GIRLS NIGHT OUT goes to Church in June...

A message from the wonderful Lisa Particelli...

GIRLS NIGHT OUT goes to Church in June...

... to Church St at VOGLIE [vole - e - ay] = wants. cravings. desires
682 Church Street just North of Wellesley is where GNO will be held on WED JUNE 6th from 8pm-12 in the very sexy lounge above VOGLIE's sophisticated italian risto-bar !!!

Please do come out in droves and play at our first show in June at VOGLIE.
Enjoy fabulous martinis, amazing food and hot hot ambiance of the lounge.
If the music gets too hot, cool off on one of their 2 generous patios (in front and back)
Come early and as my italian family would say "EAT !"
VOGLIE is THE place on Church St for sophisticated Italian cuisine and now - hot jazz!

So there .. we will ALL be together again at
VOGLIE, 682 Church St with
PETER HILL (p),
ROSS MACINTYRE (b),
NORMAN MARSHALL VILLENEUVE (d)
and yours truly on Wed., June 6th from 8pm-12

The Michael Skeete Quartet June 9th @Cajun Bajun Cafe

Richard Whiteman, piano
Brandi Disterheft, upright bass
Sly Juhas, drums
Michael Skeete, vocals - (starting in 2nd set)

Date: Saturday June 9th, 2007
Place: Cajun Bajan Cafe
17-133 Manville Road
(1 block south of Eglinton Ave E & 2 blocks east of Warden off Civic Rd)
647-436-4641

Elephant Jazz Fundraiser Wednesday May 30th

Benefit for The Elephants of Thailand
Elephant JAZZ Fundraiser
Featuring
Pianist, Richard Whiteman
Singers, Jen Sagar, Julie Long, Beverly Taft and Brenda Carroll
Saxophonist, Perry White
Drummer - Sly Juhas, Bassist - Steve Wallace, Guitarist - Lee Wallace

Wednesday, May 30
7:30 pm to 11:00 pm
$20 at the door
720 Bathurst Street, Toronto
(just south of Bloor on the west side - downstairs)
Contact: Laura Nashman 416 924-8180
www.spa-la-la.com

Lee Wallace, Richard Whiteman and Steve Wallace @ Azure

Tonight,tomorrow and Saturday
6:30-10pm
Azure
The Lobby Bar of the Hotel Intercontinental at the S.W. corner of Front and Simcoe streets

Lee Wallace guitar
Richard Whiteman piano
Steve Wallace bass

George Evans at Opal Jazz Lounge May24-26

Opal Jazz Lounge
472 Queen Street West
(west of Augusta)
Toronto, Ontario

May 24 - May 26 2007
VOCALIST GEORGE EVANS and his TRIO
Entertainment Charge: $12.00
(Sets at 8, 9:45, & 11 PM)

Just back from a Western Canada tour and throwing caution to the wind,
George Evans makes this welcome return to the Opal Jazz Lounge.

Coleman Tinsley at Gate403 Sunday May 27

Coleman sings with Richard Whitehouse, on piano, and Ross McIntyre on bass.
Gate403 9pm

Indietalent.ca Jazz Hour

Starting June 1/07 IndieTalent.Ca (http://www.indietalent.ca) will
begin a new series of Jazz programs, which will feature a different
Canadian indie Jazz artist each month.
The schedule will be posted at IndieTalent.ca.

Elephant Jazz Fundraiser Wednesday May 30th

HELP THE ELEPHANTS
Elephant JAZZ Fundraiser
Benefit for The Elephants of Thailand
Featuring Pianist, Richard Whiteman, Singers , Jen Sagar, Julie Long, Bev Taft Saxophonist, Perry White, Guitarist Lee Wallace

Wednesday, May 30
7:30 pm to 11:00 pm
$20 at the door
720 Bathurst Street, Toronto
(just south of Bloor on the west side - downstairs)
for more info click here

Girls Night Out

Wednesday, May 23rd
8:30pm -12:30am
at "The Dominion On Queen"
500 Queen Street East
(2 blocks East of Parliament at Sumach St)
(416) 368-6893
* full menu * heated patio * 16 craft beers * live jazz weekly * NO COVER *

Art of Jazz Vocal Clinics with Barry Harris, Jon Hendricks and Kevin Mahogony

Jon Hendricks Clinic
When: Saturday June 2, 2007 4:00 PM
Where: Thompson Landry Gallery

Barry Harris Clinic
Improvisation for all instruments & vocalists

When: Sunday June 3, 2007 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Thompson Landry Gallery

Kevin Mahogany Vocal Clinic

When: Sunday June 3, 2007 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Thompson Landry Gallery

www.artofjazz.org 416 840-7663

We Are One w/ Barry Harris and Art of Jazz Community Voices Saturday June 2nd

We Are One
Barry Harris and Art of Jazz Community Voices
Featuring: Barry Harris, Kevin Mahogany

When: Saturday June 2, 2007 2:00 PM
Where: Fermenting Cellar

CLUB DJANGO This Sunday May 20th at The Rex

CLUB DJANGO
Will be performing
This Sunday May 20th at
The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar
194 Queen St West(Just West of University Ave)
3:30PM - 6:30PM

Hot Club music in the tradition of Django
Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli!
Kids always get in for free!
(Actually so do adults)

Brandi Disterheft at Opal to celebrate Debut, in stores May 22

BRANDI DISTERHEFT
DEBUT
in stores May 22
www.brandidisterheft.com

To celebrate the launch of Debut Brandi's full band appears at the Opal Lounge on
Thursday May 17 and Saturday, May 19:
Chris Gale Tenor sax
Adrean Farrugia Piano
Brandi Disterheft Acoustic bass
Sly Juhas Drums

The middle night, Friday, May 18, the band swells to a sextet with the addition of:
Sophia Perlman Vocals
Nathan Hiltz Guitar
Alex Brown Trumpet

The CD distributed by Festival, has been produced by another of this country's fine
musicians, Michael Kaeshammer.

Brandi Disterheft
May 17, 18, 19
At Opal, 472 Queen Street West
416.646.6725
8PM start $12 admission

Brandi Disterheft is booked for many of the Canadian Jazz Festivals this summer -
for complete tour dates and artist info, check out: www.brandidisterheft.com

Summer Music Adventure fod kids 8-16 at Blue Moon Music

Blue Moon Music School presents:
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SUMMER MUSIC ADVENTURE 2007!
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Looking for a great summer activity in Toronto for your children age 8
to 16?
Now in their second year, this specialized music program offers a unique
and rewarding experience! School of rock, jazz and blues also
covers modern pop, ska, funk, reggae and latin styles.
Session 1 - July 9 - 13 9 - 4 PM
Session 2 - August 20 - 24 9 - 4 PM

FEES
The cost is $315 per child.
Space is limited, so please enroll by June 1st.
Payment is due by June 15th to guarantee a place at the camp.

Information and Registration:
email bluemoon@kennykirkwood.com
call 416.427.3303
Thank you!
your music adventure leaders,
Kenny Kirkwood & Carlie Howell

Hail Hail Rock and Roll

Sounds Of St. Louis presents...

HAIL, HAIL ROCK AND ROLL !!!

A tribute to Rock and Roll legend

Chuck Berry

Featuring the fabulous MONKEY BUSINESS band

SAT. MAY 12, 2007

DAKOTA TAVERN

249 OSSINGTON AVE.
9:30

Carlo Berardinucci and Whitney Smith at the Copper Pipe

May 11 2007
Carlo and Whitney @the Copper Pipe
924 Kingston Road
10:00

Every Wednesday at the Dominion on Queen- Lisa Particelli's Girls Night Out

GIRLS NIGHT OUT

THE DOMINION ON QUEEN, 500 Queen St East. 8 to 12pm

You never know just who will drop in to jam! Hosted by vocalist Lisa Particelli with pianist Peter Hill and drummer Norman Marshall Villeneuve. HOW TO PREPARE FOR GIRLS NIGHT OUT : Bring yourself, charts in your key only if you've got'em but most importantly, bring an open mind and a good attitude towards listening, watching, & learning through the exchange of ideas with others of who share this common passion -jazz.

Ilana Waldston @ Mamapalooza

Ilana Waldston will be performing as part of Mamapalooza (http://www.mamapalooza.com/thefestival.html),
on Sunday, May 13th (Mothers' Day of course!) from noon to 5:00 p.m. at Healeys (http://www.jeffhealeysroadhouse.com/). The entertainment lineup includes rocker moms, folk moms, jazz moms and even a couple of dads. Advance tickets are on sale at "Rotate This", "Sam the Record Man" and "Circus Books and Music" or on-line at www.ticketweb.ca

Pat Murray Quartet @ Ten Feet Tall Sunday May 13th

Ten Feet Tall
1381 Danforth @ Monarch Park
416-778-7333
presents:
The Pat Murray Quartet
Sunday May 13, 2007
3:30-6:30
Pat Murray-Vocals
Paul DeLong - Drums
Kim Ratcliff - Guitar
Jordan O”Connor-Bass

Happy Mother’s Day

Matt Newton at Gate403

The Matt Newton Trio
Monday May 7th 8-12pm
Gate 403 is at 403 Roncesvalles Ave.
www.Gate403.com

Chris Hercules at Ten Feet Tall

Art of Jazz Celebration May 30-June 7 2007

Performance. Education. Cultivation.
Art of Jazz is a not-for-profit organization, dedicated to jazz education and performance.
visit www.artofjazz.org for more information.