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Adema Manoukas Octet

Although the band leaders, Nick and Alex lead the band and provide the sheet music, the core of the band is what defines their sound. On trumpet, Evan Dalling provides a grounding myriad of unique ideas and feels to be the lead voice of this ensemble. His sensitive hearing to the music allows the ensemble to open up and create a playing environment that is filled with daring jabs, dream-like sustain, and a plethora of unique ideas. Alto saxophonist Brenon Parmar, from Barrie Ontario, is a player that has full control over his playing and lends a flurry of notes that will leave the listener in awe

New Roots

By Adema Manoukas Octet

Label: Self Released
Released: 2022
Track listing: Tour De Force ;Eastern Avenue; 'Round Midnight; New Roots; In The Weeds; Reflections; Three Step Deal; Runnin'

A & M Octet: New Roots

by Jack Bowers
June 25, 2022

At its best, the Toronto-based A&M (Adema & Manoukas) Octet brings to mind similar ensembles from the heyday of West Coast Jazz, superlative eight-member groups led by the likes of Dave Pell and Lennie Niehaus, among others; luckily for listerners, A&M is at its best most of the way on its debut recording, New Roots, performing ...

Welcome, Adventures In Jazz!

by Bob Osborne
May 12, 2022

The title of the new release from Daniel Carter with Matthew Shipp, William Parker and Gerald Cleaver invites the listener to “Welcome Adventure," something that the avid jazz listener should be used to. These four stalwarts of the scene break new boundaries with a fresh approach to the music. In the same vein there are also ...