ollie Posted July 26, 2005 Report Share Posted July 26, 2005 Saturday Oct. 15... tickets go on sale Aug. 8. Should be sweet! Oh yeah, some other guy is coming too. Wynton Marsalis, Scofield return in OctoberJazz musicians last visited in 2003 Alex Hutchinson The Ottawa Citizen Saturday, July 23, 2005 John Scofield's groove-oriented electric guitar and Wynton Marsalis's reverentially traditional trumpet are at opposite ends of the jazz spectrum, but both men are modern musical giants -- and they're both coming to Ottawa in October. The Ottawa International Jazz Festival's program of fall concerts is set to be released in the next few days, according to executive producer Catherine O'Grady. Already confirmed are Scofield, Marsalis and his sextet, Toronto bassist and bandleader Rosemary Galloway, and Portuguese fado singer Mariza. Scofield's rock-tinged sound and earthy improvisations have made him one of the best-known contemporary jazz guitarists, along with recent Ottawa visitor Pat Methany. Scofield's latest album, That's What I Say, released in June, is a tribute to soul pioneer Ray Charles. The Ottawa concert may draw on this material, although program details have yet to be confirmed, O'Grady said. The concert will be held at the 1,000-seat Lac Leamy Casino Theatre Oct. 15. Marsalis is best known as the "neo-traditionalist" who helped breathe new life into mainstream jazz in the 1980s, but he has broadened his interests in recent years, composing ballet scores, recording classical discs and taking on the artistic directorship of Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York. He will bring his sextet to Southam Hall Oct. 23. Both Scofield and Marsalis last visited Ottawa in 2003. Scofield played for an enthusiastic audience on the main stage at Confederation Park during the jazz festival, backed by a band with impressive funk credentials. Marsalis's 2003 appearance was significant for the February blizzard that almost derailed it, and for the fact that his father and three of his brothers shared the stage. The concert kicked off the first ever Marsalis family tour, but the musicians barely made it, with saxophonist Branford chartering a private jet from North Carolina at his own expense to arrive 10 minutes before showtime. While Scofield and Marsalis are the biggest names, O'Grady was also thrilled to nab Mariza, who appeared as part of the Jazz Festival's first Jazz Meets the World program in 2001. "Honest to goodness, you've never seen anything more exotic in your life," O'Grady said yesterday. "And her singing is to die for." Mariza will perform with a Portuguese chamber group consisting of guitar, viola, two violins, bass and light percussion at Dominion-Chalmers United Church on Sept. 28. Tickets for all the shows go on sale Aug. 8, with details to be announced next week. © The Ottawa Citizen 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Huxtable Posted July 26, 2005 Report Share Posted July 26, 2005 Hmmmummmfmmmhmfmgmggraffuffle. That would make a great b-day present. Nice to have quality shows a mere 10 minute walk from our house!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted July 26, 2005 Report Share Posted July 26, 2005 Holeeeee sheepsh!tthat's going to be incredible... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomFoolery Posted July 26, 2005 Report Share Posted July 26, 2005 Yiiiiiimothafuckinhaaaaaaaaaaaaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted July 26, 2005 Report Share Posted July 26, 2005 start saving the quarters for electronic horse-racing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic ChrisC Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 CORRECTION: Tickets go on sale tomorrow Saturday August 6th at 11am, through www.admission.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondtube Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 although opposite ends of the spectrum, i'd love to see the two of them on the same stage, together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted August 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 ^ bump ^Tickets on sale in 15 minutes!!!http://www.admission.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im going home Donny Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 oh jebus...thanks for the heads up Ollie!!! yo ya this is a sweet treat! haha I'm gonna have be carefull...in Vegas l became a bit o a slot machine ho.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted August 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 Woo hoo! First row, centre section, seats 3 & 5. Are we gonna be sitting next to any skanks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted August 7, 2005 Report Share Posted August 7, 2005 atta boy! You won't believe it, but I emailed Scofield's wife and she replied that same day...last night! we're in! I'm not sure where, but I'll be allowed to shoot it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Huxtable Posted August 7, 2005 Report Share Posted August 7, 2005 YEE HAW. Definitely some pre-show drinks at our place for ticket holders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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