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Bill McBirnie (Canada)
Flute
The enchanted
jazz flute! An accomplished musician known for his superior
technique on the entire family of flutes, from bass flute to
piccolo. Beyond his remarkable technique lies the subtle intensity
of his playing with a touch of magical. |
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Phonethemental
(Canada)
World Jazz
Blending
electronic and acoustic instruments this unique trio released
"Doama", a thoroughly crafted recording full of original
exotic sonorities. Using congas,
djembe, darbouka, didgeridoo, tablas and other percussive instruments
they create a magical organic rhytms, natural sounds and surprising
enigmatic melodies. A wonderful exploration of the world's musical
horizons of great originality.
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Vanessa Rodriguez (Canada)
Organ
Jazz funk
with substance and feel delivered by a young gifted Canadian
talent. Her first CD is a delightful collection of jazzy funk
oriented tunes performed with emotion and energy. The close
communication between the three players of her "Soul Project"
is excellent and the music swings.
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Matthias Lupri (Canada)
Vibraphone
A versatile
composer and musician who is not afraid to experiment and explore
fresh new paths in modern jazz. Fluid, etheral textures combined
with unexpected rhytms and sonorities. Colorful, impressionistic
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The
Canadian jazz landscape is complex and populated with a broad
spectrum of styles and genres played coast to coast by artists
who don't always have the chance to be in the spotlight. We
intend to showcase in this section celebrities of the Canadian
jazz (they are already known worldwide) and also more anonymous,
yet great musicians that deserve your attention!
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Orhan
Demir - Originals Genre
Hittite Records /2003
Turkish born, guitarist and composer Orhan Demir creates a vibrant
musical journey where Middle-Eastern influences get mixed with
neo bop modern rhytms and more experimental approaches. A music
of great energy and refinement, a superb volcano of sonorities.
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Mike
Murley / David Occhipinti - Duologue
Cornerstone Records/2002
The "Duologue"
between Mike Murley(sax) and David Occhipinti(guitar) is a delectable
jewel of jazz played with depthful feeling and lyricism by two
sensitive and talented musicians.
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Tim
Posgate - Tim Posgate Hornband Featuring Howard Johnson
Guildwood Records /2005
As the cover shows the band members had a lot of fun, and the
music reflects their joy of playing. An eclectic jam session
where the guitarist Tim Posgate is duelling with a dynamic horn
band in the most imaginative and unexpected ways!
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Featured Canadian Jazz Artist
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Sonny
Greenwich
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Sonny
Greenwich(at Kleo Records)
Canadian jazz legend Sonny Greenwich
is not only a nationwide renowned musician but one of the world's
most talented guitar players. Inspired by Sonny Rollins, Miles
Davis and John Coltrane, Greenwich started his career in 1959
in Canada, and then achieved his notoriety in USA where he played
with Pharoah Sanders, Miles Davis, Chick Corea, Charles Lloyd,
Wayne Shorter, McCoy Tyner. Back in Canada he pursuited a fruitful
activity, recording, playing in festivals and jazz clubs. His
brilliant technique of improvisation is backed up by an intense
spiritual foundation on which he builds his compositions.
Sonny Greenwich is the recipient
of many prestigious Jazz awards, his CDs are mentioned in Jazz
Encyclopedias and respected magazines.
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Selected Discography:
The Old Man and the Child(1970)
Solar Explorations(1974)
Sun Song: The Music of Sonny Greenwich(1978)
Evol-ution, Love's Reverse (1978)
Bird of Paradise (1986)
Live at Sweet Basil (1987)
Standard Idioms (1991)
Hymn to the Earth(1994)
Outside In(1994) with Paul Bley
Welcome: Mother Earth(1995)
Spirit in the Air(1995)
Days Gone By(2000)
Fragments of a Memory(2001)
Special Angel (2003 )
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