Canadian Faces: Jerrold Dubyk

Edmonton based tenor saxophonist Jerrold Dubyk after a rehearsal for a recording session at Groundhog Studio in Port Coquitlam, BC (yes those are hockey sticks). Check out his website HERE and sample his… Read More →

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Greasy Old Drums

I’ve had some very nice sets of drums over the years but nothing will ever replace this funky old junk. They aren’t the best for everything but if you want to play some… Read More →

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FREE JAZZ AEROBICS

When I lived in Victoria I used to drive by this sign every day that said in huge letters: FREE JAZZ AEROBICS. It was outside of a community centre and very night after… Read More →

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Canadian Faces: Joel Miller

After a great couple of weeks of seeing touring Canadian ensembles in Vancouver I had the idea that I should do a series of portraits with the subjects being the faces of the… Read More →

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Ian Froman

On Wednesday night I caught the second set of the Michael Adkins Quartet at The Cellar.    The all Canadian group featured Kevin Turcotte on trumpet, Jim Vivian on bass, Michael Adkins on the… Read More →

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For Your Weekend Listening Enjoyment

To cap off my George Coleman appreciation week here’s Big G taking an epic solo on Sonnymoon for Two at Cory Weeds’ Cellar Jazz Club. This was great: George, after playing a ten… Read More →

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George Coleman in Technicolor

It would appear to be George Coleman appreciation week here at jessecahill.com but after his efforts this past weekend how could it not be? And besides when was the last time that you… Read More →

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Portrait of a Jazz Icon

Playing with Big G was an exceptional and unique experience that I won’t soon forget. At 78 years of age George is still playing in a completely no holds barred style that requires… Read More →

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A Starry Night on The Fraser

We had a beautiful clear sky in New West this evening so I decided to go out and take some pictures of the rail yard. The train scene I was looking for didn’t… Read More →

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Lasquetian Topiary II (and a little procrastination)

Last week I sat down for a quick interview with CBC Radio Producer Michael Juk to discuss my state of mind when I’m improvising.  It was an interesting discussion that got me thinking… Read More →

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