Solos Then…
As essential as improvisation is to jazz, so is the solo, in that it allows self-expression within a group context. Soloing is actually so important…
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Solos Now (Off the Record)
Michael Formanek / Imperfect Measures – Intakt CD 359 From the first sounds plucked on his bass, Michael Formanek captures our ear. His nine-track 56-minute offering…
Montreal Jazz Fest and Francos scheduled for September
COVID-19 restrictions permitting, the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal will take place from September 15 to 19. The 32nd edition of the Francos de…
Jazzlab Orchestra streams its 7th live concert
During the next virtual concert live from Piccolo Studios, you will hear the second outline of the new LOGUSLABUSMUZIKUS. In this second phase of the…
Bourgie Hall expands its online musical offering
Montréal, Monday, March 16, 2021 – In addition to the concerts announced recently, few of which are still available online, Bourgie Hall at the Montreal…
Classical and Jazz Grammys Announced
The 63rd annual Grammy Awards took place in Los Angeles on March 14. The following recordings were victorious in the classical and jazz categories: Best…
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents Van Django meets the VSO
Vancouver, Canada (March 8, 2021) — The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra is pleased to welcome Van Django as a special guest to the LONDON DRUGS POPS SERIES presentation…
Astor Piazzolla: 1921-1992
The Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla, who died in 1992, would have turned 100 on March 11. As a centenary tribute, we present a tango, Prepárense,…
Claire Devlin: Tenor of the Times
When the first lockdown hit Montreal a year ago, working opportunities ground to a halt for performing artists. Then there was a glimmer of hope…
Chick Corea in Retrospect
News travels faster than ever these days. Take for example the recent passing of Chick Corea: just a month ago, on Feb. 9, and four…
