CAFE CUBANO: 10:30 PM With their potent blend of dance floor friendly salsa and high-energy showmanship, Cafe Cubano evoke the spirit of the legendary dance clubs of Havana. Drawing on the skills of three of Toronto’s most accomplished frontmen (vocalists Yani Borrell, Alberto Alberto and Angel Luis Marquez) and lead by music director/pianist Jorge Betancourt, the band features some of Toronto’s finest musicians from such famous Cuban groups as Adalberto Alvarez y su Son and Cubanisimo.
12 great Cuban musicians in an orchestra brewing a distinctivly new latin sound flavoured with the the most popular Latin dance rhythms like salsa, merengue, cumbia, bachata and son.
Preceded by fusion group Plakaso, and free dance lesson by Vladimir.
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Our monthly date is here again! Join us for an afternoon full of straight-up back-breakin Afro-Cuban rumba at The Painted Lady! This ain’t The Buena Vista Social club, son! Come check out what Cubans are doing while you’re taking pictures of old American cars.
Picture it: the crumbling alleys of old Havana. As you wind your way through the oppressive heat and dodge hungry dogs, you follow a sound that reverbs in your chest- el tambor te llama! You arrive at some random space that has been converted into a ceremony of sound and sweat- and you can’t look away.
Led by Hierrito Fernandez, this son quartet explores Cuban classics as well as original, contemporary compositions. Hierrito’s sweet vocals and poetic lyrics evoke the great Cuban son, trova and changui artists of the 30s through 50s.
Vladimir with a beginner dance lesson, 9:30
JORGE MAZA Y LA TIPICA TORONTO: 10:30 PM
Combining the sound of the tres guitar with two violins and a cello in a style known as charanga francesca, Tipica Toronto perform a salsa-based repertoire that reflects the grand continuum of Cuban dance music that has evolved since the 1950s.
UPDATE SEPT 7: the date for this matinee is changed to SEP 15!
The singer and the pianist, Toronto is treated to a nice free afternoon concert. If you can arrange to be around Don Mills Centre on Saturday Sep 15 2012, it’s there for the enjoyment.
Sit at one of the bordering restaurant patios, sip a drink of your choice, and be transported to Cuba for 2.5 hours with 2 of the masters…
Astonishing trumpet prodigy Janette Lennys leads this group through a rich repertoire of Latin and traditional Cuban music, weaving together the threads of African, French, and Spanish culture which unify the Cuban people.
DJ Jorge Elmiro – ALL NIGHT
About Son de Canela:
Band members are:
Janette Lennys Rafols: Bandleader, trumpet player and arranger. Lennys has consistently demonstrated a dedication to success, and her efforts have produced high quality results.
Oriana Barbato is a Bass player and arranger. Oriana’s versatility, professionalism and work ethic, have brought her to stages across North America, Europe and around the world.
Mailyn Ortega and Adis Rodriguez are vocalists with warm voices and a sunny and relaxed stage presence to master the vocal aspects of both Latin- and jazz music”.
Marta Elena Perez knows how to create the unique atmosphere that belongs to Cuban music displaying her virtuosity as a singer and percussionist.
Indira Perez, this young pianist delivers as well an amazing performance inserting her knowledge into the traditional Cuban music.
Danays Ramirez is a singer and percussionist who shines in every show with her energetic presence, and passion for her Cuban heritage.
Anita Graciano brings to the stage her solid and rhythmic touch.
With their potent blend of dance floor friendly salsa and high-energy showmanship, Cafe Cubano evoke the spirit of the legendary dance clubs of Havana. Drawing on the skills of three of Toronto’s most accomplished frontmen (vocalists Yani Borrell, Alberto Alberto and Angel Luis Marquez) and lead by music director/pianist Jorge Betancourt, the band features some of Toronto’s finest musicians from such famous Cuban groups as Adalberto Alvarez y su Son and Cubanisimo.
BONUS BONUS BONUS
Eliana Cuevas Trio 8pm
One of Canada’s finest Latin and world jazz vocalists, Eliana Cuevas performs original compositions with Brazilian, Venezuelan and Cuban influences.
Yani Borrell began his professional singing career in Cuba at the age of 17 when he left home to perform with his first group Orchestra Ideal. Growing up first in Camaguay province, then moving to Las Tunas and later Veradero, Yani developed his distinctive vocal style and dynamic stage presence with well known Cuban showbands including the internationally acclaimed orchestra, Valentin Y Los Del Caribe. Since moving to Toronto in 2004, Yani has entertained many different Canadian audiences at festivals including Beaches Jazz Festival, Salsa on St. Clair, Caribana and other venues in Vancouver, Calgary, and Montreal. Featured players in the Klave Kings are Roberto Linares Brown, arranger and pianist for some of the most famous names of Cuban salsa including Adalberto Alvarez, Mayito Rivera, and Azucar Negra. Others players include percussionist Jalidan Ruiz, who first came to Canada with the guitarist Elmer Ferrar, plus Junior Urbaez(percussion), Aris Montenegro(bongos) and Frank Aular( Bass) all regulars with the Cafe Cubano band.
… a free show, this is a paid ticket at any jazz festival… FREE AT THE CNE …
Saturday, September 1st 2012
Show Time: 7:30 pm
The Toronto Star Bandshell – Bandshell Park
A protégé of the legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, Arturo Sandoval is one of the world’s most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet and flugel horn, as well as a renowned classical artist, pianist and composer. He is a dynamic and vivacious live performer and has been seen by millions in the Oscars and Grammy Awards performing with Celine Dion, Justin Timberlake as well as on the Latin Billboard
Awards with the gifted Alicia Keys, where he was awarded his 6th Billboard Award for “Best Latin Jazz Album”.
Sandoval has been awarded six Grammy Awards, and nominated 12 times; he has also received six Billboard Awards and one Emmy Award. His compositions can be heard on the soundtrack for Havana, Random Heart and Mambo Kings among others.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see one of the most brilliant,multifaceted and renowned musicians of our time.
CAFE CUBANO: 10:30 PM
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