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Brett Hansen

Brett Hansen is a Canadian guitarist/composer/producer based in Edmonton. He has recorded on dozens of albums across many genres. Brett has shared the stage with the likes of Robi Botos, Gil Goldstein, PJ Perry, Mallory Chipman, the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, and many others. He is an active sideman having opened up for bands such as Blue Rodeo, AQUA, and Blue Oyster Cult.

On his debut album Confluence, guitarist Brett Hansen and his band weave their way through twelve original compositions, traversing folk inspired melodies, sprawling ambience, gentle ballads, and rock inspired epics. The album was recorded by multiple Juno winning engineer/producer Paul Johnston and co-produced by Edmonton based singer/songwriter Mallory Chipman. Confluence is tender but fierce, complex but intuitive, and relatable but fresh. It showcases Hansen’s focus on lyricism in both writing and performance while showcasing traits of modern jazz/improvised music with contemporary production techniques.

Gear

Guitars:Victor Baker Model 15, Collings OM1-T

Amps: Port City Pearl, Henriksen Blu

Pedals: Analogman King of Tone, Strymon Deco, Ceriatone Centura, Empress Compressor MK2, Empress Echosystem, Chase Bliss CxM 1978, Chase Bliss Blooper, Chase Bliss Mood MK2, Strymon Cloudburst, GFI System Synesthesia

Joel Jeschke: Time & Place

Read "Time & Place" reviewed by Glenn Astarita

by Glenn Astarita
January 5, 2025

Joel Jeschke, a versatile Canadian drummer from Edmonton, Alberta, has made a name for himself across multiple genres, from rock to jazz. Having performed and recorded with numerous artists including rock bands like Royal Tusk and Whale and the Wolf as well as modern jazz artists such as Aretha Tillotson and the Stephanie Urquhart Quartet, Jeschke now turns his attention to his debut album as a composer and bandleader, Time & Place. This album proves he is not just another ...

"A very worthy debut deserving of your attention." - JazzQuad

“Each track is a discovery, capable of touching deep emotional chords and offering an immersive listening experience” - Jazz in Family

"Instrumentals that embellish melody, density, virtuosity, and drama." - ProgLand

"Confluence is a record that deserves your attention, and Brett Hansen is one to watch." - The Intellegencer

"A seductive and visionary affair." - The Jazz Music Blog

"Hearing Hansen play, with his clear tone and fleet way of constructing single-line runs, brings to mind John Abercrombie who possessed one of the purest sounds on the six string." - Listening Sessions