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JAZZ EVENTS: EDITOR'S PICK
27th Festival International de Jazz de Montréal: A superb indoor program. Cont'd.
Corinne Bailey Rae. Female Star 2006.
Corinne Bailey Rae (July 2) "Female Star of 2006" screams the Sunday Mirror for Corinne's distinct brand of U.K. soul. Opening act: soul singer Shane Philips. Molly Johnson Quartet (July 3) Described as the best-kept jazz secret in Toronto, this fine quartet will be playing selections from their new album scheduled for release this fall. Katie Mellua / Denzal Sinclaire (July 5) This jazz and blues singer's first album went 6 times platinum in England. She'll be followed by another powerful singer who's brought new life to the standards, while respectful of tradition, as borne out by his album My One and Only Love. Elizabeth Kontomanou (July 6) In duet with duo Jean-Michel Pilc, the singer will be treating us to selections from her latest CD Waiting for Spring. Lullaby Baxter Trio (July 7) Finally back with a tasty new album along the lines of Feist. Matt Dusk (July 8) The young crooner from Toronto has often been compared to Frank Sinatra. He's back at the Festival with a new album, aptly titled Back in Town. Opening act: American singer Sara Gazarek.
The Jazz Beat TD Canada
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Photo: Patricia Barber.
Terez Montcalm.
Susie Arioli (June 29) Susie's back with guitarist Jordan Officer. Between them, they embody Montrealers' love for jazz, serving up charming renditions of classic songs from the 20's right up to the 50's. An exclusive creation for the Festival. Pharoah Sanders Quartet (June 30) The master saxophonist is back for the first time since 1998. E.S.T. (July 1) The Swedish pop-jazz phenomenon is back with a new album, viaticum. Kenny Garrett Quartet (July 2) Starring the fabulous sax-man who presented one of his best shows ever during the Festival's 2004 edition. Romano Sclavis-Texier African Flashback (July 3) A magnificent homage to the peoples of Africa. Patricia Barber (July 5) The singer, songwriter and pianist from Chicago has become a Festival staple. Pat Martino Quartet (July 6) Elected Best Jazz Guitarist of the year by Down Beat magazine in 2004, Pat will be playing selections from his album in tribute to Wes Montgomery. Lorraine Desmarais Big Band (July 7) An all-star lineup. Pianist and composer Lorraine also did the arrangements. Joe Lovano Quartet (July 8) The Magician of the saxophone is back with a special lineup of musicians.
The
Nuits Heineken series,
midnight, Club Soda
Ralph Myerz & The Jack Herren Band
/ Mighty Kat (June 29) A happy surprise from the 2003 Festival, these
trip-hop & rocking Norwegians are like no one else-witness their new album
Your New Best Friends. Followed by the irresistible Mighty Kat.
Plaster / DJ Kobal (June 30) A Quebec group in a multi-media performance
derived from their electro-jazz album First Aid Kit, followed by the
French D.J., adoptive Montrealer and lover of funk DJ Kobal. Bauchklang
/ Soulsista (July 1) This a cappella Austrian group were a hit at
the 2002 Festival with their astonishing artillery of drum 'n' bass and hip-hop
vocals. Followed by the incomparable Soulsista. Buck 65 / Killa-Jewel
(July 2) An unclassifiable artist who constantly expands the boundaries of
hip-hop. He even incorporates touches of country on his most recent opus
Secret House Against the World. Followed by the energizing DJ. Killa-Jewel.
Nils Petter Molvaer / Frivolous (July 3) The brilliant and
hypnotic Norwegian trumpet player will be reprising selections from ER,
which was released last October. Followed by a D.J. set with Frivolous. CONTINUES
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