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GREGORY PORTER DAY
REVISITING COLE'S CLASSICS
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JAZZ.FM91 is proud to declare - Friday, October 27th to be Gregory Porter Day! This Friday, two-time Grammy-winning vocalist, Gregory Porter releases his latest album,
Nat 'King' Cole & Me; a heartfelt tribute to his idol, the legendary singer, pianist and Capital recording artist, Nat King Cole.
Tune in all day from 7AM - 7PM for your chance to win a CD copy of Gregory Porter's
Nat 'King' Cole & Me! When you hear your cue to call, dial the Prize Line at
1-877-879-5400 for your chance to win!
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Thank you to all of you who helped us to reach our fundraising goal for Part I of our
Fall Fundraising Campaign
. To our new donors, returning lapsed donors, existing and perpetual donors, thank you for being a critical part of our success as a station and in keeping jazz alive.
We appreciate your investment in us. We wouldn't be able to provide our award-winning original programming without your support. And we are also grateful to all of our volunteers, generous catering sponsors and numerous corporate prize donors who played an integral role in making this campaign a success.
If you missed your opportunity to donate during the campaign, we would still be happy to hear from you at
jazz.fm/donate
or by calling
1-800-811-2400
.
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(
Joe Henderson was born on April 24th, 1937 in Lima, Ohio. One of fifteen children
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It’s a mystery why no one has written a biography of Joe Henderson. This tenor saxophonist performed with everyone from Miles Davis to Blood Sweat and Tears. In the 1960’s, Henderson appeared on many of the best albums in the Blue Note catalogue: Lee Morgan’s
The Sidewinder, Horace Silver’s
Song for my Father, and Henderson’s debut album:
Page One. Moreover, Henderson was an accomplished composer: “Recorda-Me”, a Latin tune written when he was just 15, has become a jazz standard.
A quiet and unassuming man, Henderson did not excel at self-promotion. After leaving Blue Note, Henderson went through a long period of declining popularity, though his playing abilities never faltered. A major breakthrough came in 1992 when he recorded
Lush Life: the Music of Billy Strayhorn. Featuring Wynton Marsalis as a sideman, this album reestablished Henderson as a major jazz voice, selling 450,000 copies worldwide. By now, Henderson, a longtime smoker, had emphysema and needed a microphone to project on stage. His career resurgence was cut short in 1997 by a stroke. Joe Henderson died in 2001.
Written by: Jonathan Resney
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JAZZ.FM91 & CAA CLUB GOUP
INT. JAZZ
SAFARI TO NYC
JAZZ.FM91 presents a safari that takes you to the scene of jazz greats, in the city that never sleeps with its energy, bright lights and excitement.
Simply stated,
nothing compares to New York City!
Visit New York City this spring with JAZZ.FM91 in partnership with CAA Travel Insurance,
Friday, March 23rd - Sunday, March 25th, 2018. For more information and to sign up visit,
jazz.fm
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MARKING A MILESTONE
On November 8th with an unforgettable evening of music with
Humber At 50: A Celebration Through Music
presented by TD Insurance at Koerner Hall.
Hosted by JAZZ.FM91's President & CEO, Ross Porter, performing on the Koerner Hall stage will be some of Canada's finest musicians!
Performances include Humber's Faculty Big Band directed by Denny Christianson featuring Pat LaBarbera and Al Kay with special guest, Kurt Elling; in addition to Rik Emmett; Laila Biali and Rich Brown's Rinsethealgorithm with Robi Botos, Larnell Lewis and Luis Deniz.
For tickets and to learn more about the evening visit,
jazz.fm
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THE BENEFITS OF PLANNED GIVING W/ MARK HALPERN: PART 3 ESTATE PLANNING
Jazz listeners can learn how to benefit from donating to charities, how to leave substantial gifts to family and loved ones and not the tax man. Ross Porter sat down with Certified Financial Planner and Trust & Estate Practitioner, Mark Halpern, who is the president and founder of
WEALTHinsurance.com
. They created four informative and entertaining podcast episodes on planned giving, financial planning & estate planning.
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A
CLOSER LOOK
AT THE
MASSEY HALL
REVITALIZATION
Senior Arts Editor Mark Wigmore speaks with Massey Hall Director of Programming and Communications, Jesse Kumagai about Phase II of Massey Hall's revitalization project:
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Local heritage and restoration advisors, as well as internationally renowned technical consultants have been hired to ensure that the original character and feel of this iconic cultural institution is not
only preserved, but enhanced, using technology that just wasn’t available over a century ago. All
with the desire for Massey Hall to operate more efficiently, and remain culturally vibrant for another century and beyond.
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The JAZZ.FM91 Sound of Jazz Concert Series
is proudly sponsored by:
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THE SOJ LINE UP ANNOUNCED:
Our full line up of for the Sound of Jazz Concert Series at the Old Mill Toronto:
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John MaCleod & the Rex Hotel Orchestra
Date: Monday, November 6th, 2017
Kevin Clark's Tribute to Satchmo & New Orleans
Date: Monday, November 20th, 2017
Matt Dusk's Old School Yule
Date: Monday, December 11th, 2017
Kellylee Evans "Love Songs"
Date: Monday, February 12th, 2018
JAZZ.FM91 Youth Big Band
Date: Monday, March 5th, 2018
Gene Bertoncini
Date: Monday, May 7th, 2018
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JAZZ PROSE:
ILLINOIS JACQUET
The State of Illinois
The nightclub's jammed tonight,
It's a frenzy under the pot lights and smoke,
As the jitterbug heats up,
The dance floor becomes an acrobatic display,
A shifting sea of back and forth,
Jump and spin choreography,
A carnival of polka dots and heels,
wide lapels and hats.
Illinois is at the helm this evening,
Charging full steam ahead,
Like a small plane pilot caught in a storm,
Dodging around the lightning bolts,
The rain pelting the wings and windshield,
His Tenor Sax drilling a gateway through the clouds,
The chaos of grey and white,
Pointing the way like a beacon,
A lighthouse to come home to.
The orchestra heeds the call and jumps on board,
Piling on the riffs,
The call and response encouragement,
Feeding the energy,
Burning it brighter,
The crowd moves and spins and sweats,
It's a celebration !
Raise a glass to the host.
c.Freddington 2017
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CELEBRATING
THE LEGACY OF TWO CANADIAN JAZZ ICONS
An extraordinary concert, Oscar Peterson & Oliver Jones: A Celebration with the finest assembling of jazz talent in honour of the tremendous contributions and ongoing legacy. On December 9th, the Living Arts Centre featuring piano luminaries: Monty Alexander, D.D. Jackson, Robi Botos and Marc Cary. Hosted by JAZZ.FM91’s very own John Devenish, additional jazz talent includes: Dione Taylor, Casey Benjamin, Brandi Disterheft and Kahil El'Zabar. A special concert event, curated and produced by Frank Francis
of Caliban Arts Theatre, with musical direction
by Ron Westray.
Tune in to Dinner Jazz with John Devenish for your chance to win with Best Seats! When you hear your cue to call, dial the Prize Line at
1-877-879-5400, for your chance to be part of the celebration. To learn more about this special evening at the Living Arts Centre, visit
jazz.fm
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JAZZOLOGY WITH HEATHER BAMBRICK
Thursday, October 26 | 9PM-10PM
Proudly sponsored by RBC Royal Bank, tonight Jazzology features
David Cruz, guitarist from York University
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RONNIE SCOTT'S
Friday, October 27 | 9PM-10PM
On this weeks' Ronnie Scott's Radio Show with
Ian Shaw, you can hear part two of our amazing two-parter with
George Benson recorded back-stage in the band room at Ronnie Scott's on July 4th 2017.
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JAMIE CULLUM BBC RADIO SHOW
Saturday, October 28 | 11AM-12PM
Jamie Cullum interviews writer and pianist
Jay Rayner on his musical heroes and journey to the London Jazz Festival 2017.
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SOUND OF JAZZ
Sunday, October 29 | 11AM-12PM
Presenting a sensational show at Philharmonie Berlin - recorded spring 2016 - Porter entrances with his wit, rapport, and social awareness. Featuring original cuts and cool covers from throughout Gregory’s career that spotlight his unique voice and showcase his accompanists’ feel and finesse.
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DOCUMENTARY SUNDAY
Sunday, October 29 | 4PM-5PM
Ross Porter asks, If you were marooned on a remote island with no prospect of returning home which CD's would you have with you to help pass the time? This week's Stranded with
Michael Kaeshammer.
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HOST YOUR OWN RADIO SHOW
Sunday, October 29 | 10PM-11PM
JAZZ.FM91 presents another edition of our Host Your Own Radio Show with
Kenneth Rodmell and
Kerry Jackson.
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About Us
More than just a radio station,
JAZZ.FM91
is Canada's only broadcaster and registered not-for-profit charitable arts organization dedicated to enriching the cultural, educational and community experience of their audience.
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"JAZZ.FM91 one of the most vibrant and versatile jazz stations on the planet" - Jazz Times
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