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Clarinetist/arranger Phil Nimmons led one of the most important jazz groups in Canada during 1953-1977, which by 1958 was known as Nimmons 'n' Nine. This two-CD set contains previously unreleased material recorded as radio transcriptions and/or broadcasts during 1959-1964, with 16 of the 21 selections being from 1963-1964.
In these well-programmed songs for baritone, Gentle Lady, features two distinguished composers of the 20th century whose working lives were centered in Western Canada. The essential lyricism of Jean Coulthard and the clarity and boldness of expression characteristic of Violet Archer seems somehow rooted in this dynamic geography even as these songs travel in both time and place, seeking a contrast of inspiration.
Dave Mcmurdo Live at the Montreal Bistro from April 14, 1992 to April 18, 1992.
Fire & Song
The Dave Mcmurdo Jazz Orchestra
Marking the tenth year since Canadian trombonist/composer/arranger Dave McMurdo has been able to keep his irregularly assembled 19-piece orchestra in fine fettle, if not in actual paying gigs, this two-disc set should alert many stateside and European ears to its potential as a festival attraction.
Mike Gauthier/Lorrie Goodman Organ-ization presents What She Said Last Night. With a slightly deeper accent on the blues this album displays a grittier and yet more arranged side of their compositions.
Taalworks is a dynamic recording featuring North indian tabla solo compositions with intriguing melodic textures, including Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata and The Swan by Saint Saens.
Just for Now
The Dave McMurdo Jazz Orchestra
Just for Now features arrangements from McMurdo, Mike Malone, Don Thompson, Mark Promane, and Phil Nimmons.
Wolfgang Bottenberg
Chamber Music For Strings & Piano
Passionscape contains compositions written and performed during Neil Currie’s composer residency with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra from 1998-2001.
Morning to Midnight
The Piano Music of Frank Levin Performed by Scott Pratt
Frank Levin composes expressive, melodic, piano works, songs and small ensemble pieces. His sophisticated classical/popular crossover style while retaining a respect for classical form and harmony, draws inspiration from contemporary popular music, jazz, blues, folk songs, and even 20th century serialism.
The Charm of Symmetry
Music for Two Guitars
As part of the Celebrations of the 40th Anniversary of its inauguration, the Place des Arts and XXI-21 Productions present the first CD release of the September 23rd, 1963, opening concert.
Celtic Impressions is a new recording of twentieth-century organ music performed by Dr Gayle Martin of Mount Allison University.
Songs of the Stable
Christmas Music From Canada
Nominated for an East Coast Music Award, this is a wonderful Christmas gift for any music lover, and a treasure trove of new songs for choral enthusiasts to discover.
Elizabeth Raum enjoys a reputation of being one of Canada's most "accessible" composers, writing for varied mediums and in remarkably diverse styles.
"Itamar Erez takes listeners to a world where improvisation and global influence swirl like shifting sands. Desert Song is a little like an audio mirage". (World Beat International)
Big Flutes
Canadian Music for Alto and Bass Flute
Alan Kushan is an internationally recognized Persian avant-garde "santurist," and the leading exponent of the New Santur style.
Montréal-based poet/jazz vocalist Jeannette Lambert's seventh recording as a leader, Sand Underfoot features longtime collaborators, bassist Barre Phillips and drummer Michel Lambert, and special guest, pianist Paul Bley.
Spanner is a new-music duo comprised of multi-percussionist Rob Power, and woodwinds specialist Paul Bendzsa.
Vespers
Roman Hurko
This contemporary Canadian-Ukrainian composer's music is "transcendent, neither modern nor traditional," harmonious with the Eastern Church's timeless iconography.
Acoustic "chamber Jazz" trio featuring James Brown on classical guitar, Ernie Tollar on soprano saxophone, and Jim Vivian acoustic bass.
Drawing his inspiration from Robert Schumann, Gilles Bellemare composed a complimentary perspective of Scènes de la Forêt called Scènes de l’autre forêt.
The complete works of Dionne-Brégent, the duo of Vincent Dionne (percussion) and Michel-Georges Brégent (keyboards).
MüllMusik (literally 'garbage music') is derived from discarded and reused data.
Migrations
Katjar
Migrations is an electric voyage of rhythms where contemporary jazz blends with the warm melodic moods of the Middle East, along with flamenco flavours on guitar and the skins of African congas.Go to Top
