The Trane Studio presents

During the first three Wednesdays in December, The Trane will be hosting an expansive series of Brazilian-themed showcases featuring a disparate collection of top-notch players from across the local jazz scene, each bringing their own unique charm to the unique blend of funk, jazz, and Brazilian roots music to be on show. Come out and witness three inspiring nights of musical exploration.

1º week: Luanda + Brownman Electryc Trio (Dec 7th)

In a collaboration that’s sure to delight audiences who love jazz and Brazilian music, the award-winning BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO joins forces with acclaimed Brazilian vocalist LUANDA JONES for a unique & exciting cross-pollination of New York electric-jazz and modern Brazilian style, playing a combination of both Brownman’s and Luanda’s compositions & re-inventions of classics.

Brownman & Luanda have collaborated in the past – he appearing as a guest soloist with her regular quartet, her often sitting in with the Electryc Trio. Their unique combination of sounds always prove infectious to audiences. Both are masterful with their respective instruments, both deliver passionate performances as leaders. Having them co-lead an ensemble is recipe for musical wonderment.

ElectrycTrio.brownman.com

Featuring:
Luanda Jones – vocals / guitar
Brownman Ali – trumpet / percussion
Ben Miller – 6-string electric bass
Max Senitt – drums

Details:

Wed Dec 7th | 8:30pm |$10 at the door

The Trane (Map)

964 Bathurst Street

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2º week: Sinal Aberto (Dec 14th)

Sinal Aberto is an exciting Brazilian jazz quintet featuring outstanding musicians from Brazil and Canada. The group brings a jazz approach to a repertoire consisting of classic Brazilian songs by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Chico Buarque, Djavan, Pixinguinha, Cartola and others, as well as vibrant original compositions by band members Gordon Sheard and Luanda Jones.

Featuring
Gord Sheard – Keys and arrangements
Roberto Occhipinti – Bass
Mark Kelso – Drums
Luanda Jones – Vocals

Details:

Wed Dec 14th | 9pm |$10 at the door

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964 Bathurst Street (TO)

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3º week: 3Brazilians + Dance floor (Dec 21st)

Bruno Capinan and band

Bruno Capinan’s inspiration is nourished as much by Brazilian music and its bossa-nova style as by folk music and Canada’s multicultural backdrop. His free approach to music served him well in his critically acclaimed debut album ‘Gozo’, described as a remarkably original-sounding by Now Magazine and named one of the best albums in the year 2010.

www.brunocapinan.com

Jerusa Leão and band

Jerusa Leão will be playing guitar and singing samba de roda songs from her native Bahia and some brazilian jazz bossa nova. She presents a softer side of things, as she herself puts it “an unplugged message in a bottle swimming in a sea of emotions and personal experience.

jerusnazdaq.com

Featuring:
Luanda Jones – vocals / guitar
Jerusa Leão – guitar / vocals / percussion
Bruno Capinan- Vocal

Details:

Wed Dec 21st | 8:30pm |$10 at the door

The Trane (Map)

964 Bathurst Street (TO)

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