Posts Tagged ‘jazz’

Maddy Hay

Posted: June 15, 2010 by alexmillier in music
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As a result of a serendipitous twitter discovery this morning, I’ve been listening to this sultry young jazz singer.  I really like her sound! There’s more of Maddy Hay at http://www.myspace.com/madelinamusica

Thomas Savy – Bass Clarinet

Posted: April 7, 2010 by alexmillier in arts/literature, jazz, music
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Loved his first album, “Archipel”. The next, “French Suite” is equally stunning! http://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/french-suite/id353049932 more about “Thomas Savy – Bass Clarinet“, posted with vodpod

Last night I plucked up the courage to stand up and play bass clarinet at the Ellington Jazz Club. I chose a transcription of Chris Potter’s brilliant version of Body and Soul from his album “Gratitude”. Even though having a music stand full of printed notes is generally frowned upon in a jazz club, it [...]

Branford Marsalis on students

Posted: December 22, 2008 by alexmillier in politics
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A famous Jazz saxophonist speaks his mind about students. Is he being unfair?

Perth Saxophonist Troy Roberts has written a suite for  jazz quartet and string quartet called “The Xen-Den Suite”.  It features some of Perth’s finest classical and jazz musicians. The CD launch  was on Monday, 19th January 2009 at the Perth Jazz Society. Photo by Andrew Jamieson The string quartet at the launch will be Semra [...]