This show took place on March 19, 2022. See what’s coming up at The Jazz Room.
Fraser Hollins has been praised as “one of Canada’s great bassists.” Don Thompson
His playing demonstrates “highly imaginative and creative spontaneous music making.” Craig Hurst – Jazz
Fraser studied at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music where he earned his Masters degree in jazz performance in 2004. During his professional career, he has performed around the world and appeared on over 40 recordings with bands featuring national and international artists. This list of musicians includes Jeff Johnston, Jean-Christophe Béney, Christine Jensen, Rémi Bolduc, Josh Rager, Dave Turner, Don Thompson, Kelly Jefferson, Guido Basso, Kevin Hays, Ingrid Jensen, Brad Turner, Geoffrey Keezer, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Ben Monder, Dave Liebman, Donny McCaslin, Jon Cowherd, Brian Blade, Jerry Bergonzi, George Garzone and Seamus Blake. Fraser Hollins has recorded two CDs of original music, “Aerial “ and “Treehouse”.
Treehouse features the Grammy Award winning Louisiana-born drummer Brian Blade who has recorded with virtually everyone including Chick Corea, Joshua Redman, Norah Jones, Joni Mitchell, Wayne Shorter, Emmylou Harris, Herbie Hancock, Dianne Reeves, Steve Earl, Bob Dylan, to name a few.
Born in Kentucky, Jon Cowherd moved to New Orleans to study at Loyola University where he studied jazz piano under the tutelage of heavyweight pianists including Ellis Marsalis and John Mahoney. He has been recorded on 34 albums including “Mercy” as leader. Cowherd has worked extensively with a broad array of players and singers from the jazz, pop and rock worlds including Joni Mitchell, Norah Jones, Brandi Carlile, KD Lang, Rosanne Cash, Iggy Pop, Glen Hansard, Cassandra Wilson, John Scofield and Lizz Wright.
Montreal’s Joel Miller was the winner of the 2013 Juno Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Recording, and marries his awe-inspiring technique and boundless sense of musical adventure. Miller’s ensembles have toured the U.S., Europe, Japan, Mexico and Peru, and his performances have been broadcast on national radio across Canada and Europe. Miller has also toured as part of Michael Bublé’s band and the Glenn Miller Orchestra.
Personnel:
Fraser Hollins-Bass
Brian Blade-Drums
Jon Cowherd-Piano
Joel Miller-Saxophone
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