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Jane Bunnett: Embracing Voices
by Tomas Pena
Jane Bunnett, the Toronto soprano saxophonist, flutist and bandleader and her husband, trumpeter Larry Cramer have built their careers at the crossroads between Cuban music and jazz. Twice nominated for Grammy Awards and a fixture at the nominations for Canada's Juno Awards, their bands are virtual showcases for the finest musical talent from Canada, the United ...
Toronto-Based Saxophonist Bob Brough Releases New CD "Time Away"
Time Away is a collection of original tunes recorded by an instrumental, classic, jazz quartet. All musicians are among Canada's cream of jazz--Bob Brough on tenor saxophone, Adrean Farrugia on piano, Artie Roth on bass, and the world renowned Terry Clarke on drums. Time Away was recorded at one of the finest recording studios in the ...
Jazz @ the Playhouse in Toronto
Toronto Downtown Jazz (TDJ) and Diesel Playhouse are pleased to introduce a new series, JAZZ @ THE PLAYHOUSE. Featuring seven intimate concerts for the 2008 Fall / Winter Concert Season at the Diesel Playhouse, this series will feature Jason Marsalis Trio, Nikki Yanofsky, Coco Montoya, Jane Bunnett, Kurt Elling, Marc Jordan and Tuck & Patti. Tickets ...
Why a Folk-Rocker Switched to Jazz
It wasn't all that long ago that Chantal Chamberland was known for singing folk-rock as part of acoustic duo Open Mind. But the Quebec-born, Dundas-based chanteuse is on her fourth jazz album, The Other Woman, just nominated for three Hamilton Music Awards. Bolstered by a fine complement of local jazz musicians, such as pianist Robi Botos ...
Grand Lady of Jazz Turns 75
She started singing at a tender age of six in stage shows which also allowed her to display her acting talent. At 12, she performed for American servicemen detailed at the former Clark Air Base in Pampanga. At 15, she was a frontliner at Jimmy’s Night Club along Dewey (now Roxas) Boulevard. At 20, she clinched ...
Bluenote-Latin-Jazz CD Release by Anna Acevedo Lyman at Hermann's, Victoria, BC, Canada
Mexicanamerican Latin-Jazz Vocalist, Anna Acevedo Lyman will be performing selections from her new Latin-Jazz CD “Sway - Quien Sera" at 7:30 pm, Hermann's Jazz Club, Victoria, BC, 753 View St. A feature of her composition style is the addition of Bluenote's and Blues progressions to Latin Jazz for a distinctly personal sound. She writes Swing, Latin-Jazz, ...
The Toronto City Jazz Night is to Combine Business with Pleasure
Socialize with business people and enjoy live Jazz Music at the Historic Distillery District, Toronto TORONTO, Sept. 22- On September 26, 2008 the Canadian German Chamber of Industry and Commerce will hold its third annual City Jazz Night. The evening will give guests the opportunity to socialize in a warm and friendly atmosphere. From 6:30 - ...
Brasstronaut Binds Kindred Sonic Spirits
The quartet’s conservatory-trained members aren’t too hifalutin to enjoy a bit of lowbrow humour Judging by the lumbering melodies and delicate instrumentation on Brasstronaut’s one would expect the Vancouver jazz quartet to engage the Straight in a sophisticated conversation about the classical tradition—or something equally as hifalutin—when we gather on the upscale patio of the Vancouver ...
Joel Haynes Trio + Seamus Blake: Transitions
by Raul d'Gama Rose
How many hands does Joel Haynes have? If you answered (two) correctly, you may have serious doubts when you listen to Transitions (Cellar Live, 2008). Haynes appears to hear many different rhythms concurrently and uses every limb at his disposal to bring them to life. He is able to create an intense rattle at his snare, ...
Steve Howe at Barrymore's Music Hall in Ottawa
Steve Howe--best known as the legendary guitarist for Yes, Asia, and GTR, and who almost singlehandedly is responsible for elevating Rock Guitar to an art form--will perform in Ottawa on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at Barrymore's Music Hall - 323 Bank St. This tour coincides with the release “The Haunted Melody" and represents a new creative ...
