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Lots of free agent news and analyses! Ottawa let go Jonathan Jennings, Will Arndt, Mossis Madu and others. Arndt signed with BC. https://3downnation.com/2020/01/23/redblacks-release-quarterback-jonathon-jennings-and-others/ https://3downnation.com/2020/01/30/former-redblacks-qb-will-arndt-signs-with-b-c-lions/ https://3downnation.com/2020/01/30/official-lions-sign-quarterbacks-vincent-testaverde-jr-and-william-arndt/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/01/30/lions-sign-will-arndt-contract/ Winnipeg signed Zach Collaros and cut Matt Nichols. Nichols signed with Toronto, as did McLeod Bethel-Thompson. https://3downnation.com/2020/01/27/bombers-sign-quarterback-zach-collaros/ https://3downnation.com/2020/01/27/qb-zach-collaros-can-earn-nearly-1-million-from-new-contract-with-bombers/ https://3downnation.com/2020/01/28/bombers-release-quarterback-matt-nichols/ https://3downnation.com/2020/02/04/official-argos-ink-pact-with-2019-cfl-passing-touchdown-leader-mcleod-bethel-thompson/ https://3downnation.com/2020/02/06/argos-sign-qb-matt-nichols-for-two-years-through-the-2022-season/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/toronto-argonauts-quarterback-matt-nichols-football-1.5455064 https://www.cfl.ca/2020/02/04/report-argos-getting-closer-securing-deal-nichols/ Tre Roberson to Chicago. https://3downnation.com/2020/01/28/former-cfl-db-tre-roberson-signs-with-chicago-bears/ James Wilder, Jr., has signed with Montreal. https://3downnation.com/2020/01/30/alouettes-sign-star-running-back-james-wilder-jr/ Montreal let go Antonio Pipken, Tommie Campbell and DeVier Posey. Campbell signed with Toronto. https://3downnation.com/2020/01/30/alouettes-release-qb-antonio-pipkin-ahead-of-roster-bonus/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/01/31/als-release-devier-posey-tommie-campbell/ https://3downnation.com/2020/01/31/alouettes-part-ways-with-db-tommie-campbell-prior-to-february-1-roster-bonus/ https://3downnation.com/2020/01/31/alouettes-release-receiver-devier-posey/ https://3downnation.com/2020/02/05/argos-sign-former-alouettes-stampeders-all-star-db-tommie-campbell/ Montreal traded the rights to Bo Lokombo to Toronto for a conditional 8th round pick. https://3downnation.com/2020/01/31/argos-trade-for-canadian-linebacker-bo-lokombo/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/01/31/argos-acquire-rights-lb-lokombo/ Nick Arbuckle has signed with Ottawa. That will give Calgary the first pick of the draft. https://3downnation.com/2020/01/31/redblacks-sign-quarterback-nick-arbuckle/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/01/31/redblacks-sign-nick-arbuckle/ Edmonton let go Anthony Orange and Natey Adjei. Adjei signed with Toronto. https://3downnation.com/2020/02/01/eskimos-release-db-anthony-orange-before-february-1-roster-bonus/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/02/01/esks-release-anthony-orange/ https://3downnation.com/2020/02/01/eskimos-release-veteran-canadian-receiver-natey-adjei-instead-of-paying-roster-bonus/ https://3downnation.com/2020/02/03/argos-will-sign-canadian-receiver-natey-adjei-report/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/02/05/argos-bring-free-agent-db-tommie-campbell-aboard/ Toronto let go Ryan Bomben and Brandon Burks. https://3downnation.com/2020/02/02/argos-release-all-star-calibre-canadian-ol-ryan-bomben-to-avoid-paying-roster-bonus/ https://3downnation.com/2020/02/02/argos-cut-former-nfl-running-back-brandon-burks-prior-to-february-1-roster-bonus/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/02/03/argos-cut-ties-former-division-star-ol-bomben-rb-burks/ Chris Streveler to Arizona. https://3downnation.com/2020/02/04/official-arizona-cardinals-sign-quarterback-chris-streveler/ https://3downnation.com/2020/02/03/bombers-release-qb-chris-streveler-to-pursue-nfl-opportunities/ Julian Feoli-Gudino has signed with Winnipeg. https://3downnation.com/2020/02/05/bombers-sign-canadian-receiver-julian-feoli-gudino/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/02/05/feoli-gudino-lyles-sign-bombers/ Sask let go Marcus Thigpen. https://3downnation.com/2020/02/05/riders-release-running-back-marcus-thigpen/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/02/05/riders-release-rb-marcus-thigpen/ ***** Key 2020 dates https://3downnation.com/2020/01/27/mark-your-calendars-key-2020-cfl-dates/ ***** Sask has hired more coaches. https://3downnation.com/2020/01/27/riders-hire-kent-maugeri-as-special-teams-coordinator/ https://3downnation.com/2020/01/27/riders-jason-maas-fills-out-his-offensive-coaching-staff/ ***** Ottawa hired Steve Walsh as its QB coach. https://3downnation.com/2020/02/03/former-riders-qb-coach-steve-walsh-hired-for-same-role-by-redblacks/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/02/03/redblacks-name-steve-walsh-qb-coach/ ***** Orlondo Steinauer announced his coaching staff. https://3downnation.com/2020/02/06/official-orlondo-steinauer-finalizes-ticats-2020-coaching-staff/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/02/06/tiger-cats-announce-2020-coaching-staff/ ***** Ryan Dinwiddie announced his coaching staff. https://3downnation.com/2020/02/06/argos-head-coach-ryan-dinwiddie-finalizes-coaching-staff-for-the-2020-season/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/02/06/argos-announce-2020-coaching-staff/

Shortly before the kickoff, Aaron Boone tweeted that KC would beat SF 31-20.

When Bruce Lundvall had a show on Sirius, I once heard him say offhandedly that Horace Silver made more albums for Blue Note than anyone else except perhaps Grant Green.

Today ECM tells me that the Cohen cover art is embargoed until Feb. 7.

Mike O'Shea has promoted Buck Pierce to OC, and has announced his coaching staff. https://3downnation.com/2020/01/19/bombers-promoting-former-cfl-qb-buck-pierce-to-offensive-coordinator/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/buck-pierce-offensive-coordinator-winnipeg-blue-bombers-1.5434402 https://www.cfl.ca/2020/01/21/pierce-steps-into-oc-role-in-winnipeg/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/01/21/bombers-announce-2020-coaching-staff-changes/ https://3downnation.com/2020/01/21/official-bombers-finalize-offensive-coaching-staff/ ***** Brendan Taman will be Montreal's new "senior player personnel" exec. https://3downnation.com/2020/01/24/former-bombers-riders-general-manager-brendan-taman-hired-by-alouettes/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/01/24/als-bring-gamble-taman-football-operations-staff/ ***** Team analyses Ottawa https://3downnation.com/2020/01/26/prioritizing-the-ottawa-redblacks-pending-cfl-free-agents/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/01/21/upon-review-ottawa-redblacks/ Sask https://www.cfl.ca/2020/01/10/nye-5-off-season-priorities-riders/ Toronto https://www.cfl.ca/2020/01/17/argos-making-secondary-primary-focus-off-season/ ***** Montreal has hired Danny Maciocia as their new GM. https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/montreal-alouettes-gm-president-danny-maciocia-cfl-1.5424866 https://www.cfl.ca/2020/01/10/report-als-eyeing-maciocia-next-general-manager/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/01/13/alouettes-name-maciocia-gm-cecchini-president/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/01/13/oleary-maciocia-cecchini-ushering-exciting-new-era-als/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/01/13/alouettes-introduce-cecchini-maciocia-as-president-and-gm/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/01/14/cauz-refreshing-energy-enthusiasm-als-co-owner-stern/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/01/15/oleary-qa-danny-maciocia/ https://3downnation.com/2020/01/12/the-alouettes-are-hiring-danny-maciocia-as-general-manager-mario-cecchini-president/ ***** Scott Milanovich has announced his coaching staff. https://www.cfl.ca/2020/01/15/eskimos-announce-2020-coaching-staff/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/01/15/thorpe-named-defensive-coordinator-as-esks-round-out-coaching-staff/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/01/16/thorpe-im-looking-forward-bright-future/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/01/21/eskimos-finalize-2020-coaching-staff/ https://3downnation.com/2020/01/15/eskimos-finally-hire-noel-thorpe-as-defensive-coordinator/ https://3downnation.com/2020/01/21/eskimos-hire-former-mount-allison-university-head-coach-kelly-jeffrey-as-quarterbacks-coach/ ***** Dave Dickinson has announced his coaching staff. https://www.cfl.ca/2020/01/16/stampeders-announce-2020-football-staff/ https://3downnation.com/2020/01/16/stampeders-unveil-new-look-football-operations-and-coaching-staff/ ***** Greg Knox will be Ottawa's DB coach. https://www.cfl.ca/2020/01/17/greg-knox-named-redblacks-db-coach/ https://3downnation.com/2020/01/17/redblacks-hire-former-cfl-all-star-db-greg-knox-as-defensive-backs-coach/ ***** Free Agent analyses https://www.cfl.ca/2020/01/17/pending-free-agent-team-need-extend/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/01/21/oleary-free-agents-can-get-team-top/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/01/22/great-debate-no-1-pending-free-agent-2/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/01/23/cfl-cas-top-30-pending-free-agents-4/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/01/24/canadian-content-ranking-national-free-agents-3/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/01/27/negotiating-window-new-feature-2020-free-agency/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/01/31/free-agency-negotiating-window-explained/ ***** Ryan Dinwiddie has begun to choose his coaching staff. https://www.cfl.ca/2020/01/21/report-argos-announce-coordinators-2020/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/01/16/dinwiddie-ready-for-the-opportunity/ ***** DaShaun Amos to Green Bay. https://3downnation.com/2020/01/15/stamps-release-defensive-back-dashaun-amos-to-pursue-nfl-opportunity/ ***** Bralon Addison to Minnesota. https://3downnation.com/2020/01/16/former-ticats-receiver-bralon-addison-signs-with-minnesota-vikings/ ***** Kendal Vickers to Las Vegas. https://3downnation.com/2020/01/22/former-cfl-dl-kendal-vickers-has-agrees-to-terms-with-las-vegas-raiders/

There has been a fair amount of news the past three weeks. For those of you who can't wait till I break out the biggest stories, here are the three Checking Down links. 1/15 https://www.cfl.ca/2020/01/15/checking-news-notes-off-season-4/ 1/22 https://www.cfl.ca/2020/01/22/checking-news-notes-off-season-5/ 1/30 https://www.cfl.ca/2020/01/30/checking-news-notes-off-season-6/

ECM Avishai Cohen - Big Vicious release date: March 27, 2020 Avishai Cohen: trumpet, effects, synthesizer; Uzi Ramirez: guitar; Jonathan Albalak: guitar, bass; Aviv Cohen: drums; Ziv Ravitz: drums, live sampling Charismatic trumpeter Avishai Cohen launched his homegrown band Big Vicious six years ago, after relocating from the US to his native Israel, rounding up friends to shape the music from the ground up. Guitarist Uzi Ramirez, bassist Jonathan Albalak and drummer Aviv Cohen write much of the material together with Avishai. Ziv Ravitz, from Avishai's acoustic quartet, was recruited as second drummer a year ago. "We're all coming from jazz, but some of us left it earlier", Avishai says, summing up the stylistic reach of his cohorts. "Everyone's bringing in their backgrounds, and that becomes part of the sound of the band." Textures from electronica, ambient music and psychedelia are part of the blend, so too grooves and beats from rock, pop, trip-hop and more. A wide-open approach to cover versions - from Massive Attack to Beethoven - is also integral to the Vicious vision. Recorded in Studios La Buissonne in the South of France in August 2019 and produced by Manfred Eicher, Big Vicious's debut album is issued as the band gears up for extensive international touring.

1. Oded Tzur - Here Be Dragons 08:29 2. Oded Tzur - To Hold Your Hand 06:20 3. Oded Tzur - 20 Years 09:55 4. Nitai Hershkovits - Miniature 1 01:42 5. Petros Klampanis - Miniature 2 01:44 6. Oded Tzur - Miniature 3 02:30 7. Oded Tzur - The Dream 05:25 8. Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore, George David Weiss - Can’t Help Falling In Love 03:33 ECM Oded Tzur Here Be Dragons Oded Tzur: tenor saxophone Nitai Hershkovits: piano Petros Klampanis: double bass Johnathan Blake: drums Release date: February 14, 2020 ECM 2676 B0031611-02 CD UPC: 6025 083 5998 9 LP UPC: 6025 084 7426 2 Oded Tzur will perform two sets with this quartet in NYC February 12th at Jazz Standard Here Be Dragons is the ECM debut of New York based, Tel Aviv born tenor saxophonist Oded Tzur, one of the most strikingly original musicians to have emerged from Israeli’s creative jazz scene in recent years, and the leader of an outstanding group. Oded Tzur has found a new and personal sound for the tenor saxophone. Inspired by his extensive studies from 2007 onward with bansuri master Hariprasad Chaurasia, he has mastered the graceful slides of Indian classical music and brought raga’s sense of pitch fluidity and microtonal shading into a jazz context. His pieces elegantly explore and unfold their melodic and atmospheric implications in a context of subtle group interaction. Structurally, each of Tzur’s compositions on Here Be Dragons sets out to develop a “miniature raga” over a moving bass, juxtaposing two musical concepts. Oded: “The dialogue between these dimensions takes us wherever it takes us.” The ragas deployed in the pieces “Here Be Dragons”, “20 Years” and “The Dream” are of Oded’s creation, while “To Hold Your Hand” uses an Indian scale called Charukesi and operates on similar principles. He stresses, however, that “raga is, for me, a universal concept. I hear its connection to synagogue prayers, or to the blues – a marvellous creation – and to music all around the world.” Ancient and modern traditions are referenced in Oded’s work, including traditions of storytelling. “If music has the ability to tell stories,” suggested All About Jazz, “saxophonist Oded Tzur proves himself one of the jazz world’s premier storytellers.” Tzur’s concept is also broad enough to embrace some unexpected song choices, and the album concludes with a tender interpretation of “Can’t Help Falling In Love”, made famous by Elvis Presley. Musical interaction inside the group is profound, and the quartet has already received the highest press accolades. “The interplay transcends empathy,” said DownBeat, while Japan’s CD Journal spoke of “a Coltrane Quartet for the 21st century.” Oded’s international group features fellow Israeli Nitai Hershkovits on piano, Greek bassist Petros Klampanis and US drummer Johnathan Blake. Hershkovits, who took over the piano role in Tzur’s group from Shai Maestro, first came to wider attention as a member of bassist Avishai Cohen’s groups. Bassist Petros Klampanis has been a mainstay of Oded’s band since the saxophonist relocated to New York in 2011; albums under his name include work with pianist Kristjan Randalu. Johnathan Blake, newest member of the ensemble, is from a distinguished musical family. His father, John Blake, played violin with McCoy Tyner, among many others. Johnathan has worked a broad range of contexts, playing regularly with musicians from Kenny Barron to Pharoah Sanders, and recently premiered his own trio project with Chris Potter and Linda Oh. Here Be Dragons was recorded at the studio Auditorio Stelio Molo in Lugano, in June 2019, and produced by Manfred Eicher. It is issued as Oded Tzur embarks on an international tour with dates in the Netherlands, France, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Hungary and Israel. Concert dates include: February 14 Rotterdam Lantaren Venster February 15 Paris Café de la Danse February 16 Berlin A-Trane February 17 Krefeld Krefeld Theatre February 19 Tilburg Paradox February 20 Amsterdam Bimhuis February 22 Eilat Red Sea Jazz Festival February 23 Ostend Kaap Vrijstaat February 25 Budapest Opus Jazz Club February 26 Elmau Schloss Elmau February 28 Neuburg Birdland February 29 Lausanne Chorus March 1 Freiburg Jazz Haus 1. Carla Bley - Life Goes On: Life Goes On 06:00 2. Carla Bley - Life Goes On: On 04:46 3. Carla Bley - Life Goes On: And On 04:10 4. Carla Bley - Life Goes On: And Then One Day 09:02 5. Carla Bley - Beautiful Telephones (Pt. 1) 04:35 6. Carla Bley - Beautiful Telephones (Pt. 2) 06:13 7. Carla Bley - Beautiful Telephones (Pt. 3) 06:16 8. Carla Bley - Copycat: After You 05:29 9. Carla Bley - Copycat: Follow The Leader 00:17 10. Carla Bley - Copycat: Copycat 09:51 ECM Carla Bley/Andy Sheppard/Steve Swallow Life Goes On Carla Bley: piano Andy Sheppard: tenor and soprano saxophones Steve Swallow: bass Release date: February 14, 2020 ECM 2669 B0031608-02 CD UPC: 6025 083 2063 7 LP UPC: 6025 085 4826 0 Bley’s writing captures strong moods with sturdy structures, sparse lines and clear voicings, and when she improvises, she eschews virtuosity, cuts out excess and gets to core essentials. Much turns on the placing of a single note, while simple lines deliver complex emotions with a sardonic twist. Mike Hobart, Financial Times, October 2019 The third volume of a sequence of albums begun with Trios in 2013 and continued with Andando El Tiempo (2016), Life Goes On – once more recorded in Lugano and produced by Manfred Eicher - features striking new music from American pianist/composer Carla Bley, whose trio with saxophonist Andy Sheppard and bassist Swallow has a long history. (Their first recording in trio format was Songs with Legs, recorded for the ECM-distributed WATT label in 1994.) Bley has composed for ensembles of every size but, over time, the trio has established itself as an ideal unit for expressing the essence of her work. Throughout Life Goes On, Carla’s terse, distinctive piano, shaping phrases irreducible as Monk or Satie, is beautifully framed by Swallow’s eloquent, elegant bass guitar and Sheppard’s yearning saxes. This trio has a unique collective sound, reflecting – as The Telegraph recently noted – “musical mastery of a rare order”. “We’ve learned to breathe together when we play,” Carla told the Charleston City Paper recently. “I hear our voices in my mind’s ear as I compose for us. I especially relish the conversational flow the trio format allows. We’re essentially a chamber music ensemble, and this allows me to write music for us free of bombast and exaggeration. Music stripped down to its basic elements. This format also demands that, as players, we improvise in the character of each particular song, which is both a challenge and, on a good night, a great satisfaction.“ The new compositions featured here, all penned by Bley, take the form of three suites, each of which was widely previewed and fine-tuned by the group at concert and festival appearances in the US and Europe prior to the May 2019 recording session at Auditorio Stelio Molo RSI in Lugano. “This is music we’ve been preparing for the last three years,” Carla Bley told DownBeat, when the trio played the Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, as part of ECM’s 50th anniversary celebrations. “The reason we’re touring is to be able to practice it every night and get it right, because it’s finally going to get put down. It’ll always be the same once it’s recorded.” If this seems unlikely, given the improvisational capacity of the participants, the recording does have a definitive air about it. The stoical sound of the 12-bar blues - resolute and ready for anything - opens Life Goes On. The album’s title piece was written as Carla Bley was recuperating from illness, alluded to in characteristically droll liner notes – in verse this time. “The whole suite has a more optimistic feel than the melancholic, wistful Andando El Tiempo,” suggested Jazz Views writer Jack Kenny, reviewing the group in London. “The middle parts, ‘On’ and ‚ And On‘, are written with wit and humour. The last part, ‘And Then One Day’, moves from tango into a more settled rhythm. This is a great addition to the Bley library, bright and optimistic.” Sheppard offers robust tenor in the first three movements, switching to lightly floating soprano for the fourth and sharing lead instrumental duties with Swallow, who has shaped a personal, highly lyrical approach to the electric bass. “Beautiful Telephones”, perhaps the first jazz composition inspired by a quote from the White House’s current occupant, has been described by JazzTimes as “Bley at her sardonic best…Introduced as a duo with Swallow, the solemn and cinematic theme wended through several elegiac moods punctured by a series of quotes, including ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ and ‚’Yankee Doodle.’” Carla has summed it up as “a piece where things get excited and then impatient and then excited again and then change. Nothing stays the same because, with the attention span of the President, we have to quickly change the music, too.” The third suite, “Copycat”, explores the notion of call-and-response in fresh ways as the improvisers continue each other’s thoughts, putting a slightly surreal spin on the imitation games that are part of jazz interaction, as phrases are passed around among the players for commentary and elaboration. Further recordings with Carla Bley are in preparation. Press Reactions to Carla Bley/Andy Sheppard/Steve Swallow on ECM Trios “Surely the trio’s empathy and depth of expression has never been better captured. With Bley’s beautifully clear-minded compositions and undimmed pianism, Swallow’s effortless shifts from accompanist to melodist, and Sheppard’s saxophone as communicative as a human voice, this is flawless music.” Steve Harris, Hi-Fi News “Giving herself fully to the direction of producer Manfred Eicher for – somewhat unbelievably – her ECM debut as a leader, Bley repurposes some works for trio, while others are heard in unusual context. Regardless of the approach, the result allows light to illuminate unfamiliar curves and crevices in these well-worn pieces.” James Hale, Downbeat “Carla Bley’s reputation as an important composer and arranger is based on her work with larger ensembles. Trios is a glimpse into her aesthetic world stripped to its barest essentials. Three players dance together, their feet never touching the ground.” Thomas Conrad, JazzTimes Andando el Tiempo “Her coolly ravishing album, ‘Andando el Tiempo’ (‘In the Course of Time’) […] features a handful of inventions for her long-time trio with Mr. Swallow and the saxophonist Andy Sheppard. Chamberlike and willowy, suffused with melancholy, it reflects her sly noncompliance with jazz and classical conventions, which has been a prevalent theme of her half-century career.” Nate Chinen, The New York Times “As ever, Bley’s sense of melodic line and thematic structure drives the music, whether through the Spanish-tinged narrative of the title suite or the witty allusions of the Mendelssohnesque wedding tune. And she more than fulfils her improvisational duties, emphasizing her often-underused gifts as a pianist. Indeed, her playing is so strong that there are times when the music feels not so much charted as collectively improvised. J.D. Considine, Downbeat (Five stars) “At 80 years old, Carla Bley remains a vital force as a pianist, composer, and improviser, mixing knowingly wry moments with a sense of mystery.“ Seth Colter Walls, pitchfork Bley - Life Goes On CD bklt.pdf Bley - Life Goes On.docx ECM Wolfgang Muthspiel Angular Blues release date: March 20, 2020 Wolfgang Muthspiel: guitar; Scott Colley: double-bass Brian Blade: drums Wolfgang Muthspiel / Scott Colley / Brian Blade on tour: April 14-15 New York, NY at Jazz Standard April 16 Cambridge, MA at Regattabar April 17-18 Los Angeles, CA at Blue Whale April 19 Berkeley, CA at Freight and Salvage April 20 Santa Cruz, CA at Kuumbwa Jazz Wolfgang Muthspiel, whom The New Yorker has called "a shining light" among today's jazz guitarists, returns to the trio format with Angular Blues, the Austrian's fourth ECM album as a leader, following two acclaimed quintet releases and his trio debut. Like Driftwood - the 2014 trio disc that JazzTimes dubbed "cinematic" and "haunting" - Angular Blues finds Muthspiel paired with longtime collaborator Brian Blade on drums; but instead of Larry Grenadier on bass, it's Scott Colley, whose especially earthy sound helps give this trio its own dynamic. Muthspiel alternates between acoustic and electric guitar and, along with his characteristically melodic originals - including such highlights as the bucolic "Hüttengriffe" and pensive "Camino" - he essays the first standards of his ECM tenure ("Everything I Love" and "I'll Remember April"), as well as his first-ever bebop rhythm-changes tune on record ("Ride"). Angular Blues also features a single guitar-only track, "Solo Kanon in 5/4," with Muthspiel's electronic delay imbuing the baroque-like rounds with a hypnotic glow. Tracks: 1. Wondering 7:20 2. Angular Blues 5:55 3. Hüttengriffe 5:15 4. Camino 7:42 5. Ride 3:50 6.Everything I Love 6:52 7. Kanon in 6/8 7:41 8. Solo Kanon in 5/4 3:34 9. I'll Remember April 5:40

Coltrane - Both Directions at Once: The Lost Album Deluxe Edition (2CD) - 6.99 GBP https://www.amazon.co.uk/Both-Directions-Once-Lost-Album/dp/B07D4ZP9K3/

Bob Shane of The Kingston Trio ("Scotch and Soda") passed away Sunday at 85. RIP. I had the pleasure of chatting with him once. It was a real treat for me. https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/bob-shane-the-last-original-member-of-kingston-trio-folk-group-dies-at-85/ar-BBZobcM

Vijay Iyer (solo) Jan 26 Littleton, MA (Indian Hill Music) Jan 29 New York, NY (Jazz Standard) (w/Linda May Han Oh and Tyshawn Sorey) Jan 30-31 New York, NY (Jazz Standard) (Trio w/Wadada Leo Smith) Feb 1 New York, NY (Jazz Standard) (sextet) Feb 29 Houston, TX (Da Camera) Jakob Bro Trio with Mark Turner Jan 28 – Feb 2 New York, NY (Village Vanguard) Jörg Widmann Jan 28 New York, NY (Zankel Hall) ICE Widmann conduct and play all Widmann program Jan 30 New York, NY (Carnegie Hall) Anne-Sophie Mutter and Friends – Widmann premier Shai Maestro Quartet Jan 29-30 New York, NY (The Jazz Gallery) Danish String Quartet Jan. 30 Montreal, QC (Montreal Museum – Bourgie Hall) Jan. 31 Chicago, IL (University of Chicago – Mandel Hall) Feb. 1 Detroit, MI (Seligman Performing Arts Center) Feb 4 Denver, CO (Newman Center) – Friends of Chamber Music Feb 5 Denver, CO (Newman Center) – Friends of Chamber Music Feb. 7 New York, NY (CMS Beethoven Cycle) Feb. 9 New York, NY (CMS Beethoven Cycle) Feb. 11 New York, NY (CMS Beethoven Cycle) Feb. 14 New York, NY (CMS Beethoven Cycle) Feb. 16 New York, NY (CMS Beethoven Cycle) Feb 18 New York, NY (CMS Beethoven Cycle) Carolin Widmann Feb 7-9 Los Angeles, CA (LA Philharmonic) Kurt Weill Concerto with LA Phil / Salonen Oded Tzur Quartet Feb 12 New York, NY (Jazz Standard) © 2020 ECM Records US, A Division of Verve Music Group. All rights reserved.

Jazziz has this as one of its ten picks of the month. https://www.jazziz.com/10-albums-you-need-to-know-january-2020/

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Brad, I love "Before We Were So Rudely Interrupted." https://www.amazon.co.uk/Before-We-Were-Rudely-Interrupted/dp/B07G1YZ9VJ/ All of the pre-1966 Alan Price masters are on "The Complete Animals." https://www.amazon.co.uk/Complete-Animals/dp/B000006SGT/

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Artist Title Time Michael Wang Jungle 04:51 Michael Wang September 27th 05:43 Michael Wang Toronto Adventures 07:16 Michael Wang Man's Best Friend 04:56 Michael Wang Anthropology 03:22 Michael Wang Legend of the Falcon 04:39 Michael Wang Honest Feelings 05:30 Michael Wang Flowers at a Funeral 04:05 Michael Wang Dream of Flying 06:09 Michael Wang Groove Wang 05:39 Michael Wang "Bone of the Wang Volume One" Impacting: January 17 2020 Format(s): Jazz For Immediate Release Dynamic Mingus Big Band Trombonist Michael Wang’s debut: “Bone of the Wang Volume One” celebrates life, passion, and music. "With a warm sound and depth of vocabulary, Michael has demonstrated that he is one of the brightest trombonists of his generation." Jazz Trumpeter Sean Jones NEW YORK, NY: Up and coming trombonist and composer Michael Wang releases his debut album Bone of the Wang Volume One: a captivating and dynamic story of passion (NL 2011). Bone of the Wang Volume One is a mesmerizing album with Wang’s warm definitive sound accompanied by his energetic and polished band. Wang studied at the Berklee College of Music as a recipient of the Presidential Scholarship, where he studied with Phil Wilson, Marshall Gilkes, David Santoro, George Garzone, Darren Barrett and was a member of the Berklee Global Jazz Institute from 2013-2016. Wang was the winner of the American Trombone Workshop's competition in 2015 and was a finalist in the International Trombone Association's Carl Fontana and JJ Johnson Competitions (2015 and 2016). After graduating Berklee, Wang moved to New York City in 2017 where he continues to play regularly with groups such as the Mingus Big Band, Frank Lacy's Smalls Sextet and "Tromboniverse," Josh Evans' Big Band, Pedro Giraudo's Jazz Orchestra, Arturo O'Farrill's Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, Alexi David's "Three or Four Shades of Mingus," David Chamberlain's "Band of Bones," as well as occasionally leading his own quintet. As jazz trumpeter Sean Jones describes, "With a warm sound and depth of vocabulary, Michael has demonstrated that he is one of the brightest trombonists of his generation." Bone of the Wang Volume One captures with remarkable passion the emotions and experiences of Wang’s process as a developing jazz trombonist. Every song on the album possesses a musical element of passion to it, whether it's a strong melody, an uplifting chord progression, or certain dynamics within it that brings about intensity. The musical elements are derived from life events, relationships, and experiences which left a profound impact on Wang, while simultaneously representing a celebration of the experience and emotions one may cherish in life. Wang’s song, “September 27th” was the first song that he wrote after moving to New York City, with its use of many rhythmic elements, it captures the intense emotions of adapting and adjusting to a new life. The dynamic and energetic “Dream of Flying” which modulates into almost all 12 keys, is a magnetizing portrayal of an unwavering spirit to persevere and strive forward despite the challenges one faces. In addition to drawing from the straight-ahead repertoire, Wang’s compositions are informed with Eastern Asian influence, folkloric elements, and Japanese pop. Versus the standard chord progressions heard on most jazz tunes, his compositions use harmony that often modulates diatonically or through modal interchange, showcasing the impressive improvisational skills of his band: the rhythmically intricate pianist Jon Elbaz, the hard-swinging bass lines of Giuseppe Cucchiara, the tasteful and conceptual ideas of drummer Kazuhiro Odagiri, and the intriguing rhythms of percussionist Juan Felipe Mejia Tobon on tambourine. Bone of the Wang Volume One releases on NextLevel on January 31, 2020. About Michael Wang: Trombonist, composer, and arranger Michael Wang is an up and coming talent in the NYC music scene. Originally from Sacramento, California, Wang began his studies on the trombone at the age of eleven. In 2012, he moved to Boston to begin his studies at Berklee College of Music as a recipient of the Presidential Scholarship, where he studied with Phil Wilson, Marshall Gilkes, David Santoro, George Garzone, Darren Barrett, among others. He was a member of the Berklee Global Jazz Institute under the direction of Danilo Perez, from 2013-2016. During his time in school Wang participated in several jazz trombone competitions, becoming the winner of the American Trombone Workshop's "Division 1" solo competition in 2015 and was a finalist in the International Trombone Association’s Carl Fontana and JJ Johnson Competitions, in 2015 and 2016. After graduating Berklee, Wang moved to New York City in 2017 where he began performing regularly with groups such as the Mingus Big Band, Frank Lacy's Smalls Sextet and "Tromboniverse," Josh Evans' Big Band, Pedro Giraudo's Jazz Orchestra, Arturo O'Farrill's Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, Alexi David's "Three or Four Shades of Mingus," David Chamberlain's "Band of Bones," among others. He also occasionally leads his own quintet, performing at venues such as Smalls and Fat Cat in Greenwich Village. NEXTLEVEL is an imprint of Outside in Music, dedicated to early career and first-time bandleaders seeking to make an impact on the music. OUTSIDE IN MUSIC is a record label and media company that exists to serve musicians. We are a community that strives to lift its artists above the noise of the 21st-century music industry and make music that expresses the sounds of today's wide-ranging jazz and creative music scene. www.outsideinmusic.com/nextlevel Attachments IMG_1896 IMG_1661 IMG_1021 Michael Wa.. Michael Wa..

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JOEY ALEXANDER PREMIERES MUSIC VIDEO FOR TITLE TRACK AND NEW SINGLE “WARNA” Song Is From His Upcoming Verve Records Debut Album WARNA Out January 31 Watch The Video Here “[Joey Alexander] evinces a deftness of touch, wit and, most important, emotional depth that would seem well beyond his years.” - JazzTimes Joey Alexander, the Grammy-nominated jazz pianist, composer and bandleader recently unveiled the music video for the title track and new single, “Warna.” The song is from his upcoming major label debut album WARNA (Verve Records). Slated for release January 31, the album is primarily a collection of reflective, moving new and original music by an experienced and confident musician. You can pre-order the album here and watch the video here. The “Warna” video showcases the growing confidence of Alexander as a musician/bandleader as he effortlessly leads the group through the track. It’s a visual testament to the trio of Alexander, bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Kendrick Scott shared joy of music-making. The live in-studio video was shot in June of 2019 at Sear Sound studios in New York, NY. Translating as “color” from Alexander’s native language of Bahasa, WARNA follows four Motéma Music albums that garnered the pianist three Grammy nominations and such honors as historic critics’ and readers’ poll victories in DownBeat and JazzTimes. Joining Alexander on the new album are Larry Grenadier and Kendrick Scott, who comprise the core piano trio. On several tracks, Venezuelan-born percussion Luisito Quintero, and flautist Anne Drummond, join the burgeoning jazz pianist. Alexander continues to captivate fans and critics alike. His performance at NPR’s Tiny Desk, was heralded by the outlet as “a set that ranks among the year's finest jazz performances at the Tiny Desk” and his undeniable talent was showcased on a 60 Minutes interview and a Today Show appearance. Alexander’s live performances have been enthusiastically received, and his just announced string of North American tour dates include Washington, DC, New York, NY, San Francisco, CA, and Boston, MA. Additionally, in July he will have two major overseas dates, in Italy at the Umbria Jazz Festival at Teatro Morlacchi and in the Netherlands at the North Sea Jazz Festival. Alexander arrived in New York as a lightning bolt in the spring of 2014, performing at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s annual fundraising gala. At the helm of a packed-out theater containing some of Manhattan’s most elite arts benefactors, Alexander amazed the audience with a remarkably lyrical rendition of “’Round Midnight.” A standing ovation ensued, and Alexander hasn’t slowed down since. The following spring, the New York Times wrote in an enthusiastic profile that “For a jazz pianist, the mastery entails a staggering breadth of knowledge about harmony, rhythm and orchestration, all converging in an eloquent synthesis. Joey Alexander has a handle on a good deal of that.” From there, he went on to receive three Grammy nominations, with two of Alexander’s four previous albums topping the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. Follow Joey Alexander Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | FaceBook Artist Title Time Joey Alexander Warna 06:43

New Alchemy Jazz Orchestra "We Three Kings" Format(s): Jazz NYC Big Band New Alchemy Jazz Orchestra Swings the Holiday Season into full force with their New Single: We Three Kings We Three Kings, is a modern take on the holiday classic arranged by co-leader John Lake for the NYC-based big band, The New Alchemy Jazz Orchestra. Vocal sensation J. Hoard brings new life to the traditional melody with soulful phrasing and soaring inflections. His performance is met with imaginative ensemble passages, as well as an intricate soprano sax solo by co-leader Steve Kortyka. This is the fourth single released by the 17-piece ensemble comprised of “some of the best musicians New York City offers” – (Broadway World). NAJO has featured a number of world-renowned guest artists including Peter Bernstein, Terell Stafford, Brian Newman, and Dick Oatts. THE NEW ALCHEMY JAZZ ORCHESTRA (NAJO) is an exciting 17-piece big band taking New York City by storm. Broadway World wrote they are “the best musicians NYC has to offer”. The band performs new arrangements of classic and contemporary works by the inspired co-leaders John Lake, Mike Sailors, Steve Kortyka, and Danny Jonokuchi. NAJO regularly features world-renowned artists like Peter Bernstein, Terell Stafford, Dick Oatts, and Brian Newman. The four co-leaders create new arrangements for each special guest for a highly unique performance. In addition to stellar live performances, the band has recorded four singles featuring NYC’s hottest talent. The first single “I’m Gonna Lock My Heart” features vocalist Alexa Barchini and has received high praise in straight-ahead jazz circles and wider audiences alike. Every holiday season NAJO produces a vibrant Christmas show featuring up to five featured vocalists. These sold out shows showcase “gorgeous holiday charts” (WRTI) with elements of funk, soul, R&B, and classic vocal swing. Members of the orchestra are recognized around the world for being the most accomplished soloists. Among the ranks are musicians that have accepted Grammy Awards, Tony Awards, and have excelled at international jazz competitions. For over two years NAJO has drawn standing-room-only crowds to their monthly residency at the The Django, a subterranean jazz club located in the heart of Tribeca. Their future plans include recording a full-length album of original compositions with celebrity guest artists. Attachments _DSC7158 NAJO w pb NewAlchemy.. NAJO One S..

Including music from Jack Johnson, Bahamas, G. Love, Zach Rogue (of Rogue Wave), ALO, Mason Jennings and more! Artist Title Time Jack Johnson New Axe 03:07 Bahamas I’ll Be Home for Christmas 03:15 Zach Gill, Mimi Naja (of Fruition) Sleigh Ride 04:06 G. Love Christmas Wave 04:26 Mason Jennings Little Child on Christmas Day 03:09 Zach Rogue (of Rogue Wave) Mrs. Santa Claus 03:05 ALO Winter Time (Be A Little Closer) 04:42 Adam Topol Old Time Christmas 03:11 Paula Fuga Mele Kalikimaka 03:43 Lebo (of ALO) Oh Hanukkah 02:42 Mason Jennings, Jack Johnson Buddha Too 02:37 Zach Gill Christmas Time is Here 03:24 Jack Johnson I Can’t Go to Sleep (circa 1998) 01:51 John Craigie ft. Zach Gill, Lebo (of ALO) Happy Christmas (War is Over) 04:08 G. Love New Years Blues 04:06

Martina DaSilva, Dan Chmielinski "A Very Chimytina Christmas" Format(s): Jazz Artist Title Time Martina DaSilva, Dan Chmielinski Diamonds and Pearls 04:23 Martina DaSilva, Dan Chmielinski Few Of My Favorite Things 03:52 Martina DaSilva, Dan Chmielinski Greensleeves 01:47 Martina DaSilva, Dan Chmielinski Grinch 03:00 Martina DaSilva, Dan Chmielinski Last Christmas 03:31 Martina DaSilva, Dan Chmielinski Merry Little Christmas 02:53 Martina DaSilva, Dan Chmielinski Presente de Natal 01:53 Martina DaSilva, Dan Chmielinski Santa Claus Is Coming to Town 02:59 Martina DaSilva, Dan Chmielinski When You Wish Upon A Star 03:05 Martina DaSilva, Dan Chmielinski Christmas Song 03:58 Martina DaSilva and Dan “Chimy” Chmielinski Offer Holiday Cheer with A Very Chimytina Christmas, out on Outside in Music Featuring special guests Joel Ross, Lucas Pino, Gabe Schnider and Ben Wolfe Outside in Music is proud to present A Very ChimyTina Christmas featuring viral jazz sensations Martina DaSilva and Dan “Chimy” Chmielinski. On their debut album, innovative vocalist Martina and stalwart bassist Chmielinski offer a fresh take on nine classic Christmas tunes and one joyous original composition. Saxophonist Lucas Pino, Vibraphonist Joel Ross, guitarist Gabe Schnider and bassist Ben Wolfe join the duo on select tracks. A Very Chimytina Christmas will be available everywhere on December 3rd. On A Very Chimytina Christmas, the duo takes on holiday classics such as “Greensleeves”, “The Christmas Song”, and the lead single and album highlight, “Last Christmas” and infuses them with their signature tight-knit and complex arranging style. Renowned saxophonist Lucas Pino lends his sound to “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”, while Joel Ross compliments the duo on “My Favorite Things” and “When You Wish Upon A Star”. DaSilva showcases her Brazilian heritage on João Gilberto’s “Presente De Natal” alongside guitarist Gabe Schnider, who also makes an appearance on the original composition “Diamonds and Pearls,” while Chmielinski’s Juilliard mentor Ben Wolfe joins on a unique two-bass arrangement of “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town”. A Very Chimytina Christmas is not just any old Christmas album - it’s an innovative musical exploration that truly reinvigorates the holiday music genre. While A Very Chimytina Christmas is the pair’s formal recorded debut, Martina DaSilva and Dan “Chimy” Chmielinski have been making music together for half a decade. Their musical collaboration began in 2014 and eventually blossomed into a semi-regular video series. Known as ChimyTina, the duo became viral sensations for their bass-vocal renditions of classic standards such as “The Best Things In Life Are Free”, “When I Grow Too Old To Dream”, and, tellingly, “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”, among others. The demand for more music grew and thus, A Very Chimytina Christmas was born. New York native Martina DaSilva has been captivating audiences with her signature blend of daring technical virtuosity and expressive emotional sensitivity since she burst on the scene. Drawing equally from the styles of early jazz, opera, and chamber music, her musicality transcends conventional genre labelling. As a Brazilian-American, Martina also has a passion for performing the works of Brazilian composers. She is perhaps best known as the leader of the jazz vocal harmony group The Ladybugs. Known for its unique instrumentation of two lead singers, two trombonists, guitar and bass, The Ladybugs has performed across the country and received high praise and attention from the likes of Will Friedwald of the Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair, the New York City Jazz Record and NPR. In addition to The Ladybugs, DaSilva leads her own group and has performed at the Kennedy Center, the Bern International Jazz Festival, the Blue Note Jazz Festival, the NYC Hot Jazz Festival, Jazz At Lincoln Center’s Generations in Jazz Festival, and the NY Winter Jazzfest. Dan “Chimy” Chmielinski is one of the most in-demand bassists in New York City. At just 25 years of age, the bassist/producer/bandleader/composer has worked and toured with an impressive list of jazz luminaries including Wynton Marsalis, Marc Cary, Brad Mehldau, and Joey Alexander, among many others. Chmielinski founded and leads several groups of his own, including “Four by Four,” an octet innovatively showcasing jazz quartet alongside string quartet, and “Circuit Kisser,” an electronic ensemble consisting of five synthesizers, electric bass and drums, combining jazz harmonies and electronic music; both showcasing Dan’s original compositions. A Juilliard graduate, Chmielinski has played in 14 different countries and has collaborated with country music sensation Kelsea Ballerini on national television, accompanied the stars of Broadway’s “Hamilton”, performed with Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump and recorded on the soundtrack for Woody Allen’s “Cafe Society”. He is a prolific composer having scored his first film (“Smoke In The Air”) in 2012 and countless short films, documentaries and feature films since then. A Very Chimytina Christmas brings together the rich and diverse backgrounds of these two musical prodigies. The end result is a warm holiday offering that not only inspires Christmas cheer, but showcases the stunning result when two virtuosic musicians join forces. Attachments chimytina .. A Very Chi.. A Very ChimyTina Christmas featured in New York Times! Martina DaSilva and Dan “Chimy” Chmielinski Offer Holiday Cheer with A Very Chimytina Christmas, out on Outside in Music

Artist Title Time Claudia Koval Some Cats Know 03:10 Claudia Koval You Never Tasted an Oyster 04:05 Claudia Koval Where Are You 03:40 Claudia Koval Early to Bed 03:15 Claudia Koval Well Ran Dry 04:17 Claudia Koval Sheri Lynn 02:12 Claudia Koval Lush Life 03:40 Claudia Koval On the Outskirts 01:58 Claudia Koval Forever This Time 02:21 Claudia Koval Dealer's Choice 03:23 Claudia Koval Ode to Big Sur 04:15 Claudia Koval "Songs From the Raggedy Road" Format(s): Jazz Claudia Koval is an American Jazz vocalist and a songwriter who hails from Canada. She studied classical piano as a young girl in Edmonton, and later classical voice at the University of Victoria – where she simultaneously performed with a local jazz trio. She temporarily moved back to Edmonton, at that time known as Canada’s “Jazz City.” Claudia sang in various venues in Edmonton, often performing alongside well-known Canadian artists, such as P.J. Perry, and was honored to be the first Canadian female singer for American trombonist Bob Stroup, who co-founded Edmonton’s Grant McEwan College Jazz Program (which she attended). Before moving to Los Angeles on a music scholarship, she also participated in a Jazz Camp at the Banff School of Fine Arts studying & singing with American Blues artist, “Big” Miller. Once settled in Los Angles, Claudia furthered her music studies at the Dick Grove School of Music in Studio City where she graduated with honors in the Composing and Arranging Program (CAP). Here she composed and arranged for various contemporary styles, which culminated in her final project for a 40 - piece orchestra. She then took an extended “detour” from her musical ventures, obtaining an MBA at UCLA, and focusing on a second career in entertainment business management in Los Angeles until 2014. Happily, Claudia is now pursuing a re-inspired career as a singer and song-writer. In the last several years, she has performed in Canada, Los Angeles and Ventura County. Claudia released her first CD entitled “With Heart and Soul”, in 2015 which is available on iTunes (Apple Music), YouTube, Amazon, and Spotify Claudia’s second CD “Songs from the Raggedy Road”, (inspired by her life journey with her emphasis on various vocal stylings, which she affectionately describes as “Jazz, etcetera...” ) was released on September 1, 2019, and features several of Claudia Koval’s original works, as well covers of a few of her favorite songs. Her CD release show (Played to a packed house at Feinstein’s at Vitello’s) was a joyous success! For updates, visit www.claudiakoval.com email: claudiakovalsings@gmail.com Attachments Reviews – .. IMG_2404-1.. Claudia-Ko.. JAZZ SINGE.. Vitellos-f..

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Karl Schwonik "Reinventions" Format(s): Jazz “…Schwonik colors the [music] with an active imagination and serious technique…” – Frank Alkyer, DownBeat magazine “…a marvel of smoothly intricate and creative timekeeping…” – Brad Walseth, JazzChicago Named one of Calgary’s ‘Top 40 Under 40’, YAMAHA Drum Artist and legally blind drummer Karl Schwonik grew up on a farm near Gwynne, Alberta. Early on, he was exposed to a wide range of musical situations ranging from jazz to polka. Fresh out of high school, Schwonik embarked on a tour with 2-time Canadian Country Music Award Nominee Heather-Dawn. This was followed by an invitation to study at the Banff Centre where Schwonik was the youngest participant ever in the long-term career residency program. Still in his 20’s, Schwonik has an extremely active schedule; he has completed over twenty-five substantial tours throughout North America as a leader. In his travels, Schwonik has performed in country barns, world-class jazz clubs and concert halls such as Carnegie Hall and the John F. Kennedy Center. His third of four recordings on Chronograph Records, 1+4, was #1 on Canadian jazz radio charts for nearly 2 months. Both 1+4 and Schwonik’s first album, Visions From the Farm, were nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award for ‘Jazz Recording of the Year’. In 2008, Schwonik founded the Wetaskiwin Jazz Society in Wetaskiwin, AB. The WJS strives to build awareness for the arts in the central Alberta region with its three main programs: the Wetaskiwin Jazz Camp, Jazz-in-Schools and community concerts. In 2011, Schwonik joined the Board of Directors for the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA). The AFA is a government agency responsible for disbursing nearly $30M annually in grants and scholarships to artists and arts organizations in Alberta. In demand internationally as both a guest artist and instructor, Schwonik has taught students of all ages at over two hundred educational institutions. He regularly lectures on a broad range of topics in jazz, music business and artists coping with disabilities. Some of these institutions include: University of Toronto, Indiana University, The Banff Centre, Brandon University, University of Lethbridge, Red Deer College, Denver School of the Arts, and Triton College Chicago. Among the many honours, awards and distinctions Schwonik has received are winning the TD Grand Jazz Competition at the Montreal International Jazz Festival, the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta’s Emerging Artist Award, the VSA Arts International Young Soloist Award, the AFM International Diversity Award and the Queens Jubilee Award. The list of supporters of his projects, research and initiatives includes the Canada Council for the Arts, Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, Anne Burrows Music Foundation and numerous others. Schwonik plays YAMAHA drums and hardware, as well as Vic Firth sticks. Artist Title Time Karl Schwonik Term Break 7 02:14 Karl Schwonik What To Say 06:38 Karl Schwonik Northeast Corridor 04:46 Karl Schwonik Term Break 5 01:47 Karl Schwonik Summer Camp 06:12 Karl Schwonik Furnace Man 04:40 Karl Schwonik Term Break 6 01:51 Karl Schwonik Reinventions 06:29 Karl Schwonik Never Written 06:47 Karl Schwonik Term Break 2 00:59 Karl Schwonik Outer Urges 04:42 Karl Schwonik Green Line 07:32 Karl Schwonik Term Break 12 01:22 Karl Schwonik Theme & Variation 04:50

Ted Winn "Holiday Love" Format(s): Jazz, Urban AC Urban Soul Singer Ted Winn Releases his latest single “Holiday Love” paying homage to the time of year we all know and love. This musical work is sure to become a new staple in every family’s holiday playlist! Artist Title Time Ted Winn Holiday Love (Single) 03:49