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The Ratchet Orchestra: Hemlock
by Ted Harms
Wikipedia defines a ratchet as a mechanical device that allows for motion in only one direction; it also could be a piss-take or deliberate mispronunciation of “rat shit." Certainly the former is more appropriate for The Ratchet Orchestra's Hemlock, from a very large ensemble led by bassist/composer Nicolas Caloia. This group of 30 players is primarily ...
The Fifth Annual Indo-Jazz Festival
TORONTO – Monsoon Music proudly presents THE FIFTH ANNUAL INDO-JAZZ FESTIVAL featuring three of Toronto’s finest jazz and world music ensembles MONSOON, NEAR EAST AND KAYOS THEORY. Each will bring their unique brand of Indo-jazz to Toronto’s home of great jazz, The Rex Hotel, on Saturday, December 8th and Sunday, December 9th along with special guests ...
The Peggy Lee Band: Invitation
by Ted Harms
This is the fifth album, and second on Drip Audio, of Vancouver-based cellist Peggy Lee's ensemble. The Peggy Lee Band members are all solid players, and each has their turn taking the lead through this 11-song recording. The strong tunes occasionally evoke the feel and vibe of guitarist Bill Frisell's early '90s sextet classics This Land ...
Mahogany Frog: Senna
by Glenn Astarita
With its sixth album and second release for Moonjune Records, this Canadian outfit once again imparts a steadfast approach to the modern rock idiom. Drawing influences from a boundless array of genres such as psychedelia, '70s progressive rock, space rock and offbeat inferences to pop-rock, the unit at times demonstrates an unrelenting wall of sound. Featuring ...
Harris Eisenstadt: Full Steam Ahead
by James Pearse
As well as three current working (and touring) ensembles, a busy recording schedule and a flourishing teaching career, Toronto, Canada-born percussionist/composer Harris Eisenstadt is also a family man. Now settled in New York City, it's been a busy year, with four recordings-September Trio (Clean Feed, 2011), Canada Day III (Songlines, 2012), Canada Day II (Songlines, 2011), ...
Saga: 20/20
by Glenn Astarita
20/20 marks the popular Canadian ensemble's 20th release. Here, original vocalist Michael Sadler rejoins the unit, and adds melodious overtones to its stylish, cross-functional melding of pop-rock, progressive rock and progressive metal. Enamored by a first-rate production and a largely memorable track mix, the artists go for the gusto, synchronizing technical veracity with surging rock anthems. ...
Andy De Campos Quintet's Return Engagements At Gate 403 In Toronto
Toronto's Gate 403 is beloved by musicians and fans alike as an intimate setting. Surprisingly, one of the few places in town where the piano actually sounds like a piano! Andy De Campos Quintet will perform at Gate 403 on Sunday, November 18 & Saturday, December ...
Chris Potter Transcription Book Available!
The Official Chris Potter transcription eBook Chris Potter Plays Acapella Standards is now available from Eli Bennett Publishing. The exciting new book features eleven inspiring acapella Potter solos over standards, including “All The Things You Are, Tune Up," “I Love You," “26-2," “Have You Met Miss Jones 1&2," “Just Friends," “It Could Happen To You," “Confirmation," ...
Ed Bickert At 80: A Jazz Celebration
Jennifer “Red" Thorpe Presents “Ed Bickert at 80 - A Jazz Celebration" Hosted by Noted Jazz Broadcaster Katie Malloch Featuring: Terry Clarke, Barry Elmes, Oliver Gannon, Jake Langley, Lorne Lofsky, Mike Murley, Chris Norley, David Occhipinti, Michael Occhipinti, Reg Schwager, Neil Swainson, Don Thompson, Kevin Turcotte, Steve Wallace and Ted Quinlan TUESDAY, ...
Maikotron Unit: Effugit
by Jerry D'Souza
The maïkotron, invented by multi-instrumentalist Michel Côté, is a woodwind instrument played with the reed and mouthpiece of a saxophone and is made up of trumpet valves, the bell of a cornet and parts of a clarinet and euphonium. The unusual makeup is not only an indicator of Côté's resourcefulness, but of the trio itself, which ...
