June 28, 2012

JULY/AUGUST on IN A MELLOW TONE

IN A MELLOW TONE - JULY & AUGUST

July 4 Listen Before You Buy: Ron Sweetman plays recent releases
by fifteen acoustic and electric jazz and blues guitarists: Albert Bashor,
Tohpati Bertiga, Rory Block, David Boswell, Bobby Broom,
Alan Holdsworth, Roland Hunter, Rockin’ Johnny, Quintus McCormick, Tommy McCoy, Guitar Mickey, Dom Minasi, Randy Napoleon, Jeff Parker and Frank Russell.
July 11 Mike Osborne: A recently discovered trio concert by this brilliant saxophonist in Birmingham from 1976, with sidemen Tony Levin and
Harry Miller.
July 18 Listen Before You Buy: Ron Sweetman plays recent releases by saxophonists Mike Allen, Paul Dunmall, Sarah Elgeti, Kenny Garrett,
Gerry Mulligan, Harley Niswanger, Jure Pukl, Benny Sharoni
and Paul Van Kemenade.
July 25 July 25: An historical survey, conducted by Co-Host Ron Steeds, of jazz and blues recordings made on July 25.
August 1 Listen Before You Buy: Ron Sweetman plays recent jazz and blues releases.
August 8 Bill Evans: A recently discovered session by the Bill Evans Trio at the Top of the Gate in Greenwich Village from October, 1968. Bill Evans is joined by bassist Eddie Gomez and drummer Marty Morell for two top-notch sets.
August 15 Leo Wadada Smith: This outstanding trumpeter’s new major work is entitled “Ten Freedom Summers”. He is accompanied by his own Golden Quartet/Quintet and by Southwest Chamber Music. Tonight’s program will feature this massive work.

August 22 Art Pepper Live: Live quartet recordings from Los Altos in 1975, Half Moon Bay in 1977 and Japan in 1978. Sidemen include Freddy Atwood, Brad Bilhorn, Carl Burnett, Smith Dobson, Tommy Gumina, Micho Leviev, Bob Magnusson and Jim Nichols.

August 29 'She-Cats'. Anna Williams offers a program on current female jazz 'lionesses'.

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June 27, 2012

WHAT'S ON ELSEWHERE - JUNE 27, 2012

KINGSTON:


RCHA Club: Victor Wainright July 13.



MONTREAL: Jazz Festival June 28-July 7.

L’Astral: Rafael Zaldivar & Greg Osby June 28. Vic Vogel June 29.
Joe Sullivan June 30.

OPP July 3. Remi Bolduc July 5. Ranee Lee July 7.

Casa del Popolo: Francois Houle 5 & Benoit Delbecq July 3.

Club Soda: Bill Frisell June 28. David Sanchez & Stefon Harris June 29. Elaine Elias June 30. Ron Carter July 2. James Carter July 3.
Carmen Lundy July 4. Sophie Milman July 5.

Gesu: Terje Rypdal June 30.Tord Gustavsen July 4 & 5.

L’Envers:

La Sala Rossa:

Upstairs: Brian Blade June 28. Lonnie Smith July 1&2.
Tom Harrell July 6&7.



N.Y.C.

Northern Spy Music Festival June 29-July 15.

Clemente Soto Velez: Avant-garde jazz every Monday.

Cornelia Street Café:

Downtown Music Gallery: In-store concerts Sunday @ 6:00pm.

July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 19, August 26.

92nd Street Y: Ernie Andrews & Freddy Cole July 17.
Bill Charlap & Renee Rosnes July 18. Barbara Carroll July 19.
Dick Hyman & Bill Charlap July 24. Messengers of Jazz July 25.

Count Basie Orchestra July 26.

Smalls: Roberta Piket Trio July 23.

Music in Gardens on Sundays: Info@visionfestival.org.



ST. JOHN’S Nfld: Sound Symposium July 9-15.



TORONTO: Jazz Festival to July 2.

Arraymusic: Toronto Improvisors Orchestra on last Friday of each month. .

Cherry Street Restaurant: Fern Lindzon & Bill McBirnie July 5.

Hugh’s Room: Sonny Landreth July 6. Suzie Vinnick July 12.
Buckwheat Zydeco July 25.

Mezzetta Café: Louis Simao & Bill McBirnie June 30.

Music Gallery:

Old Mill Inn: Jackie Richardson June 29, June 30. Brigham Phillips July 6.

Duncan Hopkins July 7. Chase Sanborn July 13. Barry Elmes July 14.
Archie Alleyne July 20. Andrew Scott July 21. Dave Field July 27.
Terry Clarke July 28. Pat Collins August 3. Gary Benson August 4.
Jim Galloway August 10. Norman Marshall Villeneuve August 11.
Alastair Kay August 17. John McLeod August 18.
Adrean Ferrugia August 24. Richard Underhill August 25.
David Warrack August 31. Bernie Senensky September 1.

Princess Margaret Hospital: Bernie Senensky & Bill McBirnie July 13.

Quotes:

Rex: David Braid June 29. Toronto Jazz Orchestra July 1.
Benny Sharoni July 20. Bob Brough July 21.

Somewhere There:

Tranzac: Monk’s Music on the 1st and 3rd Sunday. Lina Allemano Four on 2nd Sunday of each month.



PLAYLIST for JUNE 27, 2012

“At the BLUESFEST” -  Soul, blues and some African music of note at the RBC ROYAL BANK OTTAWA BLUESFEST from July 4th to July 15th

 Artist:    Charles Bradley
Album:     Daptone Gold
Tune:     The World (Is Goin’ Up In Flames)
Label:     Daptone Records

 Artist:    Charles Bradley
Album:     No Time For Dreaming
Tune:      Why Is It So Hard
Label:     Dunham Records

 Artist:    Johnny Sansone
Album:     Watemelon Patch
Tune:      Think Of Me
Label:      Bullseye Blues & Jazz

 Artist:    Monkey Junk
Album:      To Behold
Tune:     Mother’s Crying
Label:     Stony Plain

 Artist:    Watermelon Slim & Super Chikan
Album:       Okiesippi Blues
Tune:      Moonshine
Label:      NothernBlues Music

 Artist:     Terry Gillespie
Album:        Big Money
Tune:       You Don’t Love Me
Label:     (Self)

 Artist:     Toronzo Cannon
Album:         Leaving Mood
Tune:       Come On
Label:      Delmark Records

 Artist:     David Maxwell
Album:          Max Attack
Tune:      Twisted Tendons
Label:      Dixiefrog

 Artist:     Marcia Ball
Album:          Roadside Attractions
Tune:      That’s How It Goes
Label:      Alligator

 Artist:     Royal Southern Brotherhood
Album:           Royal Southern Brotherhood
Tune:       Fired!
Label:      Ruf Records
 Artist:     Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars
Album:           Radio Salone
Tune:      Gbara Case
Label:      Cumbancha

 Artist:     Seal
Album:            Soul 2
Tune:      Oh Girl
Label:      Reprise Records

 Artist:     Norah Jones
Album:            Little Broken Hearts Bonus CD
Tune:      Out On The Road (Mondo Version)
Label:      Bluenote

 Artist:    Downchild
Album:            I Need A Hat
Tune:     What Was I Thinking
Label:     Linus Entertainment

  Artist:   Damon Fowler
Album:           Devil Got His Way
Tune:     Devil Got His Way
Label:     Blind Pig

  Artist:   Carolyn Wonderland
Album:          Miss Understood
Tune:    Still Alive And Well
Label:   Bismeaux Productions

     Artist:    Tedeschi Trucks Band
Album:          Live: Revelator EP
Tune:      Don’t Let Me Slide
Label:     Sony Masterworks

  Artist:    Oliver Mtukudzi
Album:           Nhava
Tune:     Tiregerereiwo
Label:     Heads Up International

  Artist:    Sugar Ray & the Bluetones
Album:           Evening
Tune:     I Came Down With the Blues
Label:    Severn Records

  Artist:   The Sheep Dogs
Album:           Learn & Burn
Tune:     I Don’t Know
Label:   (Self)

  Artist:   Bettye LaVette
Album:  Interpertations: The British Rock Songbook
Tune:     Salt Of The Earth
Label:    ANTI  Inc.
 Artist:   Shemekia Copeland
Album:   Never Going Back
Tune:    River’s Invitation
Label:   Telarc International

Artist :   The Souljazz Orchestra
Album :   Freedom No Go Die
Tune:      The Blind Leading The Blind
Label:      Do Right! Music

 Artist:    Monkey Junk
Album:           To Behold
Tune:     With These Hands
Label:     Stony Plain

June 21, 2012

WHAT'S ON ELSEWHERE   -   JUNE  20,  2012

KINGSTON:


Grand Theatre: Anat Cohen June 21, Sophie Milman June 22, Jerry Granelli June 22 & 23,

Joe Lovano/Dave Douglas Quintet June 23, Tanya Tagac June 23, Barry Guy June 23.

RCHA Club: Victor Wainright July 13.


MONTREAL:

Jazz Festival June 28-July 7.

L’Astral: Rafael Zaldivar & Greg Osby June 28. Vic Vogel June 29. Joe Sullivan June 30.

OPP July 3. Remi Bolduc July 5. Ranee Lee July 7.

Casa del Popolo: Francois Houle 5 & Benoit Delbecq July 3.

Club Soda: Bill Frisell June 28. David Sanchez & Stefon Harris June 29. Elaine Elias June 30. Ron Carter July 2. James Carter July 3. Carmen Lundy July 4. Sophie Milman July 5.

Gesu: Terje Rypdal June 30.Tord Gustavsen July 4 & 5.

L’Envers: Scott Thomson & Jean Derome June 22. Sons of Daughters June 23.

La Sala Rossa: Han Bennink June 20.Ig Henneman Sextet June 21. Marc Ribot June 23.

Hexen Trio June 26.

Upstairs: Brian Blade June 28. Lonnie Smith July 1&2. Tom Harrell July 6&7.


N.Y.C.

Northern Spy Music Festival June 29-July 15.

Birdland: Django Reinhardt Festival to June 24.

Clemente Soto Velez: Avant-garde jazz every Monday.

Cornelia Street Café: Jean Michel Pilc June 20.Jon Irabagon June 21.Tony Malaby June 22 & 23.

Downtown Music Gallery: In-store concerts Sunday @ 6:00pm.

June 24, July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 19, August 26.

Smalls: Roberta Piket Trio July 23.

The Stone: Sleeping Giant June 20.

Music in Gardens on Sundays: Info@visionfestival.org.
ST. JOHN’S Nfld:

Sound Symposium July 9-15.

TORONTO: Jazz Festival June 22 – July 2.

Arraymusic: Toronto Improvisors Orchestra on last Friday of each month.

Not the Wind, Not the Flag June 23.

Cherry Street Restaurant: Fern Lindzon & Bill McBirnie July 5.

Enwave Theatre: Robert Glasper June 25.

Hot House Café: Bill McBirnie & Clairvoyance June 24 & 25.

Hugh’s Room: Sonny Landreth July 6. Suzie Vinnick July 12. Buckwheat Zydeco July 25.

Mezzetta Café: Louis Simao & Bill McBirnie June 30.

Music Gallery: Ig Henneman Sextet June 24. Francois Houle 5 & Benoit Delbecq June 25.

Nathan Phillips Square: Bettye Lavette June 23. Hiromi June 24. Roy Hargrove June 25.

George Benson June 26. Esperanza Spalding June 28.

Old Mill Inn: Genevievre Marenterre June 21.

Jackie Richardson June 22, June 23, June 29, June 30.

Palais Royale: Bill McBirnie & Eli Eisenberg June 27.

Princess Margaret Hospital: Bernie Senensky & Bill McBirnie July 13.

Quotes: Byron Stripling June 22. Houston Person June 23. Ian McDougall June 26.

Ken Peplowski June 27.

Rex: Joel Miller & Geoff Keezer June 21. Jeremy Pelt June 23. David Braid June 29.

Toronto Jazz Orchestra July 1.Benny Sharoni July 20. Bob Brough July 21.

Somewhere There: Octopus June 20 & 27.

Tranzac: Monk’s Music on the 1st and 3rd Sunday. Lina Allemano Four on 2nd Sunday of each month.

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June 13, 2012

WHAT'S ON ELSEWHERE - JUNE 13, 2012

KINGSTON: Grand Theatre:Anat Cohen June 21, Sophie Milman June 22, Joe Lovano/Dave Douglas Quintet June 23. MONTREAL: Jazz Festival June 28-July 7. L’Astral: Rafael Zaldivar & Greg Osby June 28. Vic Vogel June 29. Joe Sullivan June 30. OPP July 3. Remi Bolduc July 5. Ranee Lee July 7. Le Cagibi: Aaron Lumley June 15. Bernard Falaise & Friends June 19. Casa del Popolo: Francois Houle & Benoit Delbecq July 3. Club Soda: Bill Frisell June 28. David Sanchez & Stefon Harris June 29. Elaine Elias June 30. Ron Carter July 2. James Carter July 3. Carmen Lundy July 4. Sophie Milman July 5. Gesu: Terje Rypdal June 30.Tord Gustavsen July 4,5,6,7. L’Envers: Scott Thomson June 18 & 22. La Sala Rossa: Ellery Eskelin June 17. Oliver Lake June 19. Han Bennink June 20. Ig Henneman Sextet June 21. Marc Ribot June 23. Hexen Trio June 26. Upstairs: Dawn Tyler Watson June 15. Brian Blade June 28. Lonnie Smith July 1&2. Tom Harrell July 6&7. N.Y.C. Northern Spy Music Festival June 29-July 15. Birdland: Django Reinhardt Festival June 19-24. Clemente Soto Velez: Avant-garde jazz every Monday. . Downtown Music Gallery: In-store concerts Sunday @ 6:00pm. June 24, July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12. Smalls: Roberta Piket Trio July 23. Vision Festival to June 17. Info@visionfestival.org. Music in Gardens on Sundays: Info@visionfestival.org. ST. JOHN’S Nfld: Sound Symposium July 9-15. TORONTO: Jazz Festival June 22 – July 2. Arraymusic: Toronto Improvisors Orchestra on last Friday of each month. Hugh’s Room: Carol Welsman June 14. Sonny Landreth July 6. Suzie Vinnick July 12. Buckwheat Zydeco July 25. Music Gallery: Ig Henneman Sextet June 24. Francois Houle 5 & Benoit Delbecq June 25. Old Mill Inn: Barbara Lica June 16. Brenda Earle June 15. Dave Restivo June 16. Genevievre Marenterre June 21. Jackie Richardson June 22, June 23, June 29, June 30. Quotes: Fred Duligal June 15. Byron Stripling June 22. Houston Person June 23. Ian McDougall June 26. Ken Peplowski June 27. Rex: Joel Miller & Geoff Keezer June 21. Jeremy Pelt June 23. David Braid June 29. Toronto Jazz Orchestra July 1.Benny Sharoni July 20. Bob Brough July 21. Somewhere There: Octopus June 13 & 20. Ken Aldcroft June 15. Tranzac: Monk’s Music on the 1st and 3rd Sunday. Lina Allemano Four on 2nd Sunday of each month. Toronto Improvisors Orchestra June 10. Lina Allemano recording session July 10.

June 10, 2012

WHAT'S ON ELSEWHERE - JUNE 10, 2012

KINGSTON: Grand Theatre:Anat Cohen June 21, Sophie Milman June 22, Joe Lovano/Dave Douglas Quintet June 23. MONTREAL: Jazz Festival June 28-July 7. L’Astral: Rafael Zaldivar & Greg Osby June 28. Vic Vogel June 29. Joe Sullivan June 30. OPP July 3. Remi Bolduc July 5. Ranee Lee July 7. Le Cagibi: Philippe Lauzier & Friends June 12.Aaron Lumley June 15. Bernard Falaise & Friends June 19. Casa del Popolo: Francois Houle July 3. Club Soda: Bill Frisell June 28. David Sanchez & Stefon Harris June 29. Elaine Elias June 30. Ron Carter July 2. James Carter July 3. Carmen Lundy July 4. Sophie Milman July 5. Gesu: Terje Rypdal June 30.Tord Gustavsen July 4,5,6,7. L’Envers: Sweet Talk & Ellwood Epps June 10. Scott Thomson June 18 & 22. La Sala Rossa: Darius Jones June 10. Ellery Eskelin June 17. Oliver Lake June 19. Han Bennink June 20. Ig Henneman Sextet June 21. Marc Ribot June 23. Hexen Trio June 26. Upstairs: Chet & Jim Doxas June 11.Dawn Tyler Watson June 15. Brian Blade June 28. Lonnie Smith July 1&2. Tom Harrell July 6&7. N.Y.C. Spy Music Festival June 29-July 15. Birdland: Django Reinhardt Festival June 19-24. Clemente Soto Velez: Avant-garde jazz every Monday. . Downtown Music Gallery: In-store concerts Sunday @ 6:00pm. June 10, June 24, July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29. Smalls: Roberta Piket Trio July 23. Vision Festival June 11-17. Info@visionfestival.org. Music in Gardens on Sundays: Info@visionfestival.org. ST. JOHN’S Nfld: Sound Symposium July 9-15. TORONTO: Jazz Festival June 22 – July 2. Arraymusic: Toronto Improvisors Orchestra on last Friday of each month. Hugh’s Room: Sue Foley & Peter Karp June 10. Carol Welsman June 14. Sonny Landreth July 6. Suzie Vinnick July 12. Buckwheat Zydeco July 25. Music Gallery: Ig Henneman Sextet June 24. Old Mill Inn: Quotes: Fred Duligal June 15. Byron Stripling June 22. Houston Person June 23. Ian McDougall June 26. Ken Peplowski June 27. Rex: Joel Miller & Geoff Keezer June 21. Jeremy Pelt June 23. David Braid June 29. Toronto Jazz Orchestra July 1.Benny Sharoni July 20. Bob Brough July 21. Somewhere There: Octopus June 13 & 20. Ken Aldcroft June 15. Tranzac: Monk’s Music on the 1st and 3rd Sunday. Lina Allemano Four on 2nd Sunday of each month. Toronto Improvisors Orchestra June 10. Lina Allemano recording session July 10.

June 07, 2012

PLAYLIST for JUNE 13, 2012

Listen Before You Buy: I’ll be playing recent jazz and blues releases by Cannonball Adderley, Peter Appleyard, Susie Arioli, Eric Bibb, Eddie Campbell, Cynthia Felton, Sue Foley, Benny Goodman, Studebaker John, Peter Karp, Gregoire Maret, Pinetop Perkins, Christine Reisner and Toots Thielemans. Artist: Cannonball Adderley Quintet Album: Legends Live Tune: Oh Babe Label: Jazzhaus Artist: Peter Appleyard Album: And The Jazz Giants Tune: Tangerine Label: Linus Artist: Theo Jorgensmann/Albrecht Maurer Album: Melencolia Tune: Part Six Label: Nemu Artist: Theo Jorgensmann/Bernd Koppen Album: The Story of Professor Unrat Tune: Lust & Jealousy Label: Senti-Records Artist: Benny Goodman Orchestra Album: Big Bands Live Tune: Gotta Be This Or That Label: Jazzhaus Artist: Susie Arioli Album: All The Way Tune: Time On My Hands Label: Spectra Musique Artist: Christine Reisner Album: Songs of Albert Hague Tune: Look Who’s In Love Label: Christine Reisner Music Artist: Cynthia Felton Album: Freedom Jazz Dance Tune: Take 5 Label: Felton Entertainment Artist: Cynthia Felton Album: Freedom Jazz Dance Tune: Freedom Jazz Dance Label: Felton Entertainment Artist: Pinetop Perkins Album: Heaven Tune: Relaxin’ Label: Blind Pig Artist: Pinetop Perkins Album: Heaven Tune: Just Keep On Drinking Label: Blind Pig Artist: Peter Karp/Sue Foley Album: Beyond the Crossroads Tune: Beyond the Crossroads Label: Blind Pig Artist: Eric Bibb Album: Deeper In The Well Tune: Boll Weevil Label: Stony Plain Artist: Eric Bibb Album: Deeper In The Well Tune: Could Be You, Could Be Me Label: Stony Plain Artist: Eddie Campbell Album: Spider Eating Preacher Tune: Playing Around These Blues Label: Delmark Artist: Eddie Campbell Album: Spider Eating Preacher Tune: Cut You A-Loose Label: Delmark Artist: Studebaker John Album: Old School Rockin’ Tune: Rockin’ Hot Label: Delmark Artist: Gregoire Maret Album: Gregoire Maret Tune: The Secret Life of Plants Label: eone Artist: Gregoire Maret Album: Gregoire Maret Tune: Travels Label: eone Artist: Toots Thielmans Album: Yesterday & Today Tune: Cool & Easy Label: Out Of The Blue Artist: Toots Thielmans Album: Yesterday & Today Tune: Black Beauty Label: Out Of The Blue Artist: Toots Thielmans Album: Yesterday & Today Tune: Bye Bye Blackbird Label: Out Of The Blue _________________________________________________ “In A Mellow Tone” is on CKCU every Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00pm at 93.1FM in Ottawa and around the world on the Internet at ckcufm.com listen live Earlier playlists can be found at: www.inamellowtone.com ______________________________________________

June 06, 2012

WHAT'S ON ELSEWHERE - JUNE 6, 2012

BURLINGTON: Discover Jazz Festival with Bela Fleck, Vijay Iyer, Lee Konitz, Christian McBride, Diane Reeves, Terrance Simien, To June 10. KINGSTON: Lions Club: Monkey Junk June 8. Grand Theatre:Anat Cohen June 21, Sophie Milman June 22, Joe Lovano/Dave Douglas Quintet June 23. MONTREAL: Jazz Festival June 28-July 7. L’Astral: Rafael Zaldivar & Greg Osby June 28. Vic Vogel June 29. Joe Sullivan June 30. OPP July 3. Remi Bolduc July 5. Ranee Lee July 7. Le Cagibi: Philippe Lauzier & Friends June 12.Aaron Lumley June 15. Bernard Falaise & Friends June 19. Casa del Popolo: Francois Houle July 3. Club Soda: Bill Frisell June 28. David Sanchez & Stefon Harris June 29. Elaine Elias June 30. Ron Carter July 2. James Carter July 3. Carmen Lundy July 4. Sophie Milman July 5. Gesu: Terje Rypdal June 30.Tord Gustavsen July 4,5,6,7. La Sala Rossa: Nozen June 6. William Parker Orchestra June 8. William Parker Sextet June 9. Darius Jones June 10. Ellery Eskelin June 17. Oliver Lake June 19. Han Bennink June 20. Ig Henneman Sextet June 21. Marc Ribot June 23. Hexen Trio June 26. Upstairs: Nikida June 8. Chet & Jim Doxas June 11.Dawn Tyler Watson June 15. Brian Blade June 28. Lonnie Smith July 1&2. Tom Harrell July 6&7. N.Y.C. Spy Music Festival June 29-July 15. Birdland: Django Reinhardt Festival June 19-24. Clemente Soto Velez: Avant-garde jazz every Monday. . Downtown Music Gallery: In-store concerts Sunday @ 6:00pm. June 10, June 24, July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29. Gershwin Hotel: Microscopic Septet June 6. Smalls: Roberta Piket Trio July 23. Vision Festival June 11-17. Info@visionfestival.org. Music in Gardens on Sundays: Info@visionfestival.org. ST. JOHN’S Nfld: Sound Symposium July 9-15. TORONTO: Jazz Festival June 22 – July 2. Arraymusic: Toronto Improvisors Orchestra on last Friday of each month. Hugh’s Room: Sue Foley & Peter Karp June 10. Carol Welsman June 14. Sonny Landreth July 6. Suzie Vinnick July 12. Buckwheat Zydeco July 25. Music Gallery: Ig Henneman Sextet June 24. Old Mill Inn: June Garber June 7. Barbara Lica June 14. Genevieve Marentette June 21. Quotes: Laurie Bower June 8. Fred Duligal June 15. Byron Stripling June 22. Houston Person June 23. Ian McDougall June 26. Ken Peplowski June 27. Rex: Joel Miller & Geoff Keezer June 21. Jeremy Pelt June 23. David Braid June 29. Toronto Jazz Orchestra July 1.Benny Sharoni July 20. Bob Brough July 21. Somewhere There: Octopus June 6. Ken Aldcroft June 8. Tranzac: Monk’s Music on the 1st and 3rd Sunday. Lina Allemano Four on 2nd Sunday of each month.

June 03, 2012

PLAYLIST for JUNE 6, 2012

OTTAWA INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL: An introduction to some of the most interesting musicians appearing at the Ottawa International Jazz Festival between June 21 and July 1. Thursday June 21 Artist: Robert Cray Album: This Time Tune: Trouble & Pain Label: Dub Friday June 22 Artist: Ig Henneman Sextet Album: Cut A Caper Tune: A Far Cry Label: Wig Artist: Brian Blade Fellowship Band Album: Season of Changes Tune: Stoner Hill Label: Verve Artist: Joel Miller Album: Swim Tune: Step Into My Office Label: Origin Saturday June 23 Artist: Rob Garcia Album: The Drop and the Ocean Tune: The Drop Part 2 Label: Bjurecords Artist: John Surman Album: John Surman Tune: My Pussin Label: Vocalion Sunday June 24 Artist: Marc Ribot Album: Silent Movies Tune: Solaris Label: Pi Artist: L’Orkestre Des Pas Perdus Album: L’Age du Cuivre Tune: Maux Croises Label: Cross Current Music Monday June 25 Artist: Hexen Trio [Homberger/Guy/Favre] Album: Dakryon Tune: Veni Creator Spiritus Label: Maya Tuesday June 26 Artist: Francois Houle/Benoit Delbecq Album: Because She Hoped Tune: Le Concombre de Chicoutimi Label: Songlines Artist: Branford Marsalis/Joey Calderazzo Album: Songs of Mirth and Melancholy Tune: The Bard Lachrymose Label: Marsalis Artist: Elaine Elias Album: Light My Fire Tune: Isto Aqui O Que E Label: Concord Artist: Ziggy Marley Album: Wild and Free Tune: A Sign Label: Tuff Gong Wednesday June 27 Artist: Park X Trio Album: Cent Questions Sans Reponse Tune: Cent Questions Sans Reponse Label: Multiple Chord Music Artist: Bill Frisell Album: All We Are Saying…. Tune: Please, Please Me Label: Savoy Jazz Artist: Angelika Niescier Album: Sublim III Tune: Bill Label: Enja Thursday June 28 Artist: Maria Farinha Band Album: Uwattibi Tune: Dream Inside A Dream Label: Farpat Artist: Jack DeJohnette Album: Sound Travels Tune: Sonny Light Label: Entertainment One Artist: Mederic Collignon Album: Shangri Tunkashi-La Tune: Billy Preston Label: Just Looking Friday June 29 Artist: Nellie McKay Album: Normal As Blueberry Pie Tune: Mean To Me Label: Verve Saturday June 30 Artist: Get The Blessing Album: OCDC Tune: Torque Label: Naim Jazz Sunday July 1 Artist: The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra Album: Promotional Tune: Otter’s Song Label: Nashville ___________________________________________________ “In A Mellow Tone” is on CKCU every Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00pm at 93.1FM in Ottawa and around the world on the Internet at ckcufm.com listen live Earlier playlists can be found at: www.inamellowtone.com _________________________________________________