Two giants of the New York and international salsa scenes join us for a very special evening at Lula celebrating our 12th anniversary. Don’t miss hearing trombonist Jimmy Bosch with timbalero Ralph Irizarry tear it up with our own Lula All Stars!
Event Details
- 7:00PM
- 8:00PM
- $15 advance $20 at door
- Lula Music and Arts Centre
- Both Admission and $49 dinner and show package include dance lesson.
$49 dinner and show package available includes 3 course dinner and dance lessonTickets do not guarantee seating. Please reserve for dinner to guarantee tabled seating.
Jimmy Bosch
A fiery exponent of the progressive sound he calls “Salsa Dura” (Hard Salsa), Jimmy Bosch is New York’s most sought after trombonist. Of Puerto Rican descent and raised in New Jersey, Jimmy has performed and recorded with a who’s who of salsa and Latin jazz including Andy Gonzalez, Eddie Palmieri, Ray Barreto, Ruben Blades, Willie Colon and Ocar D’Leon. A powerful and versatile trombonist as well as a prolific composer and lyricist, Bosch is continuously re-inventing this genre of music, drawing on its rich and diverse roots. He describes his unique brand of salsa as “tropical music with a New York edge.
Ralph Irizarry
Timbalero Ralph Irizarry is a legend of salsa percussion and the “Godfather of Lula.” He brought down the house at club’s opening concert in 2002 and has since returned to help celebrate many anniversaries. Born in New York’s Spanish Harlem to Puerto Rican parents, Irizarry had the chance to play with such well known groups as La Terriffica, El Gran Combo & Sonora Ponceña when his family returned to Puerto Rico. Back in New York, Ralph caught the attention of the legendary Ray Barretto, with whom he made five recordings. Irizarry has recorded and performed with David Byrne, Paul Simon, Harry Belafonte, Juan Luis Guerra, Cachao, Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Ruben Blades y Seis Del Solar with whom he recorded and toured internationally for thirteen years. Ralph appeared in numerous documentaries and films including “Mambo Kings” and is the founder and leader of the sizzling New York-based Latin jazz group Timbalaye.
Dinner & Show Special
Arrive early and enjoy Lula’s famous dinner and show package. The three course prix fixe special includes choice of appetizer, main, and dessert as well as the beginner salsa lesson and all the entertainment. Starting at just $49 per person, the dinner special is perfect for a small intimate dinner or large parties!
(Please note that since seating is limited, any admission discounts or passes cannot be applied to the dinner and show package – which garantees you seating for the whole evening.)
Dinner Menu
Lula’s culinary team has created distinctive menu that like Lula itself is decidedly international with a latin soul. Check out Lula’s distinctive tropical fusion menu.
Beginner Salsa Lesson
You don’t need a partner to enjoy our beginner salsa lesson! Featuring Toronto’s top instructors, the class will lead beginners through the salsa basics while more experienced dancers warm up for the best salsa party in town. Lessons are at 9:30 pm on Fridays, 9 pm on Saturdays and at noon on Sundays.
Lula DJs
Every Friday and Saturday, between sets and until closing time, Lula hosts Toronto’s top DJs spinning a dancefloor friendly mix of salsa, merengue, bachata and top 40.
The Lula All Stars
The Lula All Stars are proud to be performing on their home stage with these two New York salsa giants. The evening will consists primarily of Bosch’s repertoire with a few surprises from the Canadians.
Ticket to all Lulaworld concerts with the exception of May 20, can be purched at Be-mused.ca.
Please note that ticket sales do not guarantee seating. Seating can be secured by making a dinner reservation at 416 588 0307 or reserve@lula.ca
Lulaworld 2014 – May 18 To June 7
Now in its ninth year, The Lulaworld festival brings together Toronto’s finest world, jazz and Latin musicians performing alongside and collaborating with celebrated international guests. In anticipation of the Toronto 2015 PANAM games, Lulaworld will focus on artists with cultural roots in Mexico, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Haiti, Trinidad, Guadalupe and Brazil and will also include influences from Angola, Israel, Portugal, Turkey and Italy.
The 2014 Lulaworld festival will highlight the incredible breadth and calibre of the Toronto live music scene. For the very first time, the festival will conclude with a day of free outdoor programming as part of Dundas West Fest on June 7.
