Tom Keenlyside talks with Hubert Laws
When Hubert Laws, master of the flute in both jazz and classical idioms, appeared with Chick Corea at Jazz Alley in Seattle last winter, Tom Keenleyside took the opportunity to record a conversation with one of his musical idols. Vancouver’s Keenleyside is a saxophonist and flautist of great distinction in his own right. Read the [...]
Red Holloway interview
At 81, tenor saxophonist Red Holloway, has played with a who’s who of jazz and blues legends – Roosevelt Sykes, Muddy Waters, Billie Holiday, Lionel Hampton, and too many others to mention in this brief space. From 1963 to 1966 he was in organist “Brother” Jack McDuff’s band. From 1977 to 1982, he worked with [...]
A couple of CD releases and an interview
Musician, clubowner, blogger, and radio show host Cory Weeds releases the first CD under his own name this weekend. I thought this would be a good time to have a conversation with Cory about a multi-faceted career leading to this debut disc. Read my interview with Cory Weeds. The release party for “Big Weeds” is [...]
Lisle Ellis
Sucker Punch Requiem: An Homage to Jean-Michel BasquiatHenceforth Records 104 Pamela Z – Voice and ElectronicsHolly Hofmann FlutesOliver Lake – SaxophonesGeorge Lewis – TromboneMike Wofford – PianoLisle Ellis – Bass, Electronics, sound DesignSusie Ibarra – Drums and Percussion 1. Summonings2. Incantation and Ascent3. Portrati of the Artist as a Young Derelict4. X-Ray Gray5. Perishable Fig. [...]
Michael Blake interview and upcoming appearances
Photo by Josephine Ochej Although saxophonist Michael Blake has been based in New York City for over 20 years, his connection to Vancouver has remained strong. Throughout that time, he’s returned often in a variety of musical settings to the West Coast where he grew up. The performance this week is special for a number [...]
Tom Keenlyside interview
Latest in our ongoing series of interviews with Vancouver and international jazz musicians is Cory Weeds’ conversation with Tom Keenlyside. Tom Keenlyside’s musical career has spanned four decades, featuring performances and recordings throughout North America and Europe. His saxophone and flute playing have been featured with a wide variety of groups at many major festivals, [...]
Jimmy Greene with Brad Turner this weekend
Brad Turner’s quintet appears at the Cellar for three nights this weekend (Friday to Sunday) featuring guest tenor saxophonist Jimmy Greene. Greene has, at thirty-two, emerged as a major voice in the New York jazz scene. In addition to his five critically acclaimed albums as leader on Criss Cross and RCA Victor, he appears on over [...]
Harold Mabern interview
With the abundance of jazz going on in Vancouver this week as part of the jazz festival, it might be easy to overlook Harold Mabern, who appears at The Jazz Cellar this coming Friday and Saturday with the Mike DiRubbo Quartet. Born in Memphis in 1936, Mabern played in Chicago before moving to New York [...]
Mike DiRubbo interview
Alto saxophonist Mike DiRubbo has been a sought after saxophonist on the New York Jazz Scene for the better art of 15 years. He has recorded for Criss Cross, Sharp Nine and his latest release “New York Accent” is on Vancouver’s own Cellar Live label. The CD features piano legend Harold Mabern and is a [...]
Mike Allen interview
I’ve enjoyed Mike Allen’s playing for many years, having heard him too many times to count, in the many and varied incarnations of his bands, plus his solo piano performances. I’ve also enjoyed many late-night, after-gig conversations with Mike over coffee or the occasional smoked meat sandwich. Mike’s alway had a lot of interesting things [...]
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