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Dan Willis, Paul Dunmall, Amok Amor & Treesearch
by Maurice Hogue
Many jazz musicians in Poland consider playing and/or recording the music of Poland's father of jazz, Krzysztof Komeda, a rite of passage. A similar feeling exists with most jazz musicians anywhere about the music of Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman and more. This episode features some recordings that follow that path. Saxophonist Dan Willis tackles ...
New Albums from Dease, Douglas, Pitt, Slagle, Sinclair and Malaby
by Bob Osborne
With today's show we focus on six new albums: Dan Pitt's third release as a leader, easily his most ambitious work yet; Dave Douglas working with Australian musicians to create unique new sounds; poll-winning trombonist Michael Dease shows us what it means to “Give It All You Got" on his eighth release for Posi-Tone; alto saxophonist ...
Dan Pitt Quintet: Wrongs
by Troy Dostert
Maybe it's a case of false humility, or a stab at irony, but guitarist Dan Pitt seems to prefer self-deprecating album titles. The Toronto-based musician's 2019 trio release, Fundamentally Flawed (Self-Produced), featured bassist Alex Fournier and drummer Nick Fraser, and his current offering, Wrongs, adds saxophonists Naomi McCarroll-Butler and Patrick Smith to the mix. For an ...
Sarah Murcia, Thumbscrew & Giancarlo Tossani
by Maurice Hogue
There's lots of new releases sampled in this episode. The critics' darlings, Thumbscrew is back and meeting their usual standards of creativity and originality. Popular French bassist Sarah Murcia sings off-beat stuff on her new Eyeballing, while the Finnish quartet Alder Ego stretches the boundaries on their latest. The pandemic looms over the new release by ...
Monochrome
By Dan Pitt
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2020
Track listing: Ghosts; Attraction; The Sorrow; Ditto; Which Way Is Up?; Benched; Subtext; BroOke; Long Lake; Lester Sleeps In.
Dan Pitt: Monochrome
by Dan McClenaghan
Toronto-based guitarist Dan Pitt debuted as a recording artist in 2019 with his trio outing, Fundamentally Flawed (Self Produced). A versatile gutarist who plays in a variety of styles, he has performed with cellist Andrew Downing, saxophonists Tim Berne and Michael Attias, and bassist Michael Formanek. Monochrome, Pitt's offering for 2020, is a solo ...
Michael Formanek Live plus new and forthcoming releases
by Bob Osborne
In this edition of the show there are lots of new and forthcoming releases including music from the Orbit577, Edition Records and ears&eyes labels. I am also continuing my exploration of the back catalogue of Italian saxophonist Felice Clemente. The main focus of the show is new work from impressive guitarist Dan Pitt, and, a fascinating ...
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Dan Pitt
Dan Pitt is a guitarist, composer and improviser currently based in Toronto, Canada.
Originally from Hamilton, Ontario, Dan started studying guitar at 10 years old. Throughout his teens, he played music both in school and with bands at venues downtown. Eventually, Dan went on to study jazz at Mohawk College learning from guitarist Bob Shields. Afterwards, Dan moved to Toronto and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance at the University of Toronto. During his time there, Dan learned from many great musicians including, David Restivo, Geoff young, Andrew Downing, Jim Lewis, Terry Promane, Mike Murley and Phil Nimmons. Additionally, Dan also attended the School for Improvisational Music where he learned from David Torn, Brad Shepik, Ben Monder, Michael Formanek and Tony Malaby
Fundamentally Flawed
By Dan Pitt
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2019
Track listing: Balmoral; Fundamentally Flawed; Mark I; Overdewitt; Mark II; Finalizer; Mark II; January Blues.
Dan Pitt Trio: Fundamentally Flawed
by Dan McClenaghan
Toronto-based guitarist Dan Pitt has tagged his debut album Fundamentally Flawed. It is a trio recording full of gorgeous, glowing chords and inspired accompaniment, beginning with the tune “Balmoral," a study in patience and off-kilter beauty. And throw in the sound of a trio equilibrium and telepathic interplay. If that opener marinates in the brooding side ...
