FRIDAY NOVEMBER 2

NEWSAPALOOZA: Battle Of The Media Bands

The Opera House
735 Queen St. East
416.466.0313

doors 7:00pm / show 8:00pm
$20

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Newzapalooza is a simple enough concept: Harness the innate competitiveness of local reporters and editors and marry it to their undying belief that they can – in fact – rock! The result – instant rock bands, itching to square off against their bitter rivals, all for the benefit of a worthy cause, the Children’s Aid Foundation.

Newzapalooza began in 2004 and has since featured bands from the Toronto Sun, Toronto Star, Globe and Mail, CTV, JAZZ.FM91, Canadian Press, MTV Canada, CityTV and the CBC. These fearless acts, some talented, some merely bold, have raised nearly $40,000 for the CAF! Jaymz Bee is emcee once again and as usual, celebrity Judges criticize and announce the winners who get bragging rights for a year!

MONDAY NOVEMBER 5

PAMALOT! CD Launch

Hugh’s Room
2261 Dundas Street West
416.531.6604

doors/dinner 6:00pm / show 8:30:pm
$20 advance / $22.50 at the door
*** Call for dinner reservations

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Pam Hyatt has appeared in TV shows such as Cold Squad, Dead Like Me, The Newsroom and Alfred Hitchcock Presents. Now at 76 years young she is releasing her debut CD called "Pamalot" which is terrific mixture of obscure and humorous Broadway show tunes as well as some touching ballads and a few outrageous monologues. She’ll be joined by pianist Peter Hill who is one of Toronto’s busiest pianists working with well-known singers such as Alex Pangman and Laura Hubert. The second set is "A Command Performance For Pam Hyatt" and will feature funny songs from some of Pam’s friends and admirers including Era Chorna, Terra Hazelton, Barbra Lica, Jaymz Bee, Sam Broverman, Roger Clown and Big Rude Jake.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 8

William Sperandei and Amy McConnell STEALING GENIUS CD Launch

Gladstone Hotel Ballroom
1214 Queen St. West
416.531.4635

doors 7:00pm / show 8:00pm

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Amy McConnell is known for her beautiful voice, impeccable intonation and emotional approach; encompassing jazz, pop and musical theatre. She has teamed up with renowned trumpet master William Sperandei; who has played with everyone from Nicholas Payton and Harry Connick Jr. to Elizabeth Shepherd and Tyler Yarema. Together, they have created a CD that is destined for both jazz and pop radio. Imagine Chris Boti and Barbra Streisand’s love child... uh, or don’t. Just go buy their CD – you can thank us later!

MONDAY NOVEMBER 12

Brian Barlow Big Band Tribute To Count Basie

The Old Mill Inn
21 Old Mill Road
416.236.2641

doors/dinner 6:00pm / show 8:00pm

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Tickets: JAZZ.FM91 416.595.0404

The Brian Barlow Big Band pays tribute to Count Basie, the man who made the style and sound of big band known worldwide through his jazz innovations and direction. Basie laid the foundation for every band leader that came after him.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 16

Sinfonia: Anastasia Rizikov

Glenn Gould Studio
250 Front St. West
416.703.6371

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Classical music lovers take note!

November 16th Sinfonia Toronto presents child prodigy Anastasia Rizikov playing Chopin and Tchaikovsky. Anastasia was the first prize winner of the adult level of the Rotary International Competition in Spain at age eleven and has gone on to win countless awards around the world. She is now at the ripe old age of fourteen. Bring the kids!

MONDAY NOVEMBER 26

Jazz Samba: A Tribute To Stan Getz And Charlie Byrd

The Old Mill Inn
21 Old Mill Road
416.236.2641

doors/dinner 6:00pm / show 8:00pm

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Tickets: JAZZ.FM91 416.595.0404

Described as one of the all-time great tenor saxophonists, Stan Getz’s warm and melodic tones earned him the title, "The Sound". Join Mike Murley, Reg Schwager, Steve Wallace and Fabio Ragnelli as they masterfully emulate the rich music of "The Sound" and perform songs from the Jazz Samba recording as well as other songs made famous by Stan Getz.

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 28

Alain Pérez - Direct from Madrid

Lula Lounge
1585 Dundas West
416.588.0307

doors/dinner 7:00pm / show 8:00pm
Tickets: $18 advance $25 at the door
***Dinner reservations guarantee seating and advance ticket price

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Hot off an extensive North American tour with the legendary Jerry Gonzalez, Alain Pérez is also known as the bassist for Paco de Lucia. A brilliant composer, multi-instrumentalist and singer, Pérez brings his salsa project to to Canada for the very first time. Working with top local players, Pérez will present material from his 2010 release with fuses traditional Cuban music, flamenco, rock, funk and soul with a whole lot of Cuban timba.

Now based in Madrid, Pérez was just seventeen when he was invited to play with Cuban super group Irakere, led by the great Chucho Valdez. Originally trained in classical guitar, Pérez was encouraged to begin playing bass by the celebrated Cuban singer Isaac Delgado. Whether playing bass, keyboard, percussion, singing, or contributing compositions and arrangements, Pérez’s musical vision is at the centre of a revolution in contemporary Cuban music.

JAZZ.FM91 FUND DRIVE

JAZZ.FM91 | 1.800.811.2400

JAZZ.FM91 is a listener-supported station and a not for profit registered charity that promotes jazz to young people with their Jazz For Kids live program for grade school children; The JAZZ.FM91 Youth Big Band for those in High School and the radio show Jazzology that features musicians in Universities and Colleges. They are Canada’s only 24 hour jazz radio station and need your support! You can donate anytime on-line or call during the actual Fund Drive in mid-November.