The Pickup recently caught up with Ben Jaffe, the creative director for the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. The band is playing a sold out show at the Broadway Theatre in Saskatoon on June 22nd during the Jazz Festival.
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For late night music and jazz lovers, this show is the place to be for swingin’ music until the wee hours of the morning. And musicians, don’t forget that you can come get on stage and play some tunes with some fantastic musicians. It’s a brilliant opportunity for young musicians to come test their chops with some of the best, and veterans to come groove with their peers.
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Defining the unique brand of blues from the true north strong and free is a tall order. In typical Canadian fashion, it’s a mish-mash of different influences and styles, borrowing from and putting a new spin on blues traditions from around North America. Case in point: Ottawa-based band MonkeyJunk.
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When the Überjam crew gets together, always be prepared for something completely different. The John Scofield-led group is 21st century jazz opened up for all to enjoy, combining virtuosic guitar work and live instrumentals with chaotic electronic samples and loops, all jammed overtop a subtly complex musical form.
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Suzie Vinnick and her guitar named Mabel have an understanding. Suzie does most of the singing and Mabel backs her up. But like all healthy partnerships, there’s a fair amount of give and take. Sometimes the spruce and maple half of the duo sings a little bit, too.
