Tag: jazz

Blues, Cd Review, Concert Review, Interview, Jazz, Review

Rick Keene Music Scene – All That Jazz

Jazz at Princeton University Announces Diverse and Compelling Season   October 12, 2019 – May 9, 2020   Guest artists include Portuguese vocalist/composer Sara Serpa with Nigerian writer Emmanuel Iduma, Chilean vocal sensation Claudia Acuña, & Grammy-nominated Cuban drummer & MacArthur Fellow Dafnis Prieto   Faculty groups are led by Jazz at Princeton head Rudresh Mahanthappa, Trineice Robinson-Martin, Jay Clayton, Matthew Parrish, Darcy James Argue   2nd annual … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – All That Jazz

Unknown's avatarRick KeeneLeave a comment
Blues, Cd Review, Concert Review, Interview, Jazz, Review, Rock

Rick Keene Music Scene – Barb Diab Talks New Album and Working with B.B. King’s Longtime Drummer

Local singer and Blues lover Barb Diab has come a long way. A teacher by trade, Barb’s love and passion for The Blues has transported her to places beyond her imagination. It just goes to show ya – follow your dream and one day your dreams may follow you. Please listen below to my chat with Barb about her second album Mojo Woman and what … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Barb Diab Talks New Album and Working with B.B. King’s Longtime Drummer

Unknown's avatarRick KeeneLeave a comment
Blues, Cd Review, Concert Review, Interview, Jazz, Review, Rock

Rick Keene Music Scene – Rick’s Top Free Montreal Jazz Festival Picks

The Montreal International Jazz Festival is celebrating it’s 40th Anniversary this summer. Aside from the usual top choices of tunes from all genres and all countries, this year the Jazz folks have added another borough to it’s already large territory. Verdun will feature class acts and expand the Jazz Festival experience to a larger portion of people who may not have the means to travel … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Rick’s Top Free Montreal Jazz Festival Picks

Unknown's avatarRick KeeneLeave a comment
Blues, Cd Review, Interview, Jazz, Review

Rick Keene Music Scene – Sax Player Michael Eaton Displays Creativity on Latest Disc

It’s all about the sax … For Michael Eaton, normally it is all about the sax. On the album Dialogical, it is not about the sax. It is about creating a ‘voice’ from several ‘voices’. Please listen below to my chat with Michael and hear some great tunes! Michael? What’s up? Visit Michael Here ! Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Sax Player Michael Eaton Displays Creativity on Latest Disc

Unknown's avatarRick KeeneLeave a comment
Blues, Cd Review, Interview, Jazz, Review, Rock

Rick Keene Music Scene – Jeff Gunn’s ‘Sonic Tales’ A Must Listen for Every Guitar Player

Adding layers to a canvas sounds easy … Every artist can add and subtract tones from their work of art. Experimenting and learning tones from around the world and ‘adjusting’ the canvas is an entirely different thing. On Jeff Gunn’s latest offering ‘Sonic Tales’, exploration is the key. An entry into the sounds of an instrument Jeff has nurtured. Few guitar players have devoted so … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jeff Gunn’s ‘Sonic Tales’ A Must Listen for Every Guitar Player

Unknown's avatarRick KeeneLeave a comment
Blues, Cd Review, Concert Review, Interview, Jazz, Review, Rock

Rick Keene Music Scene – Artist Nominations For Gala Trille Or 2019 ( Franco-Canadian)

L’Association des professionnels de la chanson et de la musique (APCM) announced the nominations for the 10th edition of the Gala Trille Or. The gala is an opportunity for Franco-Canadian artists to shine. Seventy-six performers and industry professionals from across Canada are nominated in twenty-nine categories. 1. Artiste Solo Damien Robitaille Étienne Fletcher Jacobus Mélissa Ouimet YAO 2. Groupe Amélie et Les Singes Bleus Georgian Bay Jérémie … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Artist Nominations For Gala Trille Or 2019 ( Franco-Canadian)

Unknown's avatarRick KeeneLeave a comment
Blues, Cd Review, Concert Review, Interview, Jazz, Review, Rock

Rick Keene Music Scene -Sass Jordan Releases Her Own Brand of Kick Ass Wine

Is there anything Sass Jordan can’t do?   Singer, songwriter, actress, judge, wife and Mother -Sass’ tasks are unique and numerous. Yet why stop there? Jordan (currently working on an album of new material), has somehow found the time to release her own brand of wine. Kick Ass Sass White 2016 and Kick Ass Sass Red 2017. For Sass, Rock n Roll and wine go … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene -Sass Jordan Releases Her Own Brand of Kick Ass Wine

Unknown's avatarRick KeeneLeave a comment
Blues, Cd Review, Concert Review, Interview, Jazz, Review, Rock

Rick Keene Music Scene – Some of the Best Music Shows in January

Christmas is gone and New Year’s celebrations are fading into either good or bad memories. The winter blues can be overtaken by getting out and socializing. Music is your dancing partner. Here are just a few shows you may consider and click on the links to check out full schedules.   January 12 Panic! At The Disco  Place Bell, Laval 7:00 PM January 25th The … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Some of the Best Music Shows in January

Unknown's avatarRick KeeneLeave a comment
Blues, Cd Review, Concert Review, Interview, Jazz, Review, Rock

Rick Keene Music Scene – 2018 Year in Review Part Seven

As the year wound down – the music wound up. Dweezil Zappa, son of Frank – stopped by to chat about his upcoming Montreal show and the legacy of his Father. Given the notoriety of Frank Zappa’s humor in music and lyrics, it was interesting to hear Dweezil’s take on everything not funny. The genius of Frank as a guitar player, a writer, a producer … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – 2018 Year in Review Part Seven

Unknown's avatarRick KeeneLeave a comment
Blues, Cd Review, Concert Review, Interview, Jazz, Review, Rock

Rick Keene Music Scene – 2018 Year in Review Part Six

And the beat went on. And on … And on …   The weather cooled but the music did not. Malcolm Bruce took time to speak of his band and what a band it is. Bruce is the son of legendary bass player Jack Bruce (Cream) and together with Eric Clapton’s nephew (Will Johns) and Ginger Baker’s son Kobi  – the trio are paying homage … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – 2018 Year in Review Part Six

Unknown's avatarRick KeeneLeave a comment
Blues, Cd Review, Concert Review, Interview, Jazz, Review, Rock

Rick Keene Music Scene – 2018 Year in Review Part Five

And the beat went on … 2018 continued in August where it left off in July. George Thorogood was back in Quebec for the second time in three months. Trois Rivieres en Blues was the setting this time around and the swagger returned. Thorogood was ‘safe’ at Place des Arts in Montreal and in Trois Rivieres; he discarded the condoms. Rock n Roll is dangerous … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – 2018 Year in Review Part Five

Unknown's avatarRick KeeneLeave a comment
Blues, Cd Review, Concert Review, Interview, Jazz, Rock

Rick Keene Music Scene – 2018 Year in Review Part Four

The music kept coming. The Montreal International Jazz Festival got underway and this year was a great mix for fans of all genres. July Gary Petersen – the original drummer for The Guess Who (and a man who started drumming before Rock n Roll’s heyday) took some time out to chat about his career and the future of The Guess Who. Petersen has never stopped … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – 2018 Year in Review Part Four

Unknown's avatarRick KeeneLeave a comment