“The violin is a wonderful instrument. If a person plays the violin – well, nothing can compare to it for sweetness and purity. There is no substitute. Strings create a special atmosphere, and this atmosphere makes Read More
An incomparable singer of American popular standards, country, blues, Broadway and film, big band, children’s songs, songs, seasonal, and jazz recently turned 96 and became the oldest vocalist ever to release a new album that Read More
One of Canada’s greatest musical exports has once again been honoured with a commemorative coin, released on his birthdate, August 15 (1925), as was a stamp on the same day in 2007. I do not believe that Read More
Have you ever seen a child just walking , skipping, running , jumping, while seemingly joyful of everything? That is how I feel when the music moves me. When you listen to various sounds from the many Read More
Throughout the 20th century, Canada has produced its share of international jazz artists for the world to embrace. Although some of the orchestras like Guy Lombardo Dal Richards, and Mart Kenny were mainly designed to Read More
When one contemplates the season of giving, I am reminded that most families have their very own traditions and rituals, from the time the gifts are opened to the decorations atop the Christmas tree, to Read More
Saxophones are some of the most expressive types of music instruments for playing swing, bebop, hard bop, jazz, free jazz, and electric jazz/rock/funk. Some of the best and most renowned jazz music came Read More
While jazz still continues to develop today, it appears hard to visualize any other year, past, existing, or future generating a lot of divergent new styles at once. From the reflective, modal musings of Miles Read More
SAMMY PENN: Born Morgan City Louisiana September 15 1902. Passed Away Florida September 18 1969. Allow’s start off a little in different ways this moment: to me, the greatest New Orleans drummers for my pleasure were Infant Dodds, Read More
There’s that thrilling experience, that rare ambience that comes when jazz piano music is done well. The role of the piano in jazz can range from just doing the background material to much more Read More
Piano For All
