Richard and Joan Gillis sit down and talk to David Grenon aka Soul Bear about the upcoming concert: Think Sintra, but fabulous. in english. in french.
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Juno-Award winning Guitarist Jocelyn Gould joined the stage with the Winnipeg Women's Jazz Orchestra on March 6th, 2025 in an incredible showcase of Winnipeg's female jazz musicians and composers/arrangers. Sol James performed several songs with the band including new arrangements by Female Winnipeg composers and arrangers. The Young Women's Jazz Ensemble performed our opener Set! It's always such a pleasure for The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra musicians to share the stage with young players who are so passionate about making music! Our Women-Led Symposium earlier that day was a success! We heard an incredible keynote by Jocelyn Gould as well as instrument break-out sessions and a "Living Giants Herstory" session by Jeni Taylor. Keynote Speech by Jocelyn Gould Brass Instrument breakout session led by Dr. Nora Wilson.
Filipina Vocalist Charito flew in from Japan and blew us away with very special renditions of "My Funny Valentine," "My One and Only Love," "Nica's Dream" and "Sir Duke," to name just a few of the songs performed last Saturday evening. Rondalla performed as well! Winnipeg's own MAFTI traditional Rondalla string ensemble performed during intermission and also joined the WJO on stage for the final number: L.O.V.E. Sisler High School Jazz Band performed our opener Set!It's always such a pleasure for The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra musicians to share the stage with young players who are so passionate about making music!
Tidal Currents: East Meets West releases February 2nd, 2024 on Chronograph Records. WJO musician Monica Jones sits down with Composers: Jill Townsend and Christine Jensen to discuss the album and creative aspects of composing a big band suite "together but separately." A special thanks to the composers for taking the time to discuss the upcoming album release. 'Elvis & The Grinch: Madcap Holiday Hijinks Combined with Classic Christmas Crooning Send Audiences Reeling and Rocking this December!
Both the matinee and the evening performances of Elvis & The Grinch had audiences dancing a hole in their Blue Suede Shoes and rolling in the aisles at The Grinch's anti-Christmas antics. The program kicked off with Dave 'Icelandic Elvis' Greene and the WJO performing some of 'The King's' greatest hits including Suspicious Minds, See See Rider, and, of course, that holiday favourite, Blue Christmas. Dave's powerful voice and enthusiastic performance, combined with sizzling solos and the raw energy of the big band, made it so the audience couldn't help falling in love with this veteran Manitoban Elvis Tribute Artist. Not to mention a white, hot rendition of Santa Baby by local vocalist Helen White. In the second half of the concert, Helen and the big band gracefully whisked us to Whoville where a certain green grouch began to unravel his plans for the most celebrated holiday heist of all time! Quinn 'The Grinch' Greene, with the help of Helen's wonderful comedic timing and truly one-of-a-kind voice, spun Dr. Suess' beloved tale of the Grinch's journey from despising everything jolly to becoming a hero for all Who's everywhere. Along with some audacious audience interaction and literally stealing presents, lights, the tree, and a certain roast beast, Quinn, Helen, Dave, and the illustrious WJO brought this Christmas classic to swinging, singing, and carol-ing life in a holiday program unlike any other!' |
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