Friday, September 19, 2008:
Danny Marks' All-Star Blues Revue Danny Marks’ career stretches back to the late 60s, when he was hired as guitarist for the chart-topping band Edward Bear. Over the past 40 years he has toured and recorded with Stephen Stills, Ronnie Hawkins, Rita Coolidge, Bo Diddley, and many other artists. For the last 20 years Marks has been equally well known for his radio work, on CBC’s Basic Black and as host of the TV show Stormy Monday and radio show Bluz.FM. His wide-ranging talent, and his many connections in the Canadian music industry, contribute to the success of the Danny Marks' All-Star Blues Revue. |
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CaneFire CaneFire is a high-energy Caribbean music experience that features the steelpan (steel drum) in a way you’ve never heard it before. The original compositions of pianist and bandleader Jeremy Ledbetter form the basis of CaneFire’s repertoire, combining Trinidadian calypso with Latin rhythms, jazz, and blues to create a unique, exciting sound. At the heart of this sound is its unconventional use of the steelpan, played by Mark Mosca, who is quickly establishing himself as one of the world’s most skillful and creative pannists. The Toronto-based group also includes Cuban powerhouse Alexis Baró on trumpet; Braxton Hicks on the tenor sax; Yoser Rodriguez on bass; and the explosive duo of Chendy León on drums and Alberto Suárez on congas. The world-class musicianship and raw energy of their performances captivates audiences. |
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Darren Johnston Quintet with David Braid Composer and trumpeter Darren Johnston has performed, and/or recorded with such innovative musicians and composers as guitarist Fred Frith, clarinetist Don Byron, pianist David Braid, bassist Herbie Lewis, the ROVA Saxophone Quartet, clarinetist Ben Goldberg, and others. He was recently listed last June by Downbeat Magazine as one of “25 Trumpeters of the Future.” The Darren Johnston Quintet is an all original chamber-jazz group consisting of Ben Goldberg on clarinet, Sheldon Brown on tenor sax and bass clarinet, Devin Hoff on bass, and Smith Dobson on drums. The quintet is joined for this concert by pianist David Braid, a Juno Award winner and National Jazz Award recipient. He has written over sixty works and unveiled his first orchestral piece with the Winnipeg Symphony in 2005, which blended jazz form, symphonic composition and improvisation. His projects include The David Braid Sextet, Nimmons'n'Braid, Brubeck Braid and Davidson/Murley/Braid Quintet (DMBQ). He is also a regular member of 12 other jazz ensembles. |
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Laila Biali Trio with Guido Basso Since climbing up onto the piano bench at the tender age of three-and-a-half years, Laila Biali has cultivated a life-long love for the instrument. She has also always loved to sing. It was in later years that the composer in Laila emerged, and in 2005 she was named “SOCAN Composer of the Year” and “Keyboardist of the Year” at the Canadian National Jazz Awards. One of Laila’s most prominent qualities is her musical diversity. She can seamlessly move between all styles of music, displaying a keen jazz sensibility, the sensitivity and technical command required by classical music, and the strong rhythm and groove needed to play more pop and funk-oriented material. Her own compositions typically cross several different genres. She
has performed her own music at Carnegie Hall’s Weill
Recital Hall in New York City and at festivals across Canada,
the United States, Europe, Brazil and Peru, and she has toured
with several Grammy Award winning artists, including Chris Botti,
Paula Cole, and Suzanne Vega. Flugelhornist Guido Basso has been touring with the world's best ensembles for more than 50 years, working with artists including Pearl Bailey, Dizzy Gillespie and Bennie Goodman. He has shared the stage with many other Canadian greats including Rob McConnell, Phil Nimmons, the Boss Brass, and Peter Appleyard. He was credited with the theory that one attacks the trumpet and makes love to a flugelhorn. Basso was made a Member of the Order of Canada in 1994. |
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AlexCuba AlexCuba is a Cuban-born multi-instrumentalist who makes his home in Canada. Although he won a National Song Writing Competition in Cuba when he was only 18, he did not recognize his singer/songwriter path until he moved to Canada, after years playing bass in traditional Cuban groups. Following his own path appears to be paying off, with his debut CD with the Alex Cuba Band, Humo De Tabaco, earning him a Juno award for World Music Album in 2006. His second album, Agua Del Pozo, was released in 2007. New for AlexCuba is the electric guitar – a vintage Gibson that brings a trademark sound equal to his magnetic appearance. Agua Del Pozo highlights his Cuban roots but also reflects elements of funk, early rock, and the jazz he has mastered. |
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Ted's Warren Commission Ted Warren is an active member of Canada’s jazz scene and has been recognized with Jazz Report’s Drummer of the Year award. He teaches at Humber and Mohawk College. Ted was the drummer for the Boss Brass and can be heard on six of their recent CDs. Ted's Warren Commission includes Mike Malone, trumpet, Ted Quinlan, guitar, and Mike Downes, bass. In the spring of 2008, the band released their second CD, Songs For Doug (Doctor’s Orders), featuring the late great pianist/organist Doug Riley on four tracks. The remaining compositions, far from being a somber affair, reflect Ted’s Warren Commission’s growth as a band as they explore new forms and time signatures while keeping their sense of humour. |
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Emilie-Claire Barlow WINNER - FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR - National Jazz Awards 2008 Emilie-Claire Barlow's energetic live performances and exquisite recordings thrill sold-out audiences from Tokyo to Montreal. Emilie-Claire leads her stellar band through innovative arrangements of American-songbook treasures, rhythmic bossa novas and elegant ballads. Emilie-Claire continues to endear herself to critics, peers and audiences everywhere with her relaxed, polished demeanour, her charming humour, and a voice of unforgettable beauty. Emilie-Claire Barlow is truly an independent artist. Her most recent album, The Very Thought Of You is the 6th release under her own label, Empress Music Group Inc. Emilie-Claire follows the "do-it-yourself" model in every area of her career. Not only is she self managed, but she also writes all the charts, and produces her own albums. "The Very Thought Of You" spent several months in the Top 10 Jazz albums on Canada's Soundscan Jazz Charts, and enjoyed several weeks as the #1 Jazz Album on iTunes Canada.
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Michael Occhipinti's Sicilian Jazz Project The Sicilian Jazz Project has been dazzling audiences since its debut at the 2004 Distillery Jazz Festival in Toronto. Put together by 2008 JUNO Award nominee Michael Occhipinti, the ensemble features some of Canada’s finest musicians, including Roberto Occhipinti on bass, Ernie Tollar on flute/saxophones, Dominic Mancuso on vocals and guitar, Kevin Turcotte on trumpet, Louis Simao on accordion, Barry Romberg on drums, and Michael Occhipinti on acoustic and electric guitars. In 1954 ethnomusicologist Alan Lomax toured Sicily, recording traditional folk music performed by diverse individuals including sulfur miners, tuna fishermen, a donkey cart driver, and assorted peasants and folk entertainers. Many of these raw field recordings form the basis of The Sicilian Jazz Project’s repertoire, along with traditional dances and ballads gleaned from Michael and Roberto’s cousins in Sicily. As the band’s arranger, Michael Occhipinti has reinvented the music in imaginative ways that nevertheless capture the original emotions behind the song. The result is a passionate instrumental and vocal repertoire that makes reference to many genres and resonates with listeners. The talented individuals who make up the group have experience in jazz, classical, Arabic, Cuban, Brazilian, and Italian popular music. Michael uses the eclecticism of the ensemble as a great asset and freely blends Sicilian music with global rhythms and a variety of modern approaches to the music. Michael also incorporates his own unabashed love of electric guitar sounds. |
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Russ Little Quartet Born in Toronto, Canada, trombonist Russ Little was raised on the island of Jamaica for the first few years of his life before moving back to Canada to attend Malvern Collegiate Institute. It was during his time at Malvern Collegiate that he was taught trombone (and inspired by) the legendary teacher-trombonist George M. McRae. By 1968 he was touring with the Woody Herman Orchestra as lead trombone and featured soloist and later, with the Count Basie Orchestra, he filled a similar role. While touring with these famed jazz orchestras, he found time to become an original member of Canada's famed Rock Orchestra, "Lighthouse", a band with which he continues to perform. For fans of classic rock, "Lighthouse" hits include such monsters as "Sunny Days", "One Fine Morning", and "Hats Off To the Stranger". Through the early '70's, Russ Little performed in the world famous "Boss Brass", while pursuing a very successful career as conductor/composer/arranger for the CBC, CTV and Global television networks in Canada. A consistently busy session-musician throughout his career, Russ decided that after a lifetime spent performing on other people's CDs, it was time to create his own. His widely acclaimed solo cd 'Snapshot' has been followed by the equally praised "Footwork" and "On the Shoulders of Giants". Russ Little is winner of the National Jazz Awards "Best Trombonist of 2007" |
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Mike Janzen Trio Mike Janzen's musical journey includes forays into the worlds of rock, funk, folk and jazz, with collaborations including an array of esteemed artists such as Mark Kelso, Davide Direnzo, Andrew Downing, and Pat Collins. For the past fourteen years, Mike has elected to make playing and improvising jazz a personal and professional priority. On his premier CD "Beginnings", Janzen's piano trio project draws on a combination of original tunes, well-loved songs from Mike's past, and jazz standards. Part high-wire improvisation, part solid groove, part inspired lullaby, "Beginnings" sparkles throughout with musical passion and wit. In the words of two-time JUNO award winner Steve Bell, for whom Mike has been arranging full orchestral scores for WSO performances and tours, "Mike's extraordinary improvisational intuition and skill sets songs ablaze with virtuosity." The Mike Janzen Trio is comprised of Mike Janzen, bassist George Koller (Holly Cole), and drummer Ben Riley (Bruce Cockburn). |
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Blue Martini Jazz Blue Martini Jazz is a collaboration between torchy singer Jeanine Mackie and straight-out-of-the-bebop-era saxophonist Pat Perez. Mackie has created a balladeer chanteuse image and sound. As a vocalist, Mackie reminds her audience, in this fast and frantic age, of the power of intimacy. Saxophonist Pat Perez does more than collaborate with Mackie. He responds in rich, joyful tone, bringing multiple dimensions to the interpretation. For Blue Martini Jazz' debut CD "The Night We Called It A Day", Mackie and Perez also draw on the talents of pianist Mark Eisenman, bass player Neil Swainson and drummer Terry Clarke. |
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Nimmons 'N' Nine … Now Phil Nimmons, the "Dean of Canadian Jazz," formed his first professional group in 1953 as a rehearsal band to play his own innovative compositions and arrangements. Later dubbed "Nimmons 'N' Nine," the group consisted of Toronto's finest musicians and went on to record numerous albums and performed on countless CBC radio and television broadcasts. Directed by guitarist Mike Cadó, "Nimmons 'N' Nine...Now!" is comprised by some of Toronto’s most distinguished musicians including John MacMurchy on clarinet, Andy Ballantyne on alto saxophone, Quinsin Nachoff on tenor saxophone, David Mott on baritone saxophone, William Sperandei on trumpet, William Carn on trombone, Tom Szczesniak on accordion, Andrew Downing on bass, and Anthony Michelli on drums. Equipped with the original arrangements, the dynamic group will interpret these historic compositions and also perform new compositions by various group members. This group is a who’s who of great Canadian jazz musicians. Each brings his own distinct set of accomplishments as composers, arrangers, band leaders, and musicians. There is not a more impressive tribute band touring today. |
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