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Brent Jarvis
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Brent Jarvis is a Canadian jazz pianist and composer.
Following in a tradition of lyrical, dynamic, and rhythmically complex piano players; Brent’s work has been described as: “captivating... a collaboration between the sensual and the intellectual... music that sparks the senses and transcends genres” (Laura Fernandez - JAZZ.FM91 Toronto), and "romantic but never cloying” (Katie Malloch - CBC Jazz Beat). Brent studied music at the University of Toronto (BMUS JAZZ Performance) and musicology at the University of Victoria (MA Musicology), and is now a professor in the Music Department at Vancouver Island University and was Chair of the department from 2022 to 2024.
Brent Jarvis: Dragonfly
by Jack Bowers
As a composer, Canadian pianist Brent Jarvis' ear is irrestibly drawn to harmonies and rhythms from well south of his usual orbit; more spefically, to the island of Cuba, from where Jarvis draws the lion's share of his inspiration for Dragonfly, his sixth recording as solo pianist or leader of a group. On ...
The Empress, John Ellis, Nnenna Freelon, Chicago Jazz Orchestra and more
by Benjamin Boddie
Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by The Empress, Jon Bentley, John Ellis, Nnenna Freelon, Kevin Fort, Chicago Jazz Orchestra, Dave Robbins, Rodney Whitaker, Laura Dreyer, Carloss Mena, Ben Patterson, David Caffey, Jackson Potter, Fred Hersch, Jeremy Pelt, Nels Cline, Bob James & Dave Koz, Caili O'Doherty, Lisa Hilton, Billy Hart, Yuval Cohen, Dave Hanson, Artemis, Nanami ...
Rachel Therrien, Rodney Jordan, Diane Marino, Rodney Whitaker and more
by Benjamin Boddie
Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Rachel Therrien, Dr. Purgatory, Rodney Jordan, Diane Marino, Ross Valory, Rodney Whitaker, Max Leake, The Reddish Fetish, Tomas Martin Lopez, Willie Morris, Steve Smith, Yellowjackets, Jeremy Pelt, Ryan Middagh, Nick Hempton & Cory Weeds, Posi-Tone Swingtet, Fernando Ferrarone, Jenna McLean, Artemis, Kasan Belgrave, Michelle Nicolle, Mafalda Minnozzi, MTB, and more. ...
Artemis, Posi-Tone Swingtet, Caili O'Doherty, Max Leake and more
by Benjamin Boddie
Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Artemis, Posi-Tone Swingtet, The Reddish Fetish, Caili O'Doherty, Max Leake, Harry Allen Trio, Bibber Badder Bones, Judy Wexler, Liz Cole, Greg Abate, Bill Moio, Fernando Ferrarone, Yellowjackets, Nanami Haruta, Elaine Dame, Nick Hempton & Cory Weeds, Rodney Whitaker, Jim Snidero, Jenna McLean, Joe Syria, Kasan Belgrave, WDR Big Band, MTB, ...
Jon Batiste, Frank Morgan, Jack Mouse & Jonah David
by Joe Dimino
Welcome to the 896th episode of Neon Jazz, where the groove never stops! We kick things off with the electrifying Jonah David, spinning a fresh cut from his highly anticipated 2025 album, Waltz for Eli. Then, we take a time-traveling leap back to 1955 for a sizzling classic--Frank Morgan's fiery rendition of “The Champ." This hour ...
Nick Hempton & Cory Weeds, Nanami Haruta, Jim Snidero, Rodney Whitaker and more
by Benjamin Boddie
Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Nick Hempton & Cory Weeds, Nanami Haruta, Jim Snidero, Coleman Mellett, Yellowjackets, Mark Scott lll, La Banda Ramirez, Rodney Whitaker, Brent Javis, Yuval Cohen, Chacho Ramirez, Josiah Boornazian, Billy Hart, Elaine Dame, Dimitri Nassar, Ben Markley, Ben Paterson, Richard Baratta, Dave Stryker, Darryl Yokley, MTB, Jeremy Pelt, Carl Allen, Fred ...
Dragonfly
By Brent Jarvis
Label: Harbourview Studio
Released: 2024
Track listing: Dragonfly; Ebb and Flow; Island Universe; A River's Roll; The Shoal; Tomorrow, the World
Mode for Noah
By Noah Becker
Label: Entour Records
Released: 2024
Track listing: Mode for Noah; Directions; Open Road; Chasing Dragons; Meeting Place; Canal Zone; August
Moon.
Noah Becker: Mode for Noah
by Jack Bowers
Alto saxophonist Noah Becker guides a splendid trio of western Canadian sidemen through their paces on Mode for Noah, which consists of seven of his original compositions. Becker's music is glossy and well-balanced, as are his solos, which, to his credit, do not quickly bring to mind any of his contemporaries. He plays ...
