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James Danderfer Group: Accelerated Development
by Raul d'Gama Rose
For those who thought that the development of modern clarinet repertoire ended with the last release of Eddie Daniels, think again. James Danderfer's Accelerated Development gives notice that new possibilities for the clarinet are on their way again. What's more, with the nine charts that he has written, Danderfer has, also creates a harmonic palette of ...
Cory Weeds: Big Weeds
by Raul d'Gama Rose
Big Weeds could well herald the return of the big, bad saxophone. Its protagonist, Cory Weeds, blazes his masterful way through a monstrous set, alternating on tenor and alto. And in one fell swoop, Weeds joins the ranks of the instrument's great storytellers. On tenor he is as bold and dramatic as Dexter Gordon and Sonny ...
KlezFactor's "Klezmachine" Now Available!
KlezFactor is pleased to announce the release of their second album, Klezmachine. Klezmachine is already getting rave reviews... Keith Wolzinger of the Klezmer Podcast has called it “unforgettable"! Composer/reedman Mike Anklewicz blends the modal music of Klezmer (Eastern-European Jewish Dance music) with rock, jazz, funk, Balkan, Middle-Eastern and African rhythms to create a fresh new sound. ...
Multi-Instrumentalist Levon Ichkhanian Olympic Tour with Dee Dee Bridgewater, Shiela E and Others
Multi-instrumentalist/producer Levon Ichkhanian joins Shiela E, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Oliver Jones, Taylor Dane and others on the Marriage of Excellence Tour in China. The musical and cultural tours will deliver the highest quality entertainment performances with specially taped messages from Celine Dion, Chaka Khan and Itzhak Perlman. Held during the 10 days between the Olympics and ...
Jazz.FM91 Launches Internet Radio Streams
JAZZ.FM91 is pleased to announce the launch of three new, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, commercial-free internet radio streams dedicated to great jazz music. High Standards, devoted to classic tracks from legendary jazz vocalists: Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, Molly Johnson and Diana Krall just to name a few; The Grooveyard, a ...
Toronto What's On: Night & Day Weekend
Here are some of the events in Toronto this weekend. For more entertainment listings, be sure to check out our Weekday Planner, Stage, Clubs and Galleries listings. -------------------------------------------------------------- Friday August 15 Music The Folkers take part in the On The Verandah series of outdoor concerts at Benares Historic House. Fri. 7:30 p.m. (free, bring ...
Vancouver's Royal Canadian Jazz and Music Happenings
Steve Winwood Classic rocker performs songs from his new album, Nine Months. River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond, Aug. 14, 8 pm, $69.50/89.50, 604-280-4444. Drive Farewell Concert CBC Radio marks the end of Jurgen Gothe's reign as host of the drive-home show with concert hosted by Gothe and including A Touch of Brass, Tangissimo, Marc Atkinson Trio, ...
Jane Bunnett: Embracing Voices
by Raul d'Gama Rose
Jane Bunnett Embracing Voices EMI Canada/Blue Note 2008 Jane Bunnett is never afraid to push the envelope. She did so with her 1988 album, In Dew Time, the now out-of-print vinyl that was produced privately by the Toronto imprint, Dark Light, on which producer, husband and trumpet/flugelhorn player ...
Winnipeg's Israeli Concert Series Puts Focus on Jazz
The 2008-09 lineup for the Winnipeg annual Israeli Concert Series is getting all Jazzed Up! Founded seven years ago as a way to bring Israeli musicians to perform annually in Winnipeg, the Israeli Concert Series has featured some fantastic performances over the years. There have been concerts featuring Middle Eastern music (Yair Dalal), classical (Brillaner Duo) ...
Montreal Company Premier Muzik Buys Beatles Recording at Internet Auction
Montreal, August 8, 2008 -- Gino Olivieri, founder of Premier Muzik International Corporation, a Montreal company that administers and redistributes royalties to such artists as Red Hot Chili Peppers, Metallica, Bob Sinclar and Andrea Bocelli, has realized one of his fondest dreams by becoming the winning bidder for an unreleased recording by The Beatles, in an ...
