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Continue reading →: Remembering Frank Foster
On July 26, Frank Foster, singer, composer, flautist and saxophonist passed away. Frank worked very closely with many Jazz and blues greats, including Count Basie, Thelonius Monk and George Benson. He received a Grammy in 1988 for Best Instrumental Arrangement, Jazz Category. This was for arranging “Basie’s Bag” for George…
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Continue reading →: Listening to Canadians – Library Voices
My focus tonight is on a band from Regina, Saskatchewan, Library Voices. I discovered this band (and song) via my normal channel for new Canadian bands, iTunes free single of the week, although CBC 2 was playing it a bit as well. The song in the video is “Drinking Games”,…
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Continue reading →: Remembering Dan Peek – America
A tough week for music lovers. Dan Peek, member of America during the glory years in the 70’s passed away on July 24th. He wrote, sang lead and backup vocals and guitar with the band. America was one of those bands that you either liked or disliked passionately. Having said…
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Continue reading →: Remembering Amy Winehouse
A life led tragically. Amy Winehouse joins an elite group of musical superstars who have passed away at 27. This magical list includes, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain, Brian Jones and Janis Joplin. All coincidences aside, Amy was a potential icon. When we first discovered her she had just…
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Continue reading →: Listening to Canadians – Jeremy Fisher
Jeremy Fisher, from Hamilton, Ontario, is gaining a substantial following in North America. His Tour in 2002 gained notoriety as he completed it across Canada by bicycle. It took 6 months, starting in Seattle, USA and ended 7500 KM away in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Amazing. He has toured with such…
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