The Uncoverables: Gordon Grdina Interview CKUT

The Uncoverables Podcast: Ernesto Cervini’s Turboprop Episode

I spoke to the leader of the now JUNO nominated Turboprop ensemble.  Ernesto Cervini is an extremely active force in the Toronto music community.  From electrifying progressive rock influenced trio work with Myriad3 to a Radiohead tribute band, he’s done it all.  We spoke about how this ensemble has developed over time and how his vision has driven them on their latest album REV. Click Here to Download [https://ia601504.us.archive.org/9/items/ErnestoCervinisTurbopropEpisode/Ernesto%20Cervini%27s%20Turboprop%20Episode.mp3]

The Uncoverables Podcast: Jennifer Thiessen and Ida Toninato Interview

Local Montreal Improvisers Jennifer Thiessen and Ida Toninato discuss musical identity, the strange sound of the Viola D’Amore, and their new album The Space Between Us out now on Ambiances Magnetiques records. Click Here to Download [https://ia801509.us.archive.org/20/items/JenniferThiessenAndIdaToninatoEpisode/Jennifer%20Thiessen%20and%20Ida%20Toninato%20Episode.mp3]

The Uncoverables: Gordon Grdina Interview CKUT

I got the chance to speak with Gordon Grdina (guitar and Oud) on the radio tonight.  He plays at La Vitrola tomorrow.  We spoke a bit about his experiences learning from Gary Peacock, playing in the vastly diverse Vancouver scene, as well as the group Haram who he’s currently touring with. Click Here to Download [https://ia801507.us.archive.org/14/items/GordonGrdinaEpisode/Gordon%20Grdina%20Episode.mp3]

The Uncoverables: Rebecca Hennessy Interview

This week on CKUT’s Jazz Euphorium, I played an interview I did with Toronto trumpet player Rebecca Hennessy about her latest album Two Calls.  She takes us through each and every tune and talks a bit about how she incorporates her wide ranging slew of influences into this ensemble’s context. Click Here to Download [https://ia801505.us.archive.org/1/items/RebeccaHennessyEpisode/Rebecca%20Hennessy%20Episode.mp3]

The Uncoverables: DF Interview

DF is an Audio/Visual collaboration between Saxophonist Dustin Finer and visual artist Daniel Freder.  Their new EP tries to both capture their immersive live performance as well as stretch into new territories with music video making. Click Here to Download [https://ia601508.us.archive.org/30/items/DFEpisode/DF%20Episode.mp3]