Canadian Jazz Collective Feat. Kirk MacDonald, Lorne Lofsky & Derrick Gardner ‘Septology: The Black Forest Session’ LP/CD (HGBS Blue) 4/5

  The Collective are a relatively recently formed seven-piece ensemble made up of established and award-winning musicians who take a collaborative approach to their music-making. They consist of Kirk MacDonald (saxophonist/composer);…

Canadian Jazz Collective raise the roof at Ronnie’s

The leading Canadian ensemble impress with their contemporary, imaginative take on post-bop jazz There is a knowing and appealing nod to history in many ways tonight. The Canadian Jazz Collective’s impressive current album Septology…

Recording of the Week,Canadian Jazz Collective – Septology: The Black Forest Session

Recording of the Week This week, we celebrate the newest arrival on our shores of the best jazz talent from across the pond. Following a string of headline dates last year that culminated in a sold-out performance at Ronnie Scott’s,…

Canadian Jazz Collective (new album ‘Septology’/ Ronnie Scott’s date: 13 May)

The Canadian Jazz Collective has a new album out, and is about to set off on a European tour. Guitarist and co-leader Lorne Lofsky talks about the band, about jazz in Canada in general, and about the forthcoming tour. Interview by Andrew…

Jazz Views Album Review

Canadian Jazz Collective – Septology: The Black Forest Sessions Six tunes played with panache and gusto by a septet that had been put together for this recording. HGBS Blue Records Derrick Gardner: trumpet, flugelhorn; Lorne Lofsky:…

Making A Scene: Septology Review

Making a Scene - by Jim Hynes Canadian Jazz Collective Septology – The Black Forest Session HGBS Blue The Canadian Jazz Collective (CJC) is fronted by three of Canada’s most acclaimed and accomplished jazz treasures and familiar…

What does Canadian jazz sound like?

All-star band called the Canadian Jazz Collective aims to provide the answer Canadian Jazz Collective When: Thursday, April 6, 8 p.m. Where: National Arts Centre, Azrieli Studio Tickets: $45 plus fees at nac-cna.ca Look at a list…

Kirk MacDonald, Lorne Lofsky and Derrick Gardner lead new Canadian Jazz Collective

Saxophonist Kirk MacDonald, guitarist Lorne Lofsky and trumpeter Derrick Gardner lead a newly assembled all-star ensemble called the Canadian Jazz Collective, who are set to release their debut album Septology – The Black Forest Session. The…

Canadian Jazz Collective Get Cooking at Ronnie Scott’s Debut

The all-star ensemble dazzled on their debut appearance at the iconic London jazz club Mix together a group of outstanding talents and you’ll get a stellar band, right? Not necessarily – the history of jazz (and rock, or football,…

London JAZZNEWS Live Review

The Canadian Jazz Collective at Ronnie Scott’s Kirk MacDonald, Derrick Gardner, Lorne Lofsky, Brian Dickinson, Neil Swainson, Bernd Reiter & Virginia MacDonald The modern jazz audience has always been well acquainted with the…