Tag Archives: TD Toronto Jazz Festival

From Jazz to Jazzy: What happens when an expanding genre buries the music

Posted on July 15, 2011 by

Many festivals and venues have begun to diversify their music in order to capture a larger audience. You can find examples across the country, starting with the Beaches Jazz Festival, which commonly hosts rock and reggae bands, to the Ottawa … Continue reading →

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Ben Monder: Setting New Standards

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

This past week the Purple Cabbage we had a chance to catch up with New York guitarist Ben Monder, who will be playing at The Rex on Monday, June 27 at 9:30 for the TD Toronto Jazz Festival. We had … Continue reading →

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On The Road Again… With Vijay Yier

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

For those unfamiliar with his work, Vijay Yier is one of today’s leading pianists in jazz and improvised music, drawing influences from his Indian heritage as well as pop music to create a truly innovative and original sound. For this … Continue reading →

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Summer Festival Issue

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

With summer finally here, The Purple Cabbage is getting into the spirit by covering the TD Toronto Jazz Festival this year. For the months of June and July, you’ll be seeing interviews with various festival performers who we’ve had a … Continue reading →

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