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SUMMARY:Mike Cowie\, Larry Bjornson\, Vlad Sitnokov
DESCRIPTION:Mike Cowie is a trumpet player\, singer and songwriter in a funk/jazz/blues style. \nAfter the success of his Big Night Out CD\, which brought Mike’s original jazz/funk based music to audiences in Canada and Europe. Mike has followed up with the release of his latest CD Lucid Blue. A stunning fusion of Miles Davis’ In a Silent Way period with hip-hop beats and electronica. Ten new Mike Cowie originals\, combine computer/DJ soundscapes with his stunning trumpet tone. The funky beats\, beautiful melodies and sophisticated chord progressions create a sound that is new\, fresh and timeless. More \nLarry Bjornson’s music education began at Detroit’s Centre for Creative Studies Jazz Workshop\, led by trumpet great Marcus Belgrave. Bjornson flourished in this environment as have the likes of Kenny Garrett\, James Carter\, Geri Allen\, Rodney Whitaker and Bob Hurst to name only a few. Larry continued his studies earning a bachelor of music in jazz performance at Mcgill University in Montreal then continued graduate studies in performance at Wayne State University back in Detroit. Upon returning to Detroit\, Larry became a regular bassist for his mentor Marcus Belgrave maintaining a busy concert\, club and touring schedule.During this time he also became a member of the Michigan Opera Theatre orchestra\, Detroit’s Opera. Larry has performed with a very broad spectrum of artists ranging from The Moody Blues\, Nell Carter\, Mitsou\, top jazz musicians; Charles MacPherson\, James Carter and Charles Tolliver to backing up personalities like Joan Rivers\, and Regis Philbin. Larry is currently a member of the Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy\, and resides in Halifax\, Nova Scotia with his wife and three children. More \nBefore Vladimir Sitnikov – professional musician for more than 20 years – made Canada his new home\, he mastered his guitar and composition in Russia. A prize winner of an international classical guitar competition\, he graduated from Rostov State Conservatory and toured across Europe. \nIn Canada Vladimir continued his musical career. He has released few classical and jazz guitar albums and created two original musicals\, A Christmas Dollhouse and Oak Island Treasure\, both co-written with Cheryl Edgett. He has been teaching music at Talent Studio and SCANS in Halifax\, performing with many bands and musicians all across Canada\, appeared on award winning records\, TV and radio stations. Vladimir is the musical director of The Shining Lights Choir – a community choir for homeless and disable people in Halifax\, NS. \nWith Maderaz Latin Music Vladimir performed around 100 educational shows per year in schools across Ontario as a part of Prologue To The Performing Arts for ten years\, collaborating with such children performers as Lois\, Sharon and Bram\, Jack Grunsky\, Eric Nagler\, Balet Creole. \n 
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/mike-cowie-larry-bjornson-vlad-sitnokov/
LOCATION:Wooden Monkey\, Alderney Landing
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SUMMARY:Mark Ferguson
DESCRIPTION:Album Release\nMark Ferguson/Transformation \nWith Ben Di Millo\, guitar\, J.P. Lapensée\, bass\, Jamie Holmes\, percussion and Mark Ferguson\, keyboards\, trombone. \nKnown for his versatility as a pianist\, trombonist\, and composer who has shared the stage with legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Tony Bennett\, Ferguson turns his focus inward for this project\, offering a collection of beautiful original compositions that showcase his profound melodic sensibility.  \nTransformation represents a personal and musical journey\, bringing together his vast experience in jazz\, film scoring\, and arrangement into a singular\, intimate statement. Join us for an evening of exquisite musicianship as Mark\, Ben\, J.P. and Jamie bring these new works to life in the intimate setting of GigSpace\, Ottawa. \nTickets (Livestream only)
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/mark-ferguson/
LOCATION:Gigspace\, 953 Gladstone Ave\, Ottawa
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