Special contribution by Ron Roxtar photos Benoit Rousseau This was Colin James’ twentieth appearance at The Jazz Festival. Colin came walking on stage to the pounding drumbeat of Hidden Charms from his 1988 debut album and kicked things into high gear. He might have started the show having people think this was just a show of nostalgia but Colin played As the Crow Flies along … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Review; Colin James

A lot of women can sing. Few can raise the hairs on the back of one’s neck. With the same ease as most walk, Salvant traverses the scales, intonations and vocal range as elegantly as a debutante at a coming of age party. Salvant does so with as much effort as flicking a fly away from the dinner plate. Last evening at La Monument National … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Review; Cecile McLorin Salvant

Special contribution submitted by Ron Roxtar When one goes to see Marcus Miller you know what you’re in for. Some introspective, funky, progressive, smooth Jazz bass. That’s exactly what we got on his Canada day Jazz Festival performance. Miller came on stage wearing his signature black hat and played a small bass solo. That lead into a funky upbeat drumbeat that had the whole room … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Review; Marcus Miller

Somethings arrive once a month. Somethings arrive once a year. Gregory Porter’s vocal talent comes around once a decade. Porter was in Montreal last evening as part of The Montreal International Jazz Festival. La Maison Symphonique de Montreal – the ONLY backdrop which should accommodate Porter’s presence. ‘Holding On’ is what Porter wanted you to do from the beginning. The Disclosure cover set the tone … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Gregory Porter Brings ‘ The Voice’ To Montreal.

Tag – you are it! Jazz royalty Wynton Marsalis was in town last night and he brought along a few of his ‘friends’. Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis was Jazz at Lincoln Center without the Lincoln Center. Montrealers and Festival – goers did their best to imitate the punters from New York. In fact – judging by the response to each and every … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz At Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis

What’s that saying? All you need is Jazz? The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, presented by TD Bank Group in collaboration with Rio Tinto, kicks off tomorrow, treating audiences to headlining acts at the heart of downtown Montréal until July 9, 2022. In total, more than 350 concerts are on the program, 2/3 of which are free, on a pedestrian-only site. Please scroll down for full programming of the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Montreal International Jazz Festival Gets Underway !

The world is worse off this week. Mr. Tommy Falls passed away over the weekend. A true student of old school music and a true guitar player. Please scroll down and listen to a tribute to Mr. Tommy Falls. Follow Me for All Marshall Potts Tour Dates in October Visit Marshall Potts Here Buy Tickets For Bowser and Blue August 27th Here  Mental Health Information … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Rest In Peace Mr. Tommy Falls

What the world needs right now is laughter. Bowser and Blue provide laughter because that is what they’ve known for over forty years. Scroll down and listen to SOME new Bowser and BLUE music. Follow Me for All Marshall Potts Tour Dates in October Visit Marshall Potts Here Buy Tickets For Bowser and Blue August 27th Here  Mental Health Information and Contact Visit Jesse Protected.com … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Bowser and Blue Shine On Latest Songs

There was only one David Bowie. The Show; ‘Celebrating David Bowie’ is a love affair from musicians who played with Bowie or knew him. Scroll down and listen to my chat with Scrote. Follow Me for All Marshall Potts Tour Dates in October Buy Tickets for Celebrating David Bowie Here Visit Marshall Potts Here Buy Tickets For Bowser and Blue August 27th Here  Mental Health … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Celebrating David Bowie With Musical Director ‘Scrote’

Nurture new musicians and music the way you would nurture a baby. Scroll down and listen to some new tunes and music news. Follow Me for All Marshall Potts Tour Dates in October Visit Marshall Potts Here Buy Tickets For Bowser and Blue August 27th Here  Mental Health Information and Contact Visit Jesse Protected.com Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – New Tunes and Music News

Nurture new musicians and music the way you would nurture a baby. Scroll down and listen to some new tunes and music news. Follow Me for All Marshall Potts Tour Dates in October Visit Marshall Potts Here Buy Tickets For Bowser and Blue August 27th Here  Mental Health Information and Contact Visit Jesse Protected.com Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – New Tunes and Music News

With 300+ of the world’s best artists of today (and tomorrow) descending on Toronto for North by Northeast Music Festival (NXNE) next week, short-listing a must-see schedule is no feat for the weak. The festival features artists from across Canada as well as around the world including performers from: Australia, France, Norway, UK and across the US.   Country Lindsey & The Lonelies @ the Horseshoe … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – North by Northeast Music Festival