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News: Performance / Tour

Spearhead Nye in Vancouver

December 2, 2008

GOOD VIBRATIONS GO NORTH! Too often Americans forget to think of our good neighbors to the north, but thankfully Michael Franti & Spearhead are doing their part to rectify this oversight over the year-changing holidays ahead. The “How ya feelin'" man and his talented cohorts will celebrate New Year's Eve at The Vogue Theater in ...

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News: Education

AAJ's Martin Gladu to Present at Concordia University

November 24, 2008

All About Jazz Section Editor and contributor Martin Gladu will be presenting at Montreal's Concordia University's Faculty Of Music. As a one-day, guest lecturer he will offer insight on diverse topics including: Web promotion ideas Digital distribution Review of current outlets available for selling and promoting music online Music social ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Concerts from Diana Krall and the Five Peace Band with Chick Corea and John McLaughlin!

November 19, 2008

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 — The 30th anniversary of the Festival International de Jazz de Montral is already looking great! After announcing the release of a superb photo album commemorating three decades of musical magic, the Festival reveals the names of the major artists already signed on for the 2009 program of the Jazz All Year ...

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News: Book / Magazine

A Photo Album to Crystallize 30 Years of Passion - The Festival Under the Stars

November 18, 2008

Tuesday, November 18, 2008 — For 30 years, the Festival International de Jazz de Montral has created an incredible array of magical moments, as captured in The Festival Under the Stars, a magnificent album specially created to celebrate three decades of passion. Through the 144 pages and hundreds of photos of this brand-new book, fans can ...

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News: Interview

Saxophonist/Flautist Jane Bunnett Interviewed at AAJ

November 12, 2008

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 ...

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Article: Interview

Jane Bunnett: Embracing Voices

by Tomas Pena
November 12, 2008

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News: Book / Magazine

Toronto-Based Saxophonist Bob Brough Releases New CD "Time Away"

November 11, 2008

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 ...

News: Performance / Tour

Jazz @ the Playhouse in Toronto

October 29, 2008

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 ...

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News: Interview

Why a Folk-Rocker Switched to Jazz

October 18, 2008

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 ...

News: Music Industry

Grand Lady of Jazz Turns 75

October 10, 2008

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 ...