Category: Jazz

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9th Edition of The Blues Camp

9th edition of the Free Blues Camp The Blues Camp presented by TDlaunches a new website for its 9th edition! And here’s the perfect reason to head there right away: it’s time for all young Québec musicians aged 13-17 to register for auditions for the chance to participate in our renownedfree once-in-a-lifetime week-long musical project! The day camp,presented as part of the Festival international de Jazz de Montréal, once again welcomes about fifty teens who will have the opportunity to revel in and refine their … Continue reading 9th Edition of The Blues Camp

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The Stone Doctors Fight Autism; Part One

The Stone Doctors – led by Ian Dickey, take one charity at a time … This Rolling Stones cover band never play unless it is for a cause. Made up of doctors, lawyers and other professionals – the band use their love of the Stones to earn money for causes such as Chords for Cure. A benefit in the States which raises money for Cancer … Continue reading The Stone Doctors Fight Autism; Part One

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Jordan Officer; Free For a While …

Jordan Officer has got the blues.That’s a good thing! Following a career that has seen him be the producer, arranger and guitar player within the Suzie Arioli Band – Jordan has returned to his first love; The Blues … Off he went to New York City where – in two days, he recorded what may be the best Blues album to come from a Montrealer … Continue reading Jordan Officer; Free For a While …

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Zucchero; His Own Friend …

Zucchero is a first in many things. The first Rock Star to play The Kremlin, the first European Bluesman to sell millions of albums in Europe and specifically – Italy. The first Bluesman outside of North America to be invited to play with Clapton, Buddy Guy and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Himself – along with best pal Pavarotti, created Pavarotti and Friends. A collaboration between Opera, … Continue reading Zucchero; His Own Friend …

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Bet. E and Stef; Back and Lovin’ It!

Platinum selling Bossa Nova greats – Bet. E and Stef are back! Good for the listener, better for them … Listen as Bet. E and Stef explain their absence and what it has done for them as people and artists. A win – win situation combined with re-issues on a new album. A record which should introduce them to an entire audience. Outside of Canada. … Continue reading Bet. E and Stef; Back and Lovin’ It!

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The Rising Few; Montreal’s Rising New Band!

Take Springsteen, add a sprinkle of Cat Stevens and what do you get? Exactly … Good music. Music from the heart. Music from the soul. That is what the band The Rising Few bring to the mix. Add a producer who has worked with Keith Richards, David Grohl and David Bowie ( to name a few), this group of guys led by Cairo- born Karim – … Continue reading The Rising Few; Montreal’s Rising New Band!

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Noelle Hannibal; Using RENT For A Good Cause

Noelle Hannibal is no stranger to fundraising … Given her outgoing nature, it is natural for her to be able to approach people with ease. Asking for donations for a good cause? A no-brainer for this native Californian girl. It is about helping people and asking others to do the right thing. Listen as Noelle explains the very poignant reasons why she is co-producing a … Continue reading Noelle Hannibal; Using RENT For A Good Cause

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A Conversation with Tom Gimbel of Foreigner

Tom Gimbel, the multi – instrumentalist for the band Foreigner – is no stranger to music. Listen below as he speaks of his early influences, his love of playing the drums, rhythm guitar and saxophone. He also speaks of touring with Aerosmith, INXS and how he hooked up with the Mick Jones through a ‘personality’ test …? Hope you enjoy. A great guy and a … Continue reading A Conversation with Tom Gimbel of Foreigner

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Great Canadian Rock Show Part Three

Lennex, Santers, Mainline, Bravebelt, Klaatu … Heard of these guys? Probably. You just do not know it. Five Canadian bands who paved the way for guys like Bryan Adams and (sigh) Justin Bieber. Commercially – anyways. Bands who did not get their fair due airplay -wise and monetarily. Some did – most had a cup of coffee in the show but in those days, record … Continue reading Great Canadian Rock Show Part Three

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Black History Month is Human History Month – Musically

Akilah Newton and Jonathan Emile are doing their part to make the world a better place … Akilah ( the organizer) and Jonathan ( the performer) are travelling many places to spread the word about peace and love. They are doing it through music and other elements which may catch the ignorant eyes in the audience. The best thing? They are educating the young and … Continue reading Black History Month is Human History Month – Musically

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