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

Canadian Jazz Collective raise the roof at Ronnie’s

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…