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Francois Carrier Trio Live in Russia
by John Eyles
Back in September, the review of Inner Spire (Leo, 2011) by the Québec duo of alto saxophonist Francois Carrier and drummer Michel Lambert with Russian pianist Alexey Lapin, closed with the words “This is an impressive debut from a fine trio. Let us hope a sequel follows soon." Shortly after that review appeared, news ...
The New Singer's Jazz Series Spring Fling in Toronto
SATURDAY MARCH 10th Doors Open 6:30 For Dinner—Show Starts @ 8pm Hosted by Julie McGregor Featuring Special Guests: Maureen Kennedy, Laura Marks, Neil Kristian Parent, Moreen Murray and jazz poet; Chris Hercules with Norman Amadio on piano and Duncan Hopkins on bass Trane Studio is located at: 964 Bathurst Street ...
New Album From Johanne Cantara Melts The Heart With Effortless Grace
By the third track on her latest album, C'est merveilleux, vocalist Johanne Cantara will hold listeners under her spell. With her dreamy croon guiding the way, “India Song" melts the heart with effortless grace. Daniel Hubert's hypnotic bass, Muhammad Abdul Al-Khabyyr's deeply resonating trombone, Pierre Côté's crisply played guitar, and Samuel Joly's dynamic percussion conjure an ...
Benoit Delbecq / Francois Houle: Because She Hoped
by Glenn Astarita
The superior recording quality, tinged with reverb and a capacious aesthetic, serves as a third instrument on this studio recording by French pianist Benoit Delbecq and Canadian clarinetist Francois Houle. Both artists occupy that progressive, cutting-edge space within modern jazz contexts. With their third duo outing, the musicians use extended techniques in an intimate setting. Here, ...
33rd Edition of Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
Once again, it is clear that quality and diversity will reign supreme at the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal presented by TD in collaboration with Rio Tinto Alcan, as we prepare to celebrate a 33rd edition. Fans can already start filling in their summer calendars with some of the greatest names on Planet Jazz, discover ...
The 33rd Edition of the Festival: A Tantalizing Teaser!music for Your Christmas Stockings!
Esperanza Spalding, the Wayne Shorter Quartet, Tangerine Dream, Get The Blessing, the Dorantes/Garcia-Fons/Theodosii Spassov Trio, Gianmaria Testa, the Eliane Elias Brasileira Quartet, CéU, Chris Botti, Strunz & Farah and Van der Graaf Generator Music for your Christmas stockings! Tickets on sale Saturday, December 10 at noon Exclusive pre-sale for Infolettre Spectra subscribers starts today! ...
Debut album from Canada's Jenny James glows with slick craftsmanship and authentic soul
She has just caught the ears of the U.K. radio airwaves, and her producer is a Juno award winner. The stars are aligning for Canadian singer/songwriter Jenny James, whose recently released debut album Aspiring 2 B Me glows with the slick craftsmanship and authentic soul of a veteran performer, which she actually is. James has been ...
Even More Jazz All-Year-Round!
Buddy Guy with James Hunter, George Thorogood and The Destroyers, Caracol, Donny McCaslin, David Gogo and JJ Grey & Mofro Montreal, Tuesday, November 15, 2011—The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal is happy to announce that the Jazz All-Year Round series presented by TD welcomes new concerts by Buddy Guy and James Hunter, George Thorogood, Caracol, ...
Chris Donnelly: Metamorphosis
by Bruce Lindsay
Toronto pianist/composer Chris Donnelly gained much critical acclaim for his first album, Solo (Alma Records, 2008), which mixed his own originals with fresh takes on some classic tunes. His follow-up, the riskier and more ambitious Metamorphosis, is an outstanding recording from an outstanding artist. Metamorphosis is inspired by visual artist M. C. Escher's ...
Ola Onabule Releases "Seven Shades Darker"
Soul and Jazz, Singer and songwriter, Ola Onabule returns to British Columbia this November for his third visit to Canada after his magnificent debut in 2009 on the main stage of the Montreal Jazz Festival on their 30th Anniversary. Ola Onabule will perform material from his 7th studio album, Seven Shades Darker, which will be released ...
