Chet Doxas – Dive
The Juno nominated saxophonist, Chet Doxas has brought together some of the brightest voices on the New York jazz scene to perform his original compositions on ‘DIVE’, for Addo Records.The new formation of the Chet Doxas Quartet features guitarist, Matthew Stevens, bassist and long-time bandmate, Zack Lober, and drummer Eric Doob.
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Carn Davidson 9 – Nine
This must-have collection of grooves and solos by William Carn and Tara Davidson features many of Canada’s best players including Kelly Jefferson, Perry White, Jason Logue, Kevin Turcotte, Terry Promane, Andrew Downing, and Fabio Ragnelli.
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Shirantha Beddage – Identity
Saxophonist Shirantha Beddage swings hard and showcases his incredible band in this must-have album of original music that pays tribute to Joe Henderson, John Coltrane, and Thelonious Monk.
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Brian Dickinson Quartet – Other Places
The great Canadian pianist Brian Dickinson features legendary saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi along with rhythm greats Jim Vivian and Ted Warren on this creative masterpiece.
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Kirk MacDonald Jazz Orchestra – Family Suite for Large Ensemble
with P.J. Perry, Luis Deniz, Pat Labarbera, Perry White, Jason Logue, Brian O’Kane, Rob Smith, Kevin Turcotte, Joe Sullivan, Al Kay, Terry Promane, Kelsley Grant, Collin Murray, Lorne Lofsky, Nancy Walker, Neil Swainson, Barry Bomberg
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John Stetch – Fabled States
Master pianist, John Stetch offers something unique in this original jazz trio record. Full of exciting compositions and performances, this CD with Joe Martin and Greg Ritchie will become a favorite of your collection!
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Broadview – Two of Clubs
An incredible and punchy trio album featuring the great Ted Warren on drums, Mike Murley on tenor, and Rich Brown on electric bass.
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Kirk MacDonald Jazz Orchestra – Deep Shadows
Kirk MacDonald follows up two JUNO nominated CDs with this world class band featuring Pat Labarbera, PJ Perry, Rob Smith, Kevin Turcotte, Al Kay, Lorne Lofsky and others playing MacDonald’s compositions, arranged by Joe Sullivan and Terry Promane.
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Mikko Hildén – Nova Scotia
The compelling music on this album will make it a favorite in your collection. These musicians achieve a cohesive sound that draws you in immediately. The ballads and the up tempo tunes are equally compelling and as a whole the album just works.
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Kirk MacDonald Quartet – Songbook Vol. 2
This masterful and modern jazz album is on the leading edge of progressive jazz today and was nominated for a 2011 JUNO Award.
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Brian Dickinson & Ted Quinlan – Around the Bend
This beautiful duo CD contains ten conversations between two of Canada’s great jazz musicians. They share original compositions as well as tunes by Thelonious Monk and Alex North. A must have for any serious jazz collector.
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Paul Read Orchestra – Arc-en-ciel
This beautifully composed and performed jazz orchestra features many of Canada’s leading players and takes the listener on an emotional and virtuosic journey through the fantastic music of Paul Read.
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Fieldtrip – No Destination
A must-have collection of refreshing compositions that explore worldly influences, while continuing the tradition of jazz excellence in craftsmanship and improvisation; this is a great album example of a ‘real band’ working together on the music.
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Kirk MacDonald Quartet – Songbook Vol. 1
A must-have album from one of the leading saxophonists of today, featuring Canadian icons Neil Swainson (b) and Barry Romberg (d) with the gifted young pianist David Virelles playing from MacDonald’s prolific collection of compositions.
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Ted Quinlan – Streetscape
Ted Quinlan (g), Kieran Overs (b), and Ted Warren (d) demonstrate remarkable skill as both ensemble and as soloists in a variety of settings on this ecclectic mix of Quinlan’s originals. Each incredible track is a single, unedited studio take.
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