Comments for Vancouver Jazz

Comment on Vancouver Independent Music Centre initiative by Nou Dadoun

Nou Dadoun — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 01:25:43 +0000

Want to thank Diane Kodota for taking the lead on this, getting an initial exploration grant, organizing the feedback and visioning sessions, and pushing the entire process forward. It’s a very exciting prospect that some of the folks associated are starting to call the VIMHouse as a tribute to Amsterdam’s BIMHouse which has provided inspiration and ideas for the project.

Time to get the word out and make it a reality! … N

Comment on A Montreal jazzman rips into the Montreal jazzfest by luciano

luciano — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:37:34 +0000

You wrote:
Al Neil’s band included John Dawe on trumpet, Jim Johnson on tenor, Tony Clitheroe on bass and Bill Boyle on drums.

Guitarist Jim Kilburn’s group had Neil,Dawe,Clitheroe and Boyle. Dave Quarin’s group had Quarin (alto), Hal Kraus(piano) Clitheroe and Stan Perry (drums).

Well: plays Don Cherry on both the above band and group
greetings
Luciano

Comment on A Montreal jazzman rips into the Montreal jazzfest by luciano

luciano — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:08:26 +0000

Dear Gavin,
first of all: I apologize with you. I must answer to you some months ago. But only this morning I read your answer to my old question concerning Cherry at Cellar Club.
Many thanks, now I read with close attention that answer and, probably I wlll write you again for clarifications
Thank you very much
Luciano

Comment on Pat’s Pub by Nancy Klassen

Nancy Klassen — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 02:17:03 +0000

Enjoyed the Django Reinhardt tribute this afternoon at Pat’s Pub. We are so fortunate to have so many talented jazz artists and this historically established venue. Thank you!

Comment on Ross Taggart 1967-2013 by Alex Biron

Alex Biron — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 20:57:06 +0000

I recommend his album Mysteries and Tall Tales which he made with Bob Murphy.

Sad I never got to hear him play piano…

Comment on 2013 JUNO Award Nominees by Sharman King

Sharman King — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 02:01:44 +0000

For the music and musicians we care for, Francois Houle, Cory Weeds and Ian McDougall all have well-deserved Juno nominations.

Comment on Ross Taggart 1967-2013 by Will Goede

Will Goede — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 03:25:02 +0000

Being a sax maniac, I was totally plugged into this man’s magic, and then one night I went to The Cellar and he was sitting at the piano, and I thought, “Hey, Ross can play piano too!” Then he burrowed into “I Can’t Get Started” and I said to myself, “How can one guy be the best sax player in town and also the best piano player?” He taught me more in one week about sax than I learned in twenty years. He was a great world-class saxophone genius and a master of the piano, and he taught not only technique but also style and form and love. There will never be another Ross. God bless him!

Comment on A Montreal jazzman rips into the Montreal jazzfest by connie wallace

connie wallace — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 01:45:34 +0000

Dear Gavin, I have just turned an old recording into a disc that features Al Neil, Jimmy Johnson, Willie Boyle, B. Millar, John Dawe, and J. Feyer. It was a radio recording. Wonderful to hear the old gang again. Connie Wallace.

Comment on Jazz Vespers remembers Jerry Wennes by Gary Paterson

Gary Paterson — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:50:51 +0000

Here’s to Jerry… a friend, a musician, the Coordinator of Jazz Vespers; the man with a huge smile and determined spirit. I wish I could be there on Sunday to celebrate with all of you… know that I will be thinking of you, and “enjoying the music” at a distance.
With many fine, fine memories of Jerry, and with sadness at his passing, and with much gratitude for the gift that he was….
Gary Paterson

Comment on Ross Taggart 1967-2013 by Kate Hammett-Vaughan

Kate Hammett-Vaughan — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:20:23 +0000

Lovely to see June’s note here. Ross was so loved and admired by so many of us, it’s hard to sort out all the history that we all shared with him. I am glad to see this posting, as I was witness to June’s generosity with young Ross and to their long and loving friendship. It’s a vital link in what will soon become the legend of Ross, and should not be ignored. June nurtured him as a musician and person, introduced him to the scene here, and remains a close friend of Ross’s family. Thanks for ALL you did, June, to help bring that amazing person into our lives.