THE ANDERSON-PONTY BAND Jean-Luc Ponty and Jon Anderson Thursday, May 26th 8 pm @ Theatre St.-Denis Buy Tickets Here ! Jean – Luc Ponty is an innovator … Credited as one of the first musicians to implement the violin within Jazz music, Ponty has not stopped there. A musical thirst has carried the seventy-one year old native of France through a long, creative and … Continue reading Jean-Luc Ponty; Coltrane to Zappa to Jon Anderson.
Noah Preminger is not your average run-of-the-mill saxophone player … A native of Connecticut, currently dividing his time between Boston and New York – Noah has released a very interesting album. ‘Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground’ brings the listener on a history lesson which revolves around Mississippi. In music language, Mississippi means the Delta Blues and the Delta Blues are the backbone of most … Continue reading Noah Preminger – A ‘ Bluesy ‘ Kinda Sax Player …
The Jazz Festival is fast approaching. This week, the indoor schedule was announced. Some great names will pay Montreal a visit this summer both in music and in soul. Please listen below to some artists that will be playing as well as where you can go to buy tickets ! Thanks for listening ! Talk soon ! Visit Jazz Festival and Buy … Continue reading 2016 Montreal International Jazz Festival Indoor Shows Preview – aka Great Tunes!
37th edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal Tickets on sale this Friday, April 29, at noon Exclusive pre-sale for Spectra Newsletter subscribers: Wednesday, April 27 and Thursday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.! (free subscription at infolettrespectra.ca) Montreal, Tuesday April 26, 2016 — It’s an indoor program that combines quality, abundance and diversity! The 37th edition of the Festival International … Continue reading The 2016 Edition of The Montreal International Jazz Festival
Gabriela Martina yodelled as a young girl in Switzerland. That is where the similarities between her and Maria Von Trapp ends. Gabriela’s story is real … Please listen below to my interview with Gabriela ! Visit Gabriela Here ! Continue reading Gabriela Martina – Her ‘ Sound of Music’ is Real ! Full Interview.
Jean -Michel Blais is a newcomer. Sort of … Jean – Michel Blais started playing the organ at a young age which – in turn, led to the piano. Even though, a love-hate relationship developed for a while between Jean – Michel and music, it is now part of his life in a big way. It may even get bigger … Please listen … Continue reading Jean-Michel Blais – A Pianist Making Waves …
The artist formerly known as ‘ the artist formerly known as Prince‘, aka ‘Prince‘ or ‘Prince‘ Rogers Nelson – passed away. His death, echoing around the globe with thunderous fanfare via social media. Why ? The obvious reasons are acute. Fame, fame and more fame. The brighter the flame, the harder to extinguish. The brighter the flame, the more it spreads with the oxygen provided … Continue reading The Real Reason We Mourn Prince’s Death …
What’s shakin’? What’s happening? What’s going on? As usual – a lot of stuff is going on in and around Montreal. Carlos Santana is bringing his guitars and Michael Kaeshammer is bringing his piano. Just two of the many things going on this week. Please listen below for other events as well as some great tunes ! Thanks for listening ! Talk soon ! … Continue reading Turn Those Smart TVs Off and Go See Some Shows!
Justin Saladino is part of a new generation of Blues’ artists in Montreal. The difference is Justin is not only learning – he is teaching as well. A pair of traits which can only lead to bigger and brighter things. Please listen below as Justin talks about his new EP, teaching, learning and playing guitar. Justin? What’s up? Visit Justin Here ! … Continue reading Justin Saladino ‘Teaches’ us ‘No Worries’ …
Andria Simone speaks her mind. A breath of fresh air to go along with her golden voice. Please listen below as Andria speaks on the state of the music business, some of her influences and what to expect on April 9th at Mont Tremblant Blues Festival. Listen to a few tunes from her new album Evolve as well. Andria? Visit Andria … Continue reading Andria Simone – ‘Evolving’ Into Tremblant Blues Festival
Michael Kaeshammer is known as a premiere showman. It did not start out that way … Please listen below as Michael speaks of his first solo recording ‘The Pianist’ and the reasons behind it. Also – Discover some thoughtful insights into the music business and the mind of one of the best pianists in Canada! Michael? Visit Michael Here ! Buy … Continue reading Michael Kaeshammer – ‘The Pianist’ !
As usual, a lot coming in Montreal. Please listen below to some of these things and stay tuned for more great tunes and interviews on Rick Keene Music Scene Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; What’s Happening ?
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