11am - 12am
Sat - 10am - 12am
Sun - 10am - 11pm

www.harlemrestaurant.com  info@harlemrestaurant.com
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