tag:petrcancura.com,2005:/blogs/news?p=40News2020-10-13T15:48:14-04:00Petr Cancurafalsetag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/65016132020-12-17T09:57:30-05:002020-12-17T09:57:31-05:00Petr Cancura named Artist in Residence for 2021 at Carleton University<p><a contents="Carleton University names Petr Cancura as 2021 Artist In Residence&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://newsroom.carleton.ca/story/petr-cancura-artist-in-residence/?utm_source=Homepage&utm_medium=Spotlight" target="_blank">Carleton University names Petr Cancura as 2021 Artist In Residence </a></p>
<p>Carleton University’s School for Studies in Art and Culture is pleased to announce that genre-defying multi-instrumentalist Petr Cancura will be the artist-in-residence in Carleton’s Music Program for the winter 2021 semester. Cancura previously served as the program’s artist-in-residence from 2015-2016. </p>
<p>Artist-in-Residence Petr Cancura (Photo courtesy of Petr Cancura) </p>
<p>Born in the Czech Republic to a family of musicians, Cancura is a graduate of Carleton University’s Bachelor of Music program. After earning a Master of Music degree from the New England Conservatory in Boston, he lived in Brooklyn, New York for 10 years, cultivating many professional relationships and establishing himself as a leader in the field of creative music. </p>
<p>Now based in Ottawa, Cancura is the current program director of the Ottawa Jazz Festival. From 2015-2017, he was the musical director of the National Arts Center’s Crossroads Series, reimagining the songs of current Canadian songwriters for an all-star jazz cast.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/14983/ea1239a1984b3417664b66e3ac9d07e5da3f4608/original/img-1988developed191010-2.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/64548132020-10-13T15:48:14-04:002020-11-05T22:10:27-05:00New Recording with Charlie Hunter and Geoff Clapp coming Nov 20th<p>I am very excited to announce that Petr Cancura with Charlie Hunter and Geoff Clapp will be released November 20th on CD and digital. Limited Edition CD's are on pre-sale as of Nov 6th, 2020</p>
<p>Pre-sales will start Nov 6th, with limited physical copies!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/14983/690719046f218d3a1c7fb496bb1ee9df98f14f13/original/frontcover.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/63575732020-06-18T08:34:51-04:002020-06-18T08:34:51-04:00People Music Academy launched<p>I am very excited to be launching <a contents="People Music Academy" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://peoplemusicacademy.com" target="_blank">People Music Academy</a>, which features guided music practicing with professional musicians. Check it out and try it out!</p>Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/62673832020-03-31T12:35:30-04:002020-03-31T12:35:31-04:00Daily Challenge<p>The first of Daily Challenges started yesterday. The first three will focus on learning your way through the chords of the standard <strong>There Will Never Be Another You</strong>. All the challenges have different levels, so do them at your own level but get it done each day. Please leave comments which I will get. If you want to receive each new challenge send me a facebook message or email me.</p>
<p>Go here for the <a contents="Daily Challenges" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://roots2boot.com/daily-challenges" target="_blank">Daily Challenges</a></p>Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/61954262020-01-29T11:09:23-05:002020-01-29T11:09:23-05:00Another Way Home Digital Release March 4th, 2020<p>Another Way Home will be released digitally March 4th, 2020. As a run up to it I am releasing each song separately on youtube. Here is the first one:</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="Et1MdD2EOdI" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/Et1MdD2EOdI/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Et1MdD2EOdI?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/59525342019-11-07T09:52:58-05:002019-11-07T09:52:58-05:00Bitches Brew with Bobby Previte & Charlie Hunter<p>If you haven't heard Bobby Previte, I urge you to check him out!!! I just had an opportunity to be in Bobby's Voodoo Orchestra along with Charlie Hunter, Bill Stevens and an amazing crew from the Greensboro, North Carolina area. Bobby is the real deal and has figured out a way to play Miles Davis' Bithces Brew in a fresh and authentic way. What an experience!!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/14983/b64385cc6a3c536d9f555a54ce3082a20e5f8b5b/original/img-9685-heic.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/58496202019-08-07T13:17:30-04:002019-08-07T13:17:30-04:00Merrickville Jazz Festival - Quartet featuring Kevin Breit<p>Greg Ritchie on drums, Chris Pond on bass and the one and only Kevin Breit will join me at the Mereickville Jazz Festival to play some jazz, roots style!</p>
<p>Oct 19th at Merickville, ON</p>
<p>https://www.merrickvillesjazzfest.com</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/14983/6ca75e1a812140ffb933e1307e8faa6566c8fd96/original/440px-harry-manx-with-kevin-breit.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/57402642019-05-02T12:51:47-04:002019-06-27T07:39:30-04:00Live Recording with Charlie Hunter, Geoff Clapp and Petr Cancura<p>May 14-15-16 at On The One Music in Greensboro North Carolina, we will be recording a live record. Come on out and check it out!!!</p>
<p><a contents="Buy Tickets" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/charlie-hunter-presents-petr-cancura-live-recording-tickets-60682794873?ref=eios" target="_blank">Buy Tickets</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/14983/27c9d8c16cd4d268740370481c1e84ae77660c6e/original/https-cdn-evbuc-com-images-60734780-99044756841-1-original-20190421-164035.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/52976072018-06-15T12:35:17-04:002019-03-21T22:32:58-04:00Ottawa Jazz Festival Picks<p>The Jazz Festival is, I believe, one of Ottawa's greatest musical adventures of the year. I am biased of course, but very proud to be part of the team that puts this awesome festival together. The question I get asked most is "what are some of the artists that I should go see?". Great question! One of my favourite things is the way a lot of groups intersect and sometimes you have to dig beneath the surface to realize a certain group is packed with superstars in their particular genre. </p>
<p>So in response, and before I give you my personal picks (which are eclectic), here is what you should not miss:</p>
<p><strong>If you are into jazz</strong>, do not miss: Django Bates, Marius Neset, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop, Terence Blanchard, Hush Point, A Novel of Anomaly, Jerry Granelli, Maciej Obara. <br><strong>If you are into adventurous jazz</strong>, check out: Sun of Goldfinger, A Novel of Anomaly, Dan Weiss Starebaby, Guillaume Perret, Samuel Blaser, Kimmo P{hjonen & Mary Margaret O'Hara, Peter Van Huffle's Gorilla Mask.<br><strong>If you are into fun groovy music</strong>, check out: Cory Henry, Knower, Ghost Note, Banda Magda, Gogo Penguin, Shake Stew, Anomalie<br><strong>Artists that do not fit into the above categories</strong> but you should check out: Mari Boine, Jerry Douglas, Don Ross</p>
<p>Now for my personal picks:</p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Petr's Picks</strong></span></p>
<p>1. <a contents="Django Bates" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://ottawajazzfestival.com/artists/django-bates/" target="_blank">Django Bates</a> is the real deal! A largely self-taught multi instrumentalist with a unique imagination and a stunning sense of the musical big picture. We don’t know much about Django on this side of the pond, but Django, originally from UK now residing in Copenhagen, was an important influence on certainly the UK jazz and music scene if not all of Europe. Although my favourite Django Bates recordings from the 90’s are unavailable (stuck on the defunct JMT label) there are some great examples of Django’s work available, including several releases on ECM, most recently his Beloved Trio and a recording with Anouar Brahem, Dave Holland and Jack Dejohnette. Here are some videos to check out:</p>
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<p>2. <a contents="Marius Neset" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://ottawajazzfestival.com/artists/marius-neset/" target="_blank">Marius Neset</a> is a super-talented composer and saxophonist from Norway. He is a breath of fresh air. His sensibility as both a composer and saxophonist are orchestral, fierce and innovative. Like Django, he is largely unknown in Canada and the US, but is taking Europe by storm. I think everyone should see this show!!!</p>
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<p>3. <a contents="Anomalie" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://ottawajazzfestival.com/artists/anomalie-2/" target="_blank">Anomalie</a> <br>I found out about this artist from my Carleton university students. Anomalie is Nicolas Dupuis, from Montreal. He is a classically trained pianist and a very talented producer, making some really fresh, informed electronic jazz music. </p>
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<p>4. <a contents="Cory Henry" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://ottawajazzfestival.com/artists/cory-henry/" target="_blank">Cory Henry</a> is an organ player from Brooklyn. Coming from a church music background, Cory is a prodigy to say the least. He got his start as a featured soloist and member of Snarky Puppy, and has since played with the Roots, Jacob Collier, been on may late night shows, and whenever he touches a keyboard and there is a phone in the vicinity to video it, that video is bound to go viral. Cory has a real honest way of playing music and technique to amaze. I think this will be an incredible show!</p>
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<p>5. <a contents="Gonzalo Rubalcaba" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://ottawajazzfestival.com/artists/gonzalo-rubalcaba/" target="_blank">Gonzalo Rubalcaba</a> is a Cuban pianist that I first learned of when he started working with the great, late Charlie Haden. Gonzalo's touch and note choices are heart-melting. He is one of the greatest pianists, this will be unforgettable!</p>
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<p>6. Jerry Douglas! If any of you know me you know that I play mandolin and love bluegrass. Jerry Douglas is the most in demand dobro player out there and a member of Alison Krauss's Union Station. Jerry and Allison are of course playing on the same night however Alison is not with Union Station and Jerry is doing his own Bluegrass/jazz crossover project. I love that sound, I love what Jerry Douglas does and he always brings a killer band!</p>
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<p>7. <a contents="Kimmo Phjonen &amp; Mary Margaret O'Hara" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://ottawajazzfestival.com/artists/kimmo-pohjonen-mary-margaret-ohara/" target="_blank">Kimmo Phjonen & Mary Margaret O'Hara</a>. Mary Margaret is one of Canada's greatest treasures - a true artist all the way through. The way she performs music is by letting in the entire audience into her mind process and letting you be a part of the creative experience. She is teaming up here with Kimmo Pohjonen, an extraordinary accordionist from Finland who is a very unique and innovative artist in his own right. This pairing is a one of a kind experience. </p>
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<p>8. <a contents="Dan Weiss Starebaby" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://ottawajazzfestival.com/artists/dan-weiss-starebaby/" target="_blank">Dan Weiss Starebaby</a>. This will be pretty out but awesome!!! This is really a super band of great improvisers. Dan has a very unique voice on the drums which includes his early studies of Indian music. With Craig Taborn, Matt Mitchell, Ben Monder and Trevor Dunn, you cannot go wrong... virtuosity and imagination at its best!</p>
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<p>9. <a contents="Hush Point" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://ottawajazzfestival.com/artists/hush-point/" target="_blank">Hush Point</a>! Not many jazz projects are true 'bands'. Hush Point is! For years they have gotten together weekly to rehearse beautifully blurring the lines between free improv and form. From Brooklyn, these are some of my favourite and under-appreciated musicians on the scene including the great John McNeil on trumpet, Jeremy Uden on alto and C-Melody saxophones, Aryeh Kobrinsky on bass and Anthony Pinciotti on drums. </p>
<p><a contents="Hushpoint Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://sunnysidezone.com/album/hush-point-iii" target="_blank">Hushpoint Music</a></p>
<p>10. <a contents="A Novel of Anomaly" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://ottawajazzfestival.com/artists/a-novel-of-anomaly/" target="_blank">A Novel of Anomaly</a>, another group that not many people have heard of here but in Europe they are well known. This group of incredible improvisers is simply astounding. I first heard them at Jazz Ahead, a showcase in Germany and they were the highlight of the conference for me. They will be performing twice in the same night. Once on their own and later in the evening they will add two great Canadian improvisers Lina Allemano on trumpet and Andrew Downing on cello. </p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="7GT3BVKrT2E" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/7GT3BVKrT2E/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7GT3BVKrT2E?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/52053742018-04-27T08:01:34-04:002019-06-24T08:02:13-04:00SONGS of TALES<p>April 29th at NAC's Fourth Stage <br>Featuring: <br>Petr Cancura - woodwinds <br>Jesse Zubot - violin & electronics <br>Jean Martin - drums & electronics <br>Gord Grdina - guitar </p>
<p>A reminder about a very special show coming up this Sunday! </p>
<p>Songs of tales is about telling musical stories. The four musicians here have been carefully chosen for the way they open up their souls and tell riveting musical stories. Rooted in songs, inspired by an orchestral sensibility and improvisation, creates an unforgettable musical experience. </p>
<p>Drummer Jean Martin and violinist Jesse Zubot are the magic band behind the unique sound of Tanya Tagaq. They are both irreplaceably powerful artists in their own right and also revered producers: both Jesse and Jean run their own record labels, Barnyard Records and Drip Audio respectively. Saxophonist Petr Cancura has spent the last decade in New York honing his craft with artists such as Julian Lage, Danilo Perez, Joe Morris. Cancura is clarified an ever exploring style by combining roots music with jazz sensibilities to his very own personal sound. The group is rounded out by a powerful multi-instrumentalist from Vancouver, Gord Grdina. Gord has collaborated with Jazz greats Gary Peacock and Paul Motion, avant garde masters such as Evan Parker and Colin Stetson but is also a large part of the sound of the ever-popular Dan Mangan. All these artists have an uncanny ability to see and hear the big picture in a project. </p>
<p>Come join us, we promise to give you our very best!</p>Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/48782692017-10-05T09:20:00-04:002019-04-26T00:40:45-04:00Generation NOW at NAC on sale now!<p>NAC - Studio March 13th, 2018</p>
<p>Generation NOW with</p>
<p>Petr Cancura - saxophones<br>Michael Blake - saxophones<br>Rebecca Hennessy - trumpet<br>Marianne Trudel - piano<br>Remi-Jean Leblanc - bass<br>Greg Ritchie - drums</p>
<p>The creative drive that spawns unique musical voices are the lifeblood of the Canadian Jazz Scene! Generation NOW features some of today’s most important Canadian jazz musicians. This group is carefully assembled to create a band that will not only relish in great time feel, but give you, the listener, a canvas of true original canadian musical personalities. Stacked with seasoned, award winning composers and brilliant performers, Generation NOW is a snapshot of a once in a lifetime event featuring Petr Cancura and Michael Blake on woodwinds, Rebecca Hennessy on trumpet, Marianne Trudel on piano, Rémi-Jean LeBlanc on bass and Greg Ritchie on drums. </p>
<p>Michael Blake is one of the true great saxophonists of our time. With cult followings, Michael has a deep, soulful sound that embraces dimensions beyond the tradition - a personal style that is immediately identifiable. His voice as a composer speaks volumes and reflects influences that span the world of music and probe the imagination, with a prolific discography. Originally from Vancouver Michael is a contemporary of the great jazz musicians today and a mainstay of the New York City jazz scene. </p>
<p>Marianne Trudel is a true born leader, multi-talented pianist, composer, and improviser based in Montreal. At once energetic and passionate, her music crosses a wide swath of musical interests. As a performer, she pursues an active career in a variety of settings ranging from solo performance to duo, Trifolia, Marianne Trudel 4 + Ingrid Jensen, septet, and large ensembles. She has presented her music in various countries: Canada, United States, Mexico, France, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, England, Scotland, Italy, Hungary, Lithuania, and China. Marianne Trudel also presented concerts with the Montréal Symphony Orchestra, the Quebec Symphony Orchestra, and shared the stage with artists such as Chucho Valdes, Kenny Wheeler and George Lewis. </p>
<p>Rebecca Hennessy, from Toronto, is emerging as one of Canada’s most unique trumpet players. Rebecca’s original project, FOG, is a New Orleans inspired brass band party with the intricacies of a modern jazz group, nominated for the Grand Prix de Jazz at the Montreal and Halifax Jazz Festivals. With significant residencies in NYC, Rebecca is a co-leader of thre chamber-jazz quartet, Hobson’s Choice and the musical director of Massey Hall’s Women’s Blues Revue. She regularly performs with The Woodshed Orchestra, Drumhand, Rita Chiarelli, as well as Viva Mexico Mariachi. </p>
<p>Bassist Rémi-Jean LeBlanc, born in 1984, is a Montreal bassist who has already played with some of the world’s great jazz icons such as Seamus Blake, Greg Osby and Terri Lyne Carrington, which has taken him to the far reaches of the world. He is presently a member of a variety of creative music projects in the Montreal area such as Yannick Rieu's "Spectrum", Rafael Zaldivar Cuban Revival, Jean-Nicolas Trottier Trio, l'Orchestre national de jazz, and a leader in his own right with two releases under his own name. </p>
<p>Greg Ritchie is a world-class drummer in every sense of the word. Now based in Montreal, Greg lived in NYC for 11 years, where he performed/recorded with David Binney, Mark Turner, Donny McCaslin, Seamus Blake, Geoffrey Keezer, David Liebman, Gilad Hekselman, Adam Rogers among others. He has performed at such notable venues as The Blue Note NYC, The Bowery Ballroom, Smalls, Montreal Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival and was the house drummer for the National Arts Center’s Crossroads project of the last two seasons. </p>
<p>Petr Cancura, saxophonist, mandolinist and composer lives in Ottawa. Originating in Czech Republic, Petr played with great jazz, folk and African artists with a 10 year residency in Brooklyn, New York. Petr re-established himself in Ottawa a year ago as the Artist-In-Residence of Carleton University, the Program Director of the Ottawa Jazz Festival and the Musical Director of the National Arts Center’s Crossroads Series. </p>
<p>Cancura’s aesthetic blends roots music and jazz to create an authentic, fresh and sound. Petr’s Down Home was nominated for a 2015 JUNO nomination for best Instrumental Album and awarded the Independent Music Award for Best Instrumental Album of the Year.</p>Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/48405262017-09-07T11:44:57-04:002019-06-30T21:09:01-04:00Walkin' With Mr PC at Bar Robo this Sunday<p>Walkin’ With Mr PC </p>
<p>Inspired by the New Orleans Rock and Roll legend Lee Allen, Walkin’ With Mr. PC is like an early R&B band lead by a saxophone! Petr Cancura is an aficionado of crossing roots music and jazz, this is a hybrid of jazz and early Rock and Roll… a modern soundtrack remix of instrumental rockabilly. Cancura, known for projects such as Down Home (a mix of Mississippi and Jazz) has played with the likes of Danilo Perez, The Ghost Train Orchestra and Joe Morris. </p>
<p>Walkin’ With Mr. PC features</p>
<p>Don Cummings on Wurlitzer <br>Chris Breitner on bass<br>Michel Delage on drums<br>Petr Cancura on saxophone</p>
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<p> </p>Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/45477222017-01-12T15:18:04-05:002019-04-20T09:49:58-04:00Ottawa Citizen video of Lynne Hanson and meCheck it out:<p><a contents="http://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/local-arts/lynne-hanson-will-leap-in-when-jazz-musicans-tackle-her-music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/local-arts/lynne-hanson-will-leap-in-when-jazz-musicans-tackle-her-music">http://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/local-arts/lynne-hanson-will-leap-in-when-jazz-musicans-tackle-her-music</a><br> </p>Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/45476072017-01-12T14:08:56-05:002018-10-04T08:17:54-04:00Crossroads show with Lynne Hanson!!!The Crossroads series put on by the National Arts Centre's NAC Presents in partnership with the Ottawa Jazz Festival is one of my favourite projects. Not only do I get to play with some of my favourite musicians (Greg Ritchie, John Geggie and Roddy Ellias) but I get to work with incredible singer-songwriters. Lynne's music is very deep and different then anyone we have worked with before. There is a grounded aspect to her music which is very inspiring. Please come and check it out on January 16th at 8pm at the NAC's Studio!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/14983/94769a8f3375d3ea15f77374ffa961cb91987049/medium/30549-nacp-lynnehanson-flyer-p2a.jpg?1484248061" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" />Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/44132572016-10-10T21:15:29-04:002018-03-15T04:30:07-04:00Schumann & SongwritersI am very honoured to be hosting a Schumann & Songwriters series at the National Arts Centre this and next week!<br> <p>Experience the Dazzling Virtuosity of Beethoven and Schumann at the NAC Orchestra’s Festival <br>OTTAWA, 6 October, 2016 — From October 12 to 20, join Alexander Shelley, the NAC Orchestra, and a roster of world-renowned pianists, as they interpret the expressive and timeless masterpieces of Robert Schumann and Ludwig van Beethoven. <br> <br>The two-week Festival explores superb expressions of Romanticism in the complete collection of Schumann’s Symphonies and Beethoven’s Piano Concertos. The Orchestra’s concerts are complemented by lively pre-concert conversations with Alexander Shelley, artists and journalists, as well as chamber music and and a post-concert look at Schumann’s passionate lieder. <br> <br>“From Schumann’s Symphonies, expect fresh interpretations with light brushstrokes, vivid sound palettes, and sharp contrasts. From Beethoven’s Piano Concertos, expect dazzling virtuosity and passion, as each soloist brings a fresh approach,” says Music Director, Alexander Shelley. <br> <br>“Schumann picked up Beethoven’s legendary symphonic mantel and made it his own, adding strains of his trademark lyricism, softening Ludwig’s Beethoven’s hammer blows with his singing romanticism and flights of poetic fantasy,” He adds. <br> <br>On October 12, the Festival begins with Canada’s beloved pianist Angela Hewitt, who will interpret the work of a young Beethoven. In this performance of his First Piano Concerto, his combined respect for musical tradition and irrepressible flair for innovation will be unmistakable. <br> <br>The exploration of young Beethoven continues on October 13, with a fresh interpretation of his work by renowned American pianist Jonathan Biss. This concert also features Schumann’s Symphony No.2. Initial sketches were written in December 1845, but due to Schumann’s ailing health and depression, he was only able to complete the work in October 1846. In the face of his failing health, the uplifting tone of this work can be seen as a Beethoven-like triumph over fate and pessimism. <br> <br>Experience intimate chamber music on Saturday, October 15, at the National Gallery of Canada, as pianist Angela Hewitt joins NAC Orchestra concertmaster Yosuke Kawasaki and others to perform Beethoven, and both Clara and Robert Schumann. <br> <br>Conrad Tao, at only 22 years old, is highly regarded worldwide as a pianist and composer. He returns to Southam Hall stage on October 16 to perform a double-header: Beethoven’s Fifth Piano Concerto and Schumann’s only Piano Concerto. This concert explores the richness of the piano and the sway it held over both Beethoven and Schumann, who were each piano virtuosos in their own right. <br> <br>The concert on October 19 with soloist Saleem Ashkar, sheds light on the tumultuous emotions experienced by both composers. In his later life, Beethoven struggled with deafness, and Schumann’s health continued to ail him and he suffered with bouts of depression. The two masterpieces on this program, Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 and Schumann’s Symphony No.3, also known as the “Rhenish”, capture times of deep emotional crisis where the composers were able to transcend their circumstances to express emotions shared by us all. <br> <br>Finally, our Festival comes to a close on October 20, with the Rudolf Buchbinder, makes his debut with our Orchestra. The Austrian pianist and scholar celebrates his 70th birthday this year, and his interpretations of the works of Beethoven are the stuff of legend. This program of Beethoven’s fourth piano concerto, with its iconic solo piano opening chords, paired with Schumann’s final symphony, gives voice to the individual, being intensely subjective and driven by emotion and intuition. <br> <br>Don’t miss these exceptional concerts! Join us for our engaging pre-concert talks with some of our featured soloists, who will delve deeper into these two extraordinary composers. <br> <br>After each concert starting at 10 p.m. we will hold late night, post-concert music salons, and featuring brilliant Canadian singer-songwriters exploring Schumann’s lieder and its connection to song writing today. <br> <br>Schumann and the Songwriters <br>Song writing has been with us for millennia, but Robert Schumann will always stand out as an original voice and unique craftsman. He wrote about the Romantic ideals of nature, love, and loss– universal topics which, in the right hands, become intimate and personal, no matter what century. Canadian songwriters react to interpretations of Schumann’s lieder and take us through their own creative process. With appearances by soprano Donna Brown, baritone Jean-Philippe Fortier-Lazure, and acclaimed jazz and indie-rock artists including Emilie-Claire Barlow, Jay Malinowski (formerly of Bedouin Soundclash), Charlotte Cardin, and Amanda Tosoff and Felicity Williams. <br> <br>Hosted by Ottawa Jazz Fest’s Petr Cancura, with special guest Alexander Shelley. <br> <br>Where: The Backstage & Le Salon <br>When: 10 pm <br>$10 ticket in advance or at the door. <br>Cash bar available. <br> <br>October 12 – Witness Montreal’s Charlotte Cardin take to the NAC’s The Backstage to showcase her smoky, billowing voice and sleek minimalist arrangements. Find out why her jazzy R & B style is so deeply intoxicating while she discusses themes of love in her songwriting. Charlotte Cardin and Petr Cancura will be joined by soprano Donna Brown and pianist Frédéric Lacroix performing Schumann’s most beautiful love songs. <br> <br>October 13 – Amanda Tosoff & Felicity Williams <br>Amanda Tosoff is a Toronto based pianist, composer, and bandleader who has established herself as one of the most exciting new talents on the Canadian jazz scene. Tosoff takes an adventurous leap beyond the confines of conventional jazz. Notable vocalist Felicity Williams (of such bands as Broken Social Scene, and Bahamas) accompanies Tosoff for an eclectic performance that incorporates elements of pop, art song, classical, folk and jazz. Petr Cancura will lead the duo in a discussion about the relationship between pianist and performer, and how the music illustrates text or emotion. Soprano Donna Brown and pianist Frédéric Lacroix will demonstrate this connection through Schumann lieder. <br> <br> <br>October 19 – Emilie-Claire Barlow <br>Two-time JUNO award-winning singer and arranger Emilie-Claire Barlow returns to the NAC this time for an intimate performance at The Backstage. Barlow has captured a loyal following worldwide, in part due to her sensitive reading of Jazz standards, her astonishing pitch and the vulnerability and warmth she brings to her music. Together with Petr Cancura, she will explore the stories behind the songs. Baritone Jean-Philippe Fortier-Lazure and pianist Frédéric Lacroix will perform some of Schumann’s most famous songs, written in the year he married Clara Wieck. <br> <br>October 20 – Jay Malinowski <br>Join front man for the JUNO award-winning Bedouin Soundclash, Jay Malinowski for an evening featuring the best of the singer-songwriter’s solo work in the NAC’s Le Salon. Malinowski released his first solo album, Bright Lights & Bruises, in 2010 to great acclaim. He is also an accomplished author, visual artist and co-founder of Pirates Blend Records. Together with Petr Cancura, Malinowski will discuss the idea and effect of lost love in song-writing. Schumann wrote many songs which explore this theme which baritone Jean-Philippe Fortier-Lazure and pianist Frédéric Lacroix will perform. </p>Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/43872492016-09-23T10:22:09-04:002016-09-23T10:22:09-04:00Apt 613 on CrossroadsApt 613 did a fantastic story on this year's Crossroads series!<br> <p>http://apt613.ca/nacs-crossroads-brings-collaborators-together-across-genres/</p>Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/43686702016-09-12T16:51:46-04:002018-10-04T03:48:15-04:00Sept 18th at Bar Robo: double bill Ottawa meets Vancouver! <p>Vancouver's Houle/Grdina/Loewen & </p>
<p>Bang, Bang, Bang, Bang! ft. Cancura/Essoudry/Walton </p>
<p>Sept 18th at Bar Robo <br>http://barrobo.com <br>692 Summerset St. West <br>$10 </p>
<p>7:30pm <br>Bang, Bang, Bang, Bang! <br>Petr Cancura on saxophones <br>Keith Walton on tuba <br>Mike Essoudry on drums </p>
<p>Inspired by raw sounds of southern blues & roots, Bang, Bang, Bang, Bang! plays on themes and improvisations with conviction in the raw musical setting of sax-tuba-drums. </p>
<p>9pm <br>HOULE/GRDINA/LOEWEN <br>Since 2014, The collective Grdina/ Houle/Loewen has been performing completely improvised concerts and different permutations of graphic scores. Recently however, the group has forged a new stream of complex compositions that meld together density, ferocious energy and technical virtuosity. The group’s versatility and wide dynamic range has become Finely honed creating an ensemble that can change course dramatically. </p>
<p>Kenton Loewen · drums <br>Kenton Loewen has been a major presence on the creative music scene in Vancouver for many years. He studied percussion at Vancouver Community College with Bernie Arai and Craig Scott, and improvisation with François Houle, before embarking on a highly successful freelance career as a first call musician for projects ranging from alternative rock to collaboration with the international creative music scene’s finest luminaries. <br>Kenton says “Musically and otherwise experimentation is at the heart of my life's work and I would describe myself as an improviser. That being said the pallet of colour for sound is infinite and in turn all exploration and exploitation of ones own instrument must come in to play in order to redefine the role of the musician. It's important to eradicate boundary and preconception as the musician and the listener. Music to me is the nature of being singular enough in mind and spirit to play the sound of oneself with the strength and intention of transcending even the instrument that expresses this sound, let alone the self that must relinquish. I have worked and played world wide for the better part of the last 20 years. I've toured endlessly with Submission Hold, Mother Mother, Peregrine Falls, Dan Mangan + Blacksmith, Boxcutter, The Gordon Grdina Trio and The Crackling to name a few working projects. I've worked with <br>Mats Gustafsson, Fredrik Ljungkvist, Mark Helias, Tony Malaby, Giorgio Magnanensi and a bunch of other geniuses to boot. It's been invaluable experience and these vibrations change everything.” <br> <br>François Houle · clarinets <br>Clarinetist François Houle has established himself as one of today’s most inventive musicians, in all of the diverse musical spheres he embraces. His extensive touring has led to solo appearances at major festivals across Canada, the United States and Europe, and he has released more than twenty recordings, earning multiple Juno Award and West Coast Music Award nominations. Inspired by collaborations with the world’s top musical innovators, François has developed a unique improvisational language, virtuosic and rich with sonic embellishment and technical extensions. Frequently listed as a “Talent Deserving Wider Recognition” and “Rising Star” in Downbeat’s Critics’ Poll and Reader’s Poll. François studied at McGill University and Yale University. He has been an artist-in-residence at the Banff Centre for the Arts and at the Civitella Ranieri Foundation in Umbria, Italy, and was a featured soloist in the International Clarinet Association’s 2007 and 2008 ClarinetFests. He is a faculty member at the Vancouver Community College School of Music and teaches Masters and DMA clarinet students at the University of British Columbia. He served as Artistic Director of the Vancouver Creative Music Institute for five years. In 2008 he was appointed as “Associate Composer” of the Canadian Music Centre. <br> <br>Gordon Grdina · electric guitar & oud <br>Juno award winner Gordon Grdina is an accomplished Oud/Guitarist whose sound is a combination of his interests in mainstream jazz, free-form improvisation and Arabic classical music. Aside from the avant-garde leading Gord Grdina Trio, Gordon leads the Persian contemporary ensemble Qalandar and is a part of the free-punk duo Peregrine Falls. Haram is Gordon’s main ensemble for the exploration of Arabic classical music. Currently Gordon has a new NYC quartet with Tim Berne, Matt Mitchell and Satoshi Takeishi. As well as these jazz and world music accomplishments Gordon is a long- standing member of Dan Mangan + Blacksmith. He has collaborated with Gary Peacock, Paul Motian, Mats Gustafsson, Evan Parker, Colin Stetson, Samuel Blaser, Jerry Granelli, David Tronzo, Fredrik Ljungkvist, Ingebrigt Haker-Flaten, Fred Lomberg-Holm, Francois Houle, Benoit Delbeq, Jeb Bishop, Eric Boeren, Michael Moore, and Michael Blake. He has performed at many festivals across Canada and Europe most notably, Festival International de Music Actuelle de Victoriaville, Calgary Folk Festival, Glastonbury, Reeperbahn Festival, Ottawa Folk Festival, Guleph Jazz Festival, Natt Jazz Festival Bergen, Bimhuis Amsterdam, Burning Eagle Festival, Haldern Pop, Vancouver Jazz Festival, Toronto Jazz Festival, Halifax Pop, and Osheaga. </p>Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/42352572016-06-18T14:43:54-04:002018-09-04T02:00:31-04:00NAC Presents Kathleen Edwards<p> <br>News Release <br>For immediate release <br> <br>NAC PRESENTS <br>KATHLEEN EDWARDS <br>to kick off <br>PETR CANCURA’S CROSSROADS JAZZ SERIES <br>in partnership with the Ottawa Jazz Festival <br> <br>The series will also feature <br>LYNNE HANSON, JUSTIN RUTLEDGE <br>and more! <br>TICKETS GO ON SALE JUNE 21 AT 10 AM <br> <br>OTTAWA, Canada, June 17, 2016 – The NAC Presents all-Canadian music series, in partnership with BMO Financial Group, is pleased to announce the return of the successful CROSSROADS Jazz Series curated by NAC Presents producer Simone Deneau and directed by Ottawa Jazz Festival programming manager Petr Cancura. The four-concert series will feature Kathleen Edwards, Lynne Hanson, Justin Rutledge, and a fourth Ottawa singer–songwriter to be announced in October. Each performance is unique, as Petr Cancura creates new arrangements that showcase the singer-songwriters’ songs with a jazz twist added by a special live “house band.” The series is presented in collaboration with the Ottawa Jazz Festival. <br> <br>PETR CANCURA’S CROSSROADS <br> <br>The “house band” performing with the featured artists for the four concerts is composed of Roddy Ellias on bass, John Geggie on double bass, Greg Ritchie on drums, and Petr Cancura on saxophone. All the band members are involved in creating the music, which will leave room for onstage improvisation! <br> <br>Watch the video where Petr Cancura explains the concept behind the “CROSSROADS” series <br> <br> <br>KATHLEEN EDWARDS – November 24, 2016 <br>NAC Theatre, 7:30 PM <br>Tickets from $35 <br> <br>The Ottawa-based multi-JUNO Award nominee recently took a break from performing to run a Stittsville coffee shop named Quitters. She will return to the stage for this special concert with longtime musician friend Petr Cancura. <br> <br>“This music collaboration is a dream scenario for me,” says Kathleen, “because I’ll be able to sing on a totally clean slate, reinvent my songs, fit into a group of world-class musicians, and start something completely fresh artistically. It’s also a fitting pairing given that Petr played on my first album when we were both just zygotes on the Ottawa music scene ... now it feels that we’ve come back full circle with a project where we bring so much more to the table.” <br> <br>Kathleen’s highly decorated work frequently celebrates the many pleasures of survival and reinvention, all with a seductively quiet strength. A musical raconteur, lyrical poet, and gifted performer, the music of Kathleen Edwards is beautifully honed artistry. Her songs have topped the Billboard charts, been featured in the pages of Rolling Stone, graced the cameras on The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, as well as earning her several Juno nominations, and short-list for Polaris Music Prize. A consummate collaborator, she has also appeared on projects with Iron & Wine, Calexico, Jim James (My Morning Jacket), John Doe and Bryan Adams, and shared stages with the likes of Bon Iver, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, and The Rolling Stones. In 2012, Kathleen released her fourth studio album, Voyageur, co-produced with Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, which garnered critical acclaim and won her the 2012 SOCAN Echo Songwriting Prize. <br> <br>LYNNE HANSON – January 14, 2017 <br>NAC Studio, 8 PM <br>Tickets $39 <br> <br>Roots music, rough-around-the-edges folk—Ottawa’s own singer-songwriter Lynne Hanson prefers porch music with a little red dirt. In the fall of 2014 Lynne released her fourth studio album, River of Sand, to stellar reviews, making numerous best of 2014 lists, including the Indie Acoustic Project best Alt Country CD of 2014, while the track “This Too Shall Pass” placed second in the Indie International Songwriting Contest in summer 2015. Recently, Lynne indulged in the darker side of storytelling and embraced her love of murder ballads and songs of reckoning with the Halloween 2015 release of 7 Deadly Spins. <br> <br> <br>ARTIST TO BE ANNOUNCED – April 21, 2017 <br>NAC Studio, 8 PM <br>Tickets $39 <br> <br>The fourth concert in the Crossroads series will be announced in October 2016. <br> <br> <br>JUSTIN RUTLEDGE – May 27, 2017 <br>NAC Studio, 8 PM <br>Tickets $39 <br> <br>No stranger to the NAC Presents series, Justin Rutledge has performed to sold-out houses at the NAC in the past few years. His albums have garnered impressive critical acclaim, from his debut No Never Alone (2005) to his sophomore release The Devil on a Bench in Stanley Park (2006) and third album Man Descending (2008). His 2014 release Valleyheart earned him a JUNO Award, a spot on the 2008 Polaris Prize long list, and a Canadian Folk Music Award nomination. Justin has shared the stage with such acclaimed artists as Blue Rodeo, Dolly Parton, Martha Wainwright and Great Lake Swimmers. <br> <br> <br>Tickets for the concerts in the CROSSROADS series go on sale Tuesday, June 21 at 10 AM. A three-concert “Crossroads Series” package is available from $99. <br> <br>• In person at the NAC Box Office or the Welcome Centre/Satellite Box Office; <br>• At all Ticketmaster outlets; <br>• By telephone from Ticketmaster, 1-888-991-2787 (ARTS); and <br>• Online through the Ticketmaster link on the NAC’s website (www.nac-cna.ca). <br>A service charge applies on all purchases made through Ticketmaster. <br> <br>Groups of 10 or more save 15% to 20% off regular ticket prices. To reserve your seats, call 613-947-7000 x634 or e-mail grp@nac-cna.ca. <br> <br>ABOUT NAC PRESENTS <br>NAC Presents thanks title partner BMO Financial Group for their long-standing leadership support of this series. NAC Presents is grateful to the Slaight Family Foundation, whose Slaight Family Fund for Emerging Artists supports performances by emerging artists featured in the NAC Presents 2016–17 season. <br> <br>NAC Presents would also like to acknowledge its official hotel partner, Hotel Indigo Ottawa, and the official car of NAC Presents, Mark Motors of Ottawa – Audi. <br> <br>– 30 – <br>INFORMATION: <br> <br>Marie-Chantale Labbé-Jacques <br>Marketing and Communications Officer <br>NAC Presents <br>office: 613-947-7000 ext. 526 <br>mclabbe@nac-cna.ca <br> <br>@CanadasNAC #NACPresents <br> <br> </p>
<p>NAC PRESENTS PETR CANCURA’S CROSSROADS </p>
<p>Note: All prices include HST (13%) and facility fee. One dollar of the fee is directed to the National Arts Centre Foundation to support creation in the performing arts. </p>
<p>Theatre </p>
<p>Kathleen Edwards <br>November 24 <br>7:30 p.m. <br>From $35 </p>
<p>Studio </p>
<p>Lynne Hanson <br>January 21 <br>8 p.m. <br>$39 </p>
<p>Artist to be announced <br>April 21 <br>8 p.m. <br>$39 </p>
<p>Justin Rutledge <br>May 27 <br>8 p.m. <br>$39</p>Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/42352562016-06-17T11:22:10-04:002016-06-17T11:22:10-04:00New Crossroads Series Announced!I am so thrilled to announce the 2016/2017 <a contents="Crossroads Series at the National Arts Centre" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://nac-cna.ca/en/presents">Crossroads Series at the National Arts Centre</a>. Next year's series will include the fantastic house band:<br>Greg Ritchie on drums<br>Roddy Ellias on guitar<br>John Geggie on bass<br><br>and the featured artists will be <a contents="Kathleen Edwards" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://kathleenedwards.com">Kathleen Edwards</a>,<a contents=" Lynne Hanson" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.lynnehanson.com"> Lynne Hanson</a>, <a contents="Justin Rutledge" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.justinrutledge.com">Justin Rutledge</a> and the fourth show will be announced at a later date.<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="xjpRk95c2kg" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/xjpRk95c2kg/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xjpRk95c2kg?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><br> Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/40347592016-02-10T14:44:19-05:002017-01-15T15:46:00-05:00Master Class Series at Carleton UniversityI will be hosting three Master Classes at Carleton University as part of my post as Artist In Residence. The first will be this Friday Feb 12th and will focus on the art of saxophone playing. The second will be feb 26th on the Business of Music and your career path. The third will be on March 11th and will focus on Improvising.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/14983/6efcdba3657cb69b3566ccd25f7c126417aec105/original/sax-masterclass-smlres.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/40321732016-02-09T08:22:36-05:002016-02-09T08:25:50-05:002nd Concert of Crossroads series with Lynn MilesDan Nawrocki took these fantastic photos of the second edition of the NAC Presents Crossroads series with Lynn Miles. I am learning so much through this series. I love folk music and the raw and direct art of story telling and great melody writing. I equally love the art of improvising in its pure and true, raw form. In order to maintain integrity when collaborating in a cross-genre setting the key is to rebuild from the ground up - treat each song as a melody to be built upon with the strengths and personalities of the musicians in mind. <br><br>Thanks to Lynn Miles, Roddy Ellias on guitar, John Geggie on bass and Greg Ritchie on drums who are willing to let go of their preconceptions of the norm, and make new music all over again. <p><a contents="http://ncprmusic.org/2016/02/05/juno-award-winner-lynn-miles-joins-ottawa-jazz-heavyweights-to-kick-off-2016-ottawa-winter-jazz-fest/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://ncprmusic.org/2016/02/05/juno-award-winner-lynn-miles-joins-ottawa-jazz-heavyweights-to-kick-off-2016-ottawa-winter-jazz-fest/">http://ncprmusic.org/2016/02/05/juno-award-winner-lynn-miles-joins-ottawa-jazz-heavyweights-to-kick-off-2016-ottawa-winter-jazz-fest/</a></p>Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/39670062015-12-22T11:44:28-05:002015-12-22T11:44:28-05:00Metropolitan Room Presents: A night of Global Jazz: Oscar Penas Crossroads, Uri Gurvich 4tet & Petr Cancura’s Down Home <p>Metropolitan Room Presents: A night of Global Jazz: Oscar Penas Crossroads, Uri Gurvich 4tet & Petr Cancura’s Down Home </p>
<p>Friday, January 15th, 2016 </p>
<p>9:30 pm to 11:30 pm </p>
<p>@Metropolitan Room </p>
<p>34 West 22nd street </p>
<p>New York NY 10010 </p>
<p>Three jazz improvisers from three different cultures and traditions decided to settle in New York, bringing their roots and flavors into their own original compositions, while making a unique contribution to the world of JAZZ. </p>
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<p>Oscar Peñas Crossroads </p>
<p>Oscar Penas guitar </p>
<p>Pete Rende piano </p>
<p>Kim Cass bass </p>
<p>Rogerio Boccato drums </p>
<p>“The music will certainly leave the listener with a joyful and playful feeling; Peñas’ focus on making good heartfelt music is a breath of fresh air.” JazzTimes </p>
<p>Spanish jazz guitarist and composer Oscar Peñas is well known for his unique style of music that has been described as "transnational cool," fusing traditional jazz with hints of flamenco and South American grooves. </p>
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<p>Uri Gurvich 4tet </p>
<p>Uri Gurvich alto sax </p>
<p>Leo Genovese piano </p>
<p>Peter Slavov bass </p>
<p>Francisco mela drums </p>
<p>"Jazz is an indigenous American art form, but it is also a thoroughly global enterprise. And few of the music's practitioners embody its universality more completely than saxophonist Uri Gurvich." Downbeat </p>
<p>Uri Gurvich is a saxophonist and composer originally from Israel, residing in New York for the past decade, where he is an in-demand saxophonist and a critically acclaimed bandleader. </p>
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<p>Petr Cancura's Down Home </p>
<p>Petr Cancura saxophone, banjo </p>
<p>Kirk Knuffke cornet </p>
<p>Brian Drye trombone </p>
<p>Garth Stevenson bass </p>
<p>Jason Nazary drums </p>
<p>"Incisive polyphony surrounds the leader’s gutbucket statements on the shambolic cut “Roasting”, its gestures of stateliness and rollick a perfect followup..." The New York City Jazz Record </p>
<p>Petr Cancura, a saxophonist with knowledge of Jazz, Balkan, African and American folk traditions, Petr performs on banjo and mandolin, all of which influences each other into a roots song & improvising music machine with a visual sensibility. </p>
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<p>Generally shows are available for online purchase at least one month in advance. </p>
<p>If you purchased your tickets online, you DO NOT need to also make a phone reservation.</p>Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/39257802015-11-18T10:30:20-05:002018-04-24T04:42:24-04:00Ottawa Citizen article Yesterday I was featured on the front page of the arts section at the Ottawa Citizen as part of the promotion for Friday's Crossroads concert. A great article by Peter Hum!<br><br>http://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/music/jazzblog/back-from-brooklyn-petr-cancura-finds-home-is-where-the-art-isPetr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/39257782015-11-18T10:28:29-05:002015-11-18T10:28:29-05:00Friday show with Ian TamblinThis Friday is the first of the Crossroads series concerts where we feature a fantastic singer songwriter with a killin' jazz quartet. The first one with Ian Tamblin this friday is getting some great press, including from Apartment 613:<br>http://apt613.ca/petr-cancura-on-taking-it-down-to-the-crossroads/<br><br>as well as The Ottawa Jazz Scene:<br>http://ottawajazzscene.ca/news/10950-ian-tamblyn-and-petr-cancura-are-outside-their-comfort-zone-mixing-jazz-and-folk<br><br>Friday's show at the NAC features:<br><br>Ian Tamblin - songs, guitar & vocals<br>Petr Cancura - saxophones, clarinet<br>Roddy Ellias - guitar<br>John Geggie - bass<br>Greg Ritchie - drums<br><br>http://nac-cna.ca/en/presents/packages/petr-cancuras-crossroads-jazz-seriesPetr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/38335892015-08-26T14:27:29-04:002015-08-26T14:29:04-04:00National Arts Center SeriesI am very excited to announce that I will be a part of this year's <a contents="NAC Presents series called Petr Cancura's Crossroads" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://nac-cna.ca/en/presents/packages/petr-cancuras-crossroads-jazz-series" target="_blank">NAC Presents series called Petr Cancura's Crossroads</a>. I will be working with an unbelievable band including Roddy Ellias on guitar, John Geggie on bass and Greg Ritchie on drums. This band will play the music of Ian Tamblin, Lynn Miles and Jeremy Fischer along with these unbelievable artists.<br><br><br>The performances will take place at the National Arts Center's Fourth Stage:<br><br>with <a contents="Ian Tamblin&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.tamblyn.com/" target="_blank">Ian Tamblin </a><br>November 20th, 2015<br><br>with <a contents="Lynn Miles" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.lynnmilesmusic.com/" target="_blank">Lynn Miles</a><br>February 4th, 2016<br><br>with <a contents="Jeremy Fishcer" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.jeremyfishermusic.com/" target="_blank">Jeremy Fishcer</a><br>April 7th, 2016<br> Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/36589762015-04-15T07:25:37-04:002015-04-15T07:25:37-04:00Spring is here!And with that I am excited about some shows coming up:<br><br>4/17 Brooklyn Blowhards <br>4/23 New Old Timers with Richie Barshay, Aryeh Kobrinsky and Jeremy Udden<br>4/24 Joe Morris with Jim Hobbs and Luther Grey<br>4/25 Down Home at Barbes<br>5/5 Korzo's with Curtis Hasselbring, Matt Wilson, Andrew D'Angelo and Johannes Weidenmueller<br> Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/34915002015-01-28T13:08:10-05:002015-01-28T13:08:28-05:00Brooklyn Blowhards & The New Old Timers this weekend!!!Two awesome shows this weekend:<br><br>Saturday night at Barbes with The Brooklyn Blowhards:<br><br>Jeff Lederer - saxophonesPetr Cancura - saxophones<br>Kirk Knuffke - cornet<br>Brian Drye - trombone<br>Art Bailey - accordion<br>Allison Miller - drums<br>Mary Larosa Lederer - vocals<br><br>and Sunday 3-5pm at Dupuy's Landing:<br>The New Old Timers with <br><br>Petr Cancura - saxophones<br>Jeremy Udden - saxophones<br>Aryeh Kobrinsky - bass<br>Matt Wilson - drumsPetr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/34513902015-01-04T16:14:36-05:002015-01-04T16:14:36-05:00APAP/Winter Jazz FestThere is a lot of things going on next weekend, one of these awesome events is next friday, an evening of fun at Barbes with Down Home from 8-9pm and Ghost Train Orchestra from 9:30 - 10:30pm <br><br>See you there<br><br>PetrPetr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/33197932014-11-23T11:08:51-05:002014-11-23T11:09:22-05:00VIDEO - An oldie but a goodie from Ditmas Acoustic Series!<iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="byTzB7F9Id4" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/byTzB7F9Id4/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/byTzB7F9Id4?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe> PC Quartet at Ditmas Acoustic Series in Brooklyn with Richie Barshay, Garth Stevenson and Jesse Lewis!Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/32540822014-10-28T10:54:46-04:002014-10-28T10:54:46-04:00Ottawa Citizen Blog about Down HomeHey everyone, we're coming soon!!! Check out Peter Hum's interview about Down Home:<br><a contents="http://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/local-arts/petr-cancura-comes-home-to-present-his-down-home-project" data-link-label="" data-link-type="" href="http://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/local-arts/petr-cancura-comes-home-to-present-his-down-home-project">http://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/local-arts/petr-cancura-comes-home-to-present-his-down-home-project</a>Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/32211962014-10-07T11:57:46-04:002017-01-15T15:46:00-05:00Improv Workshop just announced in Ottawa<span class="font_xl"><strong>Interactive Improvisation Workshop<br>Co-Presented with the National Arts Center with </strong><br><strong>JUNO Award Nominated, IMA Winning Group </strong><br><strong>Petr Cancura’s Down Home</strong></span><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://nac-cna.ca/en/presents" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/14983/a9528453ba046c76e224f5dea4544d433a59c63f/medium/nac-4c-tag.jpg?1412512971" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a> <br><br><span class="font_large">Thursday Oct 30<span style="font-size: 14px;">th</span> 10am – 12pm <br>National Arts Center’s Fourth Stage<br>Bring your instrument, open to all levels<br>Cost: $20 per student + HST<br>limited space, please contact me</span><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/14983/b6ff3bbb1288b76ad8089f9ac2e7e6e5e62db666/original/downhome-header1.jpg?1412300875" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br> <br><span class="font_regular" style="font-size: 12px;">A rare occasion to work with some of the most in demand professional musicians from Canada and New York City (see bios below). Down Home is a group of top level musicians and educators (Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall) that relies on improvisation and musical communication above all else to create a connection with the audience and the musicians. The workshop will focus on improvising: how to develop a vocabulary, using rhythm to improvise, the role of each instrument, and how to work with others to make music.<br> <br>The first part of the workshop will split everyone into sections by instrument, and work with a member of Down Home (trumpets, trombones/vocals, woodwinds, drums, bass/guitar/piano).<br>The second part of the workshop will feature a master-class by Down Home as a group, during which the group will also work with some students.</span>
<div style="text-align: center;"> </div>Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/32185612014-10-05T16:18:18-04:002014-10-05T16:18:18-04:00DOWN HOME Canadian Tour dates!<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>DOWN HOME CANADA TOUR COMING UP!</b></span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s2"><b>Oct 30</b></span><span class="s3"><b><sup>th</sup></b></span><span class="s2"><b> </b><a href="http://petrcancura.us7.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=61d1abe038fd70d86113685c2&id=7302e84414&e=82a96cb775"><span class="s4">NAC Presents</span></a><b>, Ottawa ON<br>Nov 1</b></span><span class="s3"><b><sup>st</sup></b></span><span class="s2"><b> </b><a href="http://petrcancura.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=61d1abe038fd70d86113685c2&id=9f1de89a3b&e=82a96cb775"><span class="s4">The Jazz Room</span></a><b>, Waterloo, ON<br>Nov 2</b></span><span class="s3"><b><sup>nd</sup></b></span><span class="s2"><b> </b><a href="http://petrcancura.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=61d1abe038fd70d86113685c2&id=77ea7c70d1&e=82a96cb775"><span class="s4">The Rex Hotel</span></a><b>, Toronto, ON<br>Nov 6</b></span><span class="s3"><b><sup>th</sup></b></span><span class="s2"><b> </b><a href="http://petrcancura.us7.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=61d1abe038fd70d86113685c2&id=47c3df01f9&e=82a96cb775"><span class="s4">Ironworks</span></a><b>, Vancouver, BC<br>Nov 7</b></span><span class="s3"><b><sup>th</sup></b></span><span class="s2"><b> </b><a href="http://petrcancura.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=61d1abe038fd70d86113685c2&id=ec721ae7ea&e=82a96cb775"><span class="s4">Yardbird Suite</span></a><b>, Edmonton, AB<br>Nov 8</b></span><span class="s3"><b><sup>th</sup></b></span><span class="s2"><b> </b><a href="http://petrcancura.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=61d1abe038fd70d86113685c2&id=bbd5df5bae&e=82a96cb775"><span class="s4">Jazz YYC Canadian Jazz Festival</span></a><b> Calgary, AB</b></span><br><br><b>Petr Cancura – saxophone & banjo, Kirk Knuffke – cornet, Brian Drye – trombone & piano, Richie Barshay – drums, Garth Stevenson – bass. </b></p>
<p> </p>Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/32154182014-10-04T11:25:00-04:002014-10-04T11:25:22-04:00Etude in A Major for Saxophone StudentsHi everyone, I've been writing studies and pieces for some of my students and I thought I could share some of these. So, here is a study in A Major for all you saxophone students out there. This one is beginner to intermediate level. <br><br><a contents="Etude In A Major" data-link-label="etude-in-a-major.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/157806/etude-in-a-major.pdf">Etude In A Major</a>Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/31440152014-08-19T08:39:19-04:002014-08-19T08:39:19-04:00New VideoCheck out the new video featuring the last track from Down Home's Album.<br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="bgj2b_kck1o" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/bgj2b_kck1o/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bgj2b_kck1o?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/31294902014-08-10T07:53:27-04:002014-08-10T07:53:27-04:00Markham Jazz FestivalCanadian version of Down Home coming to the Markham Jazz Festival next week! The band will feature some new material and a fantastic band:<br><br>Kevin Turcotte - trumpet<br>William Carn - trombone<br>Michael Herring - bass<br>Petr Cancura - banjo, saxophone<br>Nick Fraser - drums/percussion<br>Richie Barshay - drumsPetr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/30157032014-06-14T09:43:42-04:002017-01-15T15:46:00-05:00Winner of Independent Music Awards "Best Jazz Instrumental" albumI am honored to announce that Down Home has won the the "Best Instrumental Jazz Album" this year in the Independent Music Awards! This band is incredible, making music with them is a dream come true!!! Check out more on the <a contents="Independent Music Awards website" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.independentmusicawards.com/ima/2014/13th-annual-independent-music-awards-winners-announced/" target="_blank">Independent Music Awards website</a>. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/14983/41955e042e054349876c6f7a6495133972a1c53b/small/ima-winner-logo.png?1402753359" class="size_s justify_left border_" />Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/29856202014-06-01T13:47:42-04:002018-10-11T13:34:58-04:00New York Times pick!Though he was born in the Czech Republic, made his mark in Canada and now lives in New York, the saxophonist, clarinetist and banjoist Petr Cancura has a feeling for the rural American South, particularly as depicted through black-and-white photographs. Down Home is his attempt to evoke that milieu; for this performance it will feature Kirk Knuffke on cornet, Brian Drye on trombone and piano, Garth Stevenson on bass and Kenny Wollesen and Richie Barshay on drums.<p> </p><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 10px; line-height: 15px;"> </span>
<h6 class="byline" style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 5px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 0.9em; line-height: 1.2em; font-weight: normal; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; display: inline; font-style: italic; text-transform: uppercase; white-space: nowrap;">— NATE CHINEN</h6>Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/29257382014-05-07T09:08:25-04:002014-05-07T09:09:36-04:00NAC presents DOWN HOME on October 30th, 2014!NAC PresentsPetr Cancura and Down Home<br>October 30<br>NAC Fourth Stage<br>7:30 p.m. (doors at 7 p.m.)<br>Tickets $ 33<br><a href="http://nac-cna.ca/en/presents/event/9232">http://nac-cna.ca/en/presents/event/9232</a><br><br>Petr Cancura - banjo, saxophone<br>Kirk Knuffke - cornet<br>Brian Drye - trombone<br>Garth Stevenson - bass<br>Richie Barshay - drumsPetr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/29203042014-05-05T08:58:57-04:002014-05-05T08:58:57-04:00Halifax Jazz FestivalWe are super excited to be invited to perform at the Halifax Jazz Festival this summer. We will be there July 6th and 7th. <br><a contents="HalifaxJazzFestival.ca" data-link-label="" data-link-type="" href="http://halifaxjazzfestival.ca">HalifaxJazzFestival.ca</a>Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/28012232014-03-24T14:24:43-04:002017-01-15T15:46:00-05:00Independent Music Awards nominationI am super excited at how well Down Home is being received, we just recently found out we were nominated for the Jazz Instrumental Category at the Independent Music Awards!!!!<br><br>We are also hoping we can take home a JUNO this coming weekend in Winnipeg.<br><br>Wish us luck!<br>Petr<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/14983/545f3a34b90726c205bd1c4c4c7394b47a7020b2/medium/ima-nominee-logo.png?1395685459" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/25202552014-02-04T14:46:54-05:002017-01-15T15:46:00-05:00JUNO NOMINATION!!!DOWN HOME just got nominated for the Juno Awards.<br>This is super exciting news for us! <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/14983/dc4726150999f2b798a5d2e8b170f14a618ad5e7/original/juno.jpg?1391799246" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/17611832013-07-31T01:00:00-04:002014-02-07T13:56:18-05:00What people are saying about Down Home "The saxophonist/banjoist's Down Home is three parts roots music, two parts jazz, one part blues, mixed on a country porch, and, pardon the cliché, it cooks... the saxophonist takes jazz back to a rural place... It's as if the windows have been thrown open to allow a deep breath of music to flow through the jazz house."<br><b>Mark Corroto, All About Jazz</b><br><br>"From the nostalgic to the personal to the eternal, it’s the multiple layers of meaning on Down Home that make it special and ring with resonance. Much more than a musical travelogue, the disc suggests that home in fact is where Cancura’s heart is, and that we as listeners are very welcome to enjoy ourselves there."<br><b>Peter Hum, Ottawa Citizen</b><br><br>"Incisive polyphony surrounds the leader’s gutbucket statements on the shambolic cut “Roasting”,<br>its gestures of stateliness and rollick a perfect followup..."<br><b>Clifford Allen, The New York City Jazz Record</b>Petr Cancuratag:petrcancura.com,2005:Post/17611842013-06-05T01:00:00-04:002019-06-14T13:52:38-04:00Full ReviewsHere are some full reviews:<a href="http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=44773#.UeL4kmTF1xA" target="_new"><br><br>
All About Jazz review</a> of <i>Down Home</i> by Mark Corroto of All About Jazz focusing on jazz and country. <br><br><a href="http://blogs.ottawacitizen.com/2013/06/05/exceptional-canadian-jazz-expats-i-petr-cancura-cd-reviewed/" target="_new">Peter Hum's review</a> from the Ottawa Citizen<br><br><br type="_moz">Petr Cancura