Podcasts about guelph jazz festival

The music of Shahzad Ismaily, a multi-instrumentalist widely admired for his mastery of the bass guitar and drum set in solos, collaborations, and groups across genres. The program features the artist's remarks on personal history, spiritual growth, and musical projects alongside excerpts from several performances at Roulette: a duo with guitarist Indigo Street, a vocal duo with Arooj Aftab, and in an ensemble led by composer/percussionist Ches Smith. Shahzad returns to Roulette with Marc Ribot on June 11, 2025. Photo by Frank Rubolino from the Guelph Jazz Festival 2015.https://roulette.org/

Big John Leacock, a passionate community advocate and successful realtor, was born in Tobago and spent his formative years immersed in a diverse cultural and athletic environment. He attended Bishops High School in Tobago, where he was the most outstanding Player Basketball Award 1982, on the Basketball Championship team, a Cadet Force Drill Sergeant for the top platoon in country AND excelled In Ball Room Dancing in high School Dance Competitions!His higher education began at Dawson College in Montreal, earning a Diploma in Health and Social Sciences (1984-1987), excelling on the basketball court as a member of the Dawson College Blues, the number one ranked college team in Canada for two consecutive years (1986 and 1987). John continued his education at the University of Guelph, obtaining a Diploma in Agriculture with a focus on General Farm Management from 1987 to 1990, while also contributing to the university as a power forward for the Varsity Basketball Team. He earned a General Bachelor's degree in Marketing Management. Upon completing his diploma in Agriculture, he gained hands-on experience at the University of Guelph's Research Farms, working extensively with large animals and managing a feed mill. In 1992, John founded Big John Entertainment, promoting local club events and growing his email list of fans to over 350 by 1993, then served as a music director and radio announcer at CFRU 93.3FM from 1997 to 2001, where he increased advertising revenue as the Advertising Sales Manager. In 2001, Big John moved back to Tobago with his family and operated a bed and breakfast while promoting local cultural events, including jazz and writer's festivals, while creating Mr. Fiddla's Cafe, a popular light meal café and social spot.Returning to Canada in late 2002, Big John embarked on a career as a realtor on January 1, 2006, with Coldwell Banker Neumann Real Estate. Since then, he has consistently positioned himself among the top 5% of sales associates within the Guelph and District Association of Realtors in both commercial and residential real estate sectors. He holds a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation, enabling him to handle a wide array of real estate transactions, both locally and internationally. Mr. Leacock has served in various leadership capacities within the Guelph and District Association of Realtors, including as a past board member and chair of the Marketing, Public Relations, and Publicity Committees. He was instrumental in the creation of the independent real estate publication, "Real Estate Update," and actively participated in the rebranding efforts of the Association, with the view of: "Real Estate is not about houses – it's about people." He became involved with the Hillside Festival and served on the Hillside Board. A founding member of the Guelph Black Heritage Society, he has contributed to the Downtown Guelph Renewal Committee. For 8 eight years, Big John has played a significant role in Guelph's Downtown Advisory Committee, which works closely with City Council to enhance the downtown area's vibrancy. He is also on the Village Finding Committee. He regularly sponsors events such as: the Guelph Jazz Festival, the Gospel Festival, and Guelph Pride. Contact Mr. Leacock at: https://www.bigjohnleacock.com

EVERY OTHER KREATIVE KONTROL EPISODE IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE TO MONTHLY $6 USD PATREON SUPPORTERS. Enjoy this excerpt and please subscribe now via this link to hear this full episode. Thanks!Jon Benjamin is here to discuss The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack of The (Unproduced) Film…The Jazz Daredevil, the H in his name, his Massachusetts roots, attending a Guelph Storm hockey game, the Edmonton Oilers and the Boston Celtics, working from home and how recording sessions for Archer and Bob's Burgers differed, why he should consider playing the Guelph Jazz Festival and the Jazz Daredevil's overall perspective on jazz, the story and cast of characters behind this new soundtrack, which is an unusual soundtrack, trying to make this Jazz Daredevil movie, perhaps with Daniel Day-Lewis attached, what's next for the Jazz Daredevil, other future plans, and more. Support vish on Patreon! Thanks to Blackbyrd Myoozik, Pizza Trokadero, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad's Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S., Pride Centre of Edmonton, and Letters to Santa. Follow vish online.Related episodes/links:Jon Benjamin - Jazz Daredevil: I Want You (Official Video)The Making of The Jazz Daredevil Movie SoundtrackEp. #829: Robert SmigelEp. #825: Dave HillEp. #705: Patton OswaltEp. #694: David CrossEp. #691: The Kids in the HallEp. #535: Eugene MirmanEp. #439: Bruce McCulloch and Paul MyersSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A rare live taping of Industry Tactics! From Sept 16th 2022, co-presented by Guelph Jazz Festival and IICSI (International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation), this incredible episode expands upon our first chat (Ep. 62) with talented creative force - Nicole Rampersaud. We talk whale music, adjusting to East Coast living, perfect pitch, practicing and creating through a pandemic and so much more. Recorded generously by our friends at CFRU and hosted by SILENCE in Guelph we welcome back with (distanced) open arms and ears...the Jazz Master, Nicole Rampersaud!

Kee Avil discusses her stirring Constellation Records debut, Crease, improvisation and prepared instruments and vocals, music school and jazz, DIY touring and pop flourishes, sonic and visual collaborators, touring, the Guelph Jazz Festival, other future plans, and more. Supported by you on Patreon, Pizza Trokadero, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad's Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S. and Black Women United YEG. Follow vish online.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brandon Miguel Valdivia on Mas Aya and making the album, Máscaras, London, Ontario and the Guelph Jazz Festival, drumming and percussion, outspoken music and making music as a political act, the hardships of his people in Nicaragua, making new solo music and with Lido Pimienta, playing Purple City Music Festival, other future plans, and more. Supported by you on Patreon, Blackbyrd Myoozik, Pizza Trokadero, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad's Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S. and Black Women United YEG. Follow vish online.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shaun and Naomi from The Queer Songbook Orchestra are our guests on What's Your Forte this week! They chat to Kathryn and Kirsten about the importance of music in building an uplifting community, as well as the ensemble's history and their new Queer Songbook Youth Orchestra program. They also give advice on charting a career in music and geek out about jazz, My Chemical Romance and their favourite gigs. If you'd like to play with the youth orchestra, check out queersongbook.com/qsyo. Founded by Shaun in 2014, the Queer Songbook Orchestra is a 14-piece chamber pop ensemble dedicated to expressing and uplifting 2SLGBTQ+ narratives, while providing opportunities for mentorship and other supports to queer, trans, questioning and allied youth. A collaborative, community-based project, the Queer Songbook Orchestra have worked with 200+ collaborators, toured extensively throughout Canada and were longlisted for the 2018 Polaris Prize for their collaborative album with Vivek Shraya. Watch it on YouTube, and subscribe for more! Shaun Brodie (he/him) is a classically trained trumpet player with a performance degree from the University of Victoria, and extensive experience as a session and freelance musician. Performing live and in-studio with acts such as Basia Bulat, Broken Social Scene, Father John Misty and many others, Shaun has toured internationally and appeared on a wide spectrum of stages including The Late Show with David Letterman and the Glastonbury Festival. Naomi McCarroll-Butler (she/her/ze/zir) is a saxophonist, clarinetist and instrument maker from Toronto. She is interested in the overtone series, breathwork in the unique somatic journey of trans and gender-non-conforming people, and the creation of aural trance environments. An active collaborator, Naomi plays with many artists including Jeremy Dutcher, and her work as a composer and improviser has been featured by the Canadian Music Centre, Women From Space Festival and the Guelph Jazz Festival. Her piece CHRYSALIS was premiered in July as the Artist in Residence for the 2022 Toronto Jazz Festival.

This week on Open Sources Guelph, we reach the epic conclusion of this brief, but fascinating Federal Election campaign. In this last show before Election Day, we are hosting the two candidates from the two parties that will likely form the next government. In the top half, from the red team, we will have Lloyd Longfield, and getting the last word, from the blue team, is Dr. Ashish Sachan. This Thursday, September 16, at 1 pm*, Scotty Hertz and Adam A. Donaldson will discuss: Enter the Lloyd. Guelph's incumbent MP, Liberal Lloyd Longfield, has been in office for six years, but a Liberal has been serving as our Member of Parliament for almost 30 years now. Is it time for a change up? Longfield hopes not, and this week he will talk about the work he still wants to do for Guelph in Ottawa, and why he thinks the Trudeau Liberals can be trusted to be active on climate change and the COVID recovery. From Dusk Till Sachan. Conservative candidate Dr. Ashish Sachan ran to represent Guelph in 2019, and he had so much fun interacting with the community that he wanted to do it again. No, really. That's what he's going to tell you in his election interview this week, and he will also talk about why he feels serving as an MP is a sacred trust, why he chose Canada, and why this is not the Conservative Party you remember. *Programming Note: Open Sources Guelph is airing at this special time due to Guelph Jazz Festival programming on CFRU. This episode of the show will be available at 6 pm on the Guelph Politicast channel and various podcasts apps. Open Sources is live on CFRU 93.3 fm and cfru.ca at 1 pm on Thursday.

The final of our partnership with the Guelph Jazz Festival, this an insightful chat with festival founder, Dr. Ajay Heble. From his chalet in the Gaspé, Dr. Heble unravels his early career, what led him to the City of Guelph, and the rest is history. Ajay Heble is Director of the International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation and Professor of English in the School of English and Theatre Studies at the University of Guelph. He is the author or editor of several books, and a founding co-editor of the journal Critical Studies in Improvisation/Études critiques en improvisation. We hope you enjoy this interview as we prepare for another incredible year of the Guelph Jazz Festival (Sept 14-19, 2021).

Co-presented by the Guelph Jazz Festival, this week's episode features a deep discussion with Toronto drummer Nick Fraser. Nick is a pensive, dedicated musician, who talks at great length about what got him into jazz, his educators, his collaborators, and the journey to "early retirement". We even stew a little on our mutual distaste for Randy's Vinyl Pap. Dig in!

This episode is co-presented by the Guelph Jazz Festival, where our guest, Lisa Conway is launching a sound installation "Sound Mill" from Sept 14-16. We explore Conway's incredible career, as musician, producer, composer, sound artist, and more...Enjoy!

Ann Helga Denny is a Haligonian of Icelandic Canadian descent. She is a singer/songwriter and classically trained vocalist known locally for her interpretations of French 20th century songs. She also loves to sing songs in Icelandic, either traditional folk tunes, or melodies of her own devising. At Halifax’s new Mosaic and Evergreen festivals last fall, Ann Helga offered a hybrid of original music in Icelandic, French, and English, improvised to beats made by local hip hop producers. The development of Ann’s extremely powerful and expressive vocal style comes from hybrid training in a variety of Western music genres. Her operatic studies since the age of 12 and includes private coaching from numerous teachers across Canada. Ann’s original musical output is a hybrid of adult contemporary jazz, soul, funk, pop, and indie. Growing up in London Ontario, in the orbit of influential Canadian artist and musician Greg Curnoe, Ann then became part of the Toronto indie rock world of the 2000s, collaborating with then-emerging musicians such as Owen Pallett and playing in shoegazer band The Airfields. Ann spent a season singing for the Icelandic National Opera. Moving to Halifax in 2007, she started her own band Mother of Girl in 2010. It quickly gained attention at the premiere performance (Open Waters) and was booked at the Guelph Jazz Festival and Montreal’s Casa del Popolo. Ann is currently an improvisational psalmist at St Paul’s Anglican church, singing in the beautiful acoustics of that church. Ann is also the co-creator and co-founder of Youth Art Connection a Halifax NS-based charity that supports priority youth through the power of the arts. She spearheaded the now ongoing EMERGE festival to support youth of diverse backgrounds to have a performance platform and pursue their artistic dreams. During the pandemic, Ann Helga recently became an Audible author, with a book about financial independence (several more titles upcoming) in order to help artists live their best and most creative lives. https://www.instagram.com/_annhelga_/ (Find out more @_annhelga_) http://annhelga.com/ (annhelga.com) Fb: _annhelga_ Insta: _annhelga_ Youtube: /anndjazz Tik Tok: annhelga Patreon: annhelga http://annhelga.bandcamp.com/ (annhelga.bandcamp.com) Support this podcast

Episode 25- Dana ReasonToday we are joined by Dana Reason. Reason is Assistant Professor of Contemporary Music at Oregon State University, where she serves as Coordinator of Popular Music; Contemporary Music and Ecampus Music. Reason's awards include a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Grant from Canada; and was a commissioned artist of the High Desert Museum/Oregon Cultural Grant. Reason studied composition with Alcides Lanza and John Rea at McGill University and with Pauline Oliveros and Alvin Curran at Mills College. She continued her development of improvised music forms with George E. Lewis and Anthony Davis, at the University of California, San Diego. As a performer, composer and improvising artist, she is documented on over 20 recordings. As a performer, she has toured and appeared at Frau Musica Nova, Banff Center for the Arts, The Stone (NYC), Stanford University, IF Festival, Improvisers Summit, High Zero 2020 Festival, Suoni Populo, San Francisco Jazz Festival, Spring Reverb, and Is that Jazz? Festival, ICASP, Guelph Jazz Festival, Western Front (B.C), and Improvisation Summit of Portland, as well as performed in Canada and Europe. Reason came to Oregon State University after being a teaching assistant at the University of California, San Diego and at Mills College, Oakland.You can find Dana on her website Danareason.com.Show Notes:DJ Spooky | WikipediaJerri Bartholomew, Department of Microbiology | Oregon State UniversitySonification Soundbox | Georgia Tech UniversityMUSE: A Musical Data Sonification Toolkit Orality | WikipediaLearning Music: Notation vs. Oral Tradition | MixolydianblogGeorge Lewis | WikipediaScratch (2001 Film) | WikipediaNubya Garcia- The Message Continues | YoutubeWho is Jill Scott | Hidden Beach Recordings Kamasi Washington | WikipediaThe Internet (Band) | Wikipedia

For this episode I interview Ajay Heble, founder of the Guelph Jazz Festival, Director of the International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation, and artistic director of "IF 2020"IF 2020 was a 24-hour online improvisation festival that aired starting on Friday August 7th, featuring 100+ unique, original performances by over 150 international artists of all disciplines. Today we talk about this festival, and about the role of improvisation in creative practices, social practices, and during this global pandemic.To find out more info about the festival you can visit https://improvfest.ca/  You can also listen to an audio stream of the full festival on CFRU 93.3 FM in our archives, starting at 20:00 on Friday August 7th. This festival has passed, but this is still a very interesting conversation!This interview was originally recorded on August 5th 2020 Get on the email list at bridgingthesocialdistance.substack.com

Durante su visita a México Síncopa Blues pudo conversar con el teórico, músico y Directoe del Festival de Jazz de Guelph, el canadiense Ajay Heble. Hablamos del jazz, de la formación de públicos y de cómo la visión tradicional del jazz impacta en la escena. *********** During his visit to Mexico, Síncopa Blues was able to talk with the theoretician, musician and Director of the Guelph Jazz Festival, the Canadian Ajay Heble. We talk about jazz, the creation of audiences and how the traditional vision of jazz impacts the scene. Enjoy it!

The tenth in a series of ten podcasts made public in the lead up to the 2018 Guelph Jazz Festival, 12-16 September. This episode features the brand-new programming initiative designed to help celebrate the GJF's 25th Anniversary, the Friday Night Street Music Party in Market Square, featuring the Shuffle Demons, Samba Squad, Heavyweights Brass Band, and the Surefire Street Band.

The ninth in a series of ten podcasts made public in the lead up to the 2018 Guelph Jazz Festival, 12-16 September. This episode features the special opening-night concert on Wednesday 12 September: SUNG RA: The Rakestar Arkestra and a massed choir under the direction of Christine Duncan.

The eighth in a series of ten podcasts made public in the lead up to the 2018 Guelph Jazz Festival, 12-16 September. This episode features two acts playing at the free outdoor stage at Market Square, Saturday 15 September: Avaatar and Thanya Iyer

The seventh in a series of ten podcasts made public in the lead up to the 2018 Guelph Jazz Festival, 12-16 September. This episode features two acts playing at the free outdoor stage at Market Square, Saturday 15 September: James Brandon Lewis Trio & DJ Shub

The sixth in a series of ten podcasts made public in the lead up to the 2018 Guelph Jazz Festival, 12-16 September. This episode features two acts playing at noon, Sunday 16 September, as a double-bill: Hübsch Martel Zoubek & Marilyn Lerner and Nicole Rampersaud: Brass Knuckle Sandwich

The fifth in a series of ten podcasts made public in the lead up to the 2018 Guelph Jazz Festival, 12-16 September. This episode features two acts playing at 1:30pm, Friday 14 September, as a double-bill: Bernard Falaise (solo guitar) & Konk Pack (Tim Hodgkinson, Thomas Lehn & Roger Turner)

The fourth in a series of ten podcasts made public in the lead up to the 2018 Guelph Jazz Festival, 12-16 September. This episode features two groups playing at 2pm, Saturday 15 September, as a double-bill: Satoko Fujii's This is It! & Marielle Groven, Aaron Lumley & Jasper Stadhouders.

The third in a series of ten podcasts made public in the lead up to the 2018 Guelph Jazz Festival, 12-16 September. This episode features two groups playing on Thursday 13 September as a double-bill: Amirtha Kidambi's Elder Ones and the Nick Fraser Quartet with Tony Malaby

The second in a series of ten podcasts made public in the lead up to the 2018 Guelph Jazz Festival, 12-16 September. This episode features two groups playing on Friday 14 September as a double-bill: Steve Swell's Soul Travelers and the duo of pianist Agustí Fernández and alto saxophonist Yves Charuest.

The first in a series of ten podcasts made public in the lead up to the 2018 Guelph Jazz Festival, 12-16 September. This episode features two groups playing on Saturday 15 September as a double-bill: Darius Jones's Le bébé de Brigitte (Lost in Translation) with singer Emilie Lesbros, and Jean Derome's Somebody Special: Music of Steve Lacy with singer Karen Young.

Peter Brötzmann is a German Free Jazz saxophonist who has been a key figure in the development of the Free Jazz movement. Hear him in a conversation with animated Newfoundland personality Mack Furlong, recorded live at the Guelph Jazz Festival in September 2017. You will finish this episode with a renewed vision of improvisation’s social impetus. This episode aired on CFRU on Tuesday December 5 at 5pm in Guelph, Ontario. Sound It Out is produced by Rachel Elliott with the International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation.

Peter Brötzmann is a German Free Jazz saxophonist who has been a key figure in the development of the Free Jazz movement. Hear him in a conversation with animated Newfoundland personality Mack Furlong, recorded live at the Guelph Jazz Festival in September 2017. You will finish this episode with a renewed vision of improvisation’s social … Continue reading Episode # 68 – Peter Brötzmann talks with Mack Furlong →

The Guelph Jazz Festival and Colloquium gets underway on Wednesday September 13! Listen to this episode of Sound It Out to hear music from some of the intriguing performers scheduled to descend onto Guelph this week. Hear the sounds of Bernice, Bass Drum Bone, Animatist, Matthew Shipp, Barnyard Drama, Pierre Kwenders, and Eucalyptus, as well as some improvised commentary from your host Rachel Elliott. Sound It Out airs on CFRU in Guelph on Tuesdays at 5pm. New episodes usually appear on a fortnightly basis. Sound It Out is produced and hosted by Rachel Elliott in conjunction with the International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation. This episode of Sound It Out was broadcast on CFRU on September 12, 2017.

The Guelph Jazz Festival and Colloquium gets underway on Wednesday September 13! Listen to this episode of Sound It Out to hear music from some of the intriguing performers scheduled to descend onto Guelph this week. Hear the sounds of Bernice, Bass Drum Bone, Animatist, Matthew Shipp, Barnyard Drama, Pierre Kwenders, and Eucalyptus, as well … Continue reading Episode #65 – Jazz Fest Fever →

Trombonist, composer, programmer, Artistic Director of the Guelph Jazz Festival...he is a difficult human to classify, and why try? One thing is for sure -- Scott Thomson embodies music from a variety of perspectives. Scott has toured the world with the late Ken Aldcroft and other unique artists, he has composed several pieces of music featured across the country, he even ran his own ground-breaking DIY space Somewhere There in Toronto. Advanced tactics are shared in this episode, and dealt to you with uber-focus, the kind that makes the Christine Duncan episode seem tangential! Buckle up, pack lightly (but smartly) as Scott "smooch" Thomson walks the walk...

The Guelph Jazz Festival has been taking place annually since 1994, attracting world-class performers and audiences to our dear and friendly Guelph, refreshing our spirits for the back-to-school season. This week’s episode of Sound It Out showcases a selection of music from performers that will be on stage at this year’s event. See the full festival schedule here: http://www.guelphjazzfestival.com/2016 You will hear musical selections and minimalist commentary from your host Rachel Elliott. Featuring songs by Cuban-Canadian pianist David Virelles, Peregrine Falls, and Not the Wind, Not the Flag, Esmerine, Amina Claudine Myers, and Myra Melford. You may be surprised by what you hear in this mostly-music edition of Sound It Out! This episode originally aired on CFRU 93.3FM on August 30, 2016 at 5pm. There are new episodes of Sound it Out on CFRU every other Tuesday at 5pm. You can also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. And rate us!

The Guelph Jazz Festival has been taking place annually since 1994, attracting world-class performers and audiences to dear friendly Guelph, refreshing our spirits for the back-to-school season. This week's episode of Sound It Out showcases a selection of music from performers that will be on stage at this year's event. See the full festival schedule here: http://www.guelphjazzfestival.com/2016 … Continue reading Episode #44 – Jazz is more than Jazz: A Guided Musical Preview of the Guelph Jazz Festival 2016 →

Episode Ten features guitar marvel and deep thinker, Nichol S. Robertson. As a very special bonus, we're happy to unleash a previously unreleased live performance at the end of this episode, Nichol shredding all over Friendly Rich's arrangement of Rimsky Korsakov's Scheherazade, premiered in 2013 at the Guelph Jazz Festival. Enjoy!

It features Chris Tonelli speaking about boundary pushing vocalist Jeanne Lee, Dana Reason on disrupting the body in order to find an improvising voice, and composer Kip Haaheim about how to find the musical underpinnings in speech. All of these conversations took place at the Guelph Jazz Festival earlier in September. Originally aired on CFRU 93.3FM on September 24th, 2014. Sound It Out is hosted by Rachel Elliott who is a PhD candidate in Philosophy at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. Sound It Out is produced in conjunction with the International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation. The show explores whether and how improvised music can serve as a basis for discursive inclusivity, the creation of new forms of shared meaning, and more democratic means of connecting with each other. Sound It Out airs on Guelph’s campus and community radio station, CFRU 93.3FM, on alternating Tuesdays at 5pm.

This episode features live recordings of two of the public talks given during the Guelph Jazz Festival Colloquium this year (Sept. 16 – Sept. 18). The first is by Rene Meshake and is entitled “The Gift of the Red-Tailed Hawk Flute”. The second is by Kathe Gray of York University and is called “Don’t Worry That It’s Not Good Enough for Anyone Else to Hear”: Finding Voice through Vocal Improvisation”. Both talks were given on Thursday September 17th, 2015. This episode originally aired on CFRU 93.3FM on October 22, 2015. Sound It Out is hosted by Rachel Elliott who is a PhD candidate in Philosophy at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. Sound It Out is produced in conjunction with the International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation. The show explores whether and how improvised music can serve as a basis for discursive inclusivity, the creation of new forms of shared meaning, and more democratic means of connecting with each other. Sound It Out airs on Guelph’s campus and community radio station, CFRU 93.3FM, on alternating Tuesdays at 5pm.

This episode features live recordings of two of the public talks given during the Guelph Jazz Festival Colloquium this year (Sept. 16 – Sept. 18). The first is by Rene Meshake and is entitled “The Gift of the Red-Tailed Hawk Flute”. The second is by Kathe Gray of York University and is called “Don’t Worry … Continue reading Episode #28: The Guelph Jazz Festival Colloquium – Improvisation and Personal Transformation →

This episode originally aired on CFRU 93.3FM on September 24th at 3pm. It features Chris Tonelli speaking about boundary pushing vocalist Jeanne Lee, Dana Reason on disrupting the body in order to find an improvising voice, and composer Kip Haaheim about how to find the musical underpinnings in speech. All of these conversations took place … Continue reading Episode #5: Voice! Guelph Jazz Festival →

Jesse Stewart and Hamid Drake are world-renowned percussionists and no strangers to the Guelph Jazz Festival, which celebrates its 20th anniversary from Sept. 4-8. Stewart is a Juno Award winner who once called Guelph home and now works as a professor in the School for Studies in Art and Culture at Carleton University in Ottawa. Drake […]