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Al Henderson Septet at the Ottawa Jazz Festival Review

Ottawa Jazz Scene, June 29, 2010 by Alayne McGregor:
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JUNO Nomination Announced March 3, 2010

March 5, 2010 - The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) has announced that The Al Henderson Septet has received a JUNO nomination in the Traditional Jazz Album of the Year category for the newly released CD Regeneration. The 39th Annual JUNO awards will be announced April 17th and 18th from St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. For more information, please visit www.junoawards.ca.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

TD Ottawa International Jazz Festival Saturday, June 26, 2010 - 6 p.m. at Confederation Park

Al Henderson Septet performs as part of the Great Canadian Jazz Series, Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 6 p.m. opening for David Sanborn during the 30th anniversary of the TD Ottawa International Jazz Festival. The band features saxophonists Alex Dean and Kelly Jefferson, cellists Andrew Downing and Mark Chambers, pianist Richard Whiteman, bassist Al Henderson and drummer Barry Romberg performing Al's original compositions including a rare performance of the entire Regeneration Suite from his new JUNO nominated CD Regeneration.

Al's CDs will be available for sale at the festival's CD tent at Confederation Park. Drop by to meet Al after the performance at the CD tent.

For more information about the TD Ottawa International Jazz Festival please visit their website www.ottawajazzfestival.com or call Toll Free: 1-888-226-4495.

CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF THE CD "REGENERATION"

Al Henderson Septet - Sunday, February 7, 2010 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Please join the Al Henderson Septet in celebrating the release of "Regeneration", a new CD featuring saxophonists Alex Dean and Pat LaBarbera, cellists Matt Brubeck and Mark Chambers, pianist Richard Whiteman, bassist Al Henderson and drummer Barry Romberg.

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Al Henderson Septet releases Regeneration

September 11, 2009

Al Henderson and Cornerstone Records Inc. are pleased to announce the release of the new Al Henderson Septet CD Regeneration (Cornerstone CRST CD 132).

This collection of new compositions by Al Henderson includes the suite Regeneration (for Sachi and Raymond Moriyama) and seven other previously unrecorded works.

The recording features cellists Matt Brubeck and Mark Chambers as well as regular quintet members Pat LaBarbera, Alex Dean, Richard Whiteman and Barry Romberg.

Time Warp Jazz Orchestra performs October 6, 2009

Time Warp is one of Canada’s longest running jazz ensembles. Founded in the late 1970’s by jazz composers Al Henderson (bass) and Barry Elmes (drums), the group (featuring saxophonist Kelly Jefferson and trumpeter Kevin Turcotte) has forged both a unique style and an original repertoire drawing on musical influences spanning the entire history of jazz.

Time Warp is expanding to fifteen members for a special concert on October 6 celebrating York University’s 50th anniversary. They will be performing a number of original compositions from the Time Warp repertoire as well as two pieces by Duke Ellington.

The Time Warp Jazz Orchestra features the return of former Time Warp saxophonists Bob Brough (1980-90) and Mike Murley (1985-2000) to create Time Warp’s own version of the three tenors.

The band will also be augmented by a number of other York University Faculty members. Noted saxophonists David Mott and Sundar Viswanathan will be joining Kelly Jefferson, Bob Brough and Mike Murley to create a formidable sax section. Time Warp trumpeter Kevin Turcotte will be joined by trumpeter Bill Thomas and trombonist Ron Westray, newly appointed to the prestigious Oscar Peterson Endowed Chair for Jazz Performance. Also helping to give the Time Warp Orchestra a unique sound will be cellists Matt Brubeck and Mark Chambers.

As a special bonus, vocalist Karen Burke, a well known Canadian gospel artist (and York faculty member) will join the orchestra to perform two Duke Ellington compositions from his Sacred Concerts.

Co-leaders Al Henderson and Barry Elmes will be joined in the rhythm section by two of their long-time musical friends: guitarist Lorne Lofsky and pianist Mark Eisenman (who was a guest artist on the CD Time Warp Plays the Music of Duke Ellington).

This is a special one-time only event that should be a must for anyone who has ever enjoyed a Time Warp performance.

Location: Tribute Communities Recital Hall, Accolade East Building, York University
Admission: $15 | $5 students & seniors
Time: October 6, 2009 7:30 p.m.

Box Office: 416-736-5888 | www.yorku.ca/perform/boxoffice
Location: Tribute Communities Recital Hall, Accolade East Building, York University
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