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In November 2011, UNESCO issued a proclamation establishing April 30 as International Jazz Day, effective the following year. The purpose of this decision was to draw attention on an art form with a proven history and global impact. To that end, promotional efforts were encouraged and a wide variety of both educational and performance activities were organized, all of which aimed to enhance knowledge of the genre. Jamming Globally, Playing Locally First conceived by jazz legend Herbie Hancock (according to the website, see link below), Jazz Day is one among a series of Awareness Days created by UNESCO. Twelve years…

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Warwick, March 28, 2024 – For his new project “Generation Quartet”, Yannick Rieu will be surrounded by 3 musicians among the most talented of their generation. This group will be made up of pianist Jonathan Cayer, double bassist Guy Boisvert and drummer André White. As its name suggests, the “Generation Quartet” project makes possible a dialogue between two generations of musicians who, over the years and shared experiences, have developed a particular chemistry, a sound of their own. One foot in the jazz tradition, the other in innovation, this group is characterized by the great cohesion of its members, who…

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It might not be too well-known for those outside of North-America that February coincides with Black History Month, a tradition set in 1976, exactly a half century after its initial instalment on a smaller scale, originally designated as Negro History Week. While the bulk of activities take place in the United States, Canada also has its hand in the pie, so to speak.  FIRST ACT:  Charles Tolliver—Africa Brass (and more) / Febr. 28, McGill University In Montreal for instance, the month came to a close with a performance befitting of the occasion. The fact that it took place on the eve…

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(Vancouver, BC) – Coastal Jazz is pleased to announce performances by guitarist Julian Lage, vocal jazz singer Veronica Swift, and post-metal supergroup SUMAC with an opening set by poet and musician Moor Mother during the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, June 21 to 30, 2024. Tickets for all shows are available for purchase by the general public at www.coastaljazz.ca on Thursday, March 21 at 10:00 am PDT. The 39th edition of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival will offer a balance of free and ticketed performances, including the return of Downtown Jazz, a free concert series outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on…

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On ne présente plus le saxophoniste André Leroux au public montréalais  : dans le dernier quart de siècle, il s’est imposé autant auprès des amateurs de jazz (par sa longue collaboration avec François Bourassa) que du côté du public de la musique contemporaine (au sein du quatuor de saxophones Quasar) Le 22 février dernier, à la Salle Bourgie, le ténor sexagénaire proposait une soirée baptisée André Leroux & ses amis ; les amis en question étant annoncés comme le batteur John Hollenbeck, le contrebassiste Rémi-Jean Leblanc, et évidemment le vieux comparse du saxophoniste, le pianiste François Bourassa, en plus d’une invitée…

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