Archive for MUSIC
SMOOTH JAZZ AND FRENCH WINE!
From the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France’s vineyards, DANIEL DOMENGE is a world class guitarist who has been playing professionally for some 20 years. His self-released debut album PATCHWORK is a flawless recording of exceptional performances from all contributing musicians. The result is a musical patchwork featuring a touch of smooth jazz, funk, soul, Latin blues… [...]
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RIZK FACTOR ON THE RISE AGAIN!
DAVE RIZK started playing guitar at the age of 6 back in 1976. Having studied Music at Vanier college in Montreal, he has been active in the Montreal music scene since 1986. Recording as a studio guitarist for many artists and commercial projects he has also been performing with his own trio RIZKFACTOR since 1988. [...]
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PARKER GRANT! REMEMBER THIS NAME!
PARKER GRANT: This young man, still in his teens, has the potential of becoming a great musician. I came across his music while listening to a video of a party given in honour of Jaco Pastorius’ birthday. And although the musicians are playing in a bar and there’s a lot of noise, I can’t help [...]
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THE DRUMMER SAID COUNT BASIE…(2)
… IS LIKE A BUS DRIVER!
ALAIN PLOUFFE, who’s is Thailand right now, found a way to play his drums there too. He has I don’t know how many sets of drums that he leaves set up where he jams regularly. This way he can just walk in and sit in the driver’s seat. His musician friends [...]
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THE DRUMMER SAID COUNT BASIE…(1)
… IS LIKE A BUS DRIVER!
ALAIN PLOUFFE’s been drumming on anything he can find since he was just a kid. One of his teachers said he’d make him the best drummer he could be. And Alain is an amazing drummer. When he plays with the guys, they never know where he’s going to take them. [...]
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SOUND FROM SHADOWS OF GIANTS!
Born and raised in Lansing Michigan, PATRICK TERBRACK began his musical studies at the age of five with private piano studies. At the age of 12 he began playing the alto saxophone. Patrick also developed an avid interest in education. He has since taught for the Detroit Civic jazz Orchestra, the Detroit Arts League, and [...]
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EVERYTHING’S COMING UP WEEDS!(2)
CORY WEEDS, Canadian born Vancouver resident, not only owns his own jazz club The Jazz Cellar, he also runs his own record label Cellar Live, has his own radio show, yet still finds time to play tenor sax in his own ensemble! His new album Everything’s Coming Up Weeds. This man is busy! Here’s part [...]
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EVERYTHING’S COMING UP WEEDS!(1)
CORY WEEDS, a Canadian born Vancouver resident, not only owns his own jazz club called the Jazz Cellar, he also runs his own record label called Cellar Live but still finds the energy to play tenor sax in his own ensemble! The title of this article is also the title of his new CD. Mr. [...]
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HUNGARIAN PASSION AT ITS BEST!
VIKTOR SETHY is not your average, everyday guy! He’s a musician, a painter, a writer. His life isn’t the average life either, from being kidnapped as a child, to being homeless, to living in exile, to starting his life over several times. This man has an attitude! This man has something to say! This man [...]
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BALANCE BETWEEN TWO FORCES!
Steve Rose first began playing the guitar at age 15. Initially his influences were primarily progressive-rock music (e.g., Rush, Genesis). Later he became very interested in Jazz-Rock Fusion (e.g., Pat Metheny, Mike Stern). He has played with a number of musicians in-and-around the Montreal area. Having always been a fan of Ambient music (e.g., Steve [...]
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