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Myriad 3 -][- TELL – [ALMA Records, 2102 | Review] –

16 Sunday Dec 2012

Posted by Rob Young in Flux Music Essentials, Improvised Music, Jazz, Modern Jazz, Music, Music Reviews, New Music, Post-Bop, What's New?

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Alma Records, Bassist, Chris Donnelly, Composer, Dan Forlin, Drums, Ernesto Cervini, Peter Cardinali, Pianist, Toronto

Featuring pianist Chris Donnelly, Dan Fortin on bass and Ernesto Cervini on the drums, Myriad

Myriad3, TELL

Myriad 3 -][- TELL –Mp3– [ALMA Records, 2102 | Review]

We’re near the end of the year and new music continues to be unveiled and beckons the hungry souls of music aficionados. In this case, to my surprise Myriad 3 a robust trio of young, accomplished and talented musicians from Toronto, Canada landed at my door step and immediately harnesses my attention with their spontaneous, extraordinary and determined collection of improvised music aptly titled “TELL” now available on ALMA Records. Continue reading →

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Calvin Johnson -][- JEWEL’S LULLBY – [Alma Records, 2012] –

09 Sunday Dec 2012

Posted by Rob Young in Biography, Improvised Music, Jazz, Modern Jazz, Music, New Music, Post-Bop, Straight Ahead Jazz, What's New?

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Calvin Johnson tenor saxophone and composer

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Calvin Johnson -][- JEWEL’S LULLBY –Mp3– [Alma Records, 2012]

Music has flowed mellifluously through Calvin Johnson’s veins as far back as he can remember. He was born into a rich musical heritage where Jazz, Classical and Funk/Soul artists on both sides of his family have paved the way. While Calvin is a multi instrumentalist, he primarily plays the tenor saxophone. His adopted philosophy of perseverance and a respect for the creative force of music allows him to expand on his natural talent instead of taking it for granted. Musical expression, to Calvin, is a constantly evolving process that’s strengthened through hard work and an undying reverence for every note played. Continue reading →

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Myriad3 -][- TELL – [Alma Records, 2012] –

22 Thursday Nov 2012

Posted by Rob Young in Biography, Eclectic, Improvised Music, Jazz, Modern Jazz, Music, New Music, Post-Bop, What's New?, YouTube (Video)

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Featuring pianist Chris Donnelly, Dan Fortin on bass and Ernesto Cervini on the drums, Myriad

Myriad3, TELL

Myriad3 -][- TELL –Mp3– [Alma Records, 2012]

A trio of acclaimed jazz musicians is heading to Colwood on what will be their band’s first tour outside of Ontario and only the second time the group has played outside of Toronto.

Featuring pianist Chris Donnelly, Dan Fortin on bass and Ernesto Cervini on the drums, Myriad has stops in Calgary, Vancouver, Kamloops and Clearwater before playing Hermann’s Jazz Club in downtown Victoria and, most importantly, at a Jazz Vesper at the Church of the Advent in Colwood.

“A band like ours, we need to play and we need to play in as many environments as possible to explore our relationship with the music and explore our relationship with the other musicians,” Donnelly said. Continue reading →

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