Lineup: :: Brownman Ali - trumpet :: Nick Maclean - piano :: Jesse Dietschi - bass with special guest :: Terry Clarke - drums Legendary jazz trumpet player John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie was born in 1917, making 2017 his 100th year anniversary. In celebration of Dizzy's legacy, Brownman Ali -- heralded as "Canada's preeminent jazz […]
Toronto Via Bristol (UK) - DJ and Concert Series SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER 24, 2017 8:30pm - Sassa’le 9:30pm - LAL 12:30pm DJ: DJs Rednote and Sudeep K Tickets $10 at the door LAL LAL is a Toronto-based collective of musicians representing Uganda, Bangladesh, Barbados, and India featuring vocalist Rosina Kazi, laptop musician, Nicholas […]
Trane Live Events, Caliban Arts Theatre in association with TLH Concerts present The Ritual Trio's Jazz Attainment Talk and Concert: In Conversation/Improvisation and Performance Join us for an intimate concert presentation with conversation and documentation on and about Jazz: what it is, where it is, where it's been and could be heading; and of course […]
Saxology feat. The Michael Arthurs Quartet Michael Arthurs, Tenor Saxophone Bernie Senensky, Piano Peter Telford, Bass Greg Pilo, Drums Plays compositions of John Coltrane, Joe Henderson, Sonny Rollins, Benny Golson, Charlie Parker, Charles Lloyd, and Wayne Shorter.
The Music of Horace Silver with The Michael Arthurs Quartet Featuring Bernie Senensky on Piano. Michael Arthurs, Tenor Saxophone Bernie Senensky, Piano John Yelland, Bass Steve Kendry, Drums
Celebrate the end of 2017 and ring in 2018 in Blue Note style with one of Canada's most acclaimed international jazz artists Brownman Ali performing -- in quartet setting -- a night of hard-swinging tunes from the classic Blue Note Era at Toronto's Remix Lounge. Hear some of Toronto's most exciting young 20-something jazz men […]
“Red Clay", The music of Freddie Hubbard and Joe Henderson with The Michael Arthurs Quartet with "Special Guest” Alexander Brown on Trumpet Michael Arthurs, Tenor Saxophone Bernie Senensky, Piano Clark Johnston, Bass Isaiah Gibbons, Drums
Live from Chicago featuring Kahil El Zabar (drums), Corey Wilkes (trumpet) and Alex Harding (baritone sax) Admission: $25 Early Bird (until February 3). $35 Adv. (until February 16). $45 Door.
Caliban Arts Theatre Presents: Tribute to Joe Henderson and Freddie Hubbard Michael Arthurs Quintet with Michael Arthurs on Saxophones featuring: Alexander Brown, Trumpet Bernie Senensky, Piano David Maclean, Bass Isaiah Gibbons, Drums We apologize for the delay in bringing you this concert, previously scheduled event. We look forward to seeing you on March 24 […]
We are delighted to be launching a series of concerts with this incredible line up of artists featuring Alexander Brown, Juno winner Hilario Duran and their amazing Cuban band mates. You are in for an amazing musical experience. For sure!! Alexander Brown Quintet featuring Hilario Duran Alexander Brown - Trumpet and Flugelhorn Featuring Hilario Duran […]
Playing Trane, Henderson, Hubbard, Vocal Standards and originals. With Bernie Senensky, Piano John Yelland, Bass Isaiah Gibbons, Drums Featuring Special Guest Kamil Andre, Vocals Start Time: 8pm / Doors at 6pm Early Bird $15 (until May 20, 5pm) Advance $20 (until show date 5pm) Door $30 (Scroll down on this page for tickets)
Ground-breaking spoken word poetry and jazz co-presented with Caliban Arts Theatre. Presented by Lula Music And Arts Centre. Doors Open: 7:00pm / Show Starts: 8:00pm Admission: $25 early bird / $30 in advance / $40 at the door. Dinner reservations (see below) guarantee seating. Philadelphia-born and based poet, songwriter and performance artist Ursula Rucker, known […]
Liberty Silver is a multiple "Juno" and "Grammy" (collaboration) award-winning recording artist who was originally discovered on the US based TV show "Star Search" hosted by "Ed McMahon." Liberty has performed for/shared the stage with prominent and influential figures, that include; US President Barack Obama, Bob Marley (Madison Square Garden), Maya Angelou, Arch Bishop Desmond […]
with Michael Arthurs - tenor sax Bernie Senensky - piano Brandan Davis - bass Terry Clarke - drums Venue: Remix Lounge, 1305 Dundas St W Tickets: Early Bird $20 (until Sept. 15, 5pm), Advance $25 (until show date, 5pm), Door $30 Start Time: 8pm Dinner: 6:30pm
The Maurice Gordon Quartet honors the great legacy of Jazz guitar icon Wes Montgomery 50 years after his passing. with Maurice Gordon - guitar Dennis Hall - keys Lionel Williams - bass Mike McClelland - drums Tickets (order below): Early Bird $20 (until Oct 6, 5pm), Advance $25 (until show date, 5pm), Door $30 Start […]
Vocalist Sacha Williamson and her stellar ensemble tributes Jazz, Soul and the Great Aretha Franklin, for one night only, in celebration of life, music and Theatre Passe Muraille's 50th Anniversary Season, as Caliban Arts Theatre embarks on it's 25th Anniversary. Guaranteed to be a splendid concert! We look forward to seeing you all! Please […]
Exclusive Engagement Concert Venue: La Maquette - 111 King Street E (@Church St.) The legendary Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, has toured internationally, as well as recorded numerable celebrated projects over the last 45 years. The current line up, featuring Corey Wilkes (trumpet), Alex Harding (baritone sax) and the band's founder, Dr. Kahil El’Zabar (multi-percussion/ composition), is […]
Murray and El’Zabar have been at the forefront of creative exploration and compositional diversity over the past four decades. They are recognized by their peers to be consummate virtuosos who produce ingenious interpretations that take their place within the history and future of Great African Music! This magnificent duo shares with us all the hope […]
An Underground Jazz and Spoken Word Project Part 1. An intimate tribute to Wes Montgomery with the Maurice Gordon Trio. Featuring: Award Winning Spoken Word artist, Michael St. George (percussion and voice) with guitar virtuoso Maurice Gordon, special guests artists. Door (Cocktails and Social): 5:30pm - 7pm (Bring Friends) Performance Time: 7pm […]
Due to a scheduling conflict we do unfortunately have to postpone the upcoming Victor Jones Orchestrio Concert originally scheduled for October 6th. The new date will be posted very shortly. Thank you and regrets for any inconvenience. Special Concert Presentation: Celebrating Art Blakey at 100 and John Coltrane w/ Victor Jones (drums); Roberta Piket […]
Caliban Arts, Black Maple Records, with Trane Live present: Fall/Winter Season Launch Critically Acclaimed and Award Winning Dub Artiste, Musician and Songwriter Michael St. George Toronto EP Release of "SONGPOET One" with Maurice Gordon and The Soul/Ska Quintet and Live on stage interview with Writer and Reggae Historian, Klive Walker SONGPOET: The 3 EPs […]
Caliban Arts and Trane Live Present: The Trane Trilogy Concerts : Part 1 - LIVE From NYC - D.D. Jackson - Solo and Quartet Performance Live at 918 Bathurst Street Centre Caliban Arts and Trane Live in association with 918 Bathurst Street Toronto launches The Trane Trilogy Concerts in 3 Parts. Three concerts for each […]
Alexander Brown - Trumpet Roberto Occhipinti - Bass Adrean Farrugia - Piano Ahmed Mitchell - Drums Doors @ 7pm Concert @ 8pm Early bird $25 until December 14 @ 5pm Advance $35 until December 21 @ 5pm (Scroll down to purchase tickets)
Featuring: Kahil El Zabar - Percussions Corey Wilkes - Trumpet Alex Harding - Baritone Saxophone About the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble: The legendary Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, has toured internationally, as well as recorded numerable celebrated projects over the last 45 years. The current line up, featuring Corey Wilkes (trumpet), Alex Harding (baritone sax) and the […]
As we also honor the legacy of the legend and spirit of McCoy Tyner Featuring: Ron Westray (trombone) Michael Arthurs (saxophones) Drums, piano and bass TBA Doors: 7:30pm Concert: 8:00pm
July 14 and 15, 2022 - Caliban Arts Theatre 25th Anniversary Concrt! Featuring: Kahil El Zabar's Time For Healing Quartet With Kahil El Zabar, Corey Wilkes, Justin Dillard, Isaiah Collier https://downbeat.com/news/detail/kahil-elzabars-uplifiting-soul Concrt 1 Thursday July 14, 2022 Door: 7pm Concert: 8:30pm Address: 254 Lansdowne Ave Advance Limited for Members $40 Early Bird Tickets […]
July 14 and 15, 2022 – Caliban Arts Theatre 25th Anniversary Concrt! Featuring: Kahil El Zabar’s Time For Healing Quartet With Kahil El Zabar, Corey Wilkes, Justin Dillard, Isaiah Collier https://downbeat.com/news/detail/kahil-elzabars-uplifiting-soul Concrt 2 Thursday July 15, 2022 Door: 7pm Concert: 8:30pm Address: 254 Lansdowne Ave Advance Limited for Members $40 Early Bird Tickets […]
Presented by Caliban Arts/CONTXT by Trane/Trane Live Events and The Redwood Theatre "Coltrane" Night 1: Friday, Sept 23 at 8pm (7pm doors) at Redwood Theatre, 1300 Gerrard Street East "COLTRANE -1962" RELEASE 60TH ANNIVERSARY: Replaying The Album and originals Admission: $45 Get tickets "Impressions" Night 2: Saturday, Sept 24 at 8pm (7pm doors) at Redwood […]
Presented by Caliban Arts/CONTXT by Trane/Trane Live Events and The Redwood Theatre: ONE NIGHT ONLY: EHE "NOW'S THE TIME" 2023 TOUR In the words of Bird, 'Now's The Time! ', to regenerate and resonate through music and art! Kahil El'Zabar (drums, percussion, voice) Corey Wilkes (trumpet) Alex Harding (baritone sax) The legendary […]
An Evening of Creative, Inspired and Improvised Soulful Music (featuring an intimate tribute in honor of Wayne Shorter) Freedom Live Band: Geoff Bournes (Sax, Percussion, Synthesizer and Voice), Gurpreet Chana (Tabla and Hang) and Kobena Aquaa Harrison (Guitar, Balafon, Percussions and Voice) and other guests. Adm: $20adv. $30 door Doors 6:30pm Concert: 7:30pm Saturday March […]