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Joel Jeschke: Time & Place
by Glenn Astarita
Joel Jeschke, a versatile Canadian drummer from Edmonton, Alberta, has made a name for himself across multiple genres, from rock to jazz. Having performed and recorded with numerous artists including rock bands like Royal Tusk and Whale and the Wolf as well as modern jazz artists such as Aretha Tillotson and the Stephanie Urquhart Quartet, Jeschke now turns his attention to his debut album as a composer and bandleader, Time & Place. This album proves he is not just another ...
Continue ReadingFrancesca Remigi: The Human Web
by Troy Dostert
Drummer Francesca Remigi describes herself as a “polyhedric" percussionist, and a careful listen to her sophomore release, The Human Web, indicates that the adjective is entirely apt. Possessing not only impressive technique but also undeniably ambitious compositional abilities, Remigi's many-sided creativity is amply manifest on the eight far-ranging pieces on this endlessly surprising, and often stirring, album. Remigi has broad conceptual interests here, with particular emphasis on social media's detrimental impact on self and society. It's a multifaceted ...
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