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The 2016 Edition of The Montreal International Jazz Festival

37th edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal Tickets on sale this Friday, April 29, at noon Exclusive pre-sale for Spectra Newsletter subscribers: Wednesday, April 27 and Thursday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.! (free subscription at infolettrespectra.ca)   Montreal, Tuesday April 26, 2016 — It’s an indoor program that combines quality, abundance and diversity! The 37th edition of the Festival International … Continue reading The 2016 Edition of The Montreal International Jazz Festival

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Gabriela Martina – Her ‘ Sound of Music’ is Real ! Full Interview.

Gabriela Martina yodelled as a young girl in Switzerland. That is where the similarities between her and Maria Von Trapp ends.   Gabriela’s story is real …    Please listen below to my interview with Gabriela !     Visit Gabriela Here !   Continue reading Gabriela Martina – Her ‘ Sound of Music’ is Real ! Full Interview.

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Jean-Michel Blais – A Pianist Making Waves …

  Jean -Michel Blais is a newcomer. Sort of … Jean – Michel Blais started playing the organ at a young age which – in turn, led to the piano. Even though, a love-hate relationship developed for a while between Jean – Michel and music, it is now part of his life in a big way. It may even get bigger …   Please listen … Continue reading Jean-Michel Blais – A Pianist Making Waves …

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Lorraine Desmarais – Steppin’ Out and Dancing !

Lorraine Desmarais is an accomplished Jazz pianist.  Lorraine has received the 2002 Oscar Peterson Award from The Montreal International Jazz Festival and is a member of The Order of Canada.   Lorraine has released eight solo albums and one big band album.   Make that two with her latest release. Please listen below as Lorraine speaks of her new album and what it was like … Continue reading Lorraine Desmarais – Steppin’ Out and Dancing !

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Carlos Santana in Montreal – Money Well Spent!

Carlos Santana is a legend … There is no denying ‘ Santana’ will go into the history books under several categories. Trailblazer, guitar player extraordinaire, hippie and humanitarian. Only a few of the labels the sixty-eight year old Mexican has earned with hard work. Montreal ( specifically the Bell Center) received a visit from ‘the legend’ last night and judging from the looks of sheer … Continue reading Carlos Santana in Montreal – Money Well Spent!

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Turn Those Smart TVs Off and Go See Some Shows!

What’s shakin’? What’s happening? What’s going on? As usual – a lot of stuff is going on in and around Montreal. Carlos Santana is bringing his guitars and Michael Kaeshammer is bringing his piano. Just two of the many things going on this week.   Please listen below for other events as well as some great tunes ! Thanks for listening ! Talk soon ! … Continue reading Turn Those Smart TVs Off and Go See Some Shows!

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Victor Wainright – Fast Becoming Quebec’s New Darling !

Some would say Boogie Woogie piano playing is becoming a lost art. In Canada, Michael Kaeshammer is carrying on the tradition although Michael is not purely Boogie Woogie. This is where Victor Wainwright fits in. Along with his band The Wildroots, Victor is introducing the Boogie Woogie piano to Quebec in an increasingly intense fashion. Saturday evening in Terrebonne at the Theatre du Vieux-Terrebonne ( … Continue reading Victor Wainright – Fast Becoming Quebec’s New Darling !

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Justin Saladino ‘Teaches’ us ‘No Worries’ …

Justin Saladino is part of a new generation of Blues’ artists in Montreal. The difference is Justin is not only learning – he is teaching as well. A pair of traits which can only lead to bigger and brighter things.   Please listen below as Justin talks about his new EP, teaching, learning and playing guitar.   Justin? What’s up?   Visit Justin Here ! … Continue reading Justin Saladino ‘Teaches’ us ‘No Worries’ …

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Andria Simone – ‘Evolving’ Into Tremblant Blues Festival

Andria Simone speaks her mind. A breath of fresh air to go along with her golden voice. Please listen below as Andria speaks on the state of the music business, some of her influences and what to expect on April 9th at Mont Tremblant Blues Festival.    Listen to a few tunes from her new album Evolve as well.   Andria?      Visit Andria … Continue reading Andria Simone – ‘Evolving’ Into Tremblant Blues Festival

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Michael Kaeshammer – ‘The Pianist’ !

Michael Kaeshammer is known as a premiere showman. It did not start out that way … Please listen below as Michael speaks of his first solo recording ‘The Pianist’ and the reasons behind it.   Also – Discover some thoughtful insights into the music business and the mind of one of the best pianists in Canada!   Michael?   Visit Michael Here !   Buy … Continue reading Michael Kaeshammer – ‘The Pianist’ !

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