Today (June 3, 2012) we celebrate the 89th birthday of one of Canada’s great musical treasures: clarinetist, composer, band leader and music educator, Phil R. Nimmons. It has been my good fortune to have had a close relationship with Phil for many many years and , despite our familiarity, I am in awe of what he has accomplished and continues to accomplish as an active, creative performing musician. Along with 37 year old David Braid, a former student of ours (University of Toronto Jazz Program) he performs completely improvised full concerts! Not one idea, thought or preconceived notion happen before they play. Their soon to be released CD Suite St. John’s – Falling Through is eloquent, puzzling, dazzling, moving and intensely interesting from the first note to the last. Watch for the release of this gem in the near future.
Here is a painting I did of Phil in 2008. Happy Birthday, Phil!!
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Saxophones and Woodwinds: Andy Ballantyne, Tara Davidson, Alex Dean, Quinsin Nachoff, Bob Leonard Trumpets: Jason Logue (lead), Chase Sanborn, Lina Allemano, Jim Lewis Trombones: Terry Promane, William Carn, Andrew Jones, Larry Shields (bass tbn) Rhythm Section: Geoff Young (g), David Braid (p), Andrew Downing (bs, vc), Kevin Dempsey (d) Voice: Trish Colter
Composer and Conductor: Paul Read
For information, purchase or to check out excerpts, please visit www.addorecords.com
Today is Phil Nimmons’ 89th birthday
General, News/Opinion/ThoughtsPainting by Paul Read, 2008
Today (June 3, 2012) we celebrate the 89th birthday of one of Canada’s great musical treasures: clarinetist, composer, band leader and music educator, Phil R. Nimmons. It has been my good fortune to have had a close relationship with Phil for many many years and , despite our familiarity, I am in awe of what he has accomplished and continues to accomplish as an active, creative performing musician. Along with 37 year old David Braid, a former student of ours (University of Toronto Jazz Program) he performs completely improvised full concerts! Not one idea, thought or preconceived notion happen before they play. Their soon to be released CD Suite St. John’s – Falling Through is eloquent, puzzling, dazzling, moving and intensely interesting from the first note to the last. Watch for the release of this gem in the near future.
Here is a painting I did of Phil in 2008. Happy Birthday, Phil!!
PRO returns for an appearance at the Rex – May 14, 2011
Events, News/Opinion/ThoughtsThis gig will be also a celebration of the release of the band’s debut CD, Arc-en-Ciel.
The Rex Jazz Club is situated at 194 Queen Street West in downtown Toronto.
CD Release
General, News/Opinion/ThoughtsNOW AVAILABLE
ARC-EN-CIEL
Paul Read Orchestra (PRO)
Addo Jazz Recordings AJR005
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Featuring:
Saxophones and Woodwinds: Andy Ballantyne, Tara Davidson, Alex Dean, Quinsin Nachoff, Bob Leonard
Trumpets: Jason Logue (lead), Chase Sanborn, Lina Allemano, Jim Lewis
Trombones: Terry Promane, William Carn, Andrew Jones, Larry Shields (bass tbn)
Rhythm Section: Geoff Young (g), David Braid (p), Andrew Downing (bs, vc), Kevin Dempsey (d)
Voice: Trish Colter
Composer and Conductor: Paul Read
For information, purchase or to check out excerpts, please visit
www.addorecords.com