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News: Event

The Jazz.FM91 Songwriters Series

September 16, 2010

Toronto, Ontario —JAZZ.FM91 is pleased to announce The JAZZ.FM91 Songwriters Series, which will feature the extraordinary talents of jazz musicians, and songwriters in three compelling concerts at Hugh's Room. Tickets are $45 in advance and $50 at the door, series passes are available for $115 for all three concerts and can be reserved through Hugh's Room ...

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Article: Take Five With...

Take Five with Tomisheep

by AAJ Staff
September 18, 2010

Meet Tamas Barany (aka Tomisheep):I am a pianist/keyboardist, arranger and sound designer, based in Montreal, Canada, working predominantly as a composer of theme music and soundtracks for cinema, television, and advertising. I am also an independent artist/composer--just released Rhodes Trip under my own name--and perform sometimes as a guest pianist-keyboardist for other artists.

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News: Recording

Toronto-Based Blues Guitarist Chris Antonik Releases Solo Recording

September 6, 2010

The debut solo album from Toronto guitarist Chris Antonik is a diverse, soulful and tightly executed blend of classic guitar blues and original, innovative, contemporary blues-rock. After thrilling audiences in Toronto blues clubs as a sideman, Antonik has stepped out on his own to deliver this self-produced collection of original material and two classic blues covers. ...

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News: Radio

Jacky Terrasson, Jeremy Davenport To Perform In Jazz.FM 91’s 2010-2011 Sound Of Jazz Concert Series

August 25, 2010

Toronto, Ontario (August 25th, 2010)—JAZZ.FM 91's 2010-2011 Sound of Jazz Concert Series returns! The 35th season features 10 special concerts, September 2010 through March 2011, at The Old Mill Inn, Toronto. The season gets underway with two-time Grammy nominee Jacky Terrasson, who burst onto the jazz scene in 1993 after winning the Thelonious Monk Piano Competition. ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Jennifer Hartswick Band at Chico's House Jazz - Sept. 14th

August 15, 2010

Chico's House of Jazz presents a night with Jennifer Hartswick Band on September 14th (ASBURY PARK, NJ)—Chico's House of Jazz is pleased to host Jennifer Hartswick Band. There will be one show on September 14th at 8:00 pm. Tickets are available now by logging on to ChicosHouseofJazz.com or at our box office at the club. Jennifer ...

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Article: Album Review

Hilario Duran Trio: Motion

by Jerry D'Souza
August 7, 2010

Hilario Duran continues to essay his skills as a pianist and composer of remarkable virtuosity on Motion. The compositions open a vista of stylistic opportunities, into which he delves with relish and focus, as he drives his creative forces to a new high. Duran's father, Hilario Duran Sr., was part of the “Movimiento del ...

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News: Performance / Tour

The Chick Corea Trio with Christian McBride & Brian Blade at Dominion-Chalmers United Church (Ottawa) on October 3

August 6, 2010

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2010, 7:00PM Dominion-Chalmers United Church Reserved $56.50 General admission: $50.85 Student prices (11 to 25 years, with valid student ID): $22.60 (tax included). The Ottawa Jazz Festival is pleased to announce that sixteen-time Grammy winner Chick Corea will convene an all-star trio in Ottawa on Sunday, October 3, 7pm at ...

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News: Award / Grant

Jazz Flutist, Bill McBirnie, Wins At The TIMAs

August 5, 2010

The album, “Mercy," The Bill McBirnie Duo/Quartet (featuring Robi Botos), won the award for Best Jazz at the 2009-2010 TIMA (Toronto Independent Music Awards). Bill thanks the musicians, all of whom made this outcome possible—namely, Robi Botos (piano), Pat Collins (bass) and John Sumner (drums). In addition, Bill extends special thanks to co-producer, Pacy Shulman of ...

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News: Festival

Ashkenaz Festival Spotlights Multicultural Morph & Jubilance of Pan-Jewish Culture

August 2, 2010

Ashkenaz Festival, a place of meeting for art-enthusiasts, cultural diversity, and global fusion, takes place at Toronto's Harbourfront Centre from August 31st—September 6th. Angling towards a mainstream world music audience, while enthusiastically embracing Jewish cultural forms, the founders have put two years of work into the festival. They've added workshops, film, theater, and dance to round ...

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News: Radio

Ben Heppner to Host on JAZZ.FM91

July 29, 2010

BEN HEPPNER HOSTS ON JAZZ.FM91 Toronto, Ontario (July 29th, 2010)--He's recognized worldwide as the finest dramatic tenor around today. Ben Heppner will bring those famous pipes to JAZZ.FM91, as host of his own radio show on Sunday, August 1st. Heppner is one of more than 100 station supporters who donated to the station since the Fall ...