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“One of the great minds in jazz.” - Jazz FM JUNO AWARD nominee RON DAVIS. Pianist, composer, CBC and BBC Radio repeat performer, international favourite, solo artist, critics’ choice. Ron is a Canadian jazz visionary. His music blends genres and pushes boundaries, building on his jazz and classical training. He seeks new textures, new forms, new compositions, new formations and new ways of presenting his signature sound without losing a connection to audiences. The music is diverse in a characteristically Canadian way. Ron has released 13 critically acclaimed albums. His 12th, SymphRONica UpfRONt was honoured with a 2020 JUNO AWARD (Canada’s Grammy or BAFTA awards) “INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR” NOMINATION. Ron has travelled the world playing his innovative, fresh music

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Article: Album Review

Brother Jack McDuff: Ain't No Sunshine

Read "Ain't No Sunshine" reviewed by Pierre Giroux


At The Gallery, Seattle Washington 1972, Brother Jack McDuff, master of the Hammond B-3 organ, showcased his unparalleled talent, backed by a tight-knit ensemble of seasoned musicians. The result is a never-before-released live recording in a deluxe limited-edition hand-numbered 180-gram 2-LP set, produced by record executive and tenor saxophonist Cory Weeds. The ...

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Article: Journey into Jazz

Record Store Day 2024 Jazz Releases

Read "Record Store Day 2024 Jazz Releases" reviewed by Kyle Simpler


Every year, Record Store Day (RSD) promises limited edition vinyl releases for all tastes in music. From the latest popular artists to the most obscure archival releases, RSD drops try to cover a lot of musical territory. Practically all genres of music are represented and, of course, jazz is no exception. Fortunately, the April 2024 drop ...

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Article: Album Review

Ezra Weiss Big Band: We Limit Not The Truth of God

Read "We Limit Not The Truth of God" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


In 2015 Ezra Weiss began to compose a suite that he intended would be a cautiously optimistic message to his young children about the world they were living in and the challenges and promise they would face as they grew up. By the time this music was completed and recorded in December 2018, its mood and ...

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Symphronica Upfront

Label: Really Records (192914610304)
Released: 2018
Track listing: 1. Drew Bourrée (comp. Ron Davis / arr. Raphael Weinroth-Browne) (6:20) 2. La Côte d’Or (comp. / arr. Mike Downes) (4:39) 3. Whirlycurl (comp. Ron Davis / arr. Mike Downes & Ron Davis) (3:47) 4. Sashagraha (comp. Ron Davis / arr. Jason Nett) (3:35) 5. A Luz (Da Partida) (comp. & arr. Louis Simão) (6:22) 6. Hum-a-Samba (comp. Ron Davis / arr. Louis Simão) (4:57) 7. Chance (comp J. Pepper / arr. Mike Downes) (4:31) 8. Nina (w Daniela) (comp. Paolo Conte / arr. Fausto Mesolella & Ron Davis, string arr. Richard Mascall) (5: 60) 9. So What (comp. Miles Davis / arr. Mike Downes, Harry Whalley & Ron Davis) (5:42) 10. Dodeka Nagata (comp. Ron Davis / arr. Jason Nett) (4:22) 11. Les Angéliques (comp. Ron Davis / arr. Tania Gill) (5:27) 12. Popeye (comp. S. Lerner / arr. Louis Simão & Ron Davis) (3:12)

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Rhythmaron

Label: Really Records (191061538394)
Released: 2017
Track listing: 1. Rhythmaron (Ron Davis) – 3:38 2. Give Me the Simple Life (R. Bloom & H. Ruby) – 2:53 3. You Can't Do That (J. Lennon & P. McCartney) - 3:27 4. A Child Is Born (Thad Jones & Alec Wilder) – 4:31 5. The Fishin' Hole (E. Sloane, E. Hagen & H. Spencer) – 3:08 6. Moon River (H. Mancini & J. Mercer) – 5:09 7. Jitterbug Waltz (T. Waller, M. Manners & C. Grean) – 4:50 8. Cullibalue (Ron Davis) – 3:43 9. Over the Rainbow (H. Arlen & Y. Harburg) – 6:01 10. Secret Love (S. Fain & P. Webster) – 4:23 11. Rockin' in Rhythm (D. Ellington, H. Carney & I. Mills) – 4:22 12. You Must Believe in Spring (M. Legrand) – 5:34 13. Swing Street (Ron Davis) – 2:17

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Pocket Symphronica

Label: Really Records (625712588624)
Released: 2016
Track listing: 1 D’hora (4:46) – comp. Ron Davis, arr. Mike Downes 2 Gruvmuv (3:49) – comp. Ron Davis, arr. Jason Nett 3 Fugue & Variations on Gaga and Poker Face (6:56) comp. Stefani Germanotta, Nadir Khayat, Ron Davis – arr. Jason Nett 4 Danza Daniela (4:13) – comp. Ron Davis, arr. Tania Gill 5 Presto (2:17) – comp. Ron Davis (after Beethoven), arr. Jason Nett 6 Blues 54 (3:47) – comp. Ron Davis, arr. Jason Nett 7 Chassal Siddur Pesach (3:52) – Trad., arr. Tania Gill 8 Pentuptimism (4:21) – comp. Ron Davis, arr. Tania Gill 9 Love Song (7:06) – comp. & arr. Jason Nett 10 Jaggy Dance (7:14) - comp. Ron Davis, arr. Mike Downes 11 Jeanamora (4:07) - comp. Ron Davis, arr. Tania Gill

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SymphRONica

Label: Ron Davis / Acronym (091037705570)
Released: 2014
Track listing: 1. The Climb- comp. Ron Davis / arr. Timothy Berens 2. Thomachonga - comp. Ron Davis / arr. Timothy Berens 3. Allelujah - comp. Ron Davis / arr. Timothy Berens 4. Dror Yikrah – trad. / arr. Jason Nett 5. Sashagraha - comp. Ron Davis / arr. Jeff Smallman 6. Le Reel de Pointe-au-Pic – trad. / arr. Rebecca Pellett Violin solo: Lillian Scheirich, Concertmaster - Windsor Symphony Orchestra 7. Mache Dich Mein Herze Rein- Comp. J. S. Bach / arr. Jeff Smallman Clarinet solo: Sasha Boychouk 8. Sergei’s Shuffle - comp. Ron Davis / arr. Jason Nett 9. Pawpwalk – comp. Ron Davis / arr. Jason Nett

Album

Blue Modules

Label: Minerva Road / Davinor Records (741360354784)
Released: 2012
Track listing: 1. Roger's Rumble -Ron Davis and Roger Travassos (0:48) 2. Pawpwalk - Ron Davis (3:22) 3. Mahna Mahna - Piero Umiliani (1:53) 4. Making Plans For Nigel - Colin Moulding (5:23) 5. Viva Las Vegas - Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman (2:39) 6. Grandma's Hands - Bill Withers (3:36) 7. I Will - John Lennon & Paul McCartney (4:23) 8. Voodoo Child (Slight Return) - Jimmy Hendrix (4:58) 9. Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing - Stevie Wonder (3:55) 10. Living For The City - Stevie Wonder (3:59) 11. Blue Modules - Ron Davis, Ross MacIntyre and Roger Travassos (4:26) 12. Patanjali's Chant – Traditional (5:47) 13. You Can't Do That - John Lennon & Paul McCartney (2:47)

Album

My Mother's Father's Song

Label: Minerva Road / Davinor Records
Released: 2010
Track listing: Viva la Vida; The Climb; Sergei's Shuffle; Danza Daniela; La Mer; My Shining Hour; Tumba Ron Rumba; Bal u Grubego Joska (bass lament); Bal u Grubego Joska; Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight; For Once in My Life; You Needed Me; Bal u Grubego Joska (piano lament).


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