Category: audiophile

Randy Cole, the producer of this video, is a great asset to Montreal Jazz. Not only does he produce fantastic content, but he clearly has a real love for the subject, which comes out clear as day in the recordings. This is a beautiful bit of Montreal jazz giants Kevin Dean, Al McLean and Mike Rud.

A fantastic live recording of Bill Evans playing the classic Monk tune. Recorded in Sweden in 1970.

“Lingus” from Snarky Puppy’s 2014 album ‘We Like It Here’. A true gem for anyone who loves modern jazz, but this song in particular highlights the virtuosic talents of keyboardist Cory Henry. Just the expressions on fellow keyboardist Shaun Martin say it all. Mind blowing! Beautifully recorded audio and video.

Under the talented eye of Randy Cole, Marie-Fatima Rudolf, Al McLean and Kevin Dean play one of professor Dean’s original compositions.

Metropole Orchestra is a multiple Grammy winning jazz and pop orchestra based in the Netherlands. This performance was a part of the BBC Proms 49, broadcast live from the Royal Albert Hall in London on August 22nd, 2016 featuring Jacob Collier performing Michael Jackson’s ‘Human Nature’. Not quite pop, definitely not classical, but I believe it merits inclusion in todays Jazz recording of the day.

The virtuoso keyboardist and musician Cory Henry (of Snarky Puppy fame) performing Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ with Metropole Orchestra.

A Canadian West Coast meets East Coast – Vancouver’s Ingrid Jensen (who studied at Berkelee in Boston, MA) with Montreal’s own Marianne Trudel. Recorded live October 20, 2012 at Largo Resto-Club, in Québec City by Montreal Photographer and videographer Randy Cole.

Composed by Wolfgang Muthspiel, ‘Father and Sun’ is the 4th track from the Austrian guitarist’s quintet’s album ‘Rising Grace’ features jazz luminary pianist Brad Mehldau (who’s played with the likes of Lee Konitz, Michael Brecker, Joshua Redman and John Scofield).