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Shan Arsenault
Over his long career, Shan has performed as a side man with countless musicians earning the reputation of a first-call player. Among the many artists he has performed with are Jeff Healy, Doug Mallory, Doug (Dr. Music) Riley, Jerry Granelli, Terry Hattie, Alfie Zappacosta, Dutch Mason, Kirk MacDonald, Lorne Lofsky, Skip Beckwith, Don Palmer, Chris Mitchell, Joe Sealy, Francois Houle, Han Bennink and the Paul Cram Sextet. He has toured throughout Canada and the U.S. and performed in many of Canada's Jazz Festivals, including the prestigious Montreal International Jazz Festival. In 1997 Shan was nominated for an ECMA in the category of "Best Jazz Artist." Shan received a Music Industry Association of Nova Scotia (MIANS) award for Best Jazz/Blues Recording/Artist for his recording "The Jazz Beat Sessions" (June 2005).
Shan has completed two recordings to date. "The Jazz Beat Sessions" is a compilation of two previously aired sessions for the nationally broadcast CBC program Jazz Beat. The CD includes seven of Shan's original compositions as well as two standards. Shan is backed up solidly by Jamie Gatti on bass and Tom Roach & Dave Burton on drums.
Shan's second international release "Below Sea Level" was released in April 2008. "Below Sea Level" is ten of Shan's original compositions for jazz guitar trio and quartet. This recording is presently being internationally promoted.
Shan is committed to performing as a band leader as well as writing and recording his own material. In addition to the above, Shan keeps busy teaching a full studio of aspiring guitarists. He has been a clinician at the Acadia University Jazz Band Camps and taught the inaugural class at the Nova Scotia Community College's new waterfront campus where they offer a music diploma.
Awards
ECMA nomination for "The Spin" 1997. Music Nova Scotia award for "The Jazz Beat Sessions" - Best Jazz Recording 2005.
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Canadian Jazz Guitarist Shan Arsenault Releases "Below Sea Level"
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All About Jazz
The eagerly anticipated follow-up to The Jazz Beat Sessions" is here! Shan is proud to announce the release of his second recording; Below Sea Level." Below Sea Level" is now available at CDBaby.com, Amazon.com as well as iTunes and many other digital distributors. Samples of Below Sea Level" can be found at CD Baby. Please stay tuned in to AllAboutJazz.com for your free MP3 download from Below Sea Level." Below Sea Level" is ten of Shan's original compositions for jazz ...
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Canadian Jazz Guitarist Shan Arsenault's Jazz Beat Sessions released
Source:
All About Jazz
Canadian Jazz Guitarist Shan Arsenault is pleased to announce the release of his latest work The Jazz Beat Sessions." The CD is a compilation of two previously recorded sessions for the popular CBC radio two program Jazz Beat." The sessions were originally nationally aired on this program. The Jazz Beat Sessions" features seven of Shan's original recordings as well as some of the finest musicians in Halifax; Shan Arsenault - electric guitar, Jamie Gatti - bass, Tom Roach - drums ...
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Primary Instrument
Guitar, electric
Location
Halifax
Willing to teach
Advanced only
Credentials/Background
Not currently accepting new students. Call for a place on a waiting list.
Music
Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson