Future of Pender Harbour Jazz Festival in doubt
We received the following email from Monty Rolston, former Chairman of the Pender Harbour Jazz Festival. After twelve years as the volunteer founder and Chairman of the Pender Harbour Jazz Festival, I have decided to step down and pursue other activities. The majority of the volunteer festival committee have also tendered their resignations. The Pender [...]
Saul Berson Quartet
IntricacyMoco Loco Productions ML-0607 1 Ko Ko (Duke Ellington)2 What The…? (Saul Berson)3 Fragile Reality (Saul Berson)4 Just Do It (Saul Berson)5 Middle Class Dance (Kim Darwin)6 Allure (Saul Berson)7 Just Friends (Klenner)8 Corner of Cairo & Main (Saul Berson)9 Well Here’s One (Saul Berson) Saul Berson – alto saxKim Darwin – accordion, pianoTony Wilson [...]
Nancy King and Steve Christofferson at The Cellar this weekend
Originally posted by Gary MacDonald Nancy King hates to talk. At least about the old questions — like, why sing? Why jazz? She’s just been doing it for so long she says she can’t really answer those anymore. But once you get her started on something she’s interested in – KaPOW! verbs, voices and sounds [...]
Ion Zoo
Set Free at the CellarCellar Live CLNOW001 Carol Sawyer – voiceLisa Miller – pianoClyde Reed – bassSteve Bagnell – reeds and metals 1. Acketapacketa2. Taking Jude out for Breakfast3. Faul Pelz4. Cartesian Winter5. 3 am6. Big in Japan7. Sailing The first release on the new NOW Orchestra Records label, SET FREE AT THE CELLAR captures [...]
NOW’s a busy time
Originally posted by Steve Bagnell The New Orchestra Workshop is celebrating our 30th Anniversary Party on Monday night. Come and join us at the Cellar Jazz Club with amazing vocalists Christine Duncan and db Boyko and special guest appearances by pianist Paul Plimley, guitarist Ron Samworth, and other surprise guests. Music starts at 8:30 pm [...]
Doe Bender
Journey of LoveIndependent Bruce Clausen – GuitarPatrick Dubois – Grand PianoKristian Braaten – PercussionMark Bender – Acoustic BassRob Murray – Trombone InvitationLucky SouthernChega du Sade (No More Blues)Joy SpringNight and DayNuagesSkylarkDance Me to the End of Love “Journey of Love is a collection of vocal jazz songs. Starting with an upbeat swing Come Fly with [...]
Cellar Artist in Residence
The Cellar Restaurant / Jazz Club has been trying to establish a monthly ARTIST IN RESIDENCY series for about the last 6 or 7 months. Admittedly it has been somewhat inconsistent in a few areas but we are doing our best to keep this concept alive because we think its unique and vital. There are [...]
John Doheny and the Professors of Pleasure
John Doheny and the Professors of PleasureTulane University Faculty QuintetIndependent John Doheny, tenor and alto saxophonesFredrick Sanders, piano, Fender Rhodes electric piano, Hammond B-3 Organ.John Dobry, guitarJim Markway, bass, Fender BassKevin O’Day, drums 1. Jackson Square2. Padrino3. Cottontail4. Your Majesty5. The Rainbow People6. A Greasy One7. Halifax8. Big G’s Love “The key to this album’s [...]
Hugh Fraser concert series starts this Sunday Nov 4
On the first Sundays of November, December and January, multiple JUNO Award winning composer, pianist, trombonist, and creator of legendary Vancouver-based bands VEJI and the Hugh Fraser Quintet, presents three different bands performing new compositions and arrangements at The Cellar. From the press release: Canadian Jazz Legend Hugh Fraser is presenting the “FULL CIRCLE” three [...]
Laura Crema
Spring is HereMaximum Jazz A Flower is a Lovesome ThingAutumn SerenadeBlackbirdEstateA Ghost of a ChanceNew DayLazy AfternoonSo in LoveSkylarkSpring is HereSummer NightTenderly Laura CremaBill CoonNino DipasqualePaul RushkaPaul TownsendBrad TurnerGeorge McFetridge “Spring is Here” is a beautiful disk showcasing Crema’s remarkable voice as a storyteller and musical seamstress, her voice draws the listener deep into a [...]
