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Leo Burnett 175 Bloor Street E. North Tower, 13th Floor Toronto, ON M4W 3R9 (416) 925-5997 <>E>;K:MBG@ TWENTY-FIVE AND THE VIBE IS music – calypso, soca, steel pan and more. The Stage is managed by producer, DECIDEDLY JAZZELICIOUS! composer, pianist Eddie Bullen, who, since his move to Toronto in 1980 from Grenada, continues to work with major Caribbean, Canadian and American artists. Art Blakey, American jazz drummer and bandleader once said that “Jazz washes away the dust of everyday life”. We couldn’t Now for some Intel on our 10 course musical feast on the OLG Kew Gardens Main agree more. And so, every July since 1989, we’ve set sail on our Stage. It features JP Saxe, a new talent who at age nineteen has a remarkably mature odyssey of musical discovery, bringing back abundant catches and well rounded sound. He’s a singer songwriter of great skill with a voice comparable YEARS OF THE full of extraordinary jazz artists from near and distant shores. to Daryl Hall. Our 2013 diva, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and performer is Selena ;>:L Our 25th anniversary year is no exception! What’s different Evangeline. She calls her sound “alternative R&B”, combining the voice of Gladys Knight, INTERNATIONAL now is that we’ve become less obsessed about trying to tackle Beyonce, Mavis Staples plus a hint of what lies in the subtext beneath. Shuffle Demons the precise meaning of “jazz” – choosing instead to agree with demonstrate thirty years of funky off-beat jazz, “over the top” stage antics and virtuosic American jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk when playing. From the street corners of Berlin to main stages around the planet, the Demons he said : “I don’t have a definition of jazz. You’re just supposed bring great humour and colorful attire to their idiom. Roberto Linares Brown Orchestra, to know it when you hear it”. gives us Cuban music at its purist, featuring original compositions, blasting rhythm, punctuating horns and brassy vocals. Eric Lindell and The Sunliners’ Sunday Morning Well that interpretation of the limitless potential and qualities are serving up “blue-eyed” blues with a dollop of New Orleans funk. Vocal seductress of jazz is working for us! It’s one that’s encouraged us to hire scores of young musicians Irene Torres and The Sugar Devils, exploded unto the music scene in 2011. They’re over the years, and see many of them reach and stay at the top of their game. And, it’s the best young party band in Toronto, but don’t let their youth fool you. The Devils are been working for our ever growing audience - who comes to feast year after year, on experienced musicians who can bring it with the best of them! Also on the menu is Festival ambience and its cornucopia of musical offerings. Robert Michaels, who’s bringing his beautiful Flamenco, Cuban and other instrumental compositions to the stage. The Iroko Project will feature Cuban music pared down to So what’s cookin’ this year? Let’s start with a sample of our headliner stage offerings on jazz, dance and improvisation with special guest Hilaro Duran and Jane Bunnett. Bill the TD Main Stage at Woodbine Park: On Friday night we sprinkle on the hot sauce with King’s Rhythm Express, the Festival’s house band of sorts, will celebrate the Festival’s Jazz Meets Salsa with internationally celebrated Colombian composer and musician Wilson 25 years with a blend of jazz funk, ska, reggae and jazz with special guests Dubmatix, Acevedo, who draws upon a wide circle of musicians to help him realize his unique vision Selena Evangeline and Gavin Hope. American electric and soul blues singer and harp of jazz-salsa fusion. On Saturday night we offer a more languid heat with Paul James, player, Sugar Ray Norcia and his band The Bluetones, who’ve been entertaining followed by Bryan Lee and The Blues Power Band. Paul James, our national cultural icon audiences for 33 years, are one of our favourite blues bands and as such, will be who has shared the stage with a virtual who’s who of Blues (Bo Diddley), Rock (Spencer returning to the Festival for the second time to mark our 25th! This year we’ve Davis) and Folk (Bob Dylan) stars. Bryan Lee, about whom another great American blues re-located our Youth Stage to the east of Kew Gardens where it will feature the talents musician Duke Robillard said: “Whether he’s wailing a Freddy King inspired blues ballad, of the National Youth Jazz Combo and the Jazz Workshop Ensembles. stomping out low-down and dirty blues, or getting down with a superfunky New Orleans groove, Bryan Lee is gonna grab your soul and “squeeze it ‘till you scream in blues ecstasy”. Don’t forget to stroll down to the Beach Boardwalk located by the lake south of the Also known as your “Braille Blues Daddy”, Bryan has released a prodigious 14 CDs in the Kew Gardens Stage and check out our Latin Square and Big Band Stage areas. The midst of touring the world with his Blues Power Band. Sunday, we dig deep into your soul sounds are electrifying and the setting is sublime . You may forget you want to leave! with Jesse Dee, new generation R&B - soul singer-songwriter - guitarist extraordinaire from Our signature dish – Streetfest – spreading out for 2.5 kilometers along Queen Street Boston who’s played the opening act for Al Green and Etta James while also maintain- East, will once again feature 45 bands performing three sets each. It’s a euphony of ing a steady international touring schedule. We conclude Woodbine, full circle, with sounds, smiling crowds, prancing feet and bewildered dogs. Love it or hate it – there’s Cuban musician Adonis Puentes, one of a pair of fraternal twin brothers (the other being nothing quite like it out there. Alex Cuba) who immigrated to Canada from Cuba in 1998. Adonis has long since gone solo and (in the words of fellow artist Ruben Blades) grown into “a great singer and an This year’s Workshops include perennial favorties, along with some newbies: Vocal Jazz elegant composer and lyricist grounded and nourished by his Cuban roots and worldly Bootcamp with Heather Bambrick; Songwriting with Amy Sky; Ukulele Workshop with experience”, in his own right. Our other Woodbine stages, the Youth and New Steve McNie; Turning Pop Songs into Jazz with Michael Occhipinti; Drum Clinic with Generation Stages have merged and moved closer to Kew Gardens this year. We’ve Larnell Lewis and The Biz According to Bee with Jaymz Bee. replaced them with our Trinidad and Tobago Village Stage - featuring island Our Festival is also continuing with its tribute to jazz inspired photography through the The BEACHES INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL Programme fourth annual “Jazz-in-Motion” Juried Photography Exhibition at Kew Gardens. is published as a Special Edition of HOToronto.com Magazines. What do Festivals and Trucks have in common? Food Trucks! Ours have a gourmet JCO Comminications Inc., 1235 Bay Street ,Suite 400, twist with our Taste Of Jazz / Gourmet Food Truck Extravaganza. This two day event, Toronto, Ontario. M5R 3K4 taking place on July 23 - 24 at Woodbine Park from 5pm - 10pm, will excite foodies and Telephone: 416-923-4686 Fax: 905-820-9512 music lovers alike. In addition to the great music and food there’s also a licensed beer Email: [email protected] or [email protected] garden where folks can put their feet up and stay awhile and then on July 28th, run off their over-indulgences at the Festival’s Official Tune Up Training Run for the Toronto www.TorontoOnDemand.ca Waterfront Marathon. Stop by our sponsors’ tents and booths and at our very own Kew Gardens Artisan’s Marketplace. Buy a Festival tchotchke! Raise a glass to the Festival at one of our outdoor licensed garden patio areas! Publisher & Managing Editor: Joey Cee Editor: Lido Chilelli Finally, a big all - embracing Contributing Editors: Bill King, Julie Christian, Rico Ferrara, Helen Bulat thanks to our corporate, media and Phogographers: Tom Maguire, Bill King, Chris King government sponsors, listed in this program and on our website, to our Art Direction & Production: Joey Cee municipal and local area business Program Design & Composition: Amanda Brander and service partners, and to our www.hotoronto.com volunteers and staff for believing in Executive Director / Producer Community Liaison: Lido Chilelli the Festival. Without you we would Associate Producer: Joey Cee have never reached 25. Artistic Director: Bill King Stage Manager & Artistic Co-ordinator: Rico Ferrara Director of Operations & On-Site Vending: Pat Carpignano THANK YOU FROM THE BEACHES INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL TEAM Directors of Sponsorship & Marketing Initiatives : Helen Bulat, Lido Chilelli Sponsorship and Marketing Support: Elizabeth Rizzuto Director of Public Relations & Media Liaison : Martine Levy, DDB PR The Beaches International Jazz Creative Art Director & Program Publisher: Joey Cee / JCO Communications Tourism Initiatives: Helen Bulat, Julie Christian Festival gratefully Jazz Experience Tours: Julie Christian acknowledges the support Workshop Coordination: Camillie Leung of our government partners. Volunteer Coordinator: Camillie Leung Youth Initiatives: Julie Christian Jazz Photography in the Park & Multi-Arts Project Coordinator: Joanna Katchutas
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Jason Wilson with special guest Rupert “Ojiji” Harvey FRIDAY JULY 19 - 7:00 pm
Jazz Meets Salsa EH440 Tia Brazda Johannes Linstead FRIDAY JULY 19 - 9:00 pm SATURDAY JULY 20 - 1:30 pm SATURDAY JULY 20 - 2:30 pm SATURDAY JULY 20 - 4:00 pm
Carlos del Junco Paul James Bryan Lee Ron Korb SATURDAY JULY 20 - 5:30 pm SATURDAY JULY 20 - 7:30 pm & The Blues Power Band SUNDAY JULY 21 - 1:00 pm SATURDAY JULY 20 - 9:00 pm
Vanessa Marie Carter Saidah Baba Talibah Jesse Dee Adonis Puentes SUNDAY JULY 21 -2:15 pm SUNDAY JULY 21 - 3:45 pm SUNDAY JULY 21 - 5:30 pm SUNDAY JULY 21 - 7:00 pm
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OLG est fière de collaborer avec les collectivités de l’Ontario et de contribuer à la création de plus de 200 événements locaux, comme le Festival International de Jazz Beaches.
knowyourlimit.ca olg.ca depasserseslimites.ca WOODBINE PARK LAKESHORE BLVD. E & COXWELL 19-24 JULY2013 JULY 19-21 Join us lakeside at Woodbine Park for the launch of the Beaches International Jazz Festival and the kick-off to the Festival’s 25th year celebrations, which features the Woodbine Park Main Stage and the Trinidad Tobago Village. Our Trinidad Tobago Village is new for 2013, with hip-swaying entertainment direct from Trinidad & Tobago, featuring Limbo Dancers, a Tobago folk choir, a pannist, chutney dancers, calypso performers and traditional carnival characters.
JULY 23-24 FREE Check out our Taste of Jazz event in the park. Featuring live jazz music ADMISSION! under the beer tent coupled with a fine line-up of gourmet food trucks.
TIPS FOR AN ENJOYABLE STAY: Located at the western edge of the Beach community, Woodbine Park is situated at the corner of Northern Dancer Boulevard and Lake Shore Boulevard East (Northern Dancer is between Coxwell and Woodbine Avenues). If you plan to stay a while – and we encourage you to – bring sun screen and a hat, a big blanket or folding chairs to rest on, and (yes it’s sometimes necessary) – rain gear. Because we’re lakeside, it can get cool at night, so bring a sweater or just cosy up to your neighbour or a special friend.
You can also grab a seat in our licensed beer garden! Various food kiosks are located throughout the site.
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OFFICIAL LINE-UP THE TRINIDAD & TOBAGO VILLAGE Main Stage FRIDAY JULY 19 FRIDAY JULY 19 5:30 pm La-Nai Gabriel’s Free People
7:00 pm Jason Wilson w/ special guest Rupert “Ojiji” Harvey 7:30 pm The Pan Fantasy Steel Orchestra 9:00 pm Jazz Meets Salsa 8:00 pm Caribbean Folk Limbo Dancers SATURDAY JULY 20 SATURDAY JULY 20 Noon Just Friends 1:30 pm EH440 2:30 pm 2:00 pm Eddie Bullen Tia Brazda & the Caribbean Connection 4:00 pm Johannes Linstead 4:30 pm The Pan Fantasy Steel Orchestra 5:30 pm Carlos del Junco 5:15 pm Caribbean Folk Limbo Dancers 7:30 pm Paul James 6:00 pm Moses Revolution Band and Guest 9:30 pm Bryan Lee & The Blues Power Band SUNDAY JULY 21 SUNDAY JULY 21 Noon Just Friends 1:00 pm Ron Korb 2:00 pm Eddie Bullen 2:30 pm Vanessa Marie Carter & the Caribbean Connection 3:45 pm Saidah Baba Talibah 4:30 pm The Pan Fantasy Steel Orchestra 5:30 pm Jesse Dee 5:15 pm Caribbean Folk Limbo Dancers 7:00 pm Adonis Puentes 6:00 pm Moses Revolution Band and Guest * PROGRAM SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
We are pleased to announce our first ever Taste Of Jazz / Gourmet Food Truck Extravaganza. The event TASTE OF JAZZ will feature live music and a fine lineup of food trucks GOURMET FOOD TRUCK offering a full range of culinary delights. This two day event – taking place on July 23 – 24 at EXTRAVAGANZA Woodbine Park from 5pm – 10pm, will excite foodies and music lovers alike. In addition to the great music and food there will also be a licensed beer/wine 23-24 garden area where attendees can relax and enjoy JULY 2013 the atmosphere. Buster’s Sea Cove Hank Daddy’s Barbecue A legend at the St Lawrence Market – #1 rated market in the world – Buster’s lobster roll and seafood dishes have been Toronto’s First Mobile Smokehouse. The Original Home of The Pulled Pork Parfait, named One of Canada’s Best Food Trucks by featured on Eat St., and mentioned prominently in Toronto life. The much sought after seafood truck on wheels continually Sharp Magazine September 2012, and featured on Eat St. All of the meat is smoked on board to ensure quality and pushes the envelope creating seafood delights freshness. Hank Daddy’s is known for their mouth-watering pulled pork, tender beef brisket, award winning wings, in addition to their Pulled Pork Parfait that remains a fan favourite. Watch for surprise menu items prepared in a way that is Gorilla Cheese uniquely Hank Daddy’s. Specializing in high-end grilled cheese sandwiches, from the classic O.G. (Aged Cheddar & Mozzarella on White or Multigrain Bread) to specialty sandwiches like the Lumberjack (Bacon, Granny Smith Apple Slices, Maple Syrup, Aged Cheddar on White Beach Boys Bread) and tons of other unique choices. They use only the best ingredients, including Jensen Cheese from Simcoe and Serving up Burgers for Big Appetites! Started in the Beaches and making waves across the city with our gourmet speciality custom bread from Hamilton’s own Cake & Loaf. burgers. Homegrown Canadian Beef and unique toppings offer a tsunami of flavour for your taste buds. Gourmet Gringos Corrado’s Authentic Italian Food The most authentic Mexican street food outside of Mexico. Gourmet Gringos serves up mean Mexican fish tacos and other A Beaches Community staple for over 40 years, Corrado’s offers, among other delights, their famous Arangini Rice Balls and Mexican favorites from their dazzling Latin coloured food truck. Making a major impact on the food scene in Toronto, they Chicken Parmagiana sandwiches from Nonna’s secret family recipes. have just opened their first brick and mortar location in west Toronto. Beaver Tails Fidel Gastro’s Beaver Tails pastries are float fried whole wheat pastries covered in a delightful array of toppings including cinnamon and The hardest working man in the food truck biz, owner Matt Basaille brings his Cuban inspired ole sandwiches and culinary sugar, chocolate hazelnut spread, and numerous others. Beaver Tails originated in Ottawa and has been satisfying Canadians creations on four wheels to “the people”. Fidel Gastro’s has been featured in many national magazines for his creative food for over 30 years! flair and has a reality show based on his adventures – the “Rebel With No Kitchen”. Concessions Canada Bacon Nation Ever try a Belgian Waffle? How about a Belgian waffle on a stick!? Belgian Waffles and Crepes originated overseas more Making its debut at this event. The first all “bacon centric” truck in Canada, Bacon Nation created the bacon craze at the than 55 years ago; Concessions Canada has taken the original concept but offers their waffles baked fresh around a stick for 2012 National Exhibition and have now put the craze on wheels. Their offerings include such gastronomic creations as the convenience and portability Choose from a variety of toppings including Nutella® and real fruit sauces. The waffles can also bacon explosion, bacon soda, and the bacon weave. be enjoyed with your favorite cookie bits, peanuts, or sprinkles. L’il Alfie The Lemonade Truck Hula Girl Espresso Alfie is a replica of a 1946 Chevy pick up truck. Among the offerings are freshly squeezed lemonade and fresh brewed iced Hula Girl Espresso truck is the first fully mobile purveyor of artisan drinks. An extension of their highly successful Hula Girl tea done the old fashion way. Espresso Boutique in Toronto’s Junction neighbourhood, Hula Girl offers an array of cappuccinos, espressos, juices, shakes and delicious desserts. As an added treat, Hula Girl also offers their famous Cake In A Cup creation. BEACHES INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL · 7 Come and enjoy a cigar on our outdoor patio at both locations. THE BEACH - 1946 Queen St. E. 416-482-8060 LEASIDE - 1540 Bayview Ave. 416-545-0063
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I am delighted to extend my warmest greetings to everyone attending the 2013 Beaches International Jazz Festival, which this year celebrates its 25th anniversary.
As the largest free jazz festival in Canada, the Beaches International Jazz Festival brings to Toronto an exciting line‐up of established and emerging jazz artists for ten days of live music performed in a variety of settings. I am sure that long‐time jazz fans and neophytes alike will be entertained by the diverse range of sounds and styles on offer in what has become one of Torontoʹs most popular events of the summer.
YEARS OF THE I would like to commend the organizers for their efforts to support and promote Canadian jazz talent. This year’s silver anniversary edition of the Beaches International Jazz Festival is certain to be a wonderful reflection of its importance to the community. ;>:L INTERNATIONAL On behalf of the Government of Canada, I wish you all an enjoyable festival.
The Rt. Hon. Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P.
OTTAWA 2013
Premier of Ontario - Première ministre de l’Ontario
July 19 – 28, 2013
A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER
On behalf of the Government of Ontario, it is a real pleasure to extend warm greetings to all of you attending and participating in the 2013 Beaches International Jazz Festival, which this year marks its 25th anniversary. Congratulations on this exciting milestone!
What a spectacular celebration this promises to be! This annual signature event will once again fill the wonderful and unique Beaches neighbourhood with the sweet sounds of jazz. With a diverse array of high-quality events on the roster — including StreetFest, Taste of Jazz/Gourmet Food Truck Extravaganza, Latin Square, the ever- popular workshops and much more — there is something for everyone, whatever your favourites might be.
It is a privilege for me to welcome — as Premier of Ontario — local residents, people from across the province and visitors to the vibrant GTA. Ontario is a province where our differences unite, strengthen and define us. The Beaches International Jazz Festival is a lively reflection of the diversity and creativity at the heart of our society.
I want to take this opportunity to applaud the organizers, volunteers, sponsors and performers who have made this major undertaking possible. I know that, thanks to you, it will be a tremendous success.
Please accept my very best wishes for an inspirational festival and 25th anniversary celebration.
Kathleen Wynne Premier
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Dear Music Lovers,
Nothing brings people together like music! I am delighted to welcome you to the Beaches International Jazz Festival. This is a very special year, as we are celebrating 25 years of this amazing festival in the Beach!
In addition to the main stage events, festivities this year will include Farmers’ Market tours in East Lynn Park and Jonathon Ashbridges Park, jazz workshops, club concerts, streetfests, and even a Beaches Jazz Tune-Up Run fundraiser! Whether you choose a YEARS OF THE patch of green in Kew Gardens, a stroll on the Boardwalk, a seat in a restaurant or patio or all of the above, we hope you support musicians and businesses during this wonderful celebration of music.
I would also like to thank the many, many volunteers and businesses in the ;>:L community without whose energy, time and enthusiasm the Beaches International INTERNATIONAL Jazz Festival would not have grown into such a popular, well-known and successful event.
We are lucky to be able to enjoy the sounds of internationally-renowned musicians on our door- step. Let's get out there and welcome the visitors to our neighbourhood!
Sincerely,
Mary-Margaret McMahon
Welcome to the 25th Beaches International Jazz Festival!
HOUSE OF COMMONS CHAMBRE DES COMMUNES It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 25th Annual Beaches International Jazz Festival. Dear friends,
The Beaches International Jazz Festival is a vibrant celebration of For twenty-five years the Beaches International Jazz Festival has been embraced by our community. music and community. For a quarter of a century this Festival has
brought music from around the world and Canada to a community Each year the festival gets larger. The quality of the people who showcase their that is like no other in the world. With an emphasis on Canadian jazz talent grows as well. Tens of thousands of people come to the Beaches to enjoy the Matthew Kellway this event showcases the very best that this country has to offer, ambiance of one of the world’s top ten Jazz Festivals. Member of Parliament/ Deputé and weaves the global influences into the mix; and we are all the Beaches-East York [email protected] better for it! www.matthewkellway.ndp.ca We send our heartfelt congratulations to all those who work year round to make
the Beaches Jazz Festival an enormous success, especially the tireless volunteers. I would be remiss to not mention the tremendous commitment of Constituency the organizing team and the hundreds of volunteers that make this 155 Main Street This year it was my privilege and honour to present Lido Chilelli, Beaches Jazz Toronto, Ontario event possible. Their labour of love allows all of us the incredible Festival Producer and local resident with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for his M4E 2V9 opportunity to celebrate music in all of its interpretations in world Tel: 416-467-0860 unwavering support of our community. He has done a fabulous job leading his team of Fax: 416-467-0905 class venues. professionals to produce such a fantastic festival year after year.
Together, the music and the Beach have a magic that binds people, Ottawa We have to take our hats off to Bill King, Artistic Director extraordinaire. The Room 812, brings old neighbours back year after year and invites people from quality of talent that Bill has assembled over the past twenty-five years has been Confederation Building far and wide to enjoy our wonderful community. Ottawa, Ontario phenomenal. We thank him for his dedication and being such an integral part of our K1A 0A6 community. Tel: 613-992-2115 Fax: 613-996-7942 This year’s line-up of performers is outstanding, an outstanding organizing team and a warm Beach welcome – let the music begin! Walk on the streets, enjoy the parks, sample the many fine restaurants, enjoy a
drink on one of the many outdoor patios, but most of all be prepared for the sights and Circonscription 155, rue Main sounds you will only encounter right here at the Beaches International Jazz Festival. Toronto, Ontario Yours, M4E 2V9 Tél.: 416-467-0860 Téléc.: 416-467-0905 Yours truly
Ottawa Pièce 812, Edifice Confederation Ottawa, Ontario MICHAEL D. PRUE, MPP K1A 0A6 Beaches-East York Tél.: 613-992-2115 Téléc.: 613-996-7942
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JAZZ WORKSHOPS & LECTURE SERIES
Our popular workshops are held mid-week during the 10-day Festival period and are geared to complement, diversify and broaden your Beaches Jazz experience. Register to attend at [email protected] and enter the workshop name in the subject line. 22-24 Mennonite New Life Center and at Queen and Lark Streets, just west of Woodbine (1774 Queen St. East) JULY Beach Boardwalk Workshops 27-28 on the beach boardwalk, next to Leuty Lifeguard Station FREE 2013 WORKSHOPS AT THE MENNONITE NEW LIFE CENTER
Monday July 22 Tuesday July 23 Wednesday July 24
Main Level Vocal Jazz Bootcamp Songwriting Ukulele Workshop 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm with Heather Bambrick with Amy Sky with Steve McNie
Lower Level Turning Pop Songs into Jazz Drum Clinic The Biz According to Bee 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm with Michael Occhipinti with Larnell Lewis with Jaymz Bee
WORKSHOP: Vocal Jazz Bootcamp WORKSHOP: Turning Pop Songs into Jazz Leader: Heather Bambrick Leader: Michael Occhipinti Date: Jul 22, 2013 Date: Jul 22, 2013 Join Heather Bambrick as she takes you through the Most of the songs that jazz musicians refer to as “standards” paces of Jazz Vocalizing, from tone placement and started out as popular songs, and today many musicians timbre, to swing feel and improvising. Work out your are looking to everything from Joni Mitchell to Radiohead voice and your creativity!! This fun interactive workshop to Bob Marley to develop their own songbooks. For this is good for singers at all levels. workshop, Michael Occipinti will use audio examples to illustrate and discuss how different jazz musicians are approaching pop music.
WORKSHOP: Songwriting WORKSHOP: Drum Clinic Leader: Amy Sky Leader: Larnell Lewis Date: Jul 23, 2013 Date: Jul 23, 2013
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND… Amy will cover the NEW… The Beaches Jazz Festival is proud to introduce Larnell fundamentals of the art and craft of songwriting. Lewis Drumming Workshop for the first time. We consider Performing examples from her own chart topping hits, Larnell one of the very best drummers on the music scene Amy will offer tips and tools to help mould your ideas into today. Space is limited so register now. memorable compositions.
WORKSHOP: Ukulele Workshop WORKSHOP: The Biz According to Bee Leader: Steve McNie Leader: Jaymz Bee Date: Jul 24, 2013 Date: Jul 24, 2013
GET UKED! BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND… All ages, This workshop will investigate the pros and cons of trying something for everyone – even if you don’t have a ukulele to make a living in the music business. Jaymz will offer tips (yet!). Bring your Ukulele and an appetite for an evening on how to get things done on a shoestring budget and with of sing-along, play-along fun with Steve McNie and the help of a few knowledgeable peers, will discuss new members of the very popular Corktown Ukulele Jam. methods of marketing using the latest technology.
BEACH BOARDWALK WORKSHOPS Saturday July 27 and Sunday July 28, 2013
Noon - 1 pm SALSA with Bees Knees Big Band Stage on the Beach, West of Lee Avenue
Noon - 1 pm ZUMBA with Miko Sobreira Latin Stage On the Beach Boardwalk, next to Leuty Lifeguard Station
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2:30 pm DJ Manyoma FRIDAY JULY 26 3:00 pm Miko Sobreira (Dance Lesson) 3:00 pm George Lake Big Band 4:00 pm Chantel Collado (Bachata Band) SATURDAY JULY 27 6:00 pm Los Hijos De Tuta NOON Bees Knees Dance Demos SUNDAY JULY 28 1:00 pm George Lake Big Band NOON The Latin Jazz Ensemble 3:00 pm Big Smoke Big Band 2:30 pm DJ Manyoma 5:30 pm Swing Shift Big Band 3:00 pm Pavlo Farmakidis ~ United Salseros SUNDAY JULY 28 4:00 pm Son Cubano Orq NOON Bees Knees Dance Demos 12:30 pm Big City Big Band 3:00 pm Swing Shift Big Band
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Our Boardwalk Place – it’s our world within a stage offering. We’ve taken our uniquely Toronto global perspective, added a lively mix of indigenous sounds, stirred in some contemporary music and Voila! – we have ourselves some decidedly groovy beats. We encourage you to whip yourself up into a dancing FRIDAY, JULY 26 TO SUNDAY, JULY 28 frenzy or just sit back and indulge in blissful contemplation – Boardwalk Place encourages both reactions! Great location along the Beach Boardwalk, west For more info visit: www.boardwalkplace.ca of the Olympic Pool. 16 · BEACHES INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL *
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Dear Friends and Neighbours, Dear Friends and Neighbours, Dear Friends and Neighbours, Congratulations & Welcome to the Beach On behalf of Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH) and the TEGH Foundation, we extend our Congratulations & Welcome to the Beach th most sincere congratulations on the 25 Anniversary of the Beaches International Jazz Festival! On behalf of TorontoOn East behalf General of Toronto Hospital East (TEGH) General and Hospital the TEGH (TEGH) Foundation, and the TEGH we extend Foundation, our we extend our most sincere congratulationsWemost are proud sincere of on our congratulations thelong 25associationth Anniversary with theon DIVA the of 25of the jazzth AnniversaryBeaches festivals and International are exceedinglyof the Beaches Jazz Festival! InternationalOn behalf ofJazz our shops,Festival! restaurants, cafes and businesses, CONGRATULATIONS to the grateful that our hospital has, once again, been selected as a beneficiary of this spectacular event. 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20 · BEACHES INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL BEACHES INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL · 21 WINNER JULY<>E>;K:MBG@ Thank you so much for participating in the 25-27 Hennessy Talent Quest Canadian promotion at the Beaches International Jazz Festival. StreetFest is a Beaches International Jazz Festival signature event YEARS OF THE showcasing the finest in Big Band, Swing, Dixieland, Smooth, 2013 ;>:L The winner is acoustic guitarist MANELI JAMAL. Post-Bop, Afro-Cuban, Fusion, Funk, R&B and Soul sounds that Toronto has to offer. INTERNATIONAL He will be performing during StreetFest from Upwards of 45 Canadian bands entertain you along a 2 km stretch of Queen Street East July 25-27 at the Beach Public Library, east which is closed for this occasion. It’s an annual pilgrimage for close to a million folks who come out on the Thursday, Friday and/or Saturday to groove to the music, swing entrance, located at 2161 Queen Street East. to the sounds and soak in the street scene and ambience. TRAFFIC ADVISORY: During Beaches Jazz Festival Streetfest, on the nights of Thursday July 25th, Friday July 26th, and Saturday July 27th 2013, Queen Street E. will be closed from Woodbine Ave. to Beech Ave. from 6:00 pm to 11:30 pm nightly. The north/south streets of Waverley Ave., Wineva Ave., and Lee Ave. will remain open throughout the evening.
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20 · BEACHES INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL BEACHES INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL · 21 JP Saxe Selena Evangeline Shuffle Demons KEW GARDENS KEW GARDENS KEW GARDENS MAIN STAGE MAIN STAGE MAIN STAGE Saturday July 27 · 11:00 am Saturday July 27 · 12:30 pm Saturday July 27 · 2:00 pm
At the age of 20, JP Saxe is already making Inspired by the sounds of Ella Fitzgerald, Capturing the imagination of a generation, waves in the jazz world. With his smooth Chaka Khan, Prince and Stevie Wonder, the Shuffle Demons, described as costumed and velvety renditions of jazz and pop Selena Evangeline’s life-long love of music “streetniks”, rose from the streets of Toronto standards, this talented pianist, singer and passion for songwriting, has helped to tour the world playing their unique brand shape her to be the musician she is today. of Bop Rap. Over the course of their 20-year and songwriter has been entertaining Her songs are musical snapshots of real life career, the Juno-nominated Shuffle Demons audiences since the age of 14. In 2010, moments and emotions and her natural have released eight albums including a Saxe was selected to participate in talent has been highly praised, earning greatest hits album, seven videos, garnered Jazz FM’s Jazz Safari and since then has titles such as the Ontario Independent Music five CASBY Awards, two Toronto Musicians performed with many leading artists Award for Best Urban, Barrie New Music Awards, played at thousands of sold out including Robert Scott, Julie Michaels, Award and the 2011 Caribbean Idol Finalist. shows covering every major jazz and folk Rob Christian and Nikki Yanofsky, who She has also received honourable mentions festival in Canada and marked record-breaking performed the theme song for the 2010 in both the 2007 and 2008 John Lennon independent album sales. Comprised of Mike Olympic Games. Saxe is an active member Song Writing Contest. Performing across the Murley, Rich Underhill and Dave Parker on globe, Evangeline has worked with artists saxes, Stich Wynston on percussion and Jim of Free the Children and has travelled such as Sheila E., The Nylons, Maia and Delta Vivian on bass, the Shuffle Demons translated to India and Kenya where he drew Goodrem and her music has been featured their love of jazz into some of the most inspiration for many of his original songs. on CTV’s hit show “Da Kink In My Hair”. Her original music of the 80’s. Combining jazz, second release, Bad Weather, is a blend of hard bob, rap, funk, poetry and performance R&B, soul, jazz, pop, funk and even a little art into a musically compelling and visually classic rock. Evangeline describes her work stimulating show, the Shuffle Demons were as an extension of herself and her influences, unstoppable from their first hit Spadina Bus. which she truly enjoys sharing with the world. Today, the Shuffle Demons’ tightly knit cult Currently she is performing with Canadian following is still inspired by their original hits artist, Amanda Marshall. including The Shuffle Monster, What do you Want? and Out of My House. Roach.
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1974A Queen Street E., Toronto (416) 690-1663 Eric Lindell Roberto Linares Irene Torres & The Sunliners Brown Orchestra & The Sugar Devils featuring Anson Funderburgh KEW GARDENS KEW GARDENS KEW GARDENS - MAIN STAGE MAIN STAGE MAIN STAGE Saturday July 27 · 3:30 pm Saturday July 27 · 5:00 pm Sunday July 28 · 11:00 am
Hailing from soulful New Orleans, Eric A native of Cuba, Roberto Linares Brown Mixing genres from past and present with a Lindell is a man of many sounds and talents. began his musical studies at the tender age hint of New Orleans flavour, Irene Torres and He plays the guitar, harmonica, keyboards of nine specializing in classical and Cuban The Sugar Devils hit the music scene in 2011. and bass to create a dazzling mix of R&B, percussion. He began his professional career They have since been selected for a Toronto swamp pop, funk and blues-rock – a style working with various orchestras such as Independent Music Award, nominated for a that is commonly known as “blue-eyed Valentin y los 10 del Caribe and Orquesta Sigy Born Award and won the 2012 Toronto soul”. Having grown up in San Francisco, Azucar Negra. In June 2001, Brown joined Blues Society Talent Search. Their self-titled his move to New Orleans sparked both his one of the foremost orchestras of Cuba – album also received rave reviews and critic creativity and musical career. It was there Adalberto Alvares y su son – and worked picks, with excellent ranking on Canadian that he began performing more frequently, with them for four years as a composer and and international music charts. The band sharing the stage with some of New Orleans’ arranger. Performing with Adalberto Alvares has recorded and performed with a striking finest musicians including Ivan Neville, y su son, Brown travelled internationally to catalogue of creative talents, including Joe Harold Brown and Johnny Vidacovich. over 20 countries including the United States, Murphy, Jacelyn Holmes and Ike Subblefield. Lindell has received glowing media coverage Canada, Italy, France, Switzerland, Denmark, Peruvian-born Torres is the lead vocalist in a host of publications including The New Austria, Japan and Mexico. Brown now whose vocal and lyrical talent can be heard York Press, The Chicago Sun-Times and resides in Canada where he is concentrating on worldwide radio, television and film. The The New Yorker. He has also made an on creating his own compositions and rest of the band is composed of drummer, appearance on Late Night with Conan leading his own orchestra. The Roberto Drew Austin, guitarist and vocalist, Josh O’Brien. Since his debut album in 1996, he Linares Brown Orchestra mixes the roots of Piche and vocalist, sax, flute and keys player, has gone on to release nine more albums Cuban music with the sounds of new Latin Rob Christian. They have a busy schedule including Low on Cash, and the critically music, effectively integrating elements of ahead, with plans to play over 150 shows acclaimed Rich in Love. Presently Lindell many musical styles such as salsa, reggaeton, and release their first music video. They are is collaborating with The Sunliners and son, jazz, rumba and cumbia. Orchestra eager to tour internationally, winning over leading guitarist, Anson Funderburgh on a members include: Brown, piano and fans - one show at a time. tour and CD release. Entitled Sunday background vocals; Jorge Luis “Papiosco” Monday, the tunes reflect the perfect Torres, congas; Aris Montenegro, bongo; whispered nothings of Funderburgh’s Wilfrido Junior, guiro; Chendi Leon Jr., guitar, the razor sharp interplay of The timbale; Yoser Rodriguez, bass; Kervin Barreto Sunliners’ rhythm section and the perfectly and Alex Michael, trumpets; Yankar Gonzales slurred soul of Lindell’s delivery. and Yannick Malboeuf, trombones; Alberto Alberto and Yani Borrell, vocals; Erico Orozco, back up vocals; Telmary Diaz and Ernesto Brooks, vocals (rap).
BEACHES INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL · 23 Iroko Project Bill King’s featuring Jane Bunnett Rhythm Express Robert Michaels & Hilario Duran featuring Gavin Hope KEW GARDENS KEW GARDENS (of the Nylons) MAIN STAGE MAIN STAGE KEW GARDENS · MAIN STAGE Sunday July 28 · 12:30 pm Saturday July 27 · 2:00 pm Sunday July 28 · 3:30 pm
It was in the picturesque, mountainside Percussionist Jorge Torres, bassist Roberto Pianist Bill King has a half century of music town of Arpino, Italy that two-year old Riveron, pianist Jorge Betancourt and credits including Janis Joplin, the Pointer Sisters Roberto Michele Buttarazzi first heard violinist/vocalist Yosvany Castañeda formed and Martha Reeves – numerous jazz, blues and music that would spark his musical Iroko Project in 2008 and have been stunning pop relations. The musician, photo journalist aspiration. Completely enthralled by jazz audiences across Canada with their Afro-Cuban and broadcaster is currently heard Saturdays on and classical music, he picked up his first rooted jazz sound ever since. The band has the Ted Woloshyn Show on Newstalk 1010. The guitar in 1973. After playing bass in a trio cultivated a loyal fan following derived three time Juno nominee’s current recording credits include Sweet Sugar Cane, Gloryland, that performed Latin American music at a from their rich, dynamic performances. The members of Iroko Project have contributed Cinemascope and Five Aces, which maintained local club, Roberto Michele embarked on to numerous Grammy nominated and Juno nineteen months on the top one hundred Roots a new journey of solo shows performing Award-winning albums and have collaborated Music Charts. King has been with the Beaches Italian and Latin American pieces under with music megastars such as Cuban Conga International Jazz Festival since its inception in the name “Roberto”. His 1994 debut CD, master “Tataguines”, Giraldo Piloto and 1988 as emcee and artistic director. Joining King Paradiso, officially launched his career as multi-Grammy Award-winning artist Jane for a highly anticipated special performance Robert Michaels, resulting in impressive Bunnett. Since their inception, Iroko Project’s is Gavin Hope, whose career has been deeply sales figures for an instrumental artist. primary goal has been to infuse Canadian rooted in song, stage, film and TV. Born in Years later, his subsequent albums Arizona audiences with their original Afro-Cuban and Toronto and raised in Calgary, he began his and Allegro steered him in the right Latin jazz sounds. They will perform at this musical journey as the youngest choir member direction for a Juno Award nomination and year’s Beaches Jazz Festival alongside one in the history of the Calgary Opera Chorus. By a Juno Award for Best Instrumental Album. of the finest saxophonists in the world, Jane age 20, he was a member of The Nylons and Michaels has collaborated with acclaimed Bunnett and multi-award-winning jazz pianist, backup singer for Michael Bolton, later sharing vocalists, Jennifer Warnes, Louis Pitre and Hilario Durán. Bunnett has been nominated the stage with iconic celebrities including Shania Twain, Natalie Cole and Aretha Franklin. Hope’s Coral Egan and continues to bring an for numerous Grammy Awards, Juno Awards, debut solo recording is due this summer. On emphatic stage presence with his mix and most recently was honoured with an appointment to the Order of Canada. Her stage bassist and internationally acclaimed Juno of jazz, flamenco, Cuban and award-winning Canadian artist, producer and Neapolitan-Spanish influences. exploration of Afro-Cuban melodies expresses the universality of music and her ability to multi-instrumentalist Dubmatix returns with his embrace and showcase the rhythms and 5th album release Rebel Massive – a bass heavy culture of Cuba has been ground-breaking. assault of the senses, the multi-talented vocalist Renowned for his piano, arranging and Selena Evangeline and behind the drum kit, composing skills, Durán is one of Cuba’s Jamaica to Toronto’s Everton Paul, whose latest premier ambassadors of Latin jazz. recording Remembrance is a Cuban/Jamaican celebration of Bob Marley’s music.
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SATURDAY JULY 27 SUNDAY JULY 28 11:00 am JP Saxe 11:00 am Irene Torres & The Sugar Devils 12:30 pm Selena Evangeline 12:30 pm Robert Michaels 2:00 pm Shuffle Demons 2:00 pm Iroko Project feat. Jane Bunnett & Hilario Duran 3:30 pm Eric Lindell & The Sunliners feat. Anson Funderburgh 3:30 pm Bill King’s Rhythm Express feat. Gavin Hope 5:00 pm Roberto Linares Brown Orchestra 5:00 pm Sugar Ray & The BlueTones
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