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kme
Musik-Harry 2005
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 Posted - 2006/06/29 : 22:43:20
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Adi Braun : The Rules Of The Game
Biography & Reviews
Combining nostalgia of yesteryear with the clarity of today, Adi Braun evokes, with her sophisticated style and subtle delivery, such vocal and dramatic greats as Sarah Vaughan, Lotte Lenya, Judy Garland and Rosemary Clooney. Her repertoire ranges from standards of the American songbook to European cabaret and contemporary gems by composers such as Canada’s Shirley Eikhard and Gordon Lightfoot. Whether she is singing in English, French, Spanish or German, Adi Braun is “a power-frau who gives jazz standards a unique touch, telling stories that are miniature life moments” (Rheinische Post, Düsseldorf, Germany).
“If you’re a fan of high-grade vocal work with assured confidence, superb diction, sharp timing and a theatrical flair for the dramatic… time to meet Adi Braun… a jazz singer with a bold vocal delivery crammed with character and a signature versatile approach.” — Geoff Chapman, The Toronto Star
http://www.jazzpromo.com/sections.php?op=viewarticle&artid=585
Alex Pangman : Live In Montreal
Biography & Reviews
Recorded in front of an audience for Radio Canada Alex shows us once again she is without a doubt one of the best interpreters of material dating back to the early roots of jazz. She sings with conviction and makes you believe she has experienced all that the lyrics portray. Like Mildred Bailey in the early 1930's, Alex has a means of setting benchmarks for the music and has developed a style that is instantly recognizable.
Backed by a superb band comprising of Kevin Clark - trumpet, Ross Wooldridge - clarinet/sax, Danny Douglas - trombone, Jesse Barksdale - guitar, Cheong Liu - bass, Peter Hill - piano and Chris Lamont - drums, who get plenty of opportunities to solo.
Highlights include her provocative rendition of "Sweetheart I'm Yours" and "Through the Courtesy of Love", bouncy happy tones on "Sing You Sinners" and "Serenade in the Night".
The band fulfils their roles perfectly on "Blues My Naughty Sweetie Gives to Me", one of two strictly instrumental tunes, the other "Dinah" also shows the rapport they have with each other, at times sounding a lot like middle period Eddie Condon's gang.
This is an exceptional recording that belongs in your collection, and a worthy introduction to you who have not heard of this remarkable songbird.
"Highly Recommended!"
Hal Hill, Jazz Canadiana
http://www.jazzpromo.com/sections.php?op=viewarticle&artid=590
Besharah : Cereal Suits
Biography & Reviews
With a distinctive style often described as "Roxy Music meets Weather Report", Besharah got it's sophisticated edge from the combined talents of its' two founding members, vocalist Lizzie Shanks and virtuoso acoustic guitarist Brandon Scott. Arabic in origin, the name Besharah means "coincidental occurrence, fated to be". A perfect handle since Shanks and Scott were introduced by a well-meaning musician friend who had a strong sense of what these two might be capable of creating.
A short eighteen months after that first meeting, Besharah's first CD cereal suits has just recently been released to critical acclaim. It features 12 strongly crafted original tracks, as well as a sultry yet souped-up version of Gershwin's oft recreated but never like this, Summertime. John Sakamoto of the Toronto Sun placed the pair 4th on his anti-hit list, calling them, "a promising Toronto duo whose music is reminiscent of Hejira-era Joni Mitchel, coupled with anything written by Dave Matthews in a minor key".
http://www.jazzpromo.com/sections.php?op=viewarticle&artid=23
Bob Brough Quartet : Like A Spring Day
Biography & Reviews
The Bob Brough Quartet plays a mixture of original jazz compositions and jazz standards. It draws from a range of styles from traditional post-1950's up to the modern and eclectic styles of today. Bob Brough has been leading jazz bands since the 1960's, culminating in the most recent incarnation of a quartet which began in 1998 and currently includes Stan Fomin-piano, Artie Roth on bass and Kevin Brow on drums.
Guest Vocalist Carol McCartney's impassioned and impeccable singing style has made her a favourite among audiences and fellow-musicians. A recent highlight for her career has been an extensive Canadian tour with various symphony orchestras in Mississauga and across Western Canada, based on the music of Benny Goodman arranged by John MacLeod. Other performances of note include performances with Peter Appleyard across Canada and gigs with her own Jazz Quintet at venues around Toronto.
Reviews: Excerpts From 3 Reviews:
……Brough and Tran composed 9 of the 11 tracks on the record, with covers of Indian Summer and Scarborough Fair rounding out the collection. Even the ballads are quite light and airy, making this disc like a spring day indeed.
Toronto Downtown Jazz Society Apr/May '05 Newsletter:
.....'Originality by all participants and a new look and sound in the jazz genre make this album worth the price of admission...'
>From a February 19, 2005
http://www.jazzpromo.com/sections.php?op=viewarticle&artid=564
Bonnie Brett : The Elvis Costello SongBook
Biography & Reviews
Bonnie Brett is one of Toronto's most respected and beloved Jazz vocalists. She has established a reputation for being a singer of great power and finesse who swings hard. Ms. Brett has headlined many concerts and club venues, most notabley The Montreal Bistro, The Top of The Senator and the REX Hotel. She has appeared at the du Maurier Downtown Jazz Festival, the Festival International de Jazz du Montreal and the Port Hope All Canadian Jazz Festival. A diverse artist with many projects to her name, Bonnie has been the featured vocalist with Steve Wallace's "Lesterdays" as well as having appeared with many other of the best Jazz musicians in the country, Guido Basso, Rob McConnel and Mike Murley to name just a few.
Bonnie Brett has released two cds: Live at The Montreal Bistro and The Elvis Costello SongBook. She has also recorded for C.B.C.'s Jazz Beat with Guido Basso and The Mark Eisenman Trio.
http://www.jazzpromo.com/sections.php?op=viewarticle&artid=474
Brenda Earle : All She Needs
Biography & Reviews
Toronto Star Article - Thursday, July 3, 2003
"Triple Threat Brenda Earle more than just pretty voice"
by Geoff Chapman
First she played piano. Then she started on vocals. Now she writes
her own material.
Brenda Earle, a singer/pianist from Sarnia, is making it in New
York, treading confidently in the footsteps of other Canadian jazz
artists proving themselves against the world's best - like another
singer/pianist, Diana Krall, and a host of instrumentalists such as
reedman Seamus Blake, guitarist Peter Leitch and pianist Renee
Rosnes.
Earle is putting her talent to the test at the Senator this week,
where she's performing original songs and new takes on old standards
through Sunday with her brother Graig and drummer Kevin Coady.
They're both on her newest (of three) indie CD titled "All She
Needs" which also showcases trumpeter Bryden Baird.
http://www.jazzpromo.com/sections.php?op=viewarticle&artid=303
Daniela Nardi Trio : One True Thing
Biography & Reviews
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“Gorgeous showcase of musical talents…pretty lustrous vocals…relaxed and mellow stream of grateful consciousness” - Winterlights Song Contest 2003
“Catch the firefight stylings” – Toronto Star
“Just beautiful music” – Universal Music Canada
What is a telling sign of a great songwriter’s work is the ability for their lyrics to stand on their own. Without context, i.e. musical backdrop, the words still maintain their flow and convey their meaning. Daniela Nardi has been writing for almost 15 years some of the most well crafted, literate and emotionally charged songs which draw upon the influences of jazz, soul, folk, pop, world and classical. Coupled with her songwriting, she is a passionate and enticing pianist, and possesses a smooth intimate voice which makes her one of the most unique performers in music circles today. Her creativity extends itself into business, where she is the creative director for her Minerva Road Entertainment Group – a self run label, production office for her music projects as well as, film/video and multimedia projects.
http://www.jazzpromo.com/sections.php?op=viewarticle&artid=398
Dione Taylor : Open Your Eyes
Biography & Reviews
Music has always been part of Taylor’s life. Hailing from Regina, Saskatchewan, Miss Taylor began playing the organ at the age of four. By ten, Taylor had assumed the role of music director and organist at The Shiloh Assembly Church (Apostolic), where she began developing her singing voice. Shortly thereafter, at age twelve, Miss Taylor began vocal and piano lessons at the Royal Conservatory of Music.
Taylor received two Voice Scholarships upon high school graduation. She decided upon the University of Regina, where she majored in Voice (Classical and Opera). At the same time, Miss Taylor was performing in local jazz clubs and festivals, drawing inspiration from Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald and Johnny Hartman.
http://www.jazzpromo.com/sections.php?op=viewarticle&artid=496
Ciara Adams : Live at Le Sélect Bistro
Biography & Reviews
Ciara Adams is a new face to the jazz scene, born in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada, Ciara originally trained as an opera singer before moving to London, England to attend The Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She has travelled to China and Mongolia to perform Shakespeare, spent a year as a member of the Royal National Theatre in London, England, and studied the musical collaborations of Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht in Italy.
Ciara Adams- Live at Le Sélect Bistro is Ciara's debut CD. It was recorded at the 2004 Toronto Jazz Festival at the renowned French bistro. The find out more about this reluctant jazz diva, and for a list of upcoming performances visit www.ciaraadams.com
Reviews:
"Ciara Adams proves that sopranos really fo kick ass-hers may be the new female voice of the modern jazz scene. Adams demonstrated huge range in both her vocals and musical taste with her varied song selection- from the exquisitely sad Jacques Brel song 'Ne me Quitte Pas' to the steamy Peggy Lee favourite 'Fever', to the rousing and raucous 'Amsterdam', made famous by David Bowie."
Jay Shore- themeanfiddler.com
http://www.jazzpromo.com/sections.php?op=viewarticle&artid=522
Dawn Aitken : Be Cool
Biography & Reviews
Dawn Aitken is a consummate performer plus and accomplished and sought-after
vocalist and actress. She brings a wealth of performance and creative
experience to each engagement she plays, while captivating the audience with
her lush," low and throatily rich"(The Globe and Mail) voice. Compared at
times with artists such as Phoebe Snow and Peggy Lee, Ms. Aitken's lyrical
interpretation and versatility have lent themselves well to her rich and
varied career.
Originally student to the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, in the
late-70's, Ms. Aitken became well known on the cabaret and night club
circuit where she played numerous and acclaimed solo performance
engagements. "She has the wonderful ability to take a note and roll it over
her tongue, making it sound big and fat and rich and then contrast that with
light, subtle, almost airy tones."(The Globe and Mail). This soon led to
popular and heralded performances in Toronto musicals such as the hit
Broadway show,"Pump boys and Dinettes" and the originally conceived musical
review (created and performed with three like-minded, career singers),
entitled"Bar Girls". In the 1980's Ms. Aitken's career then took her south
to Chicago where she could be found headlining at the "Ritz Carlton Hotel"
or performing at such local hot spots as the "Bulls Jazz Club" where she
played to packed houses and standing ovation
http://www.jazzpromo.com/sections.php?op=viewarticle&artid=68
Eric Van Aro : Friends
Biography & Reviews
Singer Eric van Aro and his musician friends break new grounds interpreting modern standards by Gino Vannelli, Stevie Wonder, Stephen Sondheim and Led Zeppelin among others, as well as songs with lyrics penned by Eric himself. His jazz influences come through loudly and clearly on Vannellis “PUT THE WEIGHT ON MY SHOULDERS” which includes a masterful trumpet solo by Franco Ambrosetti and “MILES BLOWIN” a tune originally sung by Chaka Khan. Led Zeppelin’s “FRIENDS”(the title track) gets an updated and essential sound and speaks clearly about the theme of the album: Friendship! “THE PAINTING IN MY HEART” (a van Aro original) is an ode to Sundance in the state of Utah and his painter friend Billy Szaggars. “WON’T PLAY NO MORE”, a legendary Italian blues originally sung by Mina with Toots Thielemans on Harmonica, gets the bayou treatment, with english lyrics by Van Aro. Stevie Wonders “MISSTRA KNOW-IT-ALL” and Peter Allen’s “NOT THE BOY NEXT DOOR” both take a trip to up beat Latin America, while Bruno de Filippi’s amazing Harmonica underlines the dramatic vein of “THE GERSHWIN TAYLOR KING MEDLEY”. Throughout the album Eric’s voice always comes over in an emotively compelling manner that matches the depths of the excellent compositions. The sum total of this album bends the rules without breaking the spirit of the songs, managing to be instantly attractive yet certain without any doubt to reward listeners for years to come. Eric van Aro was born into an Italian/German Artist family with a highly cosmopolitan background: In fact he is the son of the internationally known Singer Caterina Valente and Producer and ex-juggler Erik van Aro Sr..
http://www.jazzpromo.com/sections.php?op=viewarticle&artid=586
Julie Mahendran : Never Do Without You
Biography & Reviews
A great voice. What else is there to say about this young Canadian jazz vocalist? Plenty- but what tends to amaze audiences the most is her unique and memorable sound. Julie’s voice has a clarity, power and soul that has been compared to both Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday; more contemporary vocal influences run the gamut from jazz divas like Natalie Cole and Diane Schuur to pop and R&B icons like Annie Lennox and Whitney Houston.
She was a disco queen at age six, an 80’s pop princess in her teens, and through it all ran the thread of classical piano lessons… then she discovered jazz. Her exploration of jazz music began at the Grant MacEwan College music program in Edmonton. While learning to be versatile in the performance of a wide variety of musical styles, Julie’s greatest joy came from the exploration and interpretation of a well-crafted song. Now she has also begun to discover her own musical style as a songwriter, blending together all her childhood and scholastic influences.
http://www.jazzpromo.com/sections.php?op=viewarticle&artid=491
Liberty Silver : Live In Session
Biography & Reviews
Vocalist Liberty Silver's debut recording for Radioland/Verve/PolyGram, Live! In Session, is garnering high praise from the critics. Mark Miller of Toronto's Globe and Mail describes her this way:
"...Silver swings, she has a secure command of a five-plus-octave range, and she's certainly confident." Walt Grealis from RPM says: "
Silver has the exquisite talent of adopting various personalities that she weaves into each work. She also has the unique capability of performing a song in its entirety with absolute perfect pitch."
And Geoff Chapman from The Toronto Star adds: "The huge range and adaptable approach of singer Liberty Silver is captured on Live! In Session backed by Bill King's crisp quartet.
http://www.jazzpromo.com/sections.php?op=viewarticle&artid=346
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