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January 9, 2009 - 9:00 PM - Arbor Room - Shannon Butcher - Once an integral part of the vocal powerhouse Swing Rosie, Shannon Butcher has released her solo jazz album Words We Both Could Say, which artfully and unexpectedly plays with songs that are instantly familiar in one their original genre but are rendered new and mysterious in a jazz format. Think Madonna, Tears for Fears and other pop favourites and you begin to see where this jazz diva is going.
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January 15, 2009 - 9:00 PM - Arbour Room, 7 Hart House Circle - Pat Robitaille, opened for by Michou - Pat Robitaille, solo artist:
For an artist at the start of a career, Pat Robitaille's hard-earned years on the road already shine through with a comfortable attitude on and off stage. This isn't a musician by trade, this is someone who makes music because they have to.
Born and bred in Windsor, Ontario, Pat takes his cue from the rock and soul music of Michigan. Pat's brand of music doesn't quite showcase the sound of Motown Detroit, but it's got the soul and spirit to measure up.
Opened for by Michou:
The members of Michou have been playing together for less than a year but the material that’s coming out of this Windsor-based act would leave you to believe this is the work of a well-seasoned, road-tested band several records into a career.
Imagine, if you can, a musical partnership between an acoustic Ben Folds, NRBQ, and Barenaked Ladies and you might get some sense of what Michou has to offer. The calibre of the songwriting, the beauty of the arrangements, and the level of musicianship within the band all suggest this is a band with legs.
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January 16, 2009 - 9:00 PM - Arbor Room - The David Virelles Quintet - “My dream is to create beautiful music—to reach as many people as possible with my music.” With such an ambition, David Virelles has gained recognition as a “genius that everyone can understand.” The young Cuban has been nicknamed “the marvel” for his brilliant technique, and many believe he is destined to become one of jazz piano’s greats. Virelles blends elements of his Cuban heritage with contemporary American jazz, thus creating his own distinctive sound.
From Justin Time Records website
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January 23, 2009 - 9:00 PM - Arbor Room - Arkana Music - Arkana Music is noted for its creative risk taking and virtuosity. Arkana Music is a Toronto based modern jazz quartet focused on improvisation and creative music. All compositions are by Ali Berkok and each piece is written in order to create a different environment, without relying on existing jazz vehicles and devices.
courtesy arkana music.com
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January 30, 2009 - 9:00 PM - Arbor Room - Ernesto Cervini - Drummer Ernesto Cervini has quickly become in demand as a sideman and also as a bandleader in New York City and Toronto because of his unique and deep musicality. Ernesto released his first album with his own quartet and it has been receiving rave reviews in publications across Canada and the United States.
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