Tena Palmer vocals
Geordie Haley guitar
Ron Hynes bass
Perform jazz, original songs and selected favourites in one of Halifax's finest bistros.
8pm
Palmer/Schoorl/Willes
Tina Palmer- Voice
Holger Schoorl - Guitar
Chris Willes- Woodwinds
9pm
Hay/Lee/Tielli
Hayoun Lee - Piano
Jay Hay- Woodwinds
Doug Tielli - Trombone
Free Improvisations
Bossa samba duet with the lovely and talented guitarist, Kevin Barrett.
improvised music with great musicians!
We ( t.b.a.) are on 3rd set at 10 pm
come & hang in a comfy chair & have a bevvy....the music is always a treat and a surprise.
Tena Palmer- voice
Kevin Turcotte - trumpet
Tania Gill - Piano
Victor Bateman - double bass
Nick Fraser - drums
Tena Palmer takes this group of extraordinary improvisors on a musical tour from Tin Pan Alley to the Hills of Loch Katrine, to Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore, Texas, Georgia, Iceland and back to Canada.
Always exquisite repertoire assures listeners of a pleasant and exciting journey with soft ballads to rest upon between musical excursions into the far and away.
In various ensembles, this group of musicians have collaborated for decades and graced stages across the country. Come for a ride!
Tena Palmer - voice, tin whistles
Wilma Young - fiddle,voice
Dan Cassidy - fiddle, guitar,voice
Eggert Palsson- Bouzouki, mandola, Irish flute, bagpipes,voice
Mathias Selannen- button accordeon, whistles, voice
ALBA and Matti play their favourite jigs, reels, strathspeys, polkas and ballads.....
Guiness optional.
New Years Gala Concert songs and stories with: actor/singer/guitarist, Paul Rainville
singer/story-teller Tena Palmer
pianist- Mark Ferguson
double bassist, John Geggie
drummer- Charles Gay
short improvised sets. trios led by tena who will mix and matchgeordie haley, paul cram, norm adams, doug cameron, tim crofts, lukas pierce, anne davison, james hill ,holly arsenault, tom easley and gerry granelli ?
gino and 20-odd ( pardon the potential pun) Toronto improvisors will be performing his opera "I, Norton"
http://www.myspace.com/ginorobair
http://www.myspace.com/inorton.
http://www.aimtoronto.org
Tena's diverse and tasty repertoire.... with kindred accompaniment - - eases listeners....
experimental music wirh Jim Bailey,
Tim Cuff
& others t.b.a.
.... electronica / found sounds / voice & other acoustica....
I have been wanting for quite some time, to play with guitarist extraordinaire, Michael Keith! I always have a fun and fulfilling musical time with drummer, Chris Cawthray. We're gonna improvise at the Bookworkm... DO drop in... it'll be so fun and we'd love to see you.
set 1
Geordie Haley guitar
Evan Shaw sax
Nicole Rampersaud trumpet
set 2
Geordie Haley guitar
Brandon Valdivia drums
Tena Palmer voice
jazz duet with Kevin Barrett
Tena Palmer plays brand new compositions with guitarist / electronic musician Hilmar Jensson and Matthias M.D.Hemstock on drums & electronica...
In a program with Kristjana Stefansdottir and former student, Ragnheidur Grondal, winner of several Icelandic music awards..... best female vocalist, cd..best new artist? ( a bunch like dat ;-)
Chick singers of the world, unite!
I will be co-hosting a roots workshop performance with Vince Halfhide....and others .
Yee, haw!
SEVEN STRANDS OF SOUND
Thursday, July 2, 2009
National Arts Centre Fourth Stage
Improv Invitational
9:00pm
FEATURING:
Petr Cancura – saxophone, clarinet, flute, mandolin / Project Director
petrcancura.com
Tena Palmer – voice
tenapalmer.com
Michael Occhipinti – guitar
michaelocchipinti.com
Pierre-Yves Martel – viola di gamba
Andy Milne – piano
andymilne.com
Isaiah Ceccarelli – drums, percussion
isaiahceccarelli.com
Benoît Delbecq – keyboards, electronics
delbecq.net
Michael Occhipinti
Petr Cancura
Pierre-Yves Martel
Andy Milne
BIOGRAPHY
Vocalist Tena Palmer leaps genres with the greatest of ease, but she’s never more uninhibited and expressive than when she sets off on a free, improvised solo. Squeaks, animal noises and mouth percussion are just part of her unique brand of vocalese.
Petr Cancura is equally adept at coaxing a new language out of his saxophone, so it’s not surprising that he has shared the stage with innovators like Joe Maneri and Cecil McBee.
Guitarist Michael Occhipinti is an innovative composer, the winner of the 2002 National Jazz Award for Guitarist of the Year and seven-time JUNO Award nominee.
Pierre-Yves Martel’s combination of early music, re-imaginings of non-jazz composers such as Prokofiev, and improvisation on viola di gamba endow his work with a truly unique sound.
As the leader of Dapp Theory, Andy Milne specializes in fusing jazz with hip-hop.
Isaiah Ceccarelli has established himself as an important percussionist in Montreal, and his compositions reflect his Spanish heritage and love of chamber music.
Benoît Delbecq is an experimental pianist who will not settle for the traditional vocabulary of the instrument. He’s not married to standard keyboards; he also plays the one on his laptop.
Put these seven musicians together to feed off of one-another’s ideas and get ready for a wild ride into uncharted territory. Originally commissioned for 10 minutes of new music, this group of composers arrives to merge their new work with that of their peers, producing a concert as diverse and resonant as the musicians themselves.
June 29- July 3
Composer's Residency with my buddies Andy Milne-NYC, Benoit Delbecq- of France, on pno & prepared piano....Pierre-Yves Martel on viola da gamba - aaaah!
Isaiah Ceccarelli on perc & drums, Michael Occhipinti - guitar, Petr Cancura, NYC - reeds, mando, vox.
A 10 min tune each, written for this group.
I relish the opportunity!
should be a couple of days of open rehearsals for the final concert.
Tena Palmer - vocals
Reg Schwager - violao / guitar
Perform Brazilian / jazz gems. A relaxed and sensuous warm-up to your Saturday night.
$5 mention when reserving, that you are on Tena & Reg's list.
$15 cover: entertainment for the whole night.
(There is also a $54 dinner package.)
On Sunday April 12, the NOW series features:
First set: 8 PM
Tena Palmer, voice
Bruce Cassidy, Electronic Valve Instrument.
Tena and Bruce became friends last year, over the course of a couple of very creatively fulfilling festival concerts with the EAR-CAM ensemble ; FIMA Victoriaville, and the 416 New Music Fest. Discovering a similarity of musical purpose, philosophy, a mutual admiration and delight in collaboration, both Bruce and Tena are excited to indulge in the space and freedom of a duet. Be there! You'll Feel Good!
The Electronic Valve Instrument (EVI) is essentially a synthesizer for a trumpet player. I think that because of its breath control it is the most expressive electronic instrument produced to date. It responds to breath pressure, vibrato, portamento and pitch bend and has a playable range equal to that of the piano. It is capable of producing the sounds of many different instruments via an electronic protocol called MIDI and is also capable of playing complex new sounds even emulating the sound of a full orchestra.
Second set: 9 PM
The ever expanding and compelling sound world of Brilliant Jim Bailey's electronics.
Tena and Mark; known each other for years, & this, their first show together!
An event not to be missed:
WARNING!
chances are.....
hips will swing, hearts open & lift, eyes may mist & throats get lumpy.
but don't worry it might just feel good!
CABARET at STATLERS
Doors Open at 7pm
Show Starts at 8pm
Featuring a New Dinner Menu
Door Cover $12 + $10 Food/Drink Minimum
First Come, First Served Seating
No Late Admittance.
To reserve a seat, email us at statlerscabaret@live.com
Please include:
1) Event Date
2) Artist Name
3) Your Full Name
4) Number of Guest
5) Telephone Number
Or by phone: 416-962-1209
THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ON THE MAIN STAGE.
An evening of works by Shandos recording artist and Ottawa's musical master, Roddy Ellias.
WIth a hand picked group of international award -winning - musicians. Mr. Ellias is regularly commissioned by chamber orchestras, soloists and ensembles the world over, for works which speak to the heart, ear and mind.
This one-time concert of world class chamber music will be played and sung by jazz and classical musicians, as these are works that encompass both sensibilities. Improvisation is an aspect as is the more natural and emotionally intimate jazz vocal style.
With texts by Ottawa's excellent poet /novelist and gifted lyricist, Sandra Nicholls, a new 5- song cycle and several other songs...as well as instrumental music will be interpreted by:
Tena Palmer - voice
Petr Cancura - clarinet and saxophone
Mark Fergusen - trombone and piano
Andrew Mah - guitar
Roddy Ellias - guitar
Trio music with
Tena Palmer, voice
Marilyn Lerner, piano
Rob Clutton, double bass
improv. tunes, imp-unes, tumprov......
don't miss it!
340 Dufferin is a massive building on the corner of Dufferin Street and Melbourne Avenue. To find Somewhere There, go to the building's sole door on Melbourne Avenue (look for the discreet signage).
You might get to Somewhere There by transit by taking...
... the Queen street car to Dufferin and walking south to Melbourne Avenue
... the King street car to Dufferin and walking north to Melbourne Avenue
... the Dufferin bus to Melbourne Avenue
ODRADEK, with special guests: improvi-sing vocal manipulators, Tena Palmer and Christine Duncan
Odradek is Andy, Michelangelo Iaffaldano and Jim Bailey.
Andy plays small analogue synth, crackle-box, and other doo-dads; Michelangelo plays assorted home-made instruments, guitar, clarinet, and sometimes accordion; Jim plays many brilliant home-made, and found sound sources and electronics.
Also on the bill at 9 PM: Darbazi Georgian trio
340 Dufferin is a massive building on the corner of Dufferin Street and Melbourne Avenue. To find Somewhere There, go to the building's sole door on Melbourne Avenue (look for the discreet signage).
You might get to Somewhere There by transit by taking...
... the Queen street car to Dufferin and walking south to Melbourne Avenue
... the King street car to Dufferin and walking north to Melbourne Avenue
... the Dufferin bus to Melbourne Avenue
Tena Palmer - voice
Mike Murley - saxophones
Reg Schwager - guitar
Jim Vivian - double bass
Ted Warren - drums
*****
Playing the Tena Palmer songbook... originals and co-writes with great composers from the world-over! Do drop in ....for the feeling......! ...mmmmmmmmmm
Saturday, Dec. 20, 7:30
First Unitarian Congregation, 30 Cleary Avenue
Info: 613 715-9648, frayne568@aol.com
After a four-year holiday from jazz gigs, local saxman and composer Rob Frayne has realized that music is fun. Bringing together some serious musical talent to play and sing, he has selected and written some jazz tunes. He has also taken the liberty to arrange a few Christmas songs.
On this gig, he is reuniting with Chelsea Bridge collaborator and singer Tena Palmer for what promises to be an interesting mix of old and new. New York City jazzmeisters Gordon Webster, on piano, and Petr Cancura, on tenor sax, will anchor the band, while local singer/songwriters Megan Jerome, Shannon Smith, Jeremy Sills as well as singer Martine Courage, along with some of their kids, will round out the band’s festive sounds.
Ho Ho Ho! Some carols will be sung.
Starring:
Gordon Webster (NYC) piano
Tena Palmer (TO) voice
Petr Cancura (NYC) tenor sax, clarinet, mandolin
Rob Frayne (Westboro) tenor sax, bass clarinet
Also featuring:
Martine Courage (the West) voice
Megan Jerome (Planet Coffee) voice, accordion
Shannon Smith (Weatherfield) voice
Introducing: Scott, Marielle and Abbey, voices
Special guest: Jeremy Sills, singing bowls
The First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa is located on 30 Cleary Avenue in the West End of Ottawa about a kilometer east of the intersection of Woodroffe Ave. and Richmond Road (turn N. on cleary off Richmond). The tall spire is visible from Richmond Road and the Ottawa River Parkway.
By the Light of the Moon
Tena Palmer, jazz vocals
Roddy Ellias, jazz guitar
First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa
30 Cleary Avenue (off Richmond Road, one traffic light east of Woodroffe)
613.725.1066
Glen Hall's EAR-CAM
creative music
Glen Hall -saxophones, flutes, percussion, lap-top & spoken word
Tena Palmer - voice, piccolo & spoken word
Bruce Cassidy - trumpet & ewi ( electronic wind Instrument)
Michael Hansen - electronics, turn-table + objects.
James Bailey - electronics, fretless guitar, + objects.
Rob Clutton - double bass
Chris Cawthray - drums & percussion
this band smoked its one hr set at FIMAVictoriaville
Don't miss a chance to enjoy the dramatic, textured sonnds & stories of this unique group!
Chris Cawthray - drums & percussion
Tena Palmer - voice
Always a fun time with Kevin and the great folks; a listening crowd, at Statler's.
Tunes: a mix of choice standards, with juicy tidbits from the likes of Lyle Lovett, Paul Simon, Dave Frishberg, and yours truly, amongst others.
drop in for a cocktail or two...
Private function
Make no assumptions as to musical style... due to the personnel... or the venue...
come and check out spontaneous interplay on originals in various styles and improvisations on a variiiiety of ssscchtuff!
Tena Palmer - voice
Reg Schwager - guitar
Jim Vivian - doublebass
Ted Warren - drums
What a hoot! Great crowd!
The most fun was the treat of playing with dear old buddies again!
They're all after me to do more of my originals... so we'll do more next time.
As for me, I was amazed once more at Murley's subtlety as an accompanist....adding tasteful adornment to a song while referring to the lyric. The sound of Ted Warren on the kit... caused several moments of deja vu...and it was such a gas to blow, "with that wind up my skirt" - (if you get my meaning!)
Reg.- never ceasing to surprize and impress, pulled-out a guitar sound from some blacksploitation film soundtrack for Guardian Angel - appropriately shredding the solo. Jim; head-up and on the spot - and such lyrical lines! What a happy bevy of larks!
guest vocalist with Glen Hall's EAR-CAM
533 Parliament St.
with Reg Schwager- guitar
Jim Vivian - double bass
(N. of Carleton, E.side)
gorgeous, cozy, friendly, elegant...
Creativity / improvisation workshop
- Tena Palmer
guest vocalist with Sanctuary :
Peter Togni - pipe organ
Jeff Reilly - bass clarinet
Christoph Both - cello
songwriting clinic
-Tena
College Concert with Tena Palmer & Holly Arsenault
eXpOp~!
Tena Palmer - voice
Hilmar Jensson - guitar /electronics
Johann `Asmundsson - el. bass
Matthias M D Hemstock - drums / electronics
Gaukurinn opnaði á ný í 11. maí 2007, hann var opnaður fyrst 1983 og hefur verið miðstöð tónleikahalds í Raykjavík og annað heimili poppara síðan þá. Gaukurinn vill hitta hér allt þetta skemmtilega fólk sem er þarna úti .. fólk sem hefur áhuga að fylgjast með þeim uppákomum sem verða á staðnum.
Good Friday Gospel
Tena Palmer - Toronto
Deitra Farr - Chicago
and Borgardætur
with
Jon Rafns-bass
Bjorn Thoroddssen-gtr Eyþor Gunnarsson-piano Asgeir Oskars-drums
Skírdagur 20. mars
Stórtónleikar á / Gala Concert at
Hilton Nordica Hotel
5 ára afmælishátíð/5th Anniversary
Deitra Farr, Vinir Dóra, KK, Blúsmenn Andreu, Maggi Eiríks, Björgvin Gíslason og fl.
• Tena Palmer frá Kanada & GRAS!
with Joel LeBlanc- guitar, Tom Easley - bass, Mark Adam - drums /percussion, and special guests, members of Sanctuary, Jeff Reilly - bass clarinet, and Christoph Both - cello
suggested donation $12
(25% goes to Acadia Music Student's Assoc.)
with:
Joel Leblanc - guitars
Tom Easley - double bass
Mark Adam - Drums
5075 George Street
902-492-1800
sponsored by Jazzeast
love songs , with with Roy Patterson - violao
141 St. George Street
Celtic voice & tin whistle
Robbie Burns Event
21 Old Mill Road
Etobicoke, ON, Canada
(416) 232-3700
Celtic voice & tin whistle
Robbie Burns Day and other Scottish events.
44 Price Street
Toronto, ON, Canada
(416) 922-1105
Celtic voice & tin whistle
Robbie Burns Event
Chris Cawthray - drums, percussion
Tena Palmer - voice
Percussionist #2 ????
Looove playing with Chris!!
Love the 'bombs' he drops...
makes me jump in my seat!
995 Broadview Avenue
(416) 421-1344
duo with guitarist, Kevin Barrett