Carl Mayotte has quickly earned a reputation for being one of most prominent bassists, composers, and band leaders in Quebec. Since turning pro at age 16, he has completed a master's degree in jazz performance at McGill University, recorded four critically acclaimed albums, and gained the respect of many veteran musicians, ...
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Led by composer/guitarist Ed Durocher, Winnipeg's Apollo Suns is a 9-piece instrumental collective that fuses the influences of jazz, rock, and psychedelic. Best known for its high-octane live show, the group has performed at the Winnipeg Jazz Festival, the Vermont Jazz Fest, and the Calgary Stampede. The band has several ...
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Bassist RJ LeBlanc's new project HEYDAY showcases the talents of five of Montreal’s most versatile and prolific musicians: Erika Angell (vocals), Jérôme Beaulieu (keyboards), Kevin Warren (drums), Nicolas Ferron (guitar), and RJ (bass). With a wide range of influences from post-rock to R&B and beyond, HEYDAY is able to ...
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Randy Woods is a decades-long fixture of the Western Canadian music scene with a resume as long as a tall orangutan’s arm. His impeccable ear for music is matched by his genuine love of writing and performing with his band. Randy’s latest album, Soul Hammer, is a mix of funk, reggae, rock n roll, and R&B. Despite these ...
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