Genius can sometimes mean crazy. Diana Krall’s show last night at Place des Arts was what most people did not expect. Krall ain’t Shania Twain and because of Diana’s mainstream success – a lot of people are brainwashed into thinking it will be one hit after another done in a Pop way. Diana Krall is Jazz and within Jazz lies a lot of eccentricities. Not … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Review; Diana Krall
I guess you can say Melody Gardot was ‘Entre eux deux’ and hundreds of others last night. Entre eux deux is the name of her latest album and the disc was on full display at The Jazz Festival. It is Melody’s first collaborative effort and she brought along the collaborator on the road with her. Brasilian pianist Philippe Powell was the yin to Gardot’s yang. The … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Review; Melody Gardot at Maison Symphonique
Snarky Puppy. Snarky Puppy. Snarky Puppy. Snarky Puppy. Can you feel the rhythm yet? On the heels of their latest album ‘Empire Central’ and their continued rise to the top, Snarky Puppy landed in Montreal last night with a sis – boom – bah. Everything thereafter – a bah – boom – sis. Jazz’s version of The Grateful Dead were in fine form and that … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Review; Snarky Puppy
Music is memory. George Benson, all eighty years of him, is a born performer. People from his era, tend to be that way because it was ( at that point of time) the only thing that put food on the table. Guitar ( unless you were Hendrix), vocals and songwriting were the vehicles but unless you had a presence – the music alone could be … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Review; George Benson
Jazz is Everywhere presented by TD with the financial support of Canada Economic Development, an innovative and accessible experience starting June 29 that allows people to access and enjoy all of jazz’s relevance and contemporaneity, including its influence on other musical styles and historical importance. Il comprend trois composants : une visite en réalité augmentée, une version rénovée du Mur des Légendes ainsi qu’une exposition. Just in … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Discover the Wall of Legends at the Montreal Jazz Festival
Max Webster never got their due. Kim Mitchell decided at the beginning of the band’s rise to commercial fame to walk away and do ‘something’ else. Author and musician Bob Wegner wants Max Webster to finally get their due. Please scroll down and listen to a great chat and tunes about one of Canada’s premiere and most creative bands; Max Webster. Buy Max Webster High … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Bob Wegner’s Book on Max Webster is ‘High Class’
Trois Rivieres is a beautiful town and every August it gets The Blues. Please scroll down and listen to some great tunes from artists performing this year at Trois Rivieres en Blues Visit Trois-Rivières en Blues Here Visit George Thorogood Here Mental Health Information and Contact Visit Jesse Protected.com Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Preview of Trois Rivieres en Blues; August 24th – 27th
As the world is aware , Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones passed away. Drummer Jeff Simon of The Destroyers is one of those guys who was hit hard by Charlie’s loss. Charlie Watts for Jeff – an introduction to Jeff’s approach to drumming and Jeff’s eventual livelihood. Please have a listen below to a great chat about drumming, drummers, and Jeff’s ‘guy’ – Mr. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – George Thorogood’s Jeff Simon Talks Charlie Watts
Being away from home and DISCOVERING shocking news. Something nobody should live through. Scroll down and listen to my chat with Jazz vocalist Mira Choquette about her new album ‘In Reel Time’. The album launch is Friday June 16th at Upstairs Jazz Bar and Grill. Visit the Jazz Festival Here Buy Tickets for Chris Birkett at The Wheelclub Here Buy Tickets for Chris Birkett at … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Mira Choquette in ‘Reel Time’
Please – scroll down and listen to SOME new tunes and music news. Visit the Jazz Festival Here Buy Tickets for Chris Birkett at The Wheelclub Here Buy Tickets for Chris Birkett at Chateau du Lac Here Visit Music Therapy.ca Here Visit Jesse Protected.com Here Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene -Montreal’s Most Interesting Music Show
Please – scroll down and listen to SOME new tunes and music news. Visit the Jazz Festival Here Buy Tickets for Chris Birkett at The Wheelclub Here Buy Tickets for Chris Birkett at Chateau du Lac Here Visit Music Therapy.ca Here Visit Jesse Protected.com Here Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – New Tunes and Music News
“Jazz washes away the dust of everyday life” – Art Blakey Please – scroll down and listen to SOME tunes you may hear at The Montreal International Jazz Festival. Visit the Jazz Festival Here Buy Tickets for Chris Birkett at The Wheelclub Here Buy Tickets for Chris Birkett at Chateau du Lac Here Visit Music Therapy.ca Here Visit Jesse Protected.com Here Mental Health Information and … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Preview of The Montreal International Jazz Festival
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