Category Archives: MUSIC

INTERVIEW WITH BILL FRISELL

Posted on June 17, 2014 by editsuite99

By Anita Malhotra Seattle-based electric guitarist and composer Bill Frisell is revered in jazz circles for his unique sound and approach to the electric guitar – often compared to that of trumpeter Miles Davis. He is equally known for his … Continue reading →

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INTERVIEW WITH JASON MARSALIS

Posted on April 30, 2014 by editsuite99

By Anita Malhotra Born in 1977, drummer, vibraphonist and composer Jason Marsalis is the youngest member of the renowned Marsalis family of New Orleans jazz musicians, which includes his father Ellis Marsalis, Jr., and his brothers Wynton, Branford and Delfeayo. … Continue reading →

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INTERVIEW WITH LUCIEN BARBARIN

Posted on March 2, 2014 by editsuite99

By Anita Malhotra Trombonist and singer Lucien Barbarin stands out in the New Orleans traditional jazz scene not only for his superlative technique, soulful playing and showmanship but also for his far-reaching national and international career. A member of Harry … Continue reading →

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INTERVIEW WITH CONRAD TAO

Posted on November 12, 2012 by editsuite99

By Anita Malhotra At the age of 18, Conrad Tao has already forged three remarkable music careers. Born in Illinois in 1994, Tao began playing the piano when he was just 1 1/2, gave his first recital at age four, and … Continue reading →

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INTERVIEW WITH JACK DE KEYZER

Posted on September 30, 2012 by editsuite99

By Anita Malhotra Canadian guitarist, singer and songwriter Jack de Keyzer has been performing, recording and composing the blues for more than three decades. Along the way he has released eight albums and received a host of awards, including two … Continue reading →

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INTERVIEW WITH COLIN MACK

Posted on July 29, 2011 by editsuite99

By Anita Malhotra Ottawa-based composer Colin Mack’s evocative pieces for piano, chamber ensemble, orchestra and voice have been broadcast and distributed by CBC Radio, Radio-Canada, Galaxie and the National Film Board. On July 11, 2011, a concert dedicated to his … Continue reading →

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INTERVIEW WITH PAULINE OLIVEROS

Posted on May 31, 2011 by editsuite99

By Anita Malhotra Composer and accordionist Pauline Oliveros has been experimenting with sound for more than six decades. She made her name in the 1960s as a pioneering electronic music composer and member of the San Francisco Tape Music Centre. … Continue reading →

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INTERVIEW WITH HARRI STOJKA

Posted on March 31, 2011 by editsuite99

By Anita Malhotra One of Austria’s best-known jazz musicians, guitarist Harri Stojka began performing in 1970 and has since released more than 15 LPs and CDs. Playing in Viennese rock bands as a young teen, he formed his own jazz-rock band at … Continue reading →

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INTERVIEW WITH JOHN SHOWMAN

Posted on February 28, 2011 by editsuite99

By Anita Malhotra Classically trained fiddle-player John Showman is the co-founder of two thriving and stylistically contrasting Toronto-based bands – the Foggy Hogtown Boys (bluegrass) and the Creaking Tree String Quartet, whose latest CD, a hybrid of roots, bluegrass, jazz and classical … Continue reading →

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