Jeremy Ellis AYRO is sonic chef who mixes ingredients from across the musical spectrum. Hes a freestyle live set specialist, pianist, singer and synthisizer MPC programmer whos sound is like nothing you heard before. Jeremy first rose to fame as a member of various musical fusion projects, utilizing his classical, jazz and percussion training. Becomming a frequent collaborator with Detroit producers, he has worked with such luminaries as Carl Craig, John Beltran, Recloose and Alton Miller, providing a combination of vocal and keyboard.
MERCURY LOUNGE OTTAWA Thursday May 28th 22:00pm with DJ Trevor Walker
Published on
September 2, 2008 in
Featured, Live Music and New Release.
Tags: Afro, Brazil, Cafe Nostalgica, Cisco Ottawa Blues Festival, Funk, Global Grooves Toronto, Jazz, Mercury Lounge, Montreal International Jazz Festival, Ottawa, Ottawa International Jazz Festival, People Project, Rommel Ribeiro.
Brazilian music, Afro, reggae, jazz, funk… Nothing is off limits for this incredible artist simply known as Rommel. Born in 1987 in São Luís, Northern Brazil, Rommel was destined to have close connections with music. Raised in a family of musicians, he grew up admiring his grandparents’, father’s and sister’s talents. Precociously gifted, Rommel won his first music festival competition at the age of 14 and since then participated in several other music festivals mainly in his hometown, São Luís.
Rommel in Canada Click Here!
Published on
August 26, 2008 in
DJ Music, Featured, Festivals, Labels and Producers.
Tags: Abicah Soul, Angel Moraes, Cherry, Christian Pronovost, Danny Buddah Morales, Gotsoul Records, House, Jabig, Joe Dipadova, Jojoflores, Karizma, Kenny Bobien, Luke Native, Mike Fresco, Misayo, Montreal, Pat Boogie, Segafredo, Simon B, Soul, Tazz, Therapy, Time Supperclub.
GOTSOUL RECORDS AND THERAPY PRESENT THE FIRST ANNUAL
MONTREAL INTERNATIONAL HOUSE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Leave it JojoFlores and the good people from GotSoul and Therapy to give House lovers the respect of a festival. Closing down the summer could never feel so good. If you don’t believe me check out this House giant all star line up!
Joni NehRita passed through Ottawa tonight promoting her new Cd “A fine time”. The atmosphere at the Mercury lounge was comfortable and laid back, those present enjoyed the soulful voice of Joni. She was accompanied by three musicians who have been touring with her. The chemistry between them was interesting to see; the up beat Jazz drumming and funky bass lines gave it the kick it needed to make it a great show. Joni’s Cd is well worth the buy, as it sets the mood for a pleasant night. Check out her Myspace here.
Published on
July 14, 2008 in
DJ Music, Labels, New Release and Producers.
Tags: Brassaii, Cherry, Cielo, City Deep Music, Garage, Gotsoul Records, Halo, House, Jazz, Jojoflores, Mat Chrysdale, MIAMI SUNSET SESSIONS, Mike Fresco, Montreal, Soul, Therapy, Toronto, Tribe HYPERCLUB.
July 12th, 2008 Fame and Therapy launched the Album Release of MIAMI SUNSET SESSIONS featuring Jojoflores from Gotsoul Records & HALO from City Deep Music. Jojoflores is a celebrated Montreal DJ with a signature sound that resonates sweet, soulful melodies and a profound jazzy vibe. He is also highly respected for his rare underground garage house. Jojoflores maintains regular residencies at Cherry (MTL) and Cielo (NYC).
Jojoflores was joined by Toronto DJ, Mat Chrysdale. The CD release took place at Toronto King St. West resto/bar Brassaii.
Purchase MIAMI SUNSET SESSIONS today! Or better yet, hit up the next CD Release party at Tribe Hyper Club (MTL) 10pm Friday July 18th. Jojoflores will be joined by Mike “FU” Fresco.
Balkan Beat Box lead members include Tamir Muskat and Ori Kaplan along with a Multiethnic group of musicians Tomer Yosef, Itamar Ziegler, Uri Kinrot (Who I had the fortune to see Jan. 2006 at the Mercury Lounge with an amazing Klezmer band, Boom Pam), Ben Handler, Jeremiah Lockwood, Eyal Talmudi and Peter Hess. Balkan Beat Box also collaborate with a long list of musicians from Bulgaria, Morocco, Spain, Israel, and Palestine. Balkan Beat Box’s diverse membership make for a vast array of classical music styles mixed with dub and electronic . Their high energy, carnival sound played Ottawa Bluesfest Friday July 11th at 7:00 pm on the Bank of America Stage right before heading on their European Tour.
For Bluesfest concert hightlights click here!
Published on
June 23, 2008 in
Featured, Festivals, Live Music, Live Review and New Release.
Tags: Afro-Beat, Amy Keys, Chris Potter, Christina Aguilera, Dave Holland, Herbie Hancock, Jazz, Joni Mitchell, Lionel Loueke, Norah Jones, Ottawa, Ottawa International Jazz Festival, Sonya Kitchell, The River, Tina Turner, Vinnie Colaiuta.
Confederation Park was the home to legendary Herbie Hancock with his Grammy awarded Album “River: The Joni Letters”. The lyrics from the album “River” were written by Canadian artist Joni Mitchell. Herbie Hancock graced the stage with two fantastic vocalists, Sonya Kitchell and Amy Keys. Sonya Kitchell’s sound is a cross between Norah Jones, Ella Fitzgerald & Joni Mitchell. While Amy Keys a sound not unlike Tina Turner and Christina Aguilera.
There was definitely no lack of genius musical talent last night! Herbie Hancock was accompanied by Dave Holland on Bass, Chris Potter on Saxophone, Vinnie Colaiuta on Percussion and
Lionel Loueke on Guitar.
Click here to check out the highlights from the show!
Published on
May 28, 2008 in
Live Music.
Tags: Afrobeat, Babylon Nightclub, Barrymore's, Cafe Nostalgica, Do Right Music, Funk, Latin, Le Petit Chicago, Mercury Lounge, Ottawa, Souljazz Orchestra, The Agency Group, Toronto.
(This is part one of two videos, the second of which can be seen right here.)
It is, Pierre Chretien insists, still very much an Ottawa band.
But increasingly, The Souljazz Orchestra is bringing its infectious global sound around the globe.
Late last year, it was a string of sold-out shows in Europe. Last month, the sextet was wowing them in Brooklyn. Come July, it’s back overseas for club and festival dates in the U.K., France, Austria, Denmark and Hungary. Further shows in such exotic locales as Iceland are in the works. “To them,” Chretien muses with a laugh, “we’re exotic Canadians.” Continue reading ‘May 31st (OTT): The Souljazz Orchestra: Still an Ottawa band!’
Published on
February 20, 2008 in
About Trans Canada Radio.
Tags: Afro, Beats, Breaks, Canada, Funk, House, Jazz, Location, Music, Reggae, Soul, Venues.
THE ROOT
For those who have never had the fortune to drive it, the Trans-Canada highway is a long, slow and detailed journey. This route is rarely the fastest, but can be the most memorable way to traverse Canada.
I recently had the fortune to take the wrong turn driving from Toronto to Ottawa and landed myself on this highway. Listening to a CD of an Ottawa afro-funk band, I quickly drew the parallel between Canada’s music industry and one of the worlds longest highways. Relaxed and natural, yet constant and strong! Canada’s artists are bred to know that there is a long road that lie ahead.
TRANS CANADA RADIO is proud to celebrate Canada’s Current Cultural artists and their locations! Traveling across Canada’s vast surface and finding the best of the under and above-ground artists who are rooted in, Soul, Funk, Reggae, Beats, House, Breaks and all that afro-Jazz… and where to check them out in your favorite Canadian city!
Pack your bags! We’re going on a road trip!
Sara Ainslie (editor)
