10 results for tag: Original Compositions
Alto and soprano saxophonist, composer, and conductor Christine Jensen is a pivotal figure on the international jazz scene and is revered as one of Canada’s premier jazz talents. She’s garnered significant accolades throughout her career, including JUNO Awards for Habitat (2014), Treelines(2011), and most recently in ...
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The Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra’s Kenny Wheeler-Inspired Jazz Composition Symposium will culminate by celebrating the creativity and talent of symposium delegates as they perform original compositions that Wheeler’s legacy inspired. Featuring a large jazz ensemble composed of musicians who attended the conference, this ...
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Dizzy & Fay is the newest project from songwriters Mark Lalama and Amanda Walther. Based in Southern Ontario, the piano/vocal duo has released two full-length recordings of original music and is currently receiving extensive play on jazz radio stations throughout the United States and Canada. With compositions that are ...
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Since their move from Montreal to Regina in 2024, André White and Jihye Im have enriched the jazz communities of Regina and Saskatoon. While André is often seen on stage playing drums, he’s also an accomplished jazz pianist. Jihye has recently completed a Master’s Degree in Jazz Performance from McGill. They’ll ...
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Canadian fiddle champions Jane Cory and Kyle Burghout join forces to create a unique sound, characterized by lush, twin fiddle harmonies, intricate arrangements, and heartfelt compositions. Jane is a Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Champion and Kyle is a North American Irish Fiddle Champion. Their musical partnership is a ...
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After an extraordinary 2024, marked by the release of a new album, several major awards, including a nomination for Best Album in Quebec, and a first European tour, Carl Mayotte and his quintet are back at the Bassment this spring to deliver what promises to be an electrifying and captivating performance. Carl has a ...
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The instrumental jazz collective No Codes, consisting of Benjamin Deschamps, Sébastien Pellerin, Louis-Vincent Hamel, and jazz veteran Frank Lozano, presents their second album, Usual Suspects, scheduled for release in November 2024. Following their first album internationally acclaimed, the group continues to push the ...
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Guitarist and composer Sylvain Cossette and his quintet are touring Canada to promote the group’s latest recording, Second Cycle. Each of the album’s nine compositions evoke either a state of mind, a season, or a very precise emotion felt in a certain situation or event. Sylvain’s quintet features some of Quebec’s ...
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Originally from Amsterdam, pianist and composer Marius Van Den Brink now calls New York home. He has performed and recorded with such well-known artists as Jeff 'Tain' Watts, Joel Frahm, Ingrid Jensen, and the Birdland Big Band. As a leader and sideman Marius has performed at the North Sea Jazz Festival and such iconic New York ...
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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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