Life imitates art … On Thursday night at The Metropolis it did! The Zombies, the band which were part of the British Invasion, arrived in Montreal for the first time since 1965. Known for their pre – progrock sounds and somewhat haunting jazzy psychedelic melodies, seemingly brought some sort of Voodoo with them … At 7:30pm – the concert venue lost power. The Zombies indeed … Continue reading Night of The Zombies!
Jazz legend John Scofield is leaving his home and the ‘warmer’ climate of New York State. He is bringing his trio to Quebec as part of the Jazz All Year Round series. A veteran of many Montreal International Jazz Festivals, this will be the first time the guitarist sees other parts of the Province. ‘Sco’ – as he is known, is very excited … “I … Continue reading John Scofield
Ontario – born singer, song-writer and poet Chloe Charles is related to Julian Lennon. Her Father, John Charles, married Cynthia Lennon ( Julian’s Mom) when Chloe was fifteen years of age. Julian – who was good friends with Chloe’s Dad, introduced his Mom to the elder Charles. Chloe was pleasantly surprised when the couple announced their marriage plans. A ceremony which took place in Toronto. … Continue reading A Conversation with Chloe Charles …
The decade of non-decadence. The ten year span which melted all genres of music into one simple genre, Seemingly. An era which crafted one hit wonders by the dozen. People singing soft, people dancing and people carrying about to the much maligned sound of the synthesizer. The attempted killer of the guitar … for the most part! The Pychedelic Furs – Pretty in Pink 1983 … Continue reading The 80’s – WTF? Part Two
As we stride through the recesses of our music memory banks, it is relatively easy to place songs and artists into distinctive categories. The 1950’s – a decade ushered in with Jazz, Big Bands and the birth of Rock n Roll. The 60’s? A spawning pool for the Brits to grab American Blues and introduce it back to the Americans. A movement which invented modern-day … Continue reading The 80’s … WTF?
[Toronto ON] Ron Davis is all about injecting fun into his jazz, hoping to celebrate its glory days when his favorite genre was the unchallenged ‘pop’ music of its time. And since you can never have too much fun, Davis’ new offering, Blue Modules, with a veritable musical feast — a sumptuous sonic spread with each of its 3 courses served over 3 nights at … Continue reading Jimi Hendrix; Courtesy of Ron Davis
Next up on my list – two people who helped enormously in putting Canada on the map musically … 4. Sass Jordan I spoke with Sass, not once – twice for a couple of hours each time. She is warm, sweet, funny and tough. A trooper who helped pave the wave for Canadian rockers in the States … https://keenemusic.wordpress.com/2012/10/15/sass-jordan-transplanted-montreal-girl-does-good-part-one/ https://keenemusic.wordpress.com/2012/10/29/sass-jordan-transplanted-montreal-girl-does-good-part-two/ https://keenemusic.wordpress.com/2012/10/31/sass-jordan-transplanted-montreal-girl-does-good-part-three/ 3. Frank Marino Frank … Continue reading Top Ten Interviews of 2012
I am continuing the top ten interviews I conducted in 2012 … So far … 10. Lee Mellor 9.Jason Rockman 8. Susie Arioli 7. Cecile Doo Kingue 6. Roger Walls Roger Walls is a walking Jazz encyclopedia. Is it any wonder …? Walls has been around playing his horns for thirty plus years. If he has not played alongside the likes of Tony Bennett, then … Continue reading Top Ten Interviews of 2012
Starting yesterday – I began to count off my top ten interviews in the past year. I continue with the next two … So far … 10. Lee Mellor 9. Jason Rockman 8. Susie Arioli I spoke to Susie over the phone the night before her performance at Place des Arts. Having never spoken to her or listened to her music regularly – I had … Continue reading Top Ten Interviews of 2012
Starting today – leading up to the New Year, I will be listing the best in various categories of Rick Keene‘s Music Scene. What I believe were the top ten interviews I conducted, the top Cd’s I reviewed and the top ten concerts I attended and why … Hope you enjoy my look back into 2012. This will also give an opportunity to the many … Continue reading Top Ten Interviews of 2012
If someone wants to know exactly when Jesse Cook started playing guitar – just like Jesse himself, that person must ask his Mom … ” I do not remember the early years, it’s my Mom who filled me in on that part of things. According to her, I started playing guitar at the age of four. Sorta. I had a toy guitar and I would … Continue reading Jesse Cook – Born this Way
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